Coping with Clichés

Technique 4, Chapter C: The Art of Not Being a Cliché

Are you tired of being a cliche? Do you find yourself trapped in a world of overused metaphors and tired tropes? Fear not, dear reader, for Dr. Neo-Brutalist has the solution for you.

Step 1: Replace all instances of "break the mold" with "break the mold (but not too much)

Step 2: Use the word "quirky" to describe anything and everything. Quirky is good, quirky is great, quirky is the new normal.

Step 3: When in doubt, add a dash of existential dread to your narrative. "The meaning of life is but a fleeting thought, a whispered promise in the wind."

Learn more about the importance of Cliché-Free Living

But wait, there's more! Read on for Chapter D: "Defanging the Dragon"

And for the love of all that is good and holy, read on for Chapter E: "Elevating the Mundane"

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