My Nine-Year-Old Thinks I’m Cringey

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Oct 18, 2022

My Nine-Year-Old Thinks I'm Cringey   Spare a thought for Samm Davidson today, who has entered a tough stage: Suddenly, her kid thinks that she is wildly uncool. "We were playing a game of horse (basketball) in the driveway and I hit a money shot (cool phrase). He looked over at me, obviously impressed, and I did what any self-respecting baller would do: I dabbed. You know, where you throw your head into the crook of your elbow with the other arm to the sky? Whatever, Google it. IT'S COOL. 'Uhhh, no Mom. You're so cringey.'" Read to find out all the other things that apparently make you cringey these days, and see if you can relate.  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   READ MORE

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I WANT CANDY Here's The Most Popular (And Least Popular) Halloween Candy In Every State   Here's something fun to get you fired up: a chart tracking candy popularity by U.S. state. Of course I immediately navigated to my home state of Georgia, and I STRONGLY disagree with the results. Also, what has America got against the Baby Ruth, which is the best candy bar in the game? Please, enjoy reading the full list and getting completely heated.   READ MORE

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