Wondering why
“It’s unsettling, isn’t it? To question your own actions, wonder why you did what you did.” “Why did you do it?” “Do what?” “You know, what you were just talking about.” “I was quoting an Instagram post. I thought it sounded deep.”
Ashwin Goyal
Realizing what was lost
He stared at the pile of laundry, wondering, "Why aren't my clothes magically clean anymore?" He opened the fridge to find it full of ingredients. "Wasn't there a time when these things would just... become dinner?" He glanced around the unkempt house,
Missing the point
"Hey, you left your wrapper on the counter again." "Oh, sorry about that. There, all better." "It's not just about the wrapper though. That's just a symptom." "A symptom of what?" "This is a pattern, a cycle
Using filters
"Ugh, did you see her latest post?" "The one without any filters, right?" "Seriously, how dare she flaunt her real skin texture like that? Doesn't she know better?" "Clearly not. I almost gagged when I saw those pores." "And
Cooking
“How is it?” he asked, his anticipation barely contained. "It's good," she said simply, continuing to eat. "Good?" He couldn't hide his astonishment. "I fermented vegetables overnight for that tangy depth, marinated the meat for hours to infuse every fiber with
Expecting the unexpected
“Imagine, just for a second, that beans aren’t the post-apocalyptic currency of choice. What then?” “Impossible. What do you propose?” “Like, I don’t know, toilet paper.” “Toilet paper? That’s the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard. Who would value toilet paper over beans in a world
Biohacking
"Bro, I don't eat meat anymore. It's not natural," one said with a nod. "That’s nothing, bro. I don’t even cook my food. Eating raw is how nature intended," the other countered, puffing out his chest. "Bro, that? I
Being above average
The genie, with a flair for the dramatic, boomed, “I am here to grant your wish, mortal. What is your heart's deepest desire?” Our guy, scratching his head thoughtfully, replied, "Well, I was kinda hoping to be just mildly better at stuff." The genie paused, confusion
Becoming an addict
“Wanna bet?” he challenged. “On what?” she countered, already dreading the answer. “That I can quit betting anytime I want.”
Getting used to progress
"Can you believe they're making us work three days a week now? I read somewhere that in the old days, people used to work four, even five days straight!" she exclaimed, shaking her head in disbelief as she sipped her coffee. "Really? Five days? That
Talking big
"Alright, let’s do it. We’ve talked about it for months now." “Absolutely, I’m all in. After you.” “After me? No way, you said you’d go first. Plus, you’re the one who kept saying how easy it would be.” “True, true. But considering your
Ensuring visibility
“Let’s add a feedback button.” “Yes, but what if it not only collects feedback but also analyzes the emotion behind the text and changes color accordingly?” “Okayy...” “And if the feedback is positive, it automatically prints a thank-you t-shirt and mails it to the user.” “Okayyy...” “Let’s have
Sharing bread
"Why should I share my extra bread?" the Villager asked, eyes darting between the gathered figures. "In giving to those above, you secure your place and protection within the realm," Feudalism declared, its tone solemn. "If you give a little, you're part of
Getting frustrated
"Did you just hear that?" she asked, tapping her fingers on the table. "Hear what?" he replied, looking around. "That buzzing. It's been going on for hours." "I haven't heard anything." "And this chair. Why does it
Making excuses
Okay, both grandmas have been ‘dead’ for ages, can’t dig them up for excuses anymore. Dentist, dentist is solid. But, didn’t I already have a ‘root canal’ two months back? How many dental emergencies can one guy have before they start getting suspicious? Maybe a car breakdown? But
Being data-driven
"The numbers don't line up with our initial hypothesis." "Yes, it's clear our prediction was off." "So, what's our move? Do we adjust our hypothesis?" "No, we find new data that supports it."