Articles on Humor

Eternal Wit

Whoever said, "You can't take it with you" was obviously not referring to a sense of humor ...

Here is a list of actual epitaphs from departed souls who clearly had more to say than the...

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Viking Trekkies

History weaves its influence into pop culture via many avenues ...

One of the strangest is the Viking influence on Star Trek, especially The Next Generation.

Ever since that series found...

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The Girl of Friday

A centuries-old mystery has crossed my path again ...

I mentioned in a recent article that there was a dispute in many academic quarters regarding the actual Viking deity being honored by the...

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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,...

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Let's Associate With Funny Stuff

The two main phrases in comedy writing are: "what if" and "anything goes". They are catalysts for generating funny ideas.

"What if" challenges your imagination and "anything goes" takes you...

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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...

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Opposite Attracts Laughter!

The secret in comedy writing is association. Let's see how this technique of association generates hilarious result. By association, means by pairing or combining thoughts, images or even words...

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A Young American Abroad

Somewhere on the Edge of Lake Trasimeno, Summer 2002

Elliot ran along the muddy shoreline with his lanky body bouncing up and down as he pulled his feet from the mud. It was his first time in...

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How To Write Funny Ideas

People are always curious as where do humorists get their wacky ideas all the time. Once awhile you may hit upon a funny line or silly joke, but to churn out an endless stream of funny ideas is no...

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Cartoons, Comedians and Congressman

I have recently been re-examining the seemingly absurd notion of having comedians and cartoon characters filling in for the roles of our current politicians and statesman. After careful...

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