One of the more unexpected things that the internet has brought us — besides information on where you can buy a BLT sandwich at three in the morning and a literally unending stream of garbage with the word “Kardashian” attached — is a renewed sense of cynicism about the motives of authors.
The first time you click on an article titled “20 Amazing Facts About the Cast of Friends … Number 8 Will Surprise You!” expecting to truly be surprised is the last time you click on such an article expecting to truly be surprised.