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Brandon Ellrich

@brandonellrich.substack.com
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I'm a gay man from the rural Midwest with two cats. Pathetic? Maybe, but I write about it so you can laugh with me (or at me). You can find me on Substack, mostly.

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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 49s
My latest article is about nicheless writers. #nicheless #writers #writingcommunity #blueskywriters brandonellrich.substack.com/p/adhd-or-si...
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ADHD or Simply Not Boring?
A mixed bag tastes better
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 03/10/2026
My latest short story. #shortstory #flashfiction #fiction #writingcommunity #blueskywriters ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/leaving?r=...
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Leaving
A flash fiction story
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 28/09/2026
The latest article in my "insect" series. #influencers #socialmediainfluencers #socialbutterflies #satire #humor #writingcommunity brandonellrich.substack.com/p/moths-infl...
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Moths, Influencers, and Other Things Drawn to the Spotlight
It’s my birthday month (hooray), but I don’t like to celebrate it.
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 22/09/2026
Today's poem is a bit heavy. #bullying #poem #poetry #blueskypoets #writingcommunity #blueskywriters ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/bullied?r=...
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Bullied
A poem
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 21/09/2026
The second article in my "advice" series is about an older woman dating a younger man. #advice #humor #satire #lgbtqia #dating #writingcommunity brandonellrich.substack.com/p/dont-call-...
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Don’t Call Me Daddy
My sarcastic, non-professional advice
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 20/09/2026
I "embellished" a Knorr fettuccine Alfredo packet to make an easy meal. #cookingvideo #cooking #knorr brandonellrich.substack.com/p/gay-chef-s...
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Gay Chef--Simple Pasta Dish
Season 2: Episode 34
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 17/09/2026
A Drabble is exactly 100 words. It takes a bit of creativity. Read mine and try one out yourself! #drabble #fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity #blueskywriters ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/the-portra...
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The Portrait in the Hall
A flash fiction Drabble
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 15/09/2026
Today's poem is a dark one. #poetry #blueskypoets #poem #writingcommunity ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/hide-and-s...
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Hide-and-Seek
A quatrain of a wedding game
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 14/09/2026
Do you have noisy neighbors or a symphony of cicadas? #humor #satire #cicadas #writingcommunity #blueskywriters brandonellrich.substack.com/p/cicadas-lo...
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Cicadas, Loud Neighbors, and Other Things That Won’t Shut Up
They’ll keep you up, but not in a good way
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 12/09/2026
Do you take in stray or feral cats? #cats #blueskycats #straycats gaypusslover.substack.com/p/oliver-wil...
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Oliver, Will Feral, and Gandalf the Gray Stray
A stray cat tale
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 09/09/2026
Want a few TV and film recommendations? #moviereview #tvshows #queertvshows #filmreview #lgbtqia #films brandonellrich.substack.com/p/closeted-j...
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Closeted Jocks, a Sexy Hockey Romance, and a Dominant Biker
Reviews of Queer TV shows and movies
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 03/09/2026
I recorded my first baking video just over a year ago, so I recorded another updated version of it. #bakingvideo #baking #dessert brandonellrich.substack.com/p/gay-baker-...
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Gay Baker--Banana Cinnamon Toffee Scones
Season 2: Episode 31
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 31/08/2026
The latest satirical article in my "insect series" describes toxic coworkers (and termites). #toxiccoworkers #toxicworkplace #satire #humor brandonellrich.substack.com/p/termites-t...
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Termites, Toxic Coworkers, and Other Things That Destroy from Within
They eat away at your home and your soul
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 27/08/2026
I made a Chocolate Zucchini Cake with buttercream frosting. Wonderful! #baking #cake #desserts #bakingvideo brandonellrich.substack.com/p/talking-di...
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Talking Dirt and Baking Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Sam(antha) Burns
Season 2: Episode 30
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 27/08/2026
Today's short story. I don't write horror very often. #shortstory #fiction #darkfiction #blueskywriters #writingcommunity ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/a-deals-a-...
