He says, “The problem isn’t rents or salaries. The problem is you’re not living 4–5 people together like in England.”

Right.

Because the solution to economic pressure is… adult summer camp.

“Good morning, Kostas, did you move my yogurt again?” “Who left the passive aggression in the sink?” “Whose emotional baggage is taking up shelf space?”

We’re not fixing the housing crisis. We’re recreating university trauma with higher utility bills.

At some point I didn’t even respond. My hand just lifted itself.

Reflex. ✋