Cant Get There From Here

Can't Get There From Here Juneau is the capital of Alaska, but did you know that you cannot drive there from anywhere? You can fly into Juneau or you can take a... Read More

Wanted: Treadmill for an Elephant

Maggie, the 22 year-old African elephant, has been a resident of the Alaska Zoo since 1983. The Zoo recently decided that Maggie needs nicer quarters, more attention, and a treadmill. She weighs 9,100 pounds and does not get enough exercise, especially during the long Alaskan winter months.Alaska Zoo officials debated... Read More

The Patience of Job

Voltaire said, "God is a comedian playing to an audience afraid to laugh." Translated, if you're a tight ass, there's a two drink minimum to read this article. Let me just say, I believe in God but like many, I've questioned His existence. Most people... Read More

Marines Dont Take Crap

We live in a world of widgets. People manufacture, distribute, and sell them. You name it, they're doing it. I have a friend who is a toilet paper salesman. God bless him. It's an honorable job and my butt and I... Read More

Military Wives

I feel now is the perfect time to address the conflict service-members face when balancing between what they feel are infringements upon their civil liberties cast down by their president. ... Read More

Discover the Lighter Side of the Internet

We all know the Internet is a great tool for finding out information and sharing knowledge. But as a human sometimes sitting at a computer all day can get quite tedious, especially if it is your job 5 days a week. This feeling can be compounded by other problems in... Read More

The Language of Appalachia

Imagine my surprise when I went to Jamaica a few years ago and learned that I do, indeed, have an accent. You see, unlike my paternal grandmother, I don't stretch the word "cornbread" into four syllables. She might say, "Here. Have ye some co-orn-bray-ed;" whereas I might say, "You want... Read More

Local Author Joins History and Humor To Tell His Stories

Joseph Yakel was born and raised in New York's Capital region, and calls this place home. His travels have taken him far and wide, but it's his hometown surroundings that serve as a backdrop for his writing. He's recently published three books, and thinks his blend of history and humor... Read More

Voodoo Munchies

Looking for a lighthearted and fun way to remove the negative energy of a certain disruptive person from your life, or from your mind, if the person in question has moved on? Consider the cleansing (and giggle-inspiring) effect of Voodoo Munchies. Beginning now, whenever you need to deal with this... Read More

Computers According to Carol

A is for Anti-Virus: she got it from my Uncle.B is for Backup: always look in your rear view mirror first.C is for Caddy: part of computer that holds a coffee cup.D is for Defrag: a popular dance in the 1920's.E is for Email: post office talk for express mail.F... Read More

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New York Times (blog)

Muslims have a sense of humor, too: The world isn't so bad
Daily 49er
Here is a country where insurgents are plentiful and roadside bombs are an everyday occurrence, but some people actually have a sense of humor, no matter ...
Iraqi Reality TV Show Pranks Celebrities by Planting Fake Bombs in Their CarsGawker
Iraqi Reality TV Show: Like "Punk'd," but with fake bombsSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)

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Seer Press

Comedian Robert Schimmel dies at 60
CNN (blog)
He penned “Cancer on $5 a Day (chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life” in 2008. Entertainment Weekly reported that ...
Robert Schimmel: an appreciationExaminer.com
Comedian Robert Schimmel is deadMizoram Express (blog)
Robert Schimmel z"lThe Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.
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Comedian wows with unapologetic humor
The Brown and White
Comedian Steve Hofstetter performed his act, "Comedy Without Apology," on Thursday night in Packard auditorium. "I had never heard of Steve ...


Hopkinton man remembered for his humor
MetroWest Daily News
Albert Shaw of Hopkinton wears his Shriners fez and uniform in this undated photo. Shaw was also a World War II Navy veteran By Kathy Uek/Daily News staff ...

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Kansas City Star

Little Rock 9 member Jefferson Thomas dies
The Associated Press
"He was funny, he had a most extraordinary sense of humor. He did sustain an enormous amount of damage and pain during the Little Rock crisis, but no matter ...
Little Rock Nine's Jefferson Thomas diesArkansas Online (subscription)
'Little Rock Nine' member Jefferson Thomas dead at 67CNN
Little Rock Nine member Jefferson Thomas dies at age 68 in OhioToday's THV
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Game Rant (blog)

PAX Prime 2010: Portal 2 Co-Op = Mind Blown!
Platform Nation
The trailer automatically kicked into that charming humor Valve has been known for, while establishing a personality to these robots that made you both ...
Valve Shows Off 'Portal 2′ Co-op Gameplay at PAX; Now with HuggingGame Rant (blog)
Portal 2 hits PAX 2010TopNews United States

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Strong Net Play to Match His Sense of Humor
New York Times
Michael Llodra of France during a 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-2 victory on Friday. “He's got an impulsive side, no doubt, but he's a terrific guy ...

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msnbc.com

For Paul Conrad
Truthdig
That was 50 years ago and, true to Rexroth's foreboding, New Yorker humor has pretty much become the yardstick with which we mismeasure our cultural funny ...
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86The Associated Press

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Event of the Week: Humor in Icelandic Art
IcelandReview
An exhibition consisting of works by contemporary Icelandic artists from different generations which deal with humor and irony, some in a satirical manner. ...


Cho finds comedy in serious topics on new album
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Margaret Cho is combining comedy with music on an album that tries to find humor in serious topics: rejection, interventions and even murder. ...

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Sweet Vengeance Purrfected

I love animals but cats are my favorites. There's just... Read More

And the World Goes Round

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He Had It Coming, Your Honor

This past week as Mr. Man and I lounged around... Read More

American Independence ? The True Story

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Finding Lost Children

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Poor Rixs Almanac 8-27-05

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A few weeks ago I went to see a psychiatrist.We... Read More

Freudian Slippage

Saturday morning. I went, in the early morning, to the... Read More

Health Club Regulars ?- Some of the People Youre Likely To Meet at the Gym

One of the great benefits of belonging to a health... Read More

Dumb Luck

I've never really thought of myself as being funny. I... Read More

Lactose Intolerant? It could be a good thing

Lactose Intolerant Individuals may prove a bonus in Space Missions.... Read More

Slip-sliding On A Peel

Every day, or at least every other day, we make... Read More

Humor Quotations - Top 35 Funny Quotations by Famous Comedians

"Education is worth a whole lot. Just think - with... Read More

Cloning Advantage Super Families

As the cloning debate of humankind continues we find ourselves... Read More

Valet Parking: Theft with Consent

This column is long overdue. To put it in library... Read More

The Patience of Job

Voltaire said, "God is a comedian playing to an... Read More

A Lawyers Favorite Lawyer Jokes

Lawyer JokesQ: How does a pregnant woman know she is... Read More

Used Condom Found In Restaurant Salad Bar; Waiter Embarrassed To Tears

Evidence of after-hours activity turned up at a Big Boy... Read More

A Dogs Guide To... Getting Your Dog to Stop Barking

I like to bark. I mean, I like to bark... Read More

Mexican Spaminator

When we decided to move to Mexico, one of the... Read More

25 Reasons You Might Need to Wear a Welding Helmet

A welding helmet is a safety device worn for protection... Read More

The Spare Parts Gremlins

Don't you just love getting a little something extra? Sure... Read More

Silver Linings Are Everywhere

Viagra. That one word packs a lot of punch. Let's... Read More

Marines Dont Take Crap

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Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward

Whoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never... Read More