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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2024 edition)

In previous years, I’ve noted how much we need a distraction from our ongoing dumpster fires, and thus the need for this annual list. That statement still applies. Look away from the flames for just a few minutes and possibly…

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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2023 edition)

The year is nearly over and you likely need distractions from the 2023 dumpster fire. Cue my annual list of ways to not notice the news cycle and, of course, to not get your work done. As always there are…

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2022 edition)

We can sigh with relief, since 2022 is almost over. At any rate, I’m sure that we all could use some fun distractions from the evolving dystopia we might be surrounded by. TBH, I actually had way more than I…

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2021 edition)

Was 2021 marginally better than 2020? Maybe? At any rate, I’m sure that we all could use some fun distractions. Here are some of my favorites from this year. Happy holidays. Type like a hacker. Just start typing, and this…

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2020 edition)

Let's face it: 2020 has been a serious dumpster fire and the more distractions, the better. In that vein, here are some of my favorites from this year. Happy holidays.

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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2019 edition)

Happy holidays! It’s time for my annual collection of Online Stuff To Waste Time On. You know, in case you needed help not getting your work done. And, by the way, this is the TENTH year I've been putting out…

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2018 edition)

Happy holidays! It’s time for my annual collection of Online Stuff To Waste Time On. You know, in case you needed help not getting your work done. Hear the sound of a vintage Viewmaster and dozens of other long-forgotten sounds of everyday…

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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2017 edition)

Happy holidays! It’s time for my annual collection of Stuff You Didn’t Know Existed But Can Waste Your Time On. You know, in case you needed help not getting your work done. Sandcastles: If you, like most people, feel that…

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2016 edition)

Happy holidays! It’s time for my annual collection of Online Stuff To Waste Time On. You know, in case you needed help not getting your work done. Be virtually rained out. Like the sounds of rain? Of course you do. This site allows you…

Since you're not getting any work done anyways (2015 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2015 edition)

Happy holidays! It’s time for MeanLaura’s annual collection of Online Things Which Can Prevent Work. You know, in case you needed help not getting work done. Listen to Wikipedia. No, not someone reading Wikipedia entries, aloud. Rather, this site…

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2014 edition)

Happy holidays! It’s time for MeanLaura’s annual collection of Online Things Which Can Prevent Work. You know, in case you needed help not getting work done. Cat Petting Simulator. If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember text-based adventure games. …

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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2024 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2023 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2022 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2021 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2020 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2019 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2018 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2017 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2016 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2015 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2014 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2013 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2012 edition)

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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2010 edition)

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