Why Parts of Speech Mad Libs Are Still the Best

You've probably spent more time than you'd care to admit laughing at parts of speech mad libs while sitting in the back of a car on a long road trip. It's a classic scenario: one person holds the pad and a pen, shouting out "Give me a plural noun!" while everyone else tries to think of the most ridiculous word possible. There is something timeless about the way a simple story can descend into absolute chaos just because someone decided to use the word "spatula" instead of "sword." ...

May 15, 2026 · 7 min · Adriano Cookler