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Good Samaritan VA: Where the Only Thing They Transition You Into Is a Mental Breakdown

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  Let’s talk about the Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach and Transition Center — a name so ironically misleading it should be considered stolen valor. First of all, “ Good Samaritan”? I’ve seen more compassion from a DMV kiosk at closing time. The only thing “ good” about this place is the parking lot, and that’s just because it’s the first exit strategy you find. From the moment you walk in, you’re met with all the warmth of a TSA pat- down in a cold shower. The front desk staff treat you like you’re interrupting their day. Sorry, I didn’t realize asking for help at a VETERANS SUPPORT CENTER was such a burden. My bad— I forgot the real mission here is getting people in and out like it’s a McVA drive- thru. And let’s talk about that one staff member— you know the one . The guy who weaponized a sign like it was a PhD thesis. “ Can you read the sign?” he asked, like he was Socrates quizzing the village idiot. Sir, I can read the sign. But I didn’t expect the customer service to co...
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The Winchester on Broadway: A Masterclass in Passive-Aggressive Eviction

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  Let me tell you a story about loyalty— about how a group of people, week after week, year after year, gathered at The Winchester on Broadway. We spent our money. We supported the staff. We treated the place like a second home. And in return, the new ownership treated us like we were a stain on the furniture they were trying to flip on Craigslist. We weren’t kicked out of the bar entirely— oh no, that would’ve required honesty. Instead, they opted for something more insidious: excuse- based exile . Our long- standing group, which had been meeting on the same day of the week for years, was suddenly told, week after week, that the meeting room was “ reserved.” Not just reserved— commandeered by the My Little Pony Club . I’m not joking. Apparently, a herd of Bronies galloped in with more clout than a group who had supported this place longer than the current staff had been alive. It's one thing to lose your spot to another group— it happens. It’s another thing entirely to have your...
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Buffalo Wild Wings: Where “Extra Wet” Means “Extra Regret”

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  I’ve waited for things that never came— closure, personal growth, my Amazon package— but I didn’t think I’d be adding wing sauce to the list. N othing quite prepares you for the ritualistic betrayal of ordering “ extra wet” wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. Let me set the scene: you open the app, full of misguided optimism. You pick your sauce, maybe even two if you're feeling bold. And then you look— searching for the sacred checkbox, that blessed " extra wet" option, the one that separates real wings from culinary sandpaper. But guess what? It's not there. No checkbox. No comment box. Not even a sad little “ special instructions” field where you can beg for dignity. Buffalo Wild Wings doesn’t just ignore your preferences— they’ve actively firewalled them out. Like they got tired of disappointing people the normal way and decided to automate it. And if you make the mistake of going in- person? Oh, they'll gladly charge you for extra sauce. Ring it up with a stra...
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Net All Over: The ISP That’s All Over the Place (Literally and Figuratively)

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Let’s talk about Net All Over, the internet service provider with a name that sounds less like a tech company and more like what happens when your cat walks across your keyboard mid-email. At first glance, they look promising. They advertise nationwide high-speed internet , which sounds great—until you realize it’s about as real as the tooth fairy, but less magical and far more frustrating. They boast speeds of "up to 1 Gbps" , which is technically true—just like a hamster can run 8 miles an hour. Sure. If it’s on meth, in a tailwind, being chased by a hawk. For most users, the only thing moving at gigabit speeds is their rising blood pressure while waiting for a website to load. Their website proudly states: "No contracts!" —which, let’s be honest, makes perfect sense. Because if their service quality were legally binding, they’d be in court more often than Verizon commercials. Net All Over claims to cover all 50 states. Which is adorable. But coverage doesn’t mea...
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