Katie Hoffman
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Sass & Balderdash
http://sassandbalderdash.com/
Lifestyle, humor, satire, and opinion--sassholes welcome.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 240 )
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March in Review
Please note the variety of seasons that took place during March. Filed under: Misc., Months in Review Tagged: cats, march, photography, pictures, snow, Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sorry, But “Let It Go” Is Overrated
I know you probably already hate me just from reading the title, but please hear me out (literally). I unabashedly love Disney movies. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Girls Season Three: Can’t One Thing Ever Be Easy With You?
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the season finale of Girls yet, please stop reading here. I’m going to ruin everything. TRIGGER WARNING: If you like Hanna... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
20 Questions to Ask New Employees
A new person has joined the team I’m a part of at the office, and I’m already tired of hearing about the most uninteresting, politically correct parts of this... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
If I Were the Boss… (Of a Company, Not Like Rick Ross)
I’m the low person on the totem pole on my team at the office, which means I’m routinely forced to share solo accomplishments with someone else, and I’m often... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The 13 Stages of Trying a Shamrock Shake
Every March I’m peer pressured to succumb to my baser instincts. I’ve been successful in my abstinence for so long, but this year, curiosity drove me to try my... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Honey I Shunk the Beef: An Unvitation and Subsequent Re-Invitation to a...
Despite my Irish heritage, I’ve actually never eaten corned beef and cabbage before, so when my boyfriend’s best friend invited us over for an old-fashioned... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Irish Icon Alternatives to Replace the Shamrock
Today I’m over at Long Awkward Pause considering some replacements for the Shamrock. It’s never too early to start preparing for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Barbie and Body Image and Lammily, Oh My
Barbies were never my favorite toy as a kid—I was more of a stuffed animals and Hot Wheels gal. I do remember having a Barbie that wore a wetsuit and was... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
On Solving Mysteries (When I Should Be Working)
I’ve been doing (or not doing) something for nearly a week now, and I’ve been dying to shout it from the rooftops. As a little announcement foreplay, just to ge... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
8 Things That Always Happen When You Host A Party
Hosting parties at your home always seems like a great idea in theory — you have home field advantage, you don’t have to feel uncomfortable using an unfamiliar... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I’ll Never Get Drunk on a Wednesday Again
You haven’t experienced life until you’ve vomited popcorn. I was happier before I experienced life. A couple people have quit at my job recently (one of whom I... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Feels Like The First Time
Whenever fortune smiles upon Sass Balderdash and a WordPress Editor decides to feature one of my posts on Freshly Pressed (at the recommendation of the... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
An Open Letter to Jennifer Lawrence (from a Concerned Fellow 23-year-old)
Dear Jen, Do you mind if I call you Jen? You’re so candid in all of your interviews that calling you Jennifer feels too formal, but I can’t use the name Jenny... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Hypothetical Book Becomes Real-ish
You may remember a little while ago I turned to my loyal Sassholes to inquire what you’d look forward to reading in a book written by me. Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Five Potential Improvements for MTV’s ‘Are You The One?’
I’m always looking for the latest and greatest in simplistic, unrealistic, far-fetched, and preposterous reality television to add to my DVR series record... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Opposites Attract (And Remind You Why You’re Awesome)
“Opposites attract!” is the tried and true mantra people use to explain the unexpected (and sometimes gross) relationships they’ve engaged in. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Capital One Handles Business Like Your Clingy Ex
Today on Long Awkward Pause I’m giving my take on Capital One’s recent contract updates. You should stop by and have a read: Capital One Handles Business Like... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Three Caucasian Jeopardy! Contestants Flagrantly Display Their Prejudice
You haven’t been redirected to an article on The Onion, this is a real controversy making its rounds on the Internet right now. If you haven’t heard about this... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sass & Balderdash Investigates: The Polish Grocery Store
In this installment of Sass Balderdash Investigates, I go undercover for a lurid exposé on the Shop Save Market, a grocery store chain unlike any other... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2014 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION