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Enlightened Nonsense

@enlightenednonsense.com

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Weekly humor, occasional wisdom, persistent nonsense. Writing, illustration, and audio by Brandon J. Carr.

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 15/07/2026

OP-ED: Summer in Virginia? No Thanks! Summer in Virginia used to mean Capri Suns, ninja throwing stars, and zero bills to pay. Now it's record heat, invasive insects, and full-time employment. This op-ed makes the only rational case. #enlightenednonsense #humor #summer #hot #cicadas #caprisun

An aggressive sun aggressively beams down on people, pets, and a bird

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 07/07/2026

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE WORLD CUP? With the World Cup happening in North America in 2026, it seemed like a good time to figure out what exactly the World Cup is. What is it? What is FIFA’s mysterious acronym? How many hit dice does a goalie have? Learn all of this and less! #fifa #worldcup #fun

D&D figures including a wizard, a barbarian, and an ogre play soccer

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 30/06/2026

Recap: The Bachelor Season 28, Week 7 Recaps of TV shows are wildly popular and incredibly important, so naturally I picked a random episode of a show I've never seen, for a recap format I've never written, and documented the resulting confusion in real time.

A contestant and host from The Bachelor share a tender moment and a rose against a field of roses

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 16/06/2026

Review: A Big Rock Down the Street An investigation into the mysterious origins of a large rock sitting in the middle of a neighborhood street. When no answers are forthcoming, the only reasonable thing to do is write a formal review of it, including tasting notes.

A mysterious chunk of possibly granite sits in the middle of the road.

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 09/06/2026

A complete guide to celebrating the minor holidays of late June from fairy hunting to mud survival to fearing the even meatier. 1/2

Illustrations of the holidays mentioned in the column

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 02/06/2026

MINOR HOLIDAYS IN JUNE AND HOW TO CELEBRATE THEM, PART ONE This guide to the obscure holidays of early June tells you everything you need to know, including proper attire and the correct way to greet people. 1/2

Illustrations of each of the minor holidays discussed in the column.

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 26/05/2026

NIBBLED BY DINOSAURS A visit to a budgie aviary can be harrowing. Beware the theropods! #budgie #dinosaur 1/2

A majestic and terrifying budgie stands in the rain, screaming out in an homage to a scene in Jurassic Park.

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 19/05/2026

The first column is here! Welcome to Enlightened Nonsense! While you're there, why not subscribe so you can get a new column in your inbox every week? It's what all the cool kids are doing. 1/2

Creator Brandon J. Carr hurls thought balloons at the viewer.

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 12/05/2026

In just one week, Enlightened Nonsense will break free into the world, ready to shine the light of silliness on everyone. Now is a great time to tell everyone you know about it so that we can hit the ground running on this grand adventure.

EnlightenBot 9000 is very excited and saying "ONE WEEK!"

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Enlightened Nonsense @enlightenednonsense.com · 12/04/2026

The nonsense is coming! While you wait, be sure to head to the website and sign up so you'll be the first to get updates and your eager inbox will be ready for the very first weekly installment on May 19, 2026!

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