Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell

Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell

Discussion Thread: Green Eggs and Ham

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James Breakwell
May 19, 2026
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What’s something you didn’t want to try that, when you did attempt it, was exactly as bad as you feared? For Lucy, it was roller coasters. For me, it was having my eyebrows plucked. Early in our relationship, Lola asked if she could pull out a stray hair. That sounded unnecessary and painful. But Lola is both pretty and persuasive, so I gave in. The result was pure agony. I should have trusted my pessimism, which never steers me wrong. What’s something you regret giving in and trying? Or maybe you had the opposite experience and it wasn’t that bad. Time to rub it in. Either way, sound off in the comments.

green and brown roller coaster under blue sky during daytime
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