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A Deal's a Deal
A dark short story
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 25/08/2026
Today's poem is a series of Lanternes. #poetry #poem #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #writingcommunity ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/light-the-...
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Light the Way
A series of Lanterne poems
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 24/08/2026
If you have a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix but don't want to make cornbread, you can make cornbread blondies. #recipe #bakingvideo #baking #dessert brandonellrich.substack.com/p/gay-baker-...
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Gay Baker--Cornbread Blondies
Season 2: Episode 29
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 19/08/2026
New satirical article #satire #humor #uspolitics #politicalsatire brandonellrich.substack.com/p/nobody-wan...
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Nobody Wanted the Orange Juice
A satirical tale of refrigerator woes
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 18/08/2026
Today's poem #poetry #poem #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #writingcommunity ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/a-haunting...
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A Haunting
A rhyming poem
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 17/08/2026
Are you an oversharer? Do you know one? #oversharing #tmi #humor #satire brandonellrich.substack.com/p/i-didnt-as...
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I Didn't Ask, But Here We Are
Diarrhea of the mouth
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 12/08/2026
Buc-ee the Beaver may be cute, but he's a bully! #rant #humor #buc-off #johnoliver brandonellrich.substack.com/p/fuck-buc-e...
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Fuck Buc-ee and Fuck Zucky!
Buc-Off!
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 08/08/2026
I used a Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix to make waffles. #baking #recipes #bakingvideo brandonellrich.substack.com/p/gay-baker-...
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Gay Baker--Cornbread Waffles
Season 2, Episode 26
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 06/08/2026
If you're new to my Substack publication or want to check it out, here are the most popular posts. #substack #writingcommunity #humor #writing brandonellrich.substack.com/p/a-round-up...
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A Round-Up of the Best Posts of the Year
Get along little doggies
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 04/08/2026
Today's poem. #poem #poetry #blueskypoets #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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The Cycle
A free verse poem
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 28/07/2026
Today's poem #poetry #poem #blueskypoets #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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Imprisoned Without Walls
A poem
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 28/07/2026
Aww, thank you! I appreciate it. 😁
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 28/07/2026
Is it hot and humid where you live? #midwest #satire #lgbtqia open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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The Midwest: Weather of the Tropics Without Any of the Perks
It's getting hot in here...
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 24/07/2026
Today's short story is a "Poe-nanigan," a post inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. #edgarallanpoe #satire #parody #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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The Tell-Tale Fart
A Poe-nanigan parody
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 21/07/2026
Today's poem is a free verse, which is rare for me. #poetry #poem #blueskypoets #writingcommunity ellrichunraveling.substack.com/p/storms-are...
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Storms Are Coming
A free verse poem
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 16/07/2026
Today's flash fiction piece is a humorous one. #humor #satire #fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity #blueskywriters open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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The Killer Stick of Gum or A Date with Destiny
It's a sticky situation
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 08/07/2026
Today's poem is about "almost" moments, about wondering "what if?" #poem #poetry #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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I Almost... But Didn't
A poem of potential
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 06/07/2026
I made an awesome Zucchini Pasta Bake! #recipe #zucchini #cooking open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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Gay Chef--Zucchini Pasta Bake
Season 2, Episode 22
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 06/07/2026
I can't deal with clingy things. #lgbtqia #lgbtq #relationships #substack #writingcommunity #blueskywriters open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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June Bugs, Needy Boyfriends, and Other Clingy Things
Get off me!
