R.I.P. MetroCard — You Tapped Out Before We Did
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R.I.P. MetroCard — You Tapped Out Before We Did

The MetroCard is officially gone, and New York is pretending this happened overnight. A sarcastic farewell to a beloved piece of plastic, a gentle roast of OMNY complainers, and a reminder that change—even in NYC—was announced approximately a decade ago.

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Important Q1 Investment Decisions
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Important Q1 Investment Decisions

A highly scientific Q1 investment strategy based on New Year’s fitness resolutions, Instagram behavior, and the predictable human tendency to quit by February.

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Don’t Let People Choose Their Seats — Freedom Is Overrated
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Don’t Let People Choose Their Seats — Freedom Is Overrated

A sarcastic look at why letting people choose their own seats often leads to chaotic experiences—whether it’s a tall person blocking your expensive theater view or a coworker choosing the worst possible spot in a meeting. The post pokes fun at the idea of handing seat assignments over to AI companies that already know everything about us anyway, promising a perfectly optimized yet disturbingly intrusive future.

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The Shopping Bag Subscription: Because Your Wallet Wasn’t Bleeding Enough Already
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The Shopping Bag Subscription: Because Your Wallet Wasn’t Bleeding Enough Already

A sarcastic dive into the upcoming 2026 “Shopping Bag Subscription,” where grocery stores follow Silicon Valley’s lead by offering monthly bag plans instead of asking customers for 10 cents each time. The post mocks unnecessary subscriptions, accidental auto-renewals, corporate greed, and the absurdity of selling this as a convenience while customers forget they’re even paying for it.

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Re-Organization, Silicon Valley Style: Now With 300% More Chaos
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Re-Organization, Silicon Valley Style: Now With 300% More Chaos

A sarcastic take on the classic Silicon Valley re-org disaster—where leadership pretends to fix problems, employees sense impending doom, and the final result is a chaotic shake-up that replaces trusted leaders with overwhelmed managers. Using the metaphor of an elephant giving birth to increasingly ridiculous creatures, the post explains how a promised transformation devolves into yet another fear-driven, holiday-timed layoff spree disguised as corporate brilliance.

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The Government Does Not Like Pajamas Anymore
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The Government Does Not Like Pajamas Anymore

The government claims the “Golden Age of Travel” is returning—just not the parts anyone actually wants. No luxury, no service upgrades, just a dress code targeting your soft, fuzzy pajama pants. A sarcastic look at America’s newest aviation makeover.

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No Human Will Follow Elon to Mars (Sorry, Not Even You, Todd)
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No Human Will Follow Elon to Mars (Sorry, Not Even You, Todd)

Mars may be the billionaire fantasy destination of the century, but according to one very committed psychic, robots will take all the seats, rig the system, and leave humans stuck on Earth with compost bins and bad Wi-Fi. A sarcastic deep dive into our truly unhinged future.

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New York Subway in the Skies
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New York Subway in the Skies

Standing seats, airborne subway vibes, and $5 flights: airlines have finally brought New York’s rush-hour experience to the skies. Comfort not included.

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Welcome to Kopetopia: America’s Floating Caffeine Reserve
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Welcome to Kopetopia: America’s Floating Caffeine Reserve

After the recent tariffs on imported beans, our great nation has finally taken control of its caffeine destiny with a 12-square-mile artificial island next to Hawaii, known officially as Kopetopia. Debt, deregulation and denial make it possible: domestically grown coffee beans for every American.

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