Deb Amlen
@debamlen.bsky.social
Humor writer, New York Times Games columnist. I may have helped you with the crossword. As a condition of my employment, I am not allowed to talk about politics online. Hence, the jokes.
Sure, let’s rely on AI for answers 🙄
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Sure, let’s rely on AI for answers 🙄
Hear me out: A Friday night activity for the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hear me out: A Friday night activity for the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
I would say that I like 9 the best. But 3 can take a flying leap.
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I would say that I like 9 the best. But 3 can take a flying leap.
“It’s not a palindrome! The palindrome of Bolton would be Notlob! It don't work!!”
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“It’s not a palindrome! The palindrome of Bolton would be Notlob! It don't work!!”
*Spreads arms wide and says magnanimously*
“This year, EVERYONE gets a leg for dinner!” (Eye twitches)
“This year, EVERYONE gets a leg for dinner!” (Eye twitches)
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
*Spreads arms wide and says magnanimously*
“This year, EVERYONE gets a leg for dinner!” (Eye twitches)
“This year, EVERYONE gets a leg for dinner!” (Eye twitches)
Age-related achievement unlocked: Completely forgot the word “vineyards” and suggested to Charles that we visit the “grape houses.”
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Age-related achievement unlocked: Completely forgot the word “vineyards” and suggested to Charles that we visit the “grape houses.”
Lunch at Bota Sare, an 800 year old former salt warehouse in Mali Ston
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Lunch at Bota Sare, an 800 year old former salt warehouse in Mali Ston
Dovidenja, Dubrovnik. Bok, Mali Ston, home of the freshest seafood I’ve ever seen. It on a body of water containing sea urchin, clams, mussels and more and the food comes right out of the crystal clear water and onto your plate
November 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Dovidenja, Dubrovnik. Bok, Mali Ston, home of the freshest seafood I’ve ever seen. It on a body of water containing sea urchin, clams, mussels and more and the food comes right out of the crystal clear water and onto your plate
Discussion topic: The need for magnetic nail polish, which is actually a thing, as seen in the ad below, and which could potentially put a damper in meetings involving magnetic whiteboards.
#westillhaventcuredcancer
#westillhaventcuredcancer
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Discussion topic: The need for magnetic nail polish, which is actually a thing, as seen in the ad below, and which could potentially put a damper in meetings involving magnetic whiteboards.
#westillhaventcuredcancer
#westillhaventcuredcancer
PAVLOVINN: Where the bell always ring for dinner.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
PAVLOVINN: Where the bell always ring for dinner.
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
AMOLAR: A person who has had their wisdom teeth removed
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
AMOLAR: A person who has had their wisdom teeth removed
Today in gender relations:
October 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Today in gender relations:
INFIT: The layer of clothing worn under an outfit
October 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
INFIT: The layer of clothing worn under an outfit
Twelve years ago, one of my kids taught me the importance of password protection on my phone. Please celebrate responsibly.
October 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Twelve years ago, one of my kids taught me the importance of password protection on my phone. Please celebrate responsibly.
Flags at half mast for the great Patricia Routledge.
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
October 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Flags at half mast for the great Patricia Routledge.
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
October 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
UNMIC: What I *should* have done before a bathroom break during an event where I was speaking, but instead walked into the ladies room fully wired.
October 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
UNMIC: What I *should* have done before a bathroom break during an event where I was speaking, but instead walked into the ladies room fully wired.
DEVOTIVE: An obsessive desire to blow out candles
September 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
DEVOTIVE: An obsessive desire to blow out candles
MENCIL: A pointlessly gendered writing implement
September 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
MENCIL: A pointlessly gendered writing implement