10/20:
The first post that caught my eye this week was “Also apparently telling coworker that you look like you were born a C-section because you avoid labor was not acceptable.” There are a lot of holes in this statement, but the creativity makes up for it.
One anonymous user posted a screenshot of the Maine Campus article titled ‘Students weigh in on slur use in Maine’. The caption read “why is it written like that [crying emojis],” referring to the picture of a slideshow with the sole writing being ‘slurs’. You have to love some YikYak-ception.
The best part of it all is that one user accused the Maine Campus of using AI pictures. Luckily, touchmytitos came to the rescue; “The way that you can’t tell the difference between iso grain and ai means that you really shouldn’t be discussing whether or not something is ai btw.” The original commenter was not happy with being called out, calling touchmytitos a “f*cking clown,” to which they replied “Lmao someone’s a little upset.” I surely did not expect such discourse when I posted the article.
The most relatable post award goes to “Starting to understand why mad scientist is a common trope. I am receiving brain damage. I have entered a new and exciting mental state. I am going to eat chalk.”
Some of you may have attended the No Kings protest in Bangor last Saturday. This seemed to rub some people the wrong way, with one user posting “All this talk about the ‘no kings protest’ but I HAVE A KING AND ITS PUNXSATAWNEY PHIL.” If you dug through the comments you would have found that york.groundhog commented “Real.” Seems a little biased to me but who am I to judge?
Something was in the air on Monday as the posts kept getting better and better. “I cut my bangs too short and now I look like a grad student.”
Speaking of hair, “To all the balding engineering students out there some head and rogaine works wonders.” The one and only reply read “also showering.” Reminder, the Maine Campus does not endorse these messages. However, I think you can read between the lines.
The University seems set on constructing more engineering buildings and sports facilities. One YikYak user had an alternative idea; “they should open a campus strip club so I can get rid of my excess pennies and quarters.” One reply urged them to get the change rolled up by the bank first as quote “the IRS doesn’t f*ck around.” In this economy, I hate to think the IRS is taxing strippers on the penny tips thrown at them.
10/22:
“Free-bleeding at the engineering job fair #womeninmensfields.” The top comment said “PERIODDDD (literally).” Hm.
One user boldly posted a screenshot of their bank balance, which had a grand total of twenty-six dollars and 3 cents across checking and savings. The caption read “i WILL be participating in economic blackout week.” Another user commented “The economic blackout is participating in you [skull emoji].” Jokes on them I’m getting paid about the same amount just to write this article. Maybe I’d donate it to their cause if I wasn’t also broke as h*ll.
Speaking of money, “I splurged and got myself the lunchable with the caprisun!” Sometimes you have to treat yourself.
“When the kiwibots have the heart eyes it means it’s in heat and needs to breed.” I will not be including the comments.
“UMaine announces it will be demolishing every building on campus to make one big parking lot for the Alfond.” There will probably still be no free spaces.
“Going to Walmart just to feel something.” Great idea if you’re trying to feel anxiety and hatred.
Everyone knows the great debate of fonts, to which there is only one right answer. The user wickeddreams wrote “im an arial hater, times new roman all the way baby.” The top comment read “i like the ao3 font.” Sleeper comment of the week.
“Does anyone know if we have to wear a coat or just a light sweater today.” Don’t get me started on this one.
10/25:
First, remember that Colgate is not only a toothpaste brand but also a College. Then, “Still can’t believe we got D**ked down by Colgate last night.”
Picture the Law & Order logo. Now picture the text saying ‘Raw & Older’. The wonderful and inspiring caption read “some of these dads got me going feral bro who wants me to be your stepmom.” Don’t picture any further.
“The lion thinks he might be bisexual.” Crazy work posting this canon event on YikYak.
“Halloween costumes is about to be a monochrome beige outfit and 3 white paper circles in a line so I can be a twink-ie.” I’m just jealous I didn’t come up with this.
