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Ben Kissam Brooklyn, NY

Ben Kissam is a writer, standup comedian, media strategist, and author. He’s written two books and has published essays in The Boston Globe.

Comedy Writing

it's pickleball

Pickleball: A Guide for Those Who Are Confused

Slang names for pickleball include lazy tennis, geriatric badminton, and "a weak excuse to drink Gatorade."

by Ben Kissam
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March 1, 2023

all the ellipticals in a row, look at them, like a parade frozen in time

Missed Connection: I Turned to Get a Wet Wipe, and My Elliptical Was Gone

And when I turned to find you, you were gone. How is that even possible? How could I fail to notice your location or distinguishing features?

by Ben Kissam
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September 4, 2019