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A local woman has revealed a groundbreaking conspiracy theory that, if believed by the masses, would likely change how many women between the ages of 22-49 function in everyday life. This woman claims that the word “detox,” is just another word for pooping yourself.  The woman chooses to remain anonymous as she believes the truth will endanger her life, claiming the conspiracy “goes all the way to the top.”

She first noticed the word “detox” popping up on everything from teas and cold-pressed juices to supplements, and even crystals sold by the fake psychic who lives in the basement of her apartment building. According to the manufacturer’s marketing teams, as seconded by the psychic,  the body will naturally collect “toxins” in its blood and organs. The “toxins” need to be “flushed out” in order for you to be of optimum health and more importantly, for your nails and hair to grow longer. 

“I bought a detox juice on Monday, but that just made me poop for about 2 hours. Then, I bought a burrito because I was really hungry! But then I felt like I was full of toxins again, so the next day I drank another detox tea” she claims, “Then, after pooping myself for 4 hours, I was really tired and dehydrated, but felt wide awake at the same time. I told everyone on Facebook that I was living my best life. But the truth is, I haven’t been able to leave the house at all this week.” 

The woman claims to have started a message board and has connected with other women in their 20s and early 30s who have also not left the house. Many of them admit they were in fact bringing the laptop into the restroom and posting their comments while on the toilet. 

We were able to access this underground message board, which contained a series of post topics, including: “How many toxins are in mashed potatoes?” and “Do I need to buy a charger for my amethyst?,” has since pivoted into topics of conspiracy, with the top post being “Is anyone else just pooping themselves at a higher rate than usual?” 

The admin of the message board, BossBabe114, suggests that the other “boss babes” in the group start their own home businesses and be their own bosses by selling their own toxic cleansing shakes like she does. For only $300, they will receive a personal selling guide and 18 cleansing shakes that are guaranteed to rid the body of unwanted toxins. When we reached out to BossBabe14 for their opinion about the conspiracy theory, we saw an editing of bathroom concerned post and our reporting team was subsequently blocked from the message board. 

For many women, confusion still surrounds the issues of toxins. Some women claim to never use the bathroom at all, ever. We will keep you updated as this story unfolds.

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KELLY COLLETTE  JULY 31, 2020  LEAVE A COMMENTON “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S BEEN A YEAR SINCE MY WEDDING!” SAYS WOMAN WHO FORGOT HOW TIME WORKS 0 22

At first, MaKaliegh Lynn Grosser-Beck could not believe it had been a month since she said “I do” to her best friend. According to MaKaliegh’s Instagram posts, the time had “flown by so fast that she did not know where it went.” A few weeks later, MaKaliegh posted another wedding photo and announced yet again that she couldn’t believe she had already been married for that long. This pattern continued through the fall and into winter. That is when her friends started getting concerned. 

“I remember when she used to post about her trip to Spain every few months,” says a close source who wishes to remain anonymous. “Her captions would usually say things like, ‘take me back!’ or ‘remembering this magical journey’ but then, every once in a while, she would post the same Spain photo again and say she couldn’t believe how long it had been since the trip. That is when I began getting worried. And now, with these wedding photos, I’m starting to believe she doesn’t know how time works.” 

There are some conflicting views on this topic. We interviewed a second source who doesn’t believe there is an issue.  “I know she knows how time works,” says her former college roommate. “She can remember dates. She even remembered my birthday! She made this really cute photo collage of us and posted it on Instagram in honor of me. Most of the photos were from her wedding and her engagement party. She also included the photo from when she won Ms. Florida International and had her gown on and I was in my sweatpants.”

Our reporters spoke to several Stanford scientists about the correlation between major events and possible lapse in time memory. They indicated that no research has been done on this topic and it is most likely not a serious medical condition. But for friends and family, that does not entirely rule out the likelihood that MaKaliegh might never fully regain her understanding for time. She recently posted a photo on her anniversary, noting that she can’t believe it’s been a year since her wedding. 

