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MUNDANE-IN-CHAOS: WHY TRIVIALITY WINS BIG LAUGHS
from 2025 in ( culture / writing / humor / advice )

Prompted and edited by Bill. How a can of Cheez Whiz became comedy geniusand how to use that rhythm in your own writing. The Blues Brothers' Cheez Whiz Masterclass In The Blues Brothers, after a madness-fueled... read more

SPAM: I AM WRITING TO YOU TODAY UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF EXTREME URGENCY
from 2025 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

It's been a while since I've received a funny enough spam/junk email, but here it is: Dear Contact Us, I am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency. My name is Dennis somebody, a resident of Hurlock, Maryland, and I am formally requesting an emergency loan in the amount of $800,000. This substantial loa... read more

MOVING TO MISSOURI
from 2024 in ( family / holmes / doug / humor )

The adventure begins. A quiet, unassuming young man and his devoted wife and kids set out for parts unknown, unless you count Missouri as known. titleclick for larger view, if available href/images/meme-leaving-california-9d0b10fb1f8b07c20c... read more

ANOTHER NIGHT WALKING THE DOG
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / blog / animals )

It was just another night out walking our Boston terrier, Cleo. Or so I thought. I put my boots on instead of the usual sneakers because of the recent rain. I like to keep both pairs tied but loose enough to slip on. Still, I have to wedge them on, using my fingers as a shoehorn. I should probably just buy an actual shoehorn... or a targ... read more

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO BUY A COMPUTER
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / jokes / computers )

This is an new joke, so some of the program names might not be familiar.If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their famous sketch Who's on First? might have turned out something like this:COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTTABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm... read more

WAYS TO TURN DOWN UNWANTED MEN
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / jokes / men-women )

He: Can I buy you a drink?She: Actually I'd rather have the money.He: I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours.She: I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours.He: Hi. Didn't we go on a date once? Or was it twice?She: Must've been once. I never make the same mist... read more

GET OUT OF THE CAR
from 2022 in ( culture / humor )

...because this had me in tears, laughing. I guess it's a true story.Click on the image to the left . ... read more

ELON MUSK FLOODED WITH REQUESTS TO BUY FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN AND YOUTUBE TO RETURN FREE SPEECH TO THOSE PLATFORMS
from 2022 in ( culture / humor / internet / social )

If you came here looking for an actual article, you'll be disappointed. The title has more words than the article, or did until I wrote this sentence. This is a joke, though I wouldn't be surprised to hear this is actually happening. Elon never calls just to chat anymore, though, so I don't know.... read more

YOU HAVE A DONATION FROM CLAY TOUSEY
from 2022 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

They try hard on this one to look legitimate, but the fact remains that nobody shares their money with strangers unless it's a charity. icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left This notif... read more

PORTFOLIO MANAGER FROM STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
from 2022 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left My name is doesn't matter, a portfolio manager from Stockholm, Sweden and a custodian of the Late David Holmes ce... read more

WHITE HOUSE, CDC AND W.H.O. ARE HEREBY BANNED
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / covid / politics )

In accordance with the White House's wishes, we are banning all misinformation from the worst offenders (the White House, CDC and WHO) from this website/platform. They have lost all credibility. I guess we should add justthenews.com/accountability/cancel-culture/facebook-faces-lawsuit-suspending-user-who-cite... read more

A NOVEL LOCATION OF PACK WORKER, ETC
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

Spam number 1Salute,A novel location of Pack Worker of our package association was unblocked. Our business offers a vast fee and training bundle to make you as a teammate of our team's expanding 'n' favorably influential fellowship.We unearthed yours data by means of the CareerBuilder online space and think that thine ... read more

ELECTRIC BICYCLE SUPPLIER FROM CHINA
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

How did they know we sell bicycles!? It's not mentioned anywhere on the site. Sure, we can sell you a bike by creating a link to a local bike shop and let them do the rest, if you want? Anyway, here's the latest very important random email: icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left... read more

HACKERS HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR DEVICE
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

One of our favorite scams! Our comments are interspersed in brackets and look like this. icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left Hello there. Let me intro... read more

SUMPTUOUS OPPORTUNITY IS PROMPTLY UNCOVERED
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

I am so excited! Sounds sumptuous!Received this email the other day from Iris Holets at mrtito88.. I'm sure that is an actual person and address. People don't lie about these things, but I'm concerned. They're asking homemakers to be package managers. What exactly does that mean? In-home prostitution? Middleman for drugs a... read more

ON THE SUBJECT OF BIDETS
from 2020 in ( culture / humor / home-garden )

Hilarious conversation I came across on thegatewaypundit.comthegatewaypundit.com in the comment section of an article...No toilet paper for you!I have a bidet. Best investment eva!How do you dry your crack?It has a built in blow (heated) dryer.Holy moly! I'm slumming it with my basic... read more

ORDERING A PIZZA IN THE NEAR FUTURE (LIKE, MAYBE NEXT MONTH)
from 2020 in ( culture / humor / movies-tv-video )

A man learns how tough it is to order a pizza in the not-too-distant future.: youtube.com/watch?v-lVTDY75mlAHow to order a Pizza in the Future UPDATE: Even better, here's... read more

