Idaho State Senator Furious Over Virtual Lap Dance Ban
“There goes Idaho’s chances of ever hosting a CPAC convention!” said the senator, regarding the virtual lap dance ban in his state. BOISE, Idaho — Sen. Sam Getzless … Read more
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Giant Sinkhole Draining Gulf of Mexico
Scientist: “At least this sinkhole might finally allow us to clean up all of BP’s spilled oil.” NAPLES, FL — Despite warnings of rising coastal waters around the … Read more
Lost Journal: Humorist Makes Serious Decision Not to Kid
Journal entry: February 26, 2007 (age 37) – Humorist’s Decision Every time I go to a doctor’s appointment, I kick myself for not bringing something to read. The … Read more
Lost Journal: “Twit” Lacks Wit, as Far as Nicknames Go
Journal entry: September 13, 1982 (age 13) – Nicknames My buddy, Vinny Gallagher, tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Your brother Dan is out in the hall.” … Read more
Lost Journal: Brother, Can You Spare an Apartment?
Journal entry: September 5, 1993 (age 24) – Apartment Sharing Moving in with my older brother, Bob, seemed like such a good idea. A few years ago, I … Read more
Jay Leno Working on 5 Minute Set in Hopes of Getting Booked at First Comedy Open-Mic
“We’ll see if Jay Leno is ready to take it to the next level,” says booker Thursday, February 6 2014 was Jay Leno’s last time hosting NBC’s “Tonight … Read more
Lost Journal: Opera is Elementary
Journal entry: October 23, 1980 (age 11) – Opera Opera can be nearly as melodramatic as fifth grade. This morning, I went with my classmates from St. Thomas … Read more
Lost Journal: Manufacturing a Paycheck at IBM
Journal entry: July 17, 1990 (age 21) – IBM International Business Machines (IBM) was founded in Endicott, New York, just outside my hometown of Binghamton. Most families in … Read more
Married Couple Celebrates 75 Years of Holding Farts In
The secret to a long and happy marriage: holding farts in Harold and Thelma Lyons have been married for 75 years. In this age of short engagements and … Read more
Lost Journal: The Wedding That Almost Wasn’t
Journal entry: January 1, 1999 (age 29) – The Wedding That Almost Wasn’t I always wanted a big wedding. The ceremony and reception didn’t need to be anything … Read more
