Benjamin Errett

Don't kill 'em with kindness; maim 'em with respect.

A must read by @benjaminerrett - nothing is better than puttering and improving the state of some neglected corner of your life or space.

Be neither a parasite nor a churl- @benjaminerrett on hospitality: "The Wit's Guide to Guests" (Plus- the first Ford) Contemplate conviviality: roughlydaily.com/2023/07/23/som…

I don't often deliver scholarly introductions to @MichaelMann films, but when I do I deliver them at wonderful Dutch-Indonesian snack bars on The Danforth

“We need not all move into the forest” is my new fave @sarahLazarovic line. fastcompany.com/90888913/why-s…

@BalkanDevlen @getwitquick Objectively true!

@mioadilman @kottke @sarahLazarovic

This commemorative plaque in Toronto commemorates itself. "By reading this plaque, you have made a valuable addition to the number of people who have read this plaque." readtheplaque.com/plaque/the-tor…

@anniierau Stop in for a drink next time!

I walked forty minutes through hailing rain to see this plaque in Toronto and it was so extremely worth it

Happiness is a choice you make, unless you subscribe to getwitquick.com

Any errors I made in this piece on how errors boost engagement are of course on porpoise slate.com/technology/202…

84 proof, significantly less proofread

@johnsemley3000 The Sorrows of Young Aubrey

I dunno. I like that he does stuff like this. he’s like Van Gogh. or one of those old German Romantics who throws himself into a river because a woman doesn’t wink back at him.

@HertzBarry @nationalpost @RebeccaTee @ChrisKnightfilm @gbiloski 100% invaluable! The invalue can’t be overstated!

Working on year-end stuff inspired me to dig up surely one of craziest year-end projects ever produced: The Top 2,014 Things of 2014. I assume my tattered copy is invaluable @nationalpost collector’s item. I also think this broke @RebeccaTee’s brain at the time. I’m still sorry!

@ChrisKnightfilm @HertzBarry @the2scoops @paramountplus Or does it mean that not enough criminals have seen it? Either way, show it in the jails! youtu.be/WjUOXJoM6rI

@HertzBarry @the2scoops @paramountplus Never forget the time I said something was "criminally underseen" and @benjaminerrett was like: "Wait, you think someone needs to go to jail over this??"

Important Jon Hamm news: the criminally underseen CONFESS, FLETCH is streaming on @paramountplus in Canada starting Dec. 6.

What do daughters and business cards have in common? Men are expected to give them away at events. From Jokes to Offend Men by @daniellekraese @_alikelley @KateHerzlin @why_yates, a book that would've delighted @RebeccaWestSoc wit.substack.com/p/the-wits-gui…

My newsletter, Minimum Viable Planet, and Cutyourhomecarbon.com are giving away two heat pumps! (In the GTHA!) Win one! Stay cool! Be hot! #heatpumpnation mvp.ist/p/heat-pump-gi…

@joshualandy You recommending this is like a fish recommending water

Undeniably fun and puts a goofy look on my face. 10/10 youtu.be/qW9mZLnQ7Yc

How James Corden pulled the rare Reverse Curate's Egg wit.substack.com/p/the-wits-gui…

In praise of @oliverburkeman's view of death as the ultimate productivity hack wit.substack.com/p/the-wits-gui…

Go out or stay in? @getwitquick readers split evenly (and skip lunch) wit.substack.com/p/the-wits-gui…