2023 Roundup: The Editors’ Favorite Stories Of The Year!
Dear readers,
It’s time for the editors to have a go at picking their favorite stories of the year (at least those that haven’t already been covered in the highest-voted, reader-favorite, and inspirational year-end roundups)!
We already ran a mid-year roundup of the editor-picked favorite stories back in July, so this list will be looking at the second half of 2023. Make sure to read both roundups to get the full comprehensive list!
That’s One Expensive Parking Space – We’re not sure we would’ve said anything, either!
A Storm Of Cold Snowy Revenge – Hits from the comments: “‘Giving you a refund!’ Chef’s kiss, the cherry on top of the revenge chocolate mousse.” Credit: Call me Bob
What’s The Opposite Of “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner”? – Hits from the comments: “That manager is a clucking legend.” Credit: Charlie
When You Have A Head For This Business – That last line hits us in the cackle switch every time.
When Reality Hits – WE LOVE YOU, [MANAGER]!
This Is The Northern Line Train To Morden – Geek versus geek drama!
It’s Always Nice To Have Options – Hits from the comments: “Ooh. Another manager with a shiny spine. And a side order of bada** sass.” Credit: NinaJade
If Only He’d Spend That Much Effort Parenting His Kids – You tried, buddy. You tried.
Getting A Late Night Pizza Can Be Taxi-ing – Hits from the comments: “This story feels like an RPG side quest.” Credit: No one
I Mean, It’s Literally The Dictionary Definition – “I’m not a bigot! I just have a strong core belief!” Yeah, and your “strong core beliefs” are GROSS.
Bigotry That Needs To Pipe Down – Hits from the comments: “You’d think that as he knows that there’s something wrong with saying it out loud, he should know that there’s something wrong with wanting it in the first place.” Credit: jacktheripper
When You Want The Aloha To Be More Of The “Goodbye” Kind Than The “Hello” Kind – You’d think after working here for several years, adults not understanding time zones wouldn’t surprise me anymore. And yet…
When The Manager Is A Mean Mutha – Ohhhhhhhhh, snap!
So Entitled You Can’t Even Picture It – If we’ve learned anything, it’s to ask for payment up front!
Welcome To The Hotel Californication – Hits from the comments: “They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but this one came fresh out of the freezer.” Credit: DaniN
Not So Sweet Caroline – Bah bah bahhhh… catching a liar never seemed so good…
Now THIS Is A Perfect Storm – K is for “Karma”.
Talking Truths – I mean… that does sound like the logical conclusion…
The Breast Way To Enjoy Your Vacation – Really? You’ve never been so offended? We find that hard to believe.
Petty Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Slowly – Hits from the comments: “Bigotry really needs to result in automatic ejection from the store.” Credit: Kari (they/them)
When The Business Owner Minds Their Own Business – Every store should have a big old stack of those cards.
Overworked, Underpaid, Shouted At, And Nerves Frayed – “I wouldn’t have the energy, ma’am.” Every person who’s ever worked with customers felt this line in their bones.
Oh, That’s Not Confusing At All – Pretty sure if I heard this in a store I’d think I was having a stroke.
Mother Made A Comeback But Mother Isn’t Coming Back – Hits from the comments: “Take that, you little scamps! Enjoy being publicly humiliated! Wallow in it! Relish it!” Credit: Dillon Vansuch
Say It Louder: This Is How You Kick Out Customers After Closing! – A question for their corporate (and any with this policy): WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?
We hope you enjoyed our Editors’ Choice 2023 roundup! Want to send in your own story? Submit your story here!
Some other roundups to check out if you liked this one:
2022 Roundup: The Editors’ Favorite Stories Of The Year!
2021 Roundup: The Editors’ Favorite Stories Of The Year!
