Marvel Studios has ruled the box office for more than a decade, spinning out movie after movie in the most lucrative franchise since James Bond. At the heart of their financial success, I believe, is […]
Tag: Humor
The joy of farting – the humor and humility of flatulence
When I was in 5th grade, I was the Fart King, the Master of Flatulence. I didn’t know it at the time, but it was a dietary thing. My mom had started putting dried apricots […]
Regaining our humor in an overly serious political climate
A few months ago, I was with a group of teenagers, waiting to be let into a county fair. That may or may not sound like fun to you, but the group was in good […]
I hope this makes a splash
If not, I’m all wet.
The hilarity of backhanded compliments
Recently, a friend and I had a great time trading backhanded compliments — compliments that are really put-downs. Here are a few of them. Feel free to add some of your own in the comments. There […]
Laughter as liberation
One of the joys of the internet and social media is the many humorous posts and memes and photos and videos that are continually shared online. Laughter is liberating. Laughter liberates the weighed-down soul. It […]
Doing things that I hate when other people do them & the gift of laughter
I used to wear a watch. Now, I have an iPhone. (But that trade is a story for another time.) Back in the days when I wore a watch, way back when I was in […]