Ever felt your Monday was weird, wacky, and just a tad bit wet? Well, dive into this: the Merlympics. Yes, you read that right. I make up words all the time. So why not today?

While I was sipping my third cup of coffee trying to stay awake, a bunch of mermaids were in Geneva proving that being half-fish doesn’t mean you can’t be a full-blown athlete. These fin-tastic competitors splashed their way through various events, demonstrating that swimming like a fish isn’t just for fun – it’s a serious sport.

And if that wasn’t enough to make your Monday feel utterly mundane, how about a story of identity crisis? Dustin Ebey, a middle school math teacher, decided that his name just wasn’t cutting it. So, in a bid to make a splash (perhaps inspired by our mermaid friends?), he legally changed his name to “Literally Anybody Else” and launched a write-in campaign for local office. Because when it comes to local politics, who wouldn’t vote for Literally Anybody Else? True that.

So there you have it, folks. While you’re trudging through your Monday, remember that somewhere out there, mermaids are swimming competitively, and a man named Literally Anybody Else is shaking up the political scene. If that doesn’t add a bit of sparkle and absurdity to your week, I don’t know what will. Now, go forth and conquer the rest of your manic Monday with a smile – because, clearly, anything is possible.