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The Joker: We're Laughing Our Way to Death

Joaquinn Phoenix stars as The Joker (2019) If you haven't heard about The Joker, then let me be the first to welcome you back from the bottom of the ocean. The Joker is a thrilling thought-provoking theatrical typhoon of a movie. It's the story of Arthur Fleck, a mentally troubled man oppressed by the disregard, and even contempt, of Gotham City (America) towards 'nobody's' like him. One of his mental illnesses makes him laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times. Arthur tries to turn this lemon into lemonade by making it as a professional clown. But he ends up being treated like a social clown; he becomes the comedian that everyone thinks is a joke. Then he decided to switch things up. He chose to deliver a punchline so funny, that only he would understand; for the first time the joke would be on society. And this was it (video below *viewer discretion is advised*) The scene is a jolter isn't it? Joaquinn Phoenix surely earned his Oscar! (

Danfo Chronicles, Episode II: 'You are an Irresponsible Woman"

It was another smelly day at Ikeja Bus stop, and I was praying to find a Danfo (thanks for the ban Gov. Sanwo-Olu). I left scores of people lined up, and walked the length of the road trying to find a Danfo before it got to the bus stop (because I didn't wear my fine skirt so that danfo hustle will tear it). I raced back to the bus stop when I saw 3 danfos stop, and got in casually with a bunch of people for just N100 extra. That is when the drama began... The car had barely moved two feet when it started making a horrid rattling sound (listen below). We thought it would wear off but it didn't. And no one wanted to get down since the driver became conveniently deaf to our cries for our change/money back; no one could afford to kiss their money goodbye, so we stayed. Each time the bus stopped for more passengers, we told them about the sound. None minded until the car moved. But when it came to a woman with a 2-3month old child on her back, we insisted! '