Every day on Low Two Pair, we explore a fresh Thought of the Day and Question of the Day—one to shift your mindset, the other to spark a conversation. Today, we’re talking about disappointment, profanity, and the weird satisfaction of both.
Because sometimes, the snow barely sticks, and sometimes, the curse words are the only thing that do.
❄️ Thought of the Day:
“Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.” — Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
This is one of those lines that just nails it. An inch of snow is the universe saying, “Here’s a little something,” and then promptly yanking away your snow day dreams like Lucy with the football. It’s just enough to screw up your commute and not nearly enough to make hot cocoa feel justified. It’s like the meteorological version of being friend-zoned by the clouds.
I remember once, growing up, the forecast was for a major snowstorm. We were probably expecting a foot or more, I really don’t remember, but school had been cancelled nearly 24 hours early without a flake. I remember running to the window the morning of the storm excited to see the winter wonderland outside only to be greeted by dry streets and brown grass.
At least we had the day off from school, so there was that.
For another reminder that perspective matters more than conditions, check out or “Before You Worry About Winning the Game…”.
Question of the Day:
What are your 3 favorite swear words?
Okay, admit it—you already started answering in your head. I know I did. This question is like opening a drawer in your brain labeled “do not use in front of small children or job interviewers.”
Swear words are weirdly personal. They carry rhythm, emotional weight, cultural history—and sometimes, a satisfying level of snap. A good swear word is like a well-cast character in a movie. It’s not just what it means, it’s how it lands.
My three? That feels a bit like asking me to choose between flavors of potato chips or which of my children I’d trust in a bar fight. But I’ll say this: one is classic, one is creative, and one is foreign (because let’s be honest, swearing in another language makes you feel both worldly and less guilty).
If you want to lean into the emotional power of language, you might like “I gave up caring about anything”
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What’s your favorite “ten-cent lottery win” moment? And more importantly—what three curse words are just chef’s kiss for you?
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