Will Durst

The New York Times says Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Will Durst “is quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” The Humor Times says "Durst is the Sage of Satire, the Learned Lampooner, the King of Political Satire!" Check his website for upcoming stand-up performance dates. Will's books, including Elect to Laugh! A Hilarious, Common Sense Guide to American Politics are available at Amazon and better bookstores all over this great land of ours. From Ulysses Press.

Obama’s Parallax Inauguration

By Will Durst, January 29, 2013October 11, 2017

Astronomers have a name for the phenomenon of an object appearing to be in different places, depending on the perspective from which it is viewed. It’s known as … Read more

Knee-Deep in a Tattoo Boom

By Will Durst, January 18, 2013October 11, 2017

Tattoos were once considered only the mark of sailors, rock stars, Maori tribesmen and Dennis Rodman We may have witnessed a generational sea change the other night at … Read more

2013 Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Resolutions

By Will Durst, January 13, 2013October 11, 2017

Resolutions for 2013 that should’ve been made by various celebrities, but probably weren’t Okay. Bent over. Hands on knees. Breathing hard. Whew. Made it to 2013. *Pant. Pant.* … Read more

Ode 2 2012

By Will Durst, December 29, 2012October 11, 2017

Trying to be positive about 2012 And so we bid a not-so-fond farewell to the bow of 2012, another large unwieldy year, as it sinks slowly over the … Read more

Guns, Guns and Guns

By Will Durst, December 22, 2012October 11, 2017

It’s only human nature to want to take action after such a harrowing traumatic event involving guns. To do something. Anything, to protect our kids. And make sure … Read more

Quadriplegic Platypuses & The Fiscal Cliff

By Will Durst, December 14, 2012October 11, 2017

The dreaded “fiscal cliff” is more of a slim slope or bit of a ditch And now let us speak of the current lame-duck session of the 112th … Read more

The Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2012

By Will Durst, December 11, 2012October 11, 2017

2012’s Top Ten funniest stories First, a disclaimer: The Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2012 should not under any circumstances be confused with the Top Ten Legitimate … Read more

Fiscal Cliff Traffic Report

By Will Durst, December 2, 2012October 11, 2017

“So, expect showers and gale-force winds over the next couple of days and don’t forget that high-surf advisory is in effect throughout the weekend. We may even see … Read more

Thanksgiving Blessings, 2012

By Will Durst, November 16, 2012October 11, 2017

Seriously? Both political parties talking pre-emptive smack barely a week after the election. Partisan politics? Again? So soon? Not even time to catch our breath? For crum’s sakes, … Read more

Ten Females Who Cost Mitt Romney the Presidency

By Will Durst, November 12, 2012March 19, 2019

Holey moley catfish. Well, thank god that’s finally over. Further thanks that the climax was quick and clean. Almost surgical. Not as long a night as many first … Read more