This week, Pat Sajak admitted to some pre-funking, and the President had some pun. Like those in the news, members of the Six-Word Memoir community showed they know how to loosen up too (everyone see today’s Memoir of the Day?). Below are the best stories of the week, with more reading to be found by clicking on each author’s name.

Most Timely: “All political speeches need laugh tracks.” –JohnBigJohn
Most Optimistic: “Never job hunting, always soul searching!” –shmi (profile image above)
Most Self-Aware: “I still need my Mom’s advice.” –jl333
Toughest Narrative Arc: “Nothing says regret quite like melanoma.” –notyouraveragegrandma
Best Humor: “I think I’m a Type A-.” –l8leigh
Best Wordplay: “Tried running, but life tripped me.” –livinginmymind from SMITHTeens