Inbox Candy

Don't Let the News Ruin Your Day Anymore.

The Lorem Ipsum helps you navigate the news and the important issues we all care about. Each week, you'll get a rundown of the top headlines of the week and long-form articles to save for weekend reading. It's like candy for your inbox.

The Lorem Ipsum is written and illustrated by Daniel Herndon, with occasional contributing authors. Get a summary of the top news stories and thought-provoking original articles each week.

⚡

"Think of The Weekly as your own personal Norm MacDonald."

Is Your Inbox Ready For Something New?

Mostly Free. Never Cheap.

I take my work here very seriously. Each article goes through detailed research, painstaking review, and custom illustration. To support my work, consider a paid membership.

Most articles are free, but they're never cheap. To get access to everything and support the mission of The Lorem Ipsum, sign up to become a Founder, or start your free trial right now.

Founders

If you'd like to get access to everything, and support my work, consider becoming a Founder.

Start A Free Trial

What To Expect

Every Friday, get a rundown of the top headlines with The Weekly. Think of it as your own personal Norm MacDonald for your inbox. Full-length Articles are posted regularly and, like anything worthwhile, come out when they are ready.

Even When It's Bad, It's Still Pretty Good.

Like sex and pizza, The Lorem Ipsum, by Daniel Herndon, is not always that great, but even on bad days, you're usually still glad you had it.

See Recent Issues

Want to see what you're getting into? I don't blame you. Here are some recent releases from The Lorem Ipsum.

What Do Readers Say?

Quotes from everyday readers that showed up in my notifications feed.

"You are famous for your economical turn of phrase. Just luscious."
"Not sure what you use for your news source, but for me, Daniel Herndon's newsletter is witty, responsible, and well written! Try it on for size."
"Guys, you have to sign up to this newsletter! Come for the wit, stay for the Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupons."
"Damn. That is good!"
"You are the King of Snide, Sir; which in this case is intended as a compliment."

Get The News. Feel Good About It.

Let's go!

Make Sure Your Inbox Isn't Left Out

Don't stress about an empty inbox anymore. And don't miss the important headlines of the week. We cover the news, but also your ass, so you don't get caught unaware of what's going on in the world.

Subscribers Get Free Lunch for Life

(If by lunch you mean a weekly email written just for you.)

For absolutely zero dollars, you'll get each week's issue and access to content designed only for you. Premium content is available for paid members, but The Weekly will always be included in our free membership.

Want to know what you're getting into? I don't blame you. Here are some recent issues.

For more, here is the full archive of The Weekly.

Archive | The Weekly

Long Form, Short Distance

Articles from The Lorem Ipsum consist of in-depth analysis and brief essays covering anything from the politics of gun laws to the proper way to make an Old Fashioned. New articles are published monthly or more when the spirit leads.

Pictures Worth a Thousand Emails

Each issue is illustrated by Daniel Herndon. Most critics say he has no future in a career as an artist. But with decades of experience as a brand consultant, it's unclear if the joke is on them or on him.

Get What You Need and Forget the Rest

The Lorem Ipsum reads the news for you. The Weekly breaks it down like a tired camper breaks down a tent. Good enough. We'll give you the news you need so you can get up to speed on what's going on in the world and move on.

If you need to go deeper, you can always click the link provided to read more. We focus on providing credible sources. That way if you want to dig deeper into a topic, you have a source you can trust.

Disclaimer

I'm not a professional comedian, but I play one in this email. A lot of my content contains sarcasm. This is dangerous, so don't try this at home.