Humor

The two main phrases in comedy writing are: "what if" and "anything goes". They are catalysts for generating funny ideas. "What if" challenges your imagination and "anything goe... 12/02/2006

If you've ever found yourself inching up on the car in front of you to read their bumper stickers, you're not alone. Bumper stickers are a means of proclaiming your views on lif... 12/02/2006

A centuries-old mystery has crossed my path again ... I mentioned in a recent article that there was a dispute in many academic quarters regarding the actual Viking deity being... 12/02/2006

History weaves its influence into pop culture via many avenues ... One of the strangest is the Viking influence on Star Trek, especially The Next Generation. Ever since that ser... 12/02/2006

Whoever said, "You can't take it with you" was obviously not referring to a sense of humor ... Here is a list of actual epitaphs from departed souls who clearly had more to say... 12/02/2006

I have been unable to verify the claim that this essay was written in a prestigious publication, but it is a witty use of twisted logic ... "Please make sure your read this care... 12/02/2006

New York, NY - It was discovered yesterday that New York is, indeed, the center of the Universe. Pooling the resources of the American Astrophysics Association, NASA, and We Are... 12/02/2006

NEW YORK, NY - The first suspected case of angry chicken disease in the United States was reported Tuesday and threatens to devastate the country's 98 billion chicken soup indus... 12/02/2006

DENVER, CO - In a stunning development "They" have finally been revealed. As the source of incredible amounts of information, sometimes true and sometimes not, "They" are consid... 12/02/2006

BROOKLYN, NY - It was discovered, last Monday, that a tree has grown in Brooklyn, NY. Amazed residents stared dumbfounded at the three-year-old sapling. Two girls discovered the... 12/02/2006

There is no denying that the sports business these days is awash in bright lights ... Quite often, though, the same can't be said for the people or practices involved. The passa... 12/02/2006

It used to be that knowing a good joke or one-liner was the way of giving the gift of laughter. It still is. But, for those of us who have a hard time remembering jokes or comin... 12/02/2006

Thank You For Your Patience (We?ll Be With You As Soon As Possible) How many times have you heard that when you make a phone call? A phone call about something absolutely vital... 12/02/2006

Last week, I came across a voice chat room, which was full of impressive nicknames. From the beginning, I started to notice an Asian female because of her appealing voice and he... 12/02/2006

It was only the other day that I learnt that the first recorded use of contraception was in 2000BC by the Egyptians. I can't say why I learned the fact, just as I can't fathom o... 12/02/2006