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Loki lovers will appreciate the drama of Mozart’s Requiem paired with Loki’s absence at the shawarma table.
Author Humor: The McWriter Websites
Tweetspeak Poetry never runs an ordinary workshop—the classes are always smart, fun, or life-giving. Often, all three.
The graphics above are from demo sites in Tweetspeak’s Build a Powerful Author or Writer Website workshop.
The Land of the Redhead (and the Tall)
One day my mother came home from the interior decorating shop where she worked, very upset about a young man who had come into the store with his mother. “You wouldn’t believe what his T-shirt said!” my mom cried. “‘Better Dead Than Red!’” I … [Continue reading]
New Year’s Advice: Elsa from Frozen Says Let it Go
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Tongue-in-Cheek] Elsa from Frozen has advice for Jane from Thor. And really for all of us. Of course, it's a little tongue-in-cheek. Or maybe...just a little cheeky. Come on now, let it go! Video by Sonia … [Continue reading]
Harry Potter Fan Videos: Umbridge Thinks “Everybody Loves Me”
[on a scale of wit to whimsy: funny] Some people think the world of themselves and believe everyone else does too. In this amusing Harry Potter fan video, Dolores Umbridge thinks "everybody loves me." Video by Sonia Joie. … [Continue reading]
Hot Pilates: Trial By Fire
This actual Hot Pilates episode has been recorded by Hannah in the style of Craigslist Yoga Mat Guy. Note: Some names have been changed to protect the satirized. [4:15pm] We arrive: Auntie Kim, Sarah, and me. It is an 80-degree day and we … [Continue reading]
Insurance Humor: Ficus for the Trees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZLM915g0fw [On a scale from wit to whimsy: lol] Insurance humor. One wonders who it's really for: the insured, or the insurers. Maybe a little bit of both. … [Continue reading]
I’ve Been Pedicured
It was an ordinary, summer day. Several friends had generously given me a gift certificate for a free pedicure, and I planned on taking advantage of it. I strolled into the salon-that-shall-not-be-named, expecting a therapeutic experience. After … [Continue reading]
Colbert Declares War on Amazon, Via Cardboard Box
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Um, this one goes off the scale ;-)] Colbert declares war on Amazon, due to loss of book sales through his publisher Hachette. Close your eyes and ears intermittently if you have a delicate cursing constitution. … [Continue reading]
Business Humor: Decorative Cord Wraps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNxY3LLwDZo [on a scale from wit to whimsy: funny] Can't think of a thing to do to make money? A few computer cords, some felt, and a handful of gold stars might do the trick. Oh, and don't forget the glue. … [Continue reading]
Write Funny: What’s Wrong With This Joke?
Want to Write Funny? If you want to write funny, you may have to let yourself indulge in wrongs... 1. The apple pie you made without sugar (You didn't? I did. I assure you it was a terrible wrong on Thanksgiving day.) 2. The alarm clock you … [Continue reading]
On Becoming Almost Vegetarian in Texas
Over the last two years, I’ve taught myself to cook, and while I would no longer qualify for Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America,” I won’t be hosting a food show any time soon. When my 10 year-old asked me to make him lunch the other day, he said: … [Continue reading]
The Good Mother’s Guide to Preparing Your 17 Year Old for the SAT
How to Prepare Your Student for the SAT 1. No studying. If a lifetime of education can't get a person through the SAT, then... whatever. 2. Have the student prepare everything the night before the test: -choose clothing -set aside high … [Continue reading]
Funny Music: Salut Salon “Wettstreit zu viert”
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Ticklish] Watch out for the battle of the bows. And we don't mean the kind you wear on your pretty little pony tail. O la la, viola! HT: Kathryn Neel … [Continue reading]
Election Humor: When All Else Fails, Ice Cream
“I’m a Democrat,” my seven-year-old claimed as he climbed in the car after school. “Oh, yeah?” I looked around to see if anyone had heard him. I’m not a rabid Republican, but we live in Texas, after all—land of Bush and Perry, the cattlemen who … [Continue reading]
Love: Date Fact Checker—Kumail Nanjiani
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Funny] Seriously, you need to be careful what you say on your next date. What you claim can and will be used against you by Kumail Nanjiani. *** We recommend you just read Love, Etc. and let Kumail deal with … [Continue reading]