The Complete Guide to Being Human (Poorly)
For six glorious seasons, 3rd Rock from the Sun wasn’t just a sitcom—it was a masterclass in playing human life like a broken violin. John Lithgow’s Dick Solomon gave lectures on physics while having existential tantrums over a broken toaster. Jane Curtin’s Mary Albright, the object of his bewildered affection, somehow fell in love with a man who once declared, "I’m not crazy, I’m just… glorious !" 3rd Rock from the Sun Complete Series
The complete series box set isn’t just a collection of episodes. It’s a time capsule of pure comedic chaos. Watch as Sally (Kristen Johnston), a giant warrior in a woman’s body, learns the delicate art of "shopping" and "flirting," only to crush both with the grace of a wrecking ball. Watch as Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a brilliant alien trapped in a teenager’s body, navigates high school with the weary soul of a 500-year-old general. And Harry (French Stewart)? He just… exists. Gloriously. Once eating a sandwich so intensely it became performance art. The Complete Guide to Being Human (Poorly) For
You can own the whole mission report. 139 episodes of aliens trying to understand handshakes, orgasms, and fast food. No prior knowledge of the universe required. Just press play, and try not to blow your cover by laughing too hard. It’s a time capsule of pure comedic chaos
Their problem? They were terrible at it.
Students at Discovery Ridge Elementary in O’Fallon, Missouri, were tattling and fighting more than they did before COVID and expecting the adults to soothe them. P.E. Teacher Chris Sevier thought free play might help kids become more mature and self regulating. In Play Club students organize their own fun and solve their own conflicts. An adult is present, but only as a “lifeguard.” Chris started a before-school Let Grow Play Club two mornings a week open to all the kids. He had 72 participate, with the K – 2nd graders one morning and the 3rd – 5th graders another.
Play has existed for as long as humans have been on Earth, and it’s not just us that play. Baby animals play…hence hours of videos on the internet of cute panda bears, rhinos, puppies, and almost every animal you can imagine. That play is critical to learning the skills to be a grown-up. So when did being a kids become a full-time job, with little time for “real” play? Our co-founder and play expert, Peter Gray, explains in this video produced by Stand Together.