NORWEGIAN OFFICIAL APOLOGIZES FOR MAKING 2020 AN HOUR LONGER
from 2020 in ( culture / humor )

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Norwegian official responsible for Daylight Saving Time in the country apologized for adding an additional hour to what has already been a very demanding year....: u... read more

WATCHDEEPFAKE DONALD TRUMP ON HIS FIRST DAY WORKING AT RT
from 2020 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / humor )

Making news not faking news: Watch Deepfake Donald Trump on his first day working at RT...: rt.com/news/501369-donald-trump-rt-deep-fake/rt.com/news/501369-donald-trump-rt-deep-fake/ ... read more

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF FALLING IGUANAS ON COLD NIGHT IN MIAMI
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / humor )

The National Weather Service on Tuesday warned people in South Florida of the possibility of falling iguanas in advance of cold weather. 'This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s,' the Miami National Weathe... read more

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALPACAS AND LLAMAS
from 2019 in ( life / animals / wildlife / humor )

In case you were wondering, as I was... Click the image for a larger version titleClick for larger image href/images/meme-alpaca-vs-llama-9ab0dd1b4f68e88d602f5ba4f6680ee7-709x709.webp... read more

THE RAINBOW ENDS IN SACRAMENTO
from 2019 in ( culture / photography / humor / sports )

The rainbow really does end in visitsacramento.com/Sacramento ! My nephew Milan has captured proof. :) This was taken at their minor league team, milb.com/sacramento/Sacramento Rivercats , stadium where Milan works. Speaking of Sacramento, here's a list of... read more

COUPLE OF GOOD ONES
from 2018 in ( culture / humor / jokes )

OK, three good ones. andand, this just in, something to settle the argument... ... read more

TAKING THE STAIRS
from 2018 in ( culture / humor )

Don't you hate it when you're taking the stairs, looking down because it's a struggle, you think you've reached your floor only to look up and see you've got two more to go? Working on the third floor is rough!... read more

ON THE PHONE WITH NASA
from 2017 in ( life / money / employment / humor )

Got off the phone with @NASA. Had to tell 'em, Look, I'm not willing to relocate. Stop calling! OK, so it wasn't actually NASA, I didn't say exactly that, and it wasn't actually a job offer. A recruiter did call about an opportunity there, though. I'm not a COMPLETE liar.... read more

LESSON ON TAXES
from 2017 in ( culture / quotes / humor )

The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream. -- search.brave.com/search?qBill MurrayBill Murray ... read more

IF A MAN SPEAKS IN THE FOREST
from 2017 in ( culture / humor / jokes )

If a man speaks in the forest and his wife is not there to hear it, is he still wrong?... read more

ACTION FILMS ON NETFLIX
from 2017 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / humor )

Almost half of all action films on Netflix have a variation of this description: He thought he was retired, but has to do One. Last. Job!... read more

CAN YOU SAY AWKWARD?
from 2015 in ( culture / humor / family )

So, I'm walking back from feeding the neighbor's dog while they're on vacation. I see my wife and daughter in the car up ahead, just about to turn onto our street. I'm looking at them. They're looking at me. They're still about a hundred yards away, so I'm actually not entirely sure. To be silly, I pretend to hide beh... read more

ADDICTED TO CEREAL
from 2015 in ( culture / humor / food )

Bill: I think I'm addicted to cereal. Tara: Addicted? Bill: Yeah. I'm gonna hit the street looking for my latest fix. Tara: And by street you mean Aisle 3 at Kroger, right? Bill: Right.... read more

PARENTS CODE OF ETHICS
from 2014 in ( culture / humor / sports )

Signing my daughter up for softball, I had to laugh at this (stripped down) Parents Code of Ethics:I will encourage good sportsmanshipI will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.I will remember that the game is for the youth -- not adults.I guess they got sick of paren... read more

THIS IS DEEP
from 2013 in ( culture / humor / internet )

I just had to share this comment someone left here on FriendsNews.com. Read it, absorb it, digest it, lather, rinse and repeat it. Then let me know what the %$# it means! Here it is:I comprehend that is genuinely uninteresting and you're merely skipping to the next comment, nonetheless i basically prefe... read more

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR CO-WORKER IS A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY
from 2013 in ( culture / humor / politics )

Essentially, pretend the Soviets won the Cold War and then conquered the United States -- that's how the government is operating.: themattwalshblog.com/How to know if your coworker is a... read more

HOW HUBBARD AND RAND GOT THEIR IDEAS
from 2012 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / humor )

According to cracked.com/video18426how-ayn-rand-l.-ron-hubbard-came-up-with-their-big-ideas.htmlthis video , this must be how it happened. Rand, in bed with Hubbard: We can take the most wealthy, privileged, powerful people and get them to talk like they're the poor, per... read more

SOLD ANOTHER BUMPER STICKER
from 2010 in ( culture / humor )

Man, that's three this year. At a dollar apiece, I'm gonna be rich! :) UPDATE: That was at Zazzle, but now I recommend cafepress.com/lazypugcafeCafePress .... read more

DOORMATS WITH A DIFFERENCE
from 2010 in ( culture / humor / jokes )

A few doormats for your consideration...... read more

 

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