With her upcoming mission trip to Kenya, a new home purchase and a possible pregnancy scheduled in the future, those concerned are preparing for this condition to be long term. 

“I think we can expect to not only see photos of the progressing pregnancy every month, but I’m certain she will post weekly about not believing the baby is growing older, and then again posting back to the pregnancy stages in disbelief that time has passed since then” says the unnamed source. 

MaKaliegh could not be reached for comment, but we were able to connect with her husband on Instagram, who thanked us for the reminder to post about their anniversary. He too, seems to be having memory lapse issues.

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Local Woman Enters Rigorous Training Program to Prepare Comebacks For “Next Time”

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A local woman is mentally preparing day and night for a confrontation with a coworker that may never happen.

Melanie Griffith, no relation to the Hollywood actress, was snubbed by a co-worker she always disliked. The incident happened late last Thursday outside of the break room. Since then, a rigorous comeback training has begun. The training includes staying up all night re-running the snub in her head and then fantasizing different phrases or gestures that would redeem her ego. While most of her potential comebacks are strictly verbal insults, in one fantasy, she takes it beyond words and approaches her boss.

“I only want to use that play as a last resort, because it's a very tricky tactic…mostly because he doesn’t care and they may even be sleeping together,” she said.

In another extreme fantasy, she chokes her. “I would need bigger hands though,” Melanie told reporters.

The coworker failed to be reached for comment, but after further investigation our team found a tweet that was posted near moments after the incident. It read: “TGIF! Margaritas tonight with my gals." The TGIF stands for Thank God It’s Friday.

“I guess she wasn’t really bothered by the whole thing. At least not as much as I was. See, thats why I needed a good comeback,” commented Melanie. “She doesn’t even seem upset. Also, it was a Thursday.”

Backyard Comedy Series Continues!

Edit: sold out!

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Introducing the backyard comedy show! In times of Covid-19, a creative and safe alternative to a club.

Guidelines: Tickets are limited to 25 people. Masks are mandatory and to be worn in the backyard when walking around. BYOB alcohol but drinks and snacks will be available. Bathroom is limited to emergencies only please!

Headliner: Gwen Sunkel from Indianapolis! More comics to be announced soon!

tickets: Venmo $12 to @KellyCollette with “backyard comedy” and YOUR email address. The day before the show you will get the address to the event. We have some chairs available, as well as blankets, but bring whatever you want. Except your kids please.
In the event of rain we will be giving refunds. Thank you for supporting live comedy and wearing your masks!

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The New "Babysitter's Club" On Netflix Is Not About Babysitting — It’s About Strong Women

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BY KELLY COLLETTE

IN TV

I feel vulnerable admitting that as woman in her 30s, I binge-watched the new Netflix show, The Babysitter's Club, over 4th of July weekend. Twice. Normally I would blame this behavior on quarantine and boredom, but the truth is, The Babysitter's Club is iconic. My sister and I read the books growing up and the 1995 movie came out when I was in elementary school, so for nostalgia's sake, I was compelled to check it out. Surprisingly, the storylines and themes are much more powerful in this new version: the show is inclusive, woke, and feminist. It’s not just a kids show about a club of girls that babysit — it's about growing up in a new generation as strong, intelligent, and creative women. It’s also funny. I am a comedian, and it takes a lot to make me actually laugh out loud instead of grin, but their exploration of a landline phone, references to Queer Eye, and Mary Anne’s dry comment about using funky yarn, when speaking to Claudia’s grandmother, as “how we rage” had me audibly chuckling. 

Here are my favorite moments (some spoilers are ahead) that I want to share so you, too, can watch and celebrate the rebirth of this quintessential story. You’re welcome. 

Kristy fights the patriarchy with her feminist quips

The tone is set within the first few words spoken onscreen. “All men are created equal? If he was such a genius, why didn’t he say all people?” Kristy recounts to Mary Anne about her discussion with her history teacher. “I raised my voice, not my hand.” Damn sis, get him.

When her teacher tells her to write a paper on decorum after her outburst, Kristy laments, “They would never make a boy write that essay.” 

