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Outtakes From the Jen Kirkman Interview
I know Jen Kirkman. A little. She appeared on my podcast twice and was a fantastic guest both times. Kirkman has written a book entitled “I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales From a Happy Life...
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Dr. Seuss Book Impressions by Mark Saul
My friend Mark Saul has created this video (below) of his impressions of celebrities reading One Fish, Two Fish. I know it’s supposed to be a joke, but I think he actually nails the Blake Griffin one....
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Mailing List for My Untitled Humor Book Set at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio
So the thing with books these days is that you have to start marketing them before they’re finished, which is probably something that, say, Victor Hugo never had to deal with. Other things Hugo never...
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Insane Wedding
Dave Barry is responsible for the only truly interesting rehearsal dinner in wedding history. And for that alone “Insane City” deserves praise. “Insane City” is a book about a wedding in Miami gone...
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The Humor Columnist is Once Again a Proud Sponsor of the ‘Shirley You Jest!’...
The Shirley You Jest! book awards are back, and the The Humor Columnist is once again a sponsor. Last year I read the work of several of the finalists and interviewed two of the winners from other...
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Flying is Awful
The commercial flying experience is a mockery to the modern traveler. Let me tell you about my last flight—a nightmare. I booked my ticket several weeks ago on my laptop. Thank goodness I didn’t have...
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Have You Stopped to Consider … The Sad and Lonely Life of The Jolly Green Giant
“Ho ho ho…it’s always just for one.” Green Giant bursts into tears. Tears flood a local farm. Runs away. Accidentally stomps a peaceful village. Punches the ground for his stupidity. Earthquake...
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Silent Frisco
I live in Los Angeles. Many nights when I’m driving home from doing something sensible (like eating dinner or mailing my estimated quarterly taxes) I pass nightclubs with long lines at the entrances....
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My Night with Richard Simmons Sweat (The Class, Not His Sweat)
“Shut up!” That’s what Richard Simmons says if he recognizes you. “Shut up!” That’s what Richard Simmons says if you wear something outrageous to his aerobics class, which is open to anyone in Los...
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The Budweiser Chelada
I’ve been walking by the Budweiser Chelada at my Ralph’s for years, silently judging it, deeming it terrible. This isn’t fair. I’ve never tried it. How can I judge the quality of a beer without trying...
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Jeff Kramer’s Steamroller Story That Never Saw the Light of Day
While I was interviewing humor columnist Jeff Kramer he told a story about a guy in rural New York who got drunk and stole a steamroller. It was too long to include in the article, but too good not to...
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The Humor Columnist Interview with Jeff Kramer
Back when newspapers had humor columnists, the Orange County Register had a good one. From 1994-2003 Jeff Kramer covered life behind the Orange Curtain, first as a military reporter then as a humor...
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Rejected by the L.A. Times Opinion Poetry Contest: Train to Nowhere
I entered the Los Angeles Times opinion poetry contest, and my poem was not selected. I went local, but even if you don’t live in Los Angeles, you should get the gist. TRAIN TO NOWHERE We took the...
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The True Meaning of Labor Day
Labor Day. Some say it’s getting too commercial—too gaudy. Stores put out their festive Labor Day decorations months in advance. Homeowners race each other to string up their Labor Day lights first....
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The One Thing No One Tells You about Living in Los Angeles
So, you’re thinking of moving to Los Angeles? Great. It’s a world-class city. You’ll find plenty of opportunities for work, lots of creative people, top-notch dining and entertainment and beautiful...
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That Time When Ohio University’s Alumni Band Fought the Miami of Ohio...
The Marching Band Refused to Yield: The true story of the time Ohio University’s alumni band fought the Miami of Ohio football team By JOE DONATELLI Available on Amazon I still remember where I was the...
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Check Out W. Bruce Cameron’s Muffin Top
Humor columnist/most e-mailed man in Internet history W. Bruce Cameron is raising money via Kickstarter to take his female-driven movie “Muffin Top” on the road. If you support women in comedy–and you...
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Traditional Thanksgiving Newspaper Column
My grandmother, the incorrigible Jenna May Perkins, took her stuffing recipe with her to the grave. “Be reasonable,” we said to her on her death bed. “You’re about to die.” But there was no bending...
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The Pope Was a Bouncer
The Los Angeles Times reports that Pope Francis was once a bouncer. Makes sense.
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Honest Beer Ad
I just wrote an article about what happens inside your body when you drink alcohol. This Cracked beer commercial parody “If Beer Ads Were Forced to be Honest” is pretty much perfect. Also, I am never...
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