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humor The Daily Mash 2026-05-27

Surviving Global Crises from Your Comfy Sussex Sofa: A Guide to Selective Empathy

Feeling overwhelmed by war and melting glaciers while enjoying your oat flat white? Don't worry, you can help the world by booking a massage and curating your news feed to include more dachshunds. Remember, true self-care means switching off from suffering unless it affects your hybrid SUV upgrade.


UKRAINE, Gaza, Iran, Sudan, melting glaciers. But, through it all, you’ve remained in a nice house in Sussex eating crisps in your joggers. Here’s how to cope. <p><strong>UKRAINE, Gaza, Iran, Sudan, melting glaciers. But, through it all, you’ve remained in a nice house in Sussex eating crisps in your joggers. Here’s how to cope: </strong></p> <p><strong>Acknowledge your pain</strong></p> <p>Although others are losing homes and loved ones, you hurt too. Don’t minimise your pain. It’s a struggle j...

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