Art by. Noel Ransome
Words, like people, are powerful–but not on their own. One word without context is meaningless but two words speak a thousand pictures. For instance, the word "free" is innocuous on its own but add one more to it, like "hamburgers" or "falling", and your whole day or life could change for the better. We asked friends and co-workers what two, simple words go best together. The people–with some bizarre exceptions–find simple joy in food, money, sleeping, and Disney Pixar's Cars franchise.Sarah, 25
Free upgradeLisa, 20
Free guacamoleKrystal, 21
Free samplesHelene, 20
It's freeShireen, 40
Non ironJohn, 47
Pay chequeElliot, 21
Many dogsMac, 23
Open barAba, 21
Scoobert DoobertOlivia, 20
Bend snapVictoria, 21
Hypoallergenic catsGraeme, 22
Full communismRachel, 28
Cheese stuffedKevin, 23
Video gamesJennifer, 37
Long weekendJon, 27
Day offAndrea, 34
Day offColm, 24
Day offAlison, 29
Debt freeCarol, 21
Alcohol poisoning@Olyphaunt, 26
Dead nazisAl, 23
OSAP ForgivenessGreg, 54
Fried baconRamona, 31
Plans cancelledBryn, 30
DaRude SandstormLauren, 30
Sleep TimeHisham, 30
True loveIsabel, 25
Rare steakNish, 20
Special snowflakesVincent, 22
Uniqlo uniqloMelina, 27
Fresh pastaAlia, 30
Cheese boardAaron, 23
Naps foodElena, 19
Complimentary drinksKatie, 29
Fuck offSarah, 26
Let's cancel
Ubiquitous fiddlesticksLaura, 35
"ID, please?"Eric, 21
Extra curdsAlessia, 26
Sporty spiceSydney, 23
"Grab food?"Grace, 31
Vegetarian poutineErica, 22
Pants optionalKevin, 60
Sensible footwearHazel, 30
Sleep inVanessa, 21
Consistent employmentCatherine, 18
Summer breakNicky, 36
Grease 2Claire, 19
Kraft DinnerAriel, 28
Not pregnantJessica, 29
Extra ButterFrancesca, 35
Meeting cancelledKamrin, 19
Pug puppiesLuis, 20
Honest affectionAmanda, 29
The minionsRodrigo, 34
California sandwichKiga, 24
Cute birdSydney, 21
Internal validationTori, 21
Wanna starbs?Ondiek, 23
Dollar drinksAnna, 20
Fresh memesAnne, 31
"Let's reschedule"Jackson, 21
Trump impeachedErin, 20
Free wifiPatrick, 22
Lightning McQueen
Skyfall doneHaley, 23
Open barMaddy, 21
Avocado ToastAllie, 30
Nap timeNaomi, 22
Good dogKenneth, 35
Love handlesAshley, 19
"I'm buying"Meg, 29
Nap roomDarren, 35
Cars 3Jacqueline, 24
Free foodDaniela, 23
Free foodKendra, 21
Free wineLauren, 21
Free dayJacob, 26
Free sampleErinn, 35
Free wifiEm, 29
Pay dayMeagan, 25
Pay dayZain, 18
Pay dayChris, 21
Medium rareIlja, 22
Air CanadaPri, 21
Wifi password?Allana, 30
Frequent IBSBasil, 21
Forest conservationBizzy, 21
Seltzer waterRiley, 24
Leave earlyTommy, 23
Karaoke KaraokeNick, 25
Feel freeLauren, 20
Good kushKatie, 21
You wishSally, 29
Unbridled laughterCasey, 19
Relentless laughterJustina, 19
We sawShailee, 21
You're rightJazmine, 18
No loansElizabeth, 27
Credit cardRachel, 21
Vegan nachosCaitlin, 22
Good enoughPayton, 21
"You passed."Chris, 37
Doom metalMack, 26
Bush partyAmil, 33
Stat holidayJustin, 25
Roof meatSasha, 27
Hip hopJill, 25
Duran DuranAmanda, 28
Beef jerkyArshile, 23
Eat PrayloveSarah, 22
Forever twenty-oneMatt, 38
Arch supportJade, 21
Fuck TrumpBrandon, 21
Big dixKatherine, 23
Direct depositJhanelle, 27
Jah blessHawwa, 18
Student discountAmy, 22
20oz pointAvery, 20
Free refillsAntoinette, 23
Free shippingHilary, 25
9 ounceChantale, 23
