The Atlantic · 16 Sep 2026
In Praise of Adult Silliness
A new play reminds us of an ingredient that’s all too rare in grown-up life. Silliness, in general, is not hard for me to come by: I have a toddler who is, as she declares often, a “silly person.” Still, the very pleasure I take in being silly with my child and her friends reveals to me its rarity i
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