Hey there, fellow comedy enthusiasts! If you're anything like me, you probably love a good laugh. Whether it's through stand-up comedy, sitcoms, or hilarious movies, humor has a magical way of making our days a little brighter. But have you ever stopped to think about the mechanics behind the laughter? Today, we're going to dive … Continue reading 7 Common Comedic Tropes
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The Power of Satire
Greetings, literary rebels and enthusiasts of wit! Today, we're unraveling the dynamic tapestry of satire—an art form that's more incisive than a sword-wielding mime and more thought-provoking than a philosophical debate with a rubber chicken. Join us as we journey through the annals of influential satirical works that have dared to challenge conventions, spark laughter, … Continue reading The Power of Satire
On the 15th Day of Blogmas…
Been a busy day today... So you're getting a classic Honest Trailer. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/GTo6yvJ5SCM
A Face Full of Salad Bar
I recently took a client to eat lunch at a local restaurant known for its extensive salad bar. And as I sat waiting for my food to come out of the kitchen, I couldn’t help but observe a number of individuals who were hitting up that extensive salad bar… Maybe it’s a part of that … Continue reading A Face Full of Salad Bar
Placebos
I feel confident that if I mention the placebo effect that we all basically understand what I'm talking about, right? Okay, just in case, here's the dictionary definition: a beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to … Continue reading Placebos
Bloganuary the Seventh
Welcome back to Bloganuary, the daily encouragement from WordPress for bloggers to post something each day. If you want to participate in Bloganuary, just click here! Today’s prompt asks the question: What makes you laugh? You know, as depressed and generally pissed off as I've been in recent months, I still find myself easily amused. Sure, there … Continue reading Bloganuary the Seventh
I Need Something Simple Today
I've run out of Quantum Leap episodes. I had gotten ahead, but since I'm still housesitting, I don't have access to the show on the available streaming services on my aunt's TV. So I'll resume that next week. As it is, these last few weeks have been difficult. And I don't have it in me … Continue reading I Need Something Simple Today
And Now…
I’ve been in a Deep Thoughts kind of mood lately. I’m sure there will be a lot of readers out there who have no idea what I’m talking about. I’m referring to Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. Deep Thoughts were a common segment found on Saturday Night Live back in the 90’s. They’re the kind of thing that you either think are hilarious … Continue reading And Now…
I’ll Be There For You
I'm certain we've established that I, from time to time, have some pretty freakin' bizarre dreams. Exhibit A. At times, they can be kind of disturbing. Exhibit B. Recently, I had a dream that was, yes, bizarre. But it was less disturbing than it was incredibly awesome. In this dream, I was married. But I … Continue reading I’ll Be There For You
100 Random Facts About Me 3.0
I first did a 100 Random Facts post not long after I began this blog. But that was four years ago. I did an update in 2017, but things continue to change. Because that's life. The only thing you can be sure of in life is that things will change. Also, ever since Paul hosted … Continue reading 100 Random Facts About Me 3.0
The Confusing Middle 