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Tag Archives: funny
Classic cartoon and comic strip rivals/adversaries
Archie vs. Reggie Batman vs. Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, and other villains Buck Rogers vs. Killer Kane Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd Bugs Bunny vs. Yosemite Sam Dagwood vs. Mr. Dithers Dexter vs. Susan “Mandark” … Continue reading
Posted in art, cartoons, Communications, culture, entertainment, family, film, fun, historic preservation, history, movies, pictures, satire, Television, writing
Tagged art, cartoons, characters, comic strips, drawing, fun, funny, TV
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It’s Bombastic!
Many people who live in the United States will be able to relate to this recent and oh-so hilarious Pearls Before Swine comic strip episode about a certain monopolistic cable provider we all know and dislike. Cheers!
Posted in art, branding, cartoons, civility, Communications, consumerism, deregulation, economics, entertainment, fun, infrastructure, marketing, satire, Television, video
Tagged cable, cartoons, entertainment, funny, humor, monopolies, Pearls Before Swine, satire, television
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Sports/games that should have been invented
If haggis hurling/tossing can be a sport, so can these. Look for them on a cable channel near you! Stay tuned for more. Slam dunk wiffle ball Reverse role deer hunting Medicine ball shot put Curling hurling Sky-high jumping (with … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, aviation, beer, bicycling, Biking, brewpubs, consumerism, culture, entertainment, fun, health, humanity, satire, sports, Television
Tagged beer, bicycles, brewpubs, cornhole, curling, fun, funny, games, haggis, medicine ball, satire, sports, Toss Across, Twister, wiffle ball
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SNL’s funniest skit ever
A lot of us will never forget the early years of Saturday Night Live with classic comedy skits such as the Bass-o-matic Blender. But, to me the Jacuzzi Lifeguard skit shown in the link below with Jim Carrey is the … Continue reading
Posted in art, civics, Communications, entertainment, film, fun, satire, Television
Tagged Bass-o-matic, comedy, fun, funny, hot tubs, humor, Jim Carrey, lifeguards, Saturday Night Live, skits, SNL, television, TV
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Funny, cute, and silly airport codes in the USA
BET (Bethel, AK) – Seems this should have been the one for Las Vegas or Reno. BFL (Bakersfield, CA) – I am “baffled” why this is so funny. BUF (Buffalo, NY) – Hopefully, you do not have to arrive in … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, fun, government, Language, Transportation, Travel
Tagged air travel, airlines, airport codes, airports, codes, cute, funny, silly, transportation, travel, USA
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There’s no doubt it’s a serious drought when…
You can use your lawn as sandpaper or a bristle brush. Shade is for rent by the hour. Wrigley’s stops selling Rain chewing gum in your town. Arid Extra Dry sells out in all the stores. Vultures start circling you when … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Climate Change, economics, Environment, fun, Nature, politics, pollution, Renewable Energy, Science, weather
Tagged arid, climate, drought, environment, funny, politics, satire, weather
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Ten ways to be ready for the next heat wave
Source: nitrofreeze.com Repair you snowblower so you mind is fixed on cold things. Have 200 pounds of ice ready to put in your bathtub for soaking. Install a walk-in freezer for your kitchen. Buy stock in slushies, smoothies, snow cones, … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Environment, fun, health, Nature, pollution, weather
Tagged climate change, environment, funny, news, sarcasm, satire, weather
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The sale of the century!
I stopped at a certain nationally known discount department whose logo looks remarkably like a red bullseye this evening to buy a top-off card for my Virgin Mobile smart phone account. When I got there, I simply could not believe … Continue reading
Posted in consumerism, economics, general, satire
Tagged consumerism, funny, retailing, sales, sarcasm, satire, smart phones
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My favorite cartoon series
Below is a list of my 15 favorite cartoon series over the years. I am sure there are many others that you enjoy as well. Please feel free to submit a comment with your favorites. The Penguins of Madagascar – … Continue reading