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 02/07/2026
Here's my flash fiction story for today. #flashfiction #fiction #shortstories #blueskywriters #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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Short Fuse
A flash fiction story
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 30/06/2026
Today is the last day of Pride Month. How do you feel when it's over? This poem expresses some feelings about it. #lgbtqia #pridemonth #pride2026 #poem #poetsofbluesky #poetry open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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When Pride Month Is Over
A poem
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 29/06/2026
Check out my trip to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art #museum #travel #art open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
A glimpse of my travels
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 25/06/2026
My flash fiction story for today. #flashfiction #fiction #shortstories #substackwriter #writersofbluesky open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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Fan Letter
A flash fiction story
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 23/06/2026
How do you feel about Father's Day? It can be sweet for some, but a not-so-pleasant reminder for others. #fathersday #lgbtqia #lgbtq brandonellrich.substack.com/p/a-belated-...
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A Belated Happy Father's Day or a Kick in the Balls
What does Father's Day mean to you?
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 16/06/2026
Here's today's flash fiction story. #flashfiction #fiction #blueskywriters #writingcommunity #shortstory open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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Martyr
A flash fiction story
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 11/06/2026
Today's flash fiction story is a funny one! #flashfiction #fiction #lgbtqia #lgbtq #pridemonth #gaypride #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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Summer Heat Is Making People Gay!
Breaking news!
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 10/06/2026
If you've never been to a Pridefest or Parade, read this: #pride #pride2026 #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gaypride open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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What to Expect at Your First Pridefest
11 Dos and Don'ts of Pride
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 09/06/2026
Today's poem is a personal reflection on coming out. #lgbtqia #lgbtq #pridemonth #pride2026 #poem #poetsofbluesky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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I Was Born a Traitor
A poem of self-discovery
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 08/06/2026
Sometimes it's just one of those days... #darkhumor #lgbtqia #depression #mentalhealth #blueskywriters open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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Send in the Coyotes and Drop the Ceiling Fan
I'm not always happy
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 08/06/2026
@onyxrose95.bsky.social interviewed me about my writing journey. #writing #writers #writersofbluesky brandonellrich.substack.com/p/onyxrose-a...
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🏳️‍⚧️🥀OnyxRose and 🏳️‍🌈Brandon Ellrich - Writing, writers, and how Brandon became one
A recording from Brandon Ellrich and OnyxRose💛🤍💜🖤🏳️‍⚧️'s live video
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 05/06/2026
Check out my Pride Tree! #pride2026 #pridemonth #lgbtqia #lgbtq www.tiktok.com/@brandonellr...
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My Pride Month Tree! #pridemonth🏳️‍🌈 #pride2026 #lgbtq #gaytiktok #lgbt🌈
TikTok video by Brandon Ellrich
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 05/06/2026
Cat owners spend a lot of money on beds and scratch pads. Wanna save money? Make your own cat scratcher; it's easy! #catsofbluesky #cats #catdad #petparent #diy open.substack.com/pub/gaypussl...
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DIY Cat Scratcher
A recording from Brandon Ellrich's live video
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 04/06/2026
My latest flash fiction story is in honor of Pride Month! #pridemonth #pride2026 #lgbtqia #flashfiction #fiction #shortstories #blueskywriters open.substack.com/pub/ellrichu...
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Coming Out
Flash fiction
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 04/06/2026
My first episode of "Daily Gayly" for Pride Month. #lgbtqia #lgbtq #pride2026 #pridemonth brandonellrich.substack.com/p/daily-gayl...
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Daily Gayly--Day One
Season 2, Episode 45
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 03/06/2026
It's Pride Month! Obviously, I had to write about it. How do you feel about Pridefests and Parades? #pride #pride2026 #lgbtqia #lgbtq #gaypride open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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Pride Parades -- Protests or Parties?
Can they be both?
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Brandon Ellrich @brandonellrich.substack.com · 02/06/2026
I recorded the first of my "Daily Gayly" episodes. It's meant to be a gratitude post, but the chat audience took it in many directions! Haha #lgbtqia #substack #writingcommunity #podcast open.substack.com/pub/brandone...
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Tuesday, Too Gay?--Daily Gayly
A recording from Brandon Ellrich's live video
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