Christ-mas? More Like Live Más!
Am I right, ladies? 😏🎁🌮
Reminder: Submissions are closed for the year. They will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 12:01am Eastern, and we’ll send a content call out before then.
2021 has been an amazing year for The Belladonna, and we’re so grateful you turned to us in this wild, chaotic time. Keep an eye out for a list of the editors’ favorite pieces of 2021 next week.
We wish you the happiest of holidays. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful community!
LAST WEEK ON THE BELLADONNA
The Belladonna’s 21 Most-Read Pieces of 2021 by Belladonna Comedy
“Presenting: the 21 pieces that connected most with readers in 2021!”
Christmas Gift Enclosed PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS LOVE DAD by Eve Schaub
“Please tell the girls they should feel free to spend the money in whatever manner they wish! As follows…”
Seven Additional Love Actually Storylines by Laura Foody
“Revealed by the demoted extras who used to star in them.”
If You Think Buying Gifts for Your Dad Is Hard, Try Getting Something for the Son Of God by Anna Pook
“There isn’t a Son of God section at the local bazaar. We were flying blind.”
Our University Title IX Office Can’t Process Your Case, But Would You Like to Come to Our Holiday Party? by Rachel Keller
“Title IX is just so complicated that we can’t go after everyone’s specific case AND throw our party!”
At Our Cottagecore Shop, All The Products Remind You Of The Simple Joys In Life And Cost $400 by Ruyi Wen
“We believe these little touches are essential to creating our store’s signature atmosphere: a wildly romanticized pastiche of rural yesteryear in a Midtown Manhattan retail space.”
15 Book Club Discussion Questions That Are Not Trying To Steal Your Identity by Rose Bueno
“Do you agree that Annie was exhibiting typical Gemini behavior? When is your birthday, and what Zodiac sign are you?”
Practical Course Requirements For Your English Degree by Rachel Reyes
“Communication 155: Telling Others You’re Majoring in English”
The Bathhouse In “Spirited Away” Gets Audited by Katie Alafdal
“Do the various humans that I have transformed into pigs over the years count as my dependents?”
The “And Just Like That” Writers’ Room Welcomes Bob, Formerly of Game of Thrones by Lisa Cowan
“Give me masturbation, murder in a vintage Valentino!”
FINAL THOUGHTS
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Thanks for reading, happy holidays, happy New Year, and see you in 2022!
— The Belladonna Editors
(Brooke, Fiona, Ashley, Emily, Alice, Heidi, and Kristen)
