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Blame it on the Cheetle dust

Cheetos is taking messy snacking to the next level with The Other Hand Font, a hilariously wobbly typeface “crafted” by designers using only their non-dominant hands while munching on Cheetos. Timed with National Handwriting Day (1/23), the font celebrates the art of imperfection—and avoiding the dreaded orange “Cheetle” dust on your fingers. Available via download and a Chrome plug-in, it lets fans unleash their inner toddler on work emails or social posts. Those who share their wonky creations might even win a special Cheetos bag featuring Chester Cheetah in his most doodle-like glory. The campaign, equal parts absurd and genius, proves that even “hilariously bad” design can be a masterpiece with enough cheese dust inspiration.

A weekend of trauma

TikTok pulled a classic plot twist—shutting down, resurrecting hours later, andsparking Internet chaos. ByteDance isn’t selling, despite bids from big names like Elon Musk and MrBeast, but the app’s future still hangs in the balance. In the meantime, TikTokers flooded the Internet with hilarious memes, dramatic “funeral” posts, and heartfelt tributes to their favorite videos, mourning the app’s potential demise. The brief shutdown had creators and fans spiraling, showcasing just how deeply TikTok has shaped online culture. For now, users are back to scrolling, memeing, and bracing for the next episode of the “TikTok Apocalypse.”

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In Lit Hub’s latest piece, humor gets its well-deserved spotlight, proving it’s more than just a good laugh—it’s a health booster and relationship glue. Studies show that cracking jokes can reduce stress, improve mood, and even make you more likable. The article urges us to tell more jokes (even bad ones), because humor breaks tension, sparks connection, and turns awkward silences into something slightly less awkward. So go ahead, crack a joke—because a groan is just a giggle in disguise.

Pepper Pick

Get ready to laugh your tail off because Peppercomm’s Comedy Night is back on January 30 at NY Comedy Club Midtown! Our brave coworkers and professional comedians will be taking the stage to tickle your funny bone, all in support of NYC Second Chance Rescue. This paw-some event is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in need. It’s comedy fur a cause, and you’d be barking mad to miss it! Register here. We can’t wait to see you!