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Welcome to Get The Side Eye, the digital home of observations that probably shouldn’t need to be said out loud — and yet, here we are.

This is a place for people who notice things. Not important things, necessarily. Just the everyday absurdities, questionable “innovations,” societal upgrades no one asked for, and the bold new policies that somehow become your Tuesday afternoon problem.

If you’ve ever looked at the world, tilted your head slightly, and thought,
“Really? That’s what we’re doing now?”
you’re in the right place.

Illustration of an astronaut on a moon-like surface with a large sign reading 'Welcome to Earth, The Beta Version.' Below the sign is a globe with a sign that says 'Planet Under Permanent Construction,' a traffic cone, and a construction warning sign. The astronaut, looking confused or worried, holds a tablet and touches their helmet.

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R.I.P. MetroCard — You Tapped Out Before We Did
R.I.P. MetroCard — You Tapped Out Before We Did

The MetroCard is officially gone, and New York is pretending this happened overnight. A sarcastic farewell to a beloved piece of plastic, a gentle roast of OMNY complainers, and a reminder that change—even in NYC—was announced approximately a decade ago.

The Inflation Reduction Act Does Not Work — At Least Not in New York City
The Inflation Reduction Act Does Not Work — At Least Not in New York City

Inflation reduction was supposed to mean less. New York City, however, is proudly delivering more—starting with multiple Times Square Ball Drops per year. If we’re already breaking tradition, why not lean all the way in and monetize daily drops? This is satire. Mostly.

Important Q1 Investment Decisions
Important Q1 Investment Decisions

A highly scientific Q1 investment strategy based on New Year’s fitness resolutions, Instagram behavior, and the predictable human tendency to quit by February.