Live bandJanet, 27
Old cheddarZach, 25
Love youDarren, 25
Marvel studiosCathryn, 32
Pinot grigioAlex, 42
Dental insuranceKatie, 28
Thank youKarlye, 32
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Free upgradeLisa, 20
Free guacamoleKrystal, 21
Free samplesHelene, 20
It's freeShireen, 40
Non ironJohn, 47
Pay chequeElliot, 21
Many dogsMac, 23
Open barAba, 21
Scoobert DoobertOlivia, 20
Bend snapVictoria, 21
Hypoallergenic catsGraeme, 22
Full communismRachel, 28
Cheese stuffedKevin, 23
Video gamesJennifer, 37
Long weekendJon, 27
Day offAndrea, 34
Day offColm, 24
Day offAlison, 29
Debt freeCarol, 21
Alcohol poisoning@Olyphaunt, 26
Dead nazisAl, 23
OSAP ForgivenessGreg, 54
Fried baconRamona, 31
Plans cancelledBryn, 30
DaRude SandstormLauren, 30
Sleep TimeHisham, 30
True loveIsabel, 25
Rare steakNish, 20
Special snowflakesVincent, 22
Uniqlo uniqloMelina, 27
Fresh pastaAlia, 30
Cheese boardAaron, 23
Naps foodElena, 19
Complimentary drinksKatie, 29
Fuck offSarah, 26
Let's cancel
Noah, 26
Ubiquitous fiddlesticksLaura, 35
"ID, please?"Eric, 21
Extra curdsAlessia, 26
Sporty spiceSydney, 23
"Grab food?"Grace, 31
Vegetarian poutineErica, 22
Pants optionalKevin, 60
Sensible footwearHazel, 30
Sleep inVanessa, 21
Consistent employmentCatherine, 18
Summer breakNicky, 36
Grease 2Claire, 19
Kraft DinnerAriel, 28
Not pregnantJessica, 29
Extra ButterFrancesca, 35
Meeting cancelledKamrin, 19
Pug puppiesLuis, 20
Honest affectionAmanda, 29
The minionsRodrigo, 34
California sandwichKiga, 24
Cute bird
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Internal validationTori, 21
Wanna starbs?Ondiek, 23
Dollar drinksAnna, 20
Fresh memesAnne, 31
"Let's reschedule"Jackson, 21
Trump impeachedErin, 20
Free wifiPatrick, 22
Lightning McQueen
Joey, 26
Skyfall doneHaley, 23
Open barMaddy, 21
Avocado ToastAllie, 30
Nap timeNaomi, 22
Good dogKenneth, 35
Love handlesAshley, 19
"I'm buying"Meg, 29
Nap roomDarren, 35
Cars 3Jacqueline, 24
Free foodDaniela, 23
Free foodKendra, 21
Free wineLauren, 21
Free dayJacob, 26
Free sampleErinn, 35
Free wifiEm, 29
Pay dayMeagan, 25
Pay dayZain, 18
Pay dayChris, 21
Medium rareIlja, 22
Air CanadaPri, 21
Wifi password?Allana, 30
Frequent IBSBasil, 21
Forest conservationBizzy, 21
Seltzer waterRiley, 24
Leave earlyTommy, 23
Karaoke KaraokeNick, 25
Feel freeLauren, 20
Good kushKatie, 21
You wishSally, 29
Unbridled laughterCasey, 19
Relentless laughterJustina, 19
We sawShailee, 21
You're rightJazmine, 18
No loansElizabeth, 27
Credit cardRachel, 21
Vegan nachosCaitlin, 22
Good enoughPayton, 21
"You passed."Chris, 37
Doom metalMack, 26
Bush partyAmil, 33
Stat holidayJustin, 25
Roof meatSasha, 27
Hip hopJill, 25
Duran DuranAmanda, 28
Beef jerkyArshile, 23
Eat PrayloveSarah, 22
Forever twenty-oneMatt, 38
Arch supportJade, 21
Fuck TrumpBrandon, 21
Big dixKatherine, 23
Direct depositJhanelle, 27
Jah blessHawwa, 18
Student discount
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20oz pointAvery, 20
Free refillsAntoinette, 23
Free shippingHilary, 25
9 ounceChantale, 23
Live bandJanet, 27
Old cheddarZach, 25
Love youDarren, 25
Marvel studiosCathryn, 32
Pinot grigioAlex, 42
Dental insuranceKatie, 28
Thank youKarlye, 32
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