He plummets through the clouds just like I do in day dreams.

Gallows humor is a type of dark, ironic comedy that finds something to laugh about in situations that are grim, hopeless, or even life-threatening. Think of it as the kind of joke someone might crack while facing a dire circumstance—like a prisoner making a quip on the way to the gallows, hence the name.

It’s often used as a coping mechanism, especially by people in high-stress professions like medicine, the military, or emergency services. By making light of the unthinkable, it can offer a strange kind of relief or solidarity in the face of fear or despair.

It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but for some, it’s a way to reclaim a bit of control or humanity in the darkest moments.

This was a YouTube comment.

“For supposedly the most dangerous Man in the World, he sure does run a lot. Runs from everything. Runs from the law, runs from fights, runs from his wife etc. Stand up and be a Man. Take accountability.”

I found it interesting.

I stalled driving mom and I back from Taki. We were at the red light with Polksey on our left. I thought I put it in first but it was in neutral.

Hours later when I went to Safeway (my first/second ever errand in the N) after my walk but before Belal Muhammad vs JMD, I stalled in the Safeway parking lot once and twice at the McDonalds drive thru.

And you know what?

That’s a good thing. I am so much more comfortable driving it than I’ve ever been. So much so that I’m not afraid of stalling it nor always vigilant to keep it from happening.

a fencer without a saber

a racer without gas

a boxer without gloves

a writer without ink…

Or in this case, any energy.

– Daniel Chappell (on the realities of a nine-to-five)

https://miamiala.medium.com/whats-meant-for-you-will-always-find-you-646831fe8856

“I did another fast start in the COM parking lot. And MAN, did it feel good. I’m not just unleashing the car’s potential, it’s unleashing my potential too.”