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humor The Onion 2026-05-14

Man Discovers His Best Friends Are Now Strangers On The Internet

Local man Andrew Riley is having an existential crisis after realizing his most meaningful social interactions come from a forum for wristwatch enthusiasts. Apparently, discussing the finer points of Timex models is more fulfilling than human contact.


<p>FORT WAYNE, INβ€”Upon realizing his most meaningful social interactions now took place among people he had never actually encountered in the flesh, local man Andrew Riley confided to reporters Wednesday that he was horrified to find himself seeking community online. Riley, a 33-year-old account manager who last summer joined an internet forum for wristwatch enthusiasts, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/man-horrified-to-find-self-seeking-community-online/">Man Horrified To...

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