Slate Pears Game 156: Jan. 19, 2025
Today’s puzzle has nine pears, and a surprise at the end.
Help! My Mother-in-Law “Improved” My Daughter’s Bedtime Story. The Ending Made My Blood Run Cold. Emily Yoffe
When we confronted her, she blamed our 5-year-old, saying it was all her idea.
We Have No Choice But to Sell My Mother’s House. There’s One Exasperating Person Standing in My Way. Ilyce Glink
We have three months until mom runs out of money.
My Twin Daughters Are Very Different in a Big Way. One of Them Is Unfortunately Starting to Notice. Arionne Nettles
I really wanted to avoid this.
My In-Laws Spent an Obscene Amount on Gifts for My Family. This Is Making Me Really Uncomfortable. Arionne Nettles
This is way too much … for all of us.
The New Game of Thrones Show’s Hero Is … Actually Really Great? Sam Adams and Nadira Goffe
With A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, our weekly morality debate is back—with a twist. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/e509c680-4a76-412f-8c69-bc76649e3b51.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The New Game of Thrones Show’s Hero Is … Actually Really Great?” />
There’s Only One Possible Explanation Behind TV’s Most Baffling Hit Show Rebecca Onion
Even Landman’s fans are getting sick of Landman.