Katy Maiolatesi
@kmaiolatesi.bsky.social
Chicago | Comedy in Reductress, McSweeney’s, The Hard Times, Weekly Humorist, etc | Social Media Coordinator for The Belladonna | She/Her
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I Found Out I Had MS but Didn’t Let It Stop Me From Taking the Trip of a Lifetime
A multiple sclerosis diagnosis changed everything for writer Katy Maiolatesi, but she didn’t want to let it take this experience away from her.
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Hi! I wrote this essay and you should check it out 🫨 jennymag.com/2025/01/08/m...
They’re playing Sarah McLachlan in this brewery and no one cares
November 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
They’re playing Sarah McLachlan in this brewery and no one cares
I’m so mad my boss didn’t even take the time to wish me a Happy Honda Days
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I’m so mad my boss didn’t even take the time to wish me a Happy Honda Days
You should be able to get your Wordle streak back if you simply forget to play it
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
You should be able to get your Wordle streak back if you simply forget to play it
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
The November newsletter is here and it’s sexy. Read it and subscribe!!
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The Gales of November Really Did Come Early
Good for her.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The November newsletter is here and it’s sexy. Read it and subscribe!!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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"you have to understand: we all kinda wanted to have sex with the raisins" — me, explaining the popularity of the california raisins to my dog
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"you have to understand: we all kinda wanted to have sex with the raisins" — me, explaining the popularity of the california raisins to my dog
Lunchin on some food 👍🏻
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Lunchin on some food 👍🏻
I was chatting with a museum docent yesterday, and within 2 minutes he told me how he got arrested for drunk driving. Okay that’s some history you won’t get reading the little plaques amirite
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I was chatting with a museum docent yesterday, and within 2 minutes he told me how he got arrested for drunk driving. Okay that’s some history you won’t get reading the little plaques amirite
When someone is 4 months older than me: “They’re 4 months older than me.”
When someone is 1-9 years younger than me: “We’re the same age.”
When someone is 1-9 years younger than me: “We’re the same age.”
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
When someone is 4 months older than me: “They’re 4 months older than me.”
When someone is 1-9 years younger than me: “We’re the same age.”
When someone is 1-9 years younger than me: “We’re the same age.”
I love being a toddler because the Connections I was best at lately was all pictures
November 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I love being a toddler because the Connections I was best at lately was all pictures
Everyone in the World Series has the craziest name I’ve ever seen
November 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Everyone in the World Series has the craziest name I’ve ever seen
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
“You’re never too old to get a little spooky!” By The Belladonna Writers
Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-the-bell...
Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-the-bell...
October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“You’re never too old to get a little spooky!” By The Belladonna Writers
Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-the-bell...
Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-the-bell...
It’s happening again
I have two modes: spend nothing or buy everything in sight and have 16 “just shipped” emails—follow me for more financial advice
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It’s happening again
If you’re a silly goose who sometimes wants to write about serious shit, check this out!
“If you are interested in tackling the personal essay while making it funny, look no further!” By @kmaiolatesi.bsky.social
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Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-to-humor...
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you’re a silly goose who sometimes wants to write about serious shit, check this out!
I’ve been diagnosed with moderate to severe bitchiness
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I’ve been diagnosed with moderate to severe bitchiness
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
This is a call-out for Halloween-themed submissions! Please ensure you qualify by reading our submission guidelines: thebelladonnacomedy.com/the-belladon...
Submit to our topical email 👻[email protected]
Submit to our topical email 👻[email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This is a call-out for Halloween-themed submissions! Please ensure you qualify by reading our submission guidelines: thebelladonnacomedy.com/the-belladon...
Submit to our topical email 👻[email protected]
Submit to our topical email 👻[email protected]
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
Deeply offensive when another dog walker issues the command "leave it" as my petite angel prances by. She is not an it, you monster, she is a perfect human being!
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Deeply offensive when another dog walker issues the command "leave it" as my petite angel prances by. She is not an it, you monster, she is a perfect human being!
I’m going to New York City, New York today
October 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I’m going to New York City, New York today
People’s hobbies include doing credit card fraud on me
October 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
People’s hobbies include doing credit card fraud on me
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
It’s newsletter time, sweetie pies! Subscribe to keep yourself abreast of all the cool shit we are doing at The Belladonna: thebelladonnacomedy.com/newsletter
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Tips from the editors, the top 5 Belladonna stories from last month, content calls, and so much more!
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October 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It’s newsletter time, sweetie pies! Subscribe to keep yourself abreast of all the cool shit we are doing at The Belladonna: thebelladonnacomedy.com/newsletter
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
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Belladonna Presents: The Jeggings Jubilee
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October 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Chicago! Come to our show! theannoyance.thundertix.com/events/253890
October 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Chicago! Come to our show! theannoyance.thundertix.com/events/253890
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
It sure was fun speaking with Owen and Quentin Reiser about “Listers,” the most entertaining birding media I’ve encountered. www.audubon.org/magazine/get...
Get to Know the Brothers Behind the Buzziest Birding Film in Years
Owen and Quentin Reiser take us behind the scenes of “Listers” and preview their next project.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It sure was fun speaking with Owen and Quentin Reiser about “Listers,” the most entertaining birding media I’ve encountered. www.audubon.org/magazine/get...
Reposted by Katy Maiolatesi
If you've ever wanted to write short humor (in the style of Shouts or McSweeney's), this is an AWESOME place to start. I've taken at least 3-4 workshops with Luke. Giving feedback, he always knows exactly what a piece needs, and it's always a fun time with the others in the group, too. Go sign up!
And finally, I've got an intro class on Saturday afternoons (3 spots left).
Learn the essentials of short humor writing and write a draft of your very own piece in just four weeks!
Learn the essentials of short humor writing and write a draft of your very own piece in just four weeks!
Where to Start With Short Humor (Four-Week Workshop Starting 10/11/25)
DATES/OVERVIEW OF CLASSES:
1. Saturday, 10/11/25, 12:00-2:30PM Eastern via Zoom [Overview of Short Humor & Idea Generation]
2. Saturday, 10/18/25, 12:00-2:30PM Eastern via Zoom [List-Making & Outlin...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
If you've ever wanted to write short humor (in the style of Shouts or McSweeney's), this is an AWESOME place to start. I've taken at least 3-4 workshops with Luke. Giving feedback, he always knows exactly what a piece needs, and it's always a fun time with the others in the group, too. Go sign up!