Claudia dresses like RBG for a test 

When she wants to channel power for her upcoming test, the fashionable Claudia admits, “I wore a super smart outfit… Ruth Bader Ginsburg chic.” I love her appreciation as a young woman for a strong, iconic hero, and I appreciate the way she interprets the look with her accessories. I’m going to try that next time I go to court to fight a parking ticket. 

Stacey shows off her insulin pump

A true-to-the-original storyline is that Stacey is diabetic. However, in this version, Stacey says she's “not ashamed” of her disease and chooses to wear her insulin pump on the outside of her clothes. This message of not only accepting but embracing who you are (she bedazzles the pump) is a great example that I would have loved to see in the original when I was a kid. 

Mary Anne advocates for a trans child  

In a scene that gave me happy tears, the quiet and shy Mary Anne steps in to advocate for a child that she babysits. During a hospital visit, the doctor misgenders the child, and Mary Anne is not having it. She asserts, “You’re making her feel insignificant and humiliated, and that's not going to help her feel good or safe or calm. Please recognize her for who she is.” It is a beautiful moment, especially given that Mary Anne was told earlier in the episode how her late mother would “always speak her mind, especially for those who can’t stand up for themselves.” 

Recognition of oppression 

While the OG BSC was more focused on Mary Anne dating Logan or the business competition with a rival club, this new version isn’t holding back on addressing some real world issues. Claudia learns that her grandmother was once held in Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp. After hearing about the horrible treatment that went on inside of the camps, she tells her sister, “I don’t understand who could do that to a family.” In a mic drop moment, her sister answers back, “I don’t understand why they still do.” 

Dawn’s aunt is a witch and she doesn't care if you know it 

Probably not the best time to set the record straight, but while officiating a wedding, Dawn’s aunt admits to being a witch. I guess she had to address it, since a little girl screamed at the pure sight of her. “She thinks I am a witch,” she begins. “Historically, the term witch has primarily been used to describe people, primarily women, who refuse to conform to society’s expectation of who they should be. We got a lot witches here…,” she says with a smile, to which almost every woman in the room smiles and agrees. Then, she adds — and this, I feel has a double meaning and could easily be missed at the end of such a powerful speech, as it seems like a throwaway line — “When a child tells you something, believe them.” Listen, Aunt Esme, I am going to need you to adopt me, because you are a brilliant badass. You can help me work on my articulation and I can help you with your timing. 

There are a few important honorable mention moments, like at camp when Claudia advocates for the children who can’t afford the fancy art classes and Dawn advocates for the environment. There are also some honest friendship moments, like Dawn giving Kristy a care-frontation, telling her to recognize that they are both strong women with big personalities, Mary Anne encouraging Stacey to lay off the fuckboys (my word, not hers), and all the young women encouraging each other to set boundaries and speak up for themselves. 

If these young women represent the future, I am excited for it. I would totally let them babysit my kids, except I am a witch who doesn’t have any!

Top photo: Kailey Schwerman/Netflix

Backyard Comedy Show

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Edit: this show is now sold out. Check back for more dates soon.

Introducing the backyard comedy show! In times of Covid-19, a creative and safe alternative to a club.

Guidelines: Tickets are limited to 25 people. Masks are mandatory and to be worn in the backyard when walking around. BYOB alcohol but drinks and snacks will be available. Bathroom is limited to emergencies only please!

Headliner: our first featured comedian is Gabe Kea! Gabe just performed in Yellow Springs with Dave Chappelle as part of his outside comedy series. Special guest David Chimusoro will be on the show as well!

tickets: Venmo $12 to @KellyCollette with “backyard comedy” and your email address. The day before the show you will get the address to the event. We have some chairs available, as well as blankets, but bring whatever you want. Except your kids please.

In the event of rain we will be giving refunds. Thank you for supporting live comedy and wearing your masks!

National touring comedian, T-shirt swap enthusiast, friend

National touring comedian, T-shirt swap enthusiast, friend

Funniest person in cincinnati 2019

Funniest person in cincinnati 2019