   Is It Really Rude to Respond to a Text with One-Word Answers?This might surprise you. We’re absolute freaks in email and text conversations. Exclamation points galore. A smiley face to soften a joke. Wayyyy too many Ys for emphasis. Total freaks. Wasn’t always the case. Somewhere around COVID, we realized email and text (i.e., written communications) were no longer the slower, more formal options. They are the new water-coolers. It’s how coworkers “hang out.” And we’re a great hang.  The Fragrance They’re Calling “Sex in a Bottle”[Partner] If the device you’re reading this on had scratch-n-sniff capabilities, you’d already be bathing in Santal Era. Half-rugged, half-refined, and 100% unforgettable, it’s the scent of the modern man. Notes of sandalwood, warm cardamom, leather, and musk make it woody, iconic, and irresistibly wearable. As a perfume oil, it’s long-lasting without being overbearing. So whether you’re walking into a boardroom or heading out on a date, Santal Era leaves just the right impression. Stop scratching your screen—it’s not going to work. Order a bottle instead. For our Dear Riders, it’s $20 off (normally $65) with code ELEVATOR.  The Most Bizarre Tech Announced So Far at CES 2026It’s that time of year again. Consumer Electronics Show. CES. Or, as we like to call it, Consumer Electronics Solutions For Problems That Don’t Exist. CES(FPTDE). It’s tech’s version of QVC. “Does your grandma ever complain about not having a pet baby robot panda? Boy, do we have a product for you!” Weird world we’re living in.  Adults Share “Overrated Adult Goals” That Young People Should Avoid Falling ForWe don’t know. We’re 50/50 on this list. Half of us get it. You don’t have to love your job to go to work every day. Not every hobby needs to become a side hustle. Yada, yada. The other half of us is living proof of the exact opposite. And most people seem miserable compared to our default daily mood. But also, we are often wrong. What do you think? WHEN THERE'S NOTHING ON Browse new releases. Find nothing good. (Re)Watch a classic.  Stranger Than Paradise (1984)This is one of those “raw material” films. A movie that shaped an entire generation of directors. Full disclosure. We haven’t seen it. But we know we should. It helped create a new sense of humor in America, one that doesn’t rely on jokes, but on the hilarious deadpan of reality. Monotony is often stranger (and funnier) than paradise. The Mixer Four of the best underground albums from the 90s you’ve probably never heard of. Our favorite roadside attractions. How to become someone who cooks at home more this year. How to win classic family board games. The Somms of watches. Jellyfish sleep like humans. The decline of pizza in America. Quotes From Smart Men  “Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent.” GTFO  @tom_juenemann | Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany    @2026 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542 |
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