Ralph Jones

Ralph Jones is a journalist and comedy writer who has written for places like The New Yorker, The Guardian, Wired, Esquire and Vice.

All Articles From Ralph Jones

Inside the Hunt for the World’s Most Prolific Art Thief

Stephane Breitwieser is believed to have stolen hundreds of artifacts, worth a total of $2 billion

Inside the Hidden World of Rhino Poachers

A thrilling new podcast explores the complicated issues surrounding the rise of this horrendous practice

Orson Fortune and the Joy of Ludicrous Movie Character Names

From Scut Farkus and Santanico Pandemonium to Verbal Kint and Jar Jar Binks

“Squid Game” and the Alluring Falsity of Rejection Stories

We love an underdog story, but should we be more realistic?

Why Are Men Obsessed With Imaginary Fights Against Wild Animals?

Humans are physically pathetic. But a not-insignificant number of them refuse to accept it.

Kate Darling Knows the Secret to Coexisting With Robots

According to the MIT robot ethicist, the key isn't looking forward — it's looking back, to the animal kingdom

How Hard Is It to Break Into the World of Underwear Modeling, Really?

A 31-year-old journalist tries his hand at a notoriously unforgiving industry