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Nick Gregory

@nickgregory.bsky.social

Writing humor in Frazzled, Points in Case, Slackjaw, McSweeney's, and more

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Brainstorming Obstacles the Main Characters in My Rom-Com Must Overcome to Be Together Dog Allergy: She has a dog and he is allergic to dogs.

I’ve been brainstorming some plot points for my latest rom-com, and @pointsincase.com was kind enough to publish what I have so far www.pointsincase.com/articles/bra...

24.09.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Catalog of Every Time Your Toddler Whines for Mama in the First Twenty-Nine Minutes of the… Would you like some Mama with that whine?

My latest parenting piece on @frazzledhumor.bsky.social was inspired by my son's adorable and super annoying obsession with his mother. medium.com/frazzled/a-c...

18.06.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#fremont #california showing up for #nokings

14.06.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On My Next Trip, I’m Going To Find The Real Paris Pompidou? More like Pompidon’t.

As any seasoned traveler will tell you (unsolicited), there is a big difference between a tourist and a TRAVELER. My latest piece for Slackjaw was definitely written by a TRAVELER. medium.com/slackjaw/on-...

10.06.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When writing a novel, seamlessly weaving backstory into an ongoing narrative can be tricky. My latest piece for @pointsincase.com takes a stab at doing it right.

06.06.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing and perfect. Satire nirvana achieved: β€œThe truly enlightened refuse coverage, choosing to drift from urgent care to urgent care like cherry blossoms on the wind.”

02.06.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m a Literal Fish out of Water and the Hardest Part About Adapting to This Strange New World Is theΒ Asphyxia But I think the biggest difference I've noticed so far is the agonizing asphyxia. I mean, talk about culture shock!

I wrote a wacky new fish-out-of-water story that's fun for the whole family. Big thanks to @pointsincase.com for publishing! www.pointsincase.com/articles/im-...

19.05.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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INCREDIBLE opinion by Wilkinson refusing to stay Judge Xinis's orders in the Abrego Garcia case, condemning DOJ's arguments as "shocking not only to judges, but to the intuitive sense of liberty that Americans far removed from courthouses still hold dear."
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17.04.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 18025    πŸ” 5455    πŸ’¬ 279    πŸ“Œ 356
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I Am the Man Who Slows Down in the Crosswalk Buckle up: This could take a while

I am deeply pro-pedestrian, but also convinced this weird crosswalk power trip exists. medium.com/jane-austens...

24.03.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Report: Game of Peek-a-Boo With Houseguest Enters Third Grueling Hour Expressing shock and concern after witnessing an innocent child’s game spin out of control…

My latest piece highlights the importance of setting boundaries in the realm of children’s games. Big thanks to @frazzledhumor.bsky.social for publishing!

medium.com/frazzled/rep...

22.03.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missed Connectionsβ€Šβ€”β€ŠToddler Edition β€œSaw you at the playground last week”

"Are We Friends?
I attended your birthday party a month ago. It’s the only time I’ve ever seen you. Do we know each other or are we friends or do our moms just work together or something? If you see this LMK what the situation is."

By @nickgregory.bsky.social

medium.com/frazzled/mis...

01.03.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missed Connectionsβ€Šβ€”β€ŠToddler Edition β€œSaw you at the playground last week”

Check out my new toddler humor on @frazzledhumor.bsky.social! medium.com/frazzled/mis...

28.02.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Valentine’s Day, Stop Shaming Single-Celled Organisms Remember that they reproduce asexually (sad trombone), and thus are doomed to an impotent life of loneliness.

Check out my silly new Valentine’s Day humor piece below. And please remember to keep your single-celled organism friends in your hearts today, too. medium.com/slackjaw/thi...

14.02.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FAQ: Is My Child Learning Enough About the Habsburgs? A is for Austro-Hungarian Empire

When is the best time to expose my child to the Habsburgs?

Most parents begin whispering about the social, political, and economic forces that led to the 1556 abdication of Charles V repeatedly to their child in the womb.

By @nickgregory.bsky.social

medium.com/frazzled/faq...

10.02.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FAQ: Is My Child Learning Enough About the Habsburgs? A is for Austro-Hungarian Empire

Thrilled for my very first Bluesky post to be about this incredibly important parenting topic. Thanks @frazzledhumor.bsky.social for publishing!
medium.com/frazzled/faq...

10.02.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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