Today I was in Husband Mode™ — snacks, errands, Target run, you know, the gladiator’s path of suburban survival.
Pastry shop? 🔥 Good stuff. Wallet survived.
Target? OH, YOU MEAN THE BLOODY BEAST.
We walked in for “just a few dinner items and some grooming necessities” — and somehow $100 disintegrated like a magician snapped his fingers over our bank account.
And that, my friends, is where tonight’s rant takes off.
🎤 The Saturday Night Rant
This bullshit economy makes it nearly impossible to survive comfortably.
The Mrs. and I have college degrees, good jobs, and the grind in our bones — and yet? We’re still riding the check-to-check train.
But here’s the real punch in the gut:
What the hell are our kids walking into?
Even with a four-year degree, today’s starting salary barely buys gas, ramen, and a side of existential dread. Their graduation reward?
Welcome to “Live At Home: The Encore Tour.”
Yeah, yeah — some people say “Charge them rent! Toughen ‘em up!”
But let me tell you something:
It’s not their fault the cost of living is batshit crazy.
We’re Gen X — we raised ourselves on sarcasm, latchkey vibes, and leftover Hamburger Helper. We tried to give our kids a better ride. But now I wonder: Did we set them up, or did the system?
🍷 Flip Side: The Empty House Fantasy
Meanwhile, the Mrs. and I are READY for the next chapter:
Naked wandering. Kitchen moaning. Primal love in every room of the castle.
But noooo. These lovable freeloaders might be here a few extra years.
Thanks, economy.
So, you know what?
SCREW IT.
We’re getting our own weekend love shack.
Friday: vanish.
Sunday night: sneak back in.
Will they even notice?
Hell no — they’ll just text, “You bringing snacks?” 🤣
🖤 Final Thoughts from Saint Dirty Face
This is my Saturday night howl.
A Gen X love letter and middle finger to modern life.
A reminder that even when we’re broke, beat, and snack-hunting, we’re still standing.
See ya, bitches — and remember:
“Life will kick you in the nuts. Moan louder.”

