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Word of the week: Wankpanzer
The perfect neologism for a perfectly hideous automotive phenomenon.
Apr 15, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Words of the year: Fritinancy edition
Welcome to my sixteenth annual WOTY roundup.
Dec 16, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Flight risk
A name that should have been dead in the water.
Apr 3
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Nancy Friedman
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Why did Allbirds lay an egg?
The woolly sneakers were once the epitome of nerd chic. Did the brand's troubles start with its name?
May 9
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Nancy Friedman
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Word of the week: Tonic masculinity
Not to be confused with gin-and-tonic masculinity.
Aug 12, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Return to (oddly anachronistic) office with Nordstrom
The clothes are current. The technology is obsolete. Are we buying it?
Jul 10
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Nancy Friedman
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Now we are 2
It's my second anniversary on Substack! Let's throw ourselves a party.
Aug 9
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Nancy Friedman
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Let's talk about money
And about why I haven't (yet) turned on paid subscriptions.
Oct 9
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Nancy Friedman
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52 interesting things I learned this year
The news (to me) in 2024.
Dec 30, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Word of the week: Downtown
A travel report in word-of-the-week clothing.
Feb 24
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Nancy Friedman
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The return of Sets! My Teeth!! On Edge!!!
Another airing of grievances.
Oct 17, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Sets! My Teeth!! On Edge!!!
Just stop it with “albeit," OK?
Apr 18, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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