Randy Cassingham
@thisistrue.com
Founder at ThisIsTrue.com, the oldest entertainment newsletter on the Internet, yet still wanting to learn new things.
I didn't write this, but it's true.
September 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I didn't write this, but it's true.
This Week’s Story of the week is Farce imitating Art, and Crime imitating Farce ...in that order. Posted here for easy sharing, and the photo in the newsletter is much larger (and includes the one released in Canada). Basic subscriptions are free at the web site, as always — since 1994!
September 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM
This Week’s Story of the week is Farce imitating Art, and Crime imitating Farce ...in that order. Posted here for easy sharing, and the photo in the newsletter is much larger (and includes the one released in Canada). Basic subscriptions are free at the web site, as always — since 1994!
I made this in 2016 when my wife and I decided to stop flying, despite being "Priority" level on United, because we were treated so badly. Our flying dropped by about 95%, and has stayed very rare since.
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I made this in 2016 when my wife and I decided to stop flying, despite being "Priority" level on United, because we were treated so badly. Our flying dropped by about 95%, and has stayed very rare since.
Wait, just a second....
September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Wait, just a second....
I've always loved Fall.
September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I've always loved Fall.
I've only seen one of these in real life, though.
September 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I've only seen one of these in real life, though.
It's been awhile since I've had to cook....
September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It's been awhile since I've had to cook....
We learned this once.
September 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We learned this once.
Sunday Reading - Sometimes I'm absolutely compelled to write a story (semi-NSFW text).
Why My Job is So Fun – This is True
Sometimes I HAVE TO write a story, because it writes itself.
go.thisistrue.com
September 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Sunday Reading - Sometimes I'm absolutely compelled to write a story (semi-NSFW text).
True story, including the emoji part.
September 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
True story, including the emoji part.
They must've been board.
September 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
They must've been board.
An interesting Honorary Unsubscribe this week: Mary Tsingou was a very early computer programmer who didn’t seek credit ...and didn’t get it until much, much later when someone noticed well-known men overlooked her. There’s a lot packed into 3 minutes of reading.
Mary Tsingou - Honorary Unsubscribe
A literal footnote in history until someone noticed and gave her the credit she deserved.
owowi.com
September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
An interesting Honorary Unsubscribe this week: Mary Tsingou was a very early computer programmer who didn’t seek credit ...and didn’t get it until much, much later when someone noticed well-known men overlooked her. There’s a lot packed into 3 minutes of reading.
Nah. The robots will throw them.
September 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Nah. The robots will throw them.
The Story of the Week from TRUE’s 1,682nd newsletter. It finally happened! It will be in Friday’s free issue — basic subscriptions have been free since 1994. Got yours?
September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Story of the Week from TRUE’s 1,682nd newsletter. It finally happened! It will be in Friday’s free issue — basic subscriptions have been free since 1994. Got yours?
