California Smolett is a xenophobic troll…
They are solely responsible for my much-loved column’s unjust demise.
Here’s what they said:
“Anna Okkes’ antics encourage unsafe behavior that, if emulated by others, would result in injury or the besmirching of the school’s sterling reputation.”
The Administration informed me—as they let me go—that the meager research stipend I was receiving could be construed as “enabling”, and that allowing me to report at night (let alone in the Nightward) would “open them up to an untold number of lawsuits.” Cowards. They also didn’t like that I went into a bar on my last foray.
What a crock of schnitzel (as my granny would say).
California is a toe-headed rich kid from Earlstead and hates the Nightward and the people who live there. I have heard them talk about it privately and publicly. I would link their hateful YouTube channel below, but they don’t need the hits.
Anyways… when life gives you lemons, you invite that cute boy from down the street over for dinner and make lemon pesto! (Another thing my granny would say.)
In like-fashion, this misfortune has given me the push I needed to start my own publication.
Welcome to Midnight Snack.
I’m your intrepid, boots-on-the-ground correspondent, Anna Okkes, reporting on the culinary culture of our city’s own Nightward. Please join me each month as I attempt to eat my way through our great city’s mysterious nocturnal quarter.
Maybe we will even track down the infamous Yawning Nann. Thanks for sticking with me.
Yours forever,
Anna Okkes
P.S.
Since I will be fronting the cash for each of these excursions, I will be taking on sponsors. If you have a business and want me to feature an ad on the show, message me at this email:
Aokkes@Midnightsnack.yum
Unfortunately, in my current fiscal state, I cannot afford to turn down any potential patrons… so, here is a link to California Smolett’s YouTube channel…
lol for a sec I thought your substack was canceled