Francois Hollande, beating out a rather lackluster panel of opponents (including his own ex-wife, awkwaaaard), has risen to the top as the one to beat Dear Leader Sarkozy.
Look, I don’t care if you want to wear a hoodie with some ripped jeans. That’s fine. Sloppy clothes can be chic, as we know already. Just promise me you’ll wear nice shoes. Maybe a little boot guy? You can seriously get away with wearing a stained t-shirt and jeans.
The Boston accent relegates you to one of two roles: Pugnacious townie or brilliant janitor.
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Josh Gondelman
Josh Gondelman is a writer and comedian who incubated in Boston before moving to New York City.
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Start crossing the street to the side of the road you’re walking parallel to, see a group of people laughing gregariously on that side of the road, quietly return to the side from which you came and wait to cross the street until you’ve walked well out of sight of the loud, gesticulating, scary people.
Having an Amazing Night Out With Your Best Friends is necessary for your emotional well-being but it’s like cooking a souffle: the slightest disturbance could cause it to crumble. After all, Amazing is just around the corner from Terrible. They’re neighbors. They sometimes even hang out, so you have to be very aware of how precarious your good time can be.
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