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Best virtual world games, according to The Strand’s most chronically online writer

The consequences of unlimited screen time
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Fame or Lame? (AI’s version)

Tried and tested real methods to become famous—thanks, ChatGPT!
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How to win your roomie prank war in ten days

Pickle-juicing your roommate’s rum and coke, and other juicy (but harmless) pranks to spice up your apartment life
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Move over, Prince Harry—there’s a new writer in town

Spare your time and read my memoir instead!
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Outdoing the doer and scamming the scammer

A guide to creatively—and safely—responding to scam Instagram DMs
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Waiting for Godiva

Valentine's Day at Burwash Dining Hall brings up many feelings—and creates a culinary caper
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What NOT to do on a first date

*NOT CLICKBAIT* THESE ACTUALLY HAPPENED; DON’T ASK, I DON’T KNOW HOW
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So, what do you know about love?

Wanna know what love is? Then you’ve come to the right place!
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My first boyfriend, break-up, and my entry into the porn industry

I met Babybel123456 on moviestarplanet.com. He wore fluffy boots and shutter shades—what a hottie! My only concern was that ‘Babybel’ was a level five moviestar, while I was a level eight. However, we high-level moviestars often have to settle; male moviestars were scarce, and I didn’t know I was gay ...
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Dear Stranded: what do I do if my CompSci boyfriend won’t leave Robarts?

Modern love advice for the modern student