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Pennie R. S. Nelson's avatar

I love the Sea Monster Of Old And Marshmallows. Very funny but concerning for the customers, lol.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Yeah, the customers were not big fans. 🤣

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Justin Deming's avatar

Haha! Too funny, Mark. Loved the listicle piece. I was laughing all the way through but the juju/mojo/Hulu bit had me busting up. Also, I can’t help but think of Medium when I hear the word listicle!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Justin. Medium definitely had its share of listicles. I can't recall seeing any on Substack (except mine. 😉)

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

I got a kick out of number 9 in Listicle. Thanks again for the laughs.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, K. C. That was goal #1.

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John K Adams's avatar

Mark, Thank you for the definitive statement on why not listicles.

You will make such a great president!

Maybe I can write an article giving ten reasons why you'll be a great president!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Presidential Listicle. Bound to be popular. 😉

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

"Forget About Joining A Gym" — FREE DANDELION GREENS! Pick your own!

"10 Reasons Why..." — "a weird combination of list, icicle, and testicle" 👍 Also, if you made a list of sad statistics, would it be a statisticle?

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Definitely. Just don’t commit statisticide. 😉🤣

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Listicle Central! It's a long way there... ;) buddy, you made me put that record on cause it was time for a Cool Change.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Great song. I hope you and your Lady had a Happy Anniversary. 😉

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Oh yea, we're still Reminiscing!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 Take It Easy On Me.

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Man, how did you do that? You named the track that comes right after Night Owls and which is playing right now! 😂

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Musical telepathy. 🤣

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

/checks outside the window... 😅

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Ok I have no idea why I'm tagged in an article about listicles lol. But also I think all the time about how body builders should just do yard work. I know plenty of people who would let them do their yard work for free. Instead they pay to do it at the gym without making any progress on anything. How silly!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Because you are the Queen of Substack! No need to deny your royalty anymore. The secret is out. Embrace it!

Yard work is a way better workout than lifting weights. I don't understand why body-builders can't see than and come over and mow my lawn.

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Bahahahaha. RIGHT!!!!!! Maybe I should write a listicle called "10 alternatives to weightlifting that are much more productive for society and make your neighbors like you way more"

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Do it. It is bound to go viral!

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Well, there goes my idea of writing listicles on Listverse for pay...

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Mark Starlin's avatar

1. Don’t let me stop you.

2. Be aware of tsunami warnings.

3. What do I know?

4. Thanks for reading my listicle.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I was not deterred, Mark, until I got to #6. Okay. You got me. No listicles from me. Ever. And your song was very catchy. If you ever want to lob a few marshmallows over to Seventh Avenue, I could use them in my cocoa. Make sure they are actually marshmallows, please. You are a goofy man and your stories are a delight.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I have learned to embrace the goofy.

Gotcha. I get it, toilet paper is not very tasty.

Thanks, Sharron.

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Sunil Anand's avatar

Lol!!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

1. Thanks, Sunil.

2. I appreciate it.

3. I am glad you enjoyed it.

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