The Hard Times
Punk and hardcore scene satire, written by people who clearly still go to shows and still resent everyone there.
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How to get the most from it
The Hard Times sits in Satire & Fake News under Laugh, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and clever.
About this category: Satirical newsrooms and parody publications. Occasionally more accurate than the thing they are parodying, which is the joke.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Hard Times: quick answers
Is The Hard Times free?
Yes. The Hard Times is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Hard Times?
No. You can use The Hard Times without signing up for anything.
Does The Hard Times work on a phone?
Yes. The Hard Times works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Hard Times safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Hard Times take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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