203 articles related to "humor"

US Missile Defense Intercepts Seagull; Cheney Present As Backup

The Defense Department announced that our ever-vigilant military managed to intercept and shoot down a seagull over the Pacific. To assure a successful outcome, Dick Cheney was invited to observe the launch of the interceptor missile, as long as he b...

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Selling Like Hotcakes? Tickle My...

Though certainly not as cuddly or kid-friendly as the latest version of that giggling monster, you know the one with the bulging eyes and red fur a new T-shirt is none the less striving to tickle the funny bone of a few consumers. "Oh my," a blus...

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Fashion Do's and Don'ts on E! TV No More Scrunchies

Okay, I don't usually watch E! TV, and my boyfriend watches it even less, but when I went in to the living room last night, to my astonishment he was watching the TOP 50 Fashion Do's and Don'ts. The show was well done, with some wry hu...

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How To Get Even With Starbucks!

I am not a patient man. Nor am I overly devious. So although I haven't personally experienced the following hijinx, I have watched a guy I know go through this ritual, several times. Plus, I hate Starbucks coffee. It's way too "acidy"...

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Chicago Criminalizes Foie Gras

The Chicago City Council has voted to criminalize foie gras. An alderman who is a member of the questionable culinary group maintains that the delicious delicacy represents a case of cruelty to animals, since the geese and ducks that produce it are f...

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Bumper Stickers Make a Statement

If you've ever found yourself inching up on the car in front of you to read their bumper stickers, you're not alone. Bumper stickers are a means of proclaiming your views on life, politics, sports, your religious affiliation, and virtually ...

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Normally We Do

For a Christmas present, our children pulled their resources and gave the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly a marvelous little vacation in the eastern hills of Tennessee. Upon arrival, we were delightfully surprised with all of our ...

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Similarity Breeds Comedy

My last piece I talked about associating or pairing up opposites to produce funny ideas. Now we associate SIMILARITY or CONGRUITY; by puting the same or similar objects, person or animals together to engender laughter. One good example is a pair of ...

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Study Determines Reading NewsLaugh Helps You Live Longer

Good news. People with a sense of humor live longer, says researcher Sven Svebak of the medical school at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He presented his study in Budapest at a meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society. S...

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The Bum's Jacket

I saw the dirty old jacket lying on the floor of the train and I knew I had to act fast. Time was a factor, and decisive action needed to be taken. The Eastbound LRT was stopped at a station. I was standing in the area near the door when I saw a bum...

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