The Carpet

Some things should stay buried

A seasonal reflection on knowing when to stop

Apr 5 • Stephanie

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March 2026

The men who pay for love

Inside the world of Seeking Arrangement

Mar 29 • Stephanie

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Choose your gurus wisely

A bizarre story about a very famous man

Mar 22 • Stephanie

24

5

1

On the stupid AI vs human writer quiz

I'm coming for you, New York Times

Mar 15 • Stephanie

18

7

1

Should we kick Coles executives in the gooch?

I think yes.

Mar 8 • Stephanie

15

5

1

Living, apparently, does come at a cost

A guide to saving money

Mar 1 • Stephanie

9

7

1

February 2026

The internet’s obsessed with a sad monkey

The story of Punch the macaque.

Feb 22 • Stephanie

23

9

3

Cosmopolitan said I 'ruined' my face

And I kind of deserved it.

Feb 15 • Stephanie

14

3

Please stop method-acting your press tour

I moved house and now I hate everyone

Feb 8 • Stephanie

52

12

8

Should I set fire to everything I own?

On moving home.

Feb 1 • Stephanie

19

9

2

January 2026

The most Australian story I know

And it's a doozy

Jan 25 • Stephanie

15

4

1

On being trolled

And I thought the internet could no longer shock me.

Jan 18 • Stephanie

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