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Category Archive: Observations

9/11/26: A Quarter Century After Their “New Pearl Harbor”

The 25th anniversary of 9/11: Mikey revisits the unanswered questions, contradictions and strange coincidences surrounding that day—and wonders how much closer we really are to the truth.

Posted on September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 HistoryObservations

The Wizards of 0s

When did owing money become advantageous? Mikey follows the 0s down a rabbit trail through debt, banking, fiat currency and the strange financial framework we’ve come to accept as reality.

Posted on September 6, 2026September 7, 2026 Observations

Hold That @#$% Down, Please!

Is society getting LOUDER? Mikey investigates speakerphones, strange speech patterns, maniacal laughter and the growing decibelic assault on peace and quiet.

Posted on September 2, 2026September 4, 2026 Observations

Neutering “The Powers That Be”

Who exactly are “The Powers That Be”—and what if their greatest source of power is us? Mikey considers obedience, authority and the surprisingly radical act of simply refusing to play along.

Posted on August 25, 2026September 1, 2026 Mikey Likes ItObservations

When Reality Bows to Fiction

A fictional grave changed the course of a £430m infrastructure project while genuine Bronze Age remains waited nearby. Mikey wonders what this curious victory says about reality, fiction—and what people can accomplish when they decide something matters.

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 CultureHumorObservationsSociety

Side Effects May Include

Prescription drug commercials promise relief—then casually mention everything from organ failure to death. Mikey wonders when the fine print became more alarming than the ailment.

Posted on August 16, 2026August 27, 2026 HumorObservationsSociety
Satirical tropical beer ad with lime, coconut and Mikey Likes It logo for the Corona commercial that never was.
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There Were Signs: Concert Aromas

Adult diapers at concerts? Apparently so. Mikey investigates a peculiar modern concert trend—and wonders whatever happened to simply losing your place near the stage.

Posted on August 9, 2026August 28, 2026 Just For FunObservations

When You Can’t Beat Them…

When you can’t beat them, and absolutely refuse to join them… Laugh at them! And ALWAYS question the Psy-ence!

Posted on July 31, 2026August 12, 2026 Mikey Likes ItObservationsRants
Black-and-white sketch of the wife of a friend to Mikey, used as A Birthday Favor
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A Birthday Favor

The Great Tech Regurgitation?

Technology promised to simplify our lives. Instead, it often seems to demand more of our time, attention, and patience. Has convenience quietly become another form of complexity? Mikey investigates.

Posted on July 23, 2026August 12, 2026 ObservationsSociety

RUSH’s Fifty Something Tour

Mikey expected to question whether Rush should still be touring. Instead, he found himself asking a very different question—and quietly changing his mind.

Posted on July 15, 2026August 12, 2026 CultureObservations

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