This is a reprint from an article by Glynn Young, originally published at Tweetspeak Poetry. *** It’s rather startling: a recurring line in poetry that reads “I could pee on that.” Charles Bukowski, perhaps? Sandra Bernhard waxing softly … [Continue reading]
Funny Eating: Cooking Fast and Fresh With West
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Adorably Funny] Misha Collins and his toddler West know how to cook fast. If your plumb line is decades, that is. HT for funny video: Sonia Joie … [Continue reading]
Celebrity Humor: Arnold and the Cat
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Funny, Caricature] I don't know. The resemblance is striking. (It's okay. Schwarzie can take the tease. :) ) Celebrity Humor compliments of juxtaposition. Cat photo by Claire Burge. Used with permission. … [Continue reading]
Facebook Wants You in its SAP
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Satire] 'Tis the season to receive college direct mail. Oh my. I can't keep up with the letters that are pouring in for my older daughter. She stopped opening the mail after the first paper cut and a good deal … [Continue reading]
Funny Videos: Frasier—Niles Starts a Fire
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: ROTFL] An ironing board with an antenna (I trust it gets good reception), doggy-modesty, and a pressing date. What more could you want from Frasier? HT for video: Darlene. *** Browse more funny videos … [Continue reading]
5 Great Reasons to Write Funny
Maybe you think you don't have a funny bone in your body. Or you see others who clearly have a "talent" to write funny. Perhaps you've been making your way in lyrical prose, journalism, book reviews. You have no need to write funny, right? Never … [Continue reading]
Why Funny: Norman Cousins
Why bother to give humor a serious place in your life? Ask Norman Cousins. *** Excerpt from Chapter 1 of Anatomy of an Illness This book is about a serious illness that occurred in 1964. I was reluctant to write about it for years because … [Continue reading]
Funny Penguins & the Polar Vortex
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Accidental, sweetly Funny] The Polar Vortex is getting everybody down. Even the poor little penguins. :) Funny penguins video HT: Maureen Doallas … [Continue reading]
Funny Songs: Taylor the Latte Boy
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Funny] She loves him, she loves him, she loves him. For his caffeine and his generous foam. Taylor the Latte Boy Song by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. Sung by Kristin Chenoweth. Photo by Wickerfurniture, … [Continue reading]
Humor at the Door (or in the House)
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Funny] Well, have you? Give it go. (And don't stop until you find your chuckle. It's hiding around here somewhere.) Source So Much Pun, HT to Jody Ohlsen Collins. … [Continue reading]
Apple’s iPad Air: Most Popular Poetry Producing Venues
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Dry, Funny, Smirk] By now we've all seen the ad. (You haven't? Hold on a second, then. Fire up your YouTube and watch it.) It's poignant. Inspiring. Leaves a person wanting to rush out and buy an iPad Air so … [Continue reading]
Facebook Executive Psychologist Triage Meeting
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Punny, Satire, Drum-Cymbal] Dr. Marz: Facebook Shares are down. Dr. Sher: You're telling me. I'm going to have to sell my helicopter and the diamond collar I bought my cat. Dr. Marz: [rolls eyes] No, no, no. … [Continue reading]
Gateway to Poetry Leads to Dangerous Life of Literature
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Funny] 1 in 5 teenagers will experiment with poetry. Well, we certainly hope so. And when they are fully ours (bwa ha ha!), we will finish the deal with Tolkien. HT for poster to Kathryn Neel. Source: Family … [Continue reading]
Editor Encounters Geographically Misplaced Oxford Comma
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Punny] Passion runs high in debates over comma geography. Wikipedia underplays this debate, saying, "Opinions among writers and editors differ on whether to use the serial comma." The bearded editor in this video … [Continue reading]
Facebook Tries to Revive Page Managers They Mistakenly Etherized
[on a scale of wit to whimsy: Satire] In breaking news, Facebook's psychologists are desperately trying to revive Page Managers, who they etherized upon a Status Update table. Using an experimental cocktail of guilt-tripping and self-esteem … [Continue reading]
Loki: I’m Reading a Book Video
[On a scale from wit to whimsy: Funny] Overall, a funny video with dashes of dark humor. And, to tell you the truth, I get it. Who likes to be interrupted when reading a book? Could make a person... grumpy. Enjoy Loki. Enjoy a laugh. … [Continue reading]