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Entertainment RSS FeedsESPN STAR to air Formula One - Sports News: Channel gets rights to 24 Asian countries -- ESPN STAR Sports has reupped its deal to screen Formula One motor racing in most of Asia. ...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com 90210 - TV Reviews: A pallid copy of the original fish out of water story only with shinier cars, fancier clothes and Botox aplenty.
... Mazur, Kaplan high on 'Society' - Exclusives: Pair acquire rights to bestselling novel -- An unlikely pair has nabbed the film rights to "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society," one of the most talked-about books of the summer.
... Disney, Bruckheimer to make 'Killing' - Los Angeles: Wallace, Pressfield to adapt 'Rommel' novel -- Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer have acquired screen rights to "Killing Rommel," a novel by Steven Pressfield.
... Mandate names Matthew Bakal CFO - Exclusives: Exec joins company from IBM Global Business -- Matthew Bakal has been named chief financial officer of Mandate Pictures. In his new post, Bakal will be responsible for the financial management and operations of the company and its projects in development.
... CBS Films taps Bob Kaplowitz - Exec Shuffle: New VP will oversee sales strategy -- In a move that bolsters its domestic distribution unit, CBS Films has named Bob Kaplowitz senior VP, general sales manager.
... Studios focus on casting pact - Labor Issues: Negotiations will begin Tuesday for four days -- With SAG negotiations in a stalemate, the congloms are turning their attention to bargaining on a new deal with 400 casting directors next week.
... New Regency aims higher - Los Angeles: Studio adds exec VP, N.Y. office -- New Regency has hired former Paramount Vantage executive Amy Israel as exec VP of production.
... AMPTP blasts SAG tactic - Business News: Dueling press releases issued by both sides -- After taking a 10-day break from the SAG contract stalemate, the guild and the majors have gone back to the barricades.
... Bush endorses McCain at RNC - Business News: Convention back on track after hurricane -- President Bush appeared before the Republican National Convention on Tuesday to give a strong endorsement of John McCain, even as the the GOP sought to cast itself forward as a party of reformers.
... Cumbia Connection - Film Reviews: Breezy tale of two dudes vying for a comely lass in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey is nearly dialogue-free, driven simply by the desires, voyeuristic gazes and favored "Colombiano" soundtrack of its youthful protags.
... Chain Link - Film Reviews: Writer-director Dylan Reynolds' rough, intimate drama struggles to make a downhill life seem something more than just inevitable.
... 9 to 5: Days In Porn - Film Reviews: A more balanced view of the adult-film industry than most, neither a lurid expose nor a portrait of individual personalities.
... 'Australia' move triggers Oz anger - Web Exclusive: Luhrmann film to open one day before Bond -- Fox's decision to move "Australia's" release date Down Under to Nov. 26 has generated anger in Oz where Sony had already pegged James Bond "Quantum of Solace" for the following day.
... Lettich developing 'Hercules' - Web Exclusive: Alexander Nevsky set to produce, star -- Scribe-helmer Sheldon Lettich will develop "Hercules: The Beginning" for Alexander Nevsky's production company, Hollywood Storm.
... Departures (Okuribito) - Film Reviews: A failed cellist connects with his inner undertaker, his rural hometown and his newly deceased father in the tonally eccentric, lushly scored meller "Departures."
... Torn from the Flag - Film Reviews: "Torn from the Flag" arrives just as Russian-Western relations again appear headed toward deep freeze.
... Leur morale ? et la notre - Film Reviews: An ultra-outre comic caper from writer-director Florence Quentin ("Ole!").
... One Word from You (Una palabra tuya) - Film Reviews: A deft women-bonding drama that morphs into a rich, nuanced exploration of solitude during its final reels, the downbeat but punchy "One Word From You" boasts a fine trio of central perfs, a script that smartly balances light and darkness and a commitment to emotional truth. Film is overeager to wrap up every last psychological detail, but this sophomore outing by Angeles Gonzalez-Sinde is good enough to add her name to the slim dossier of quality distaff helmers in Spain.
... Teza - Film Reviews: Set during the repressive regime of Ethiopian dictator Haile Mariam Mengistu, "Teza" unfolds through the eyes of a German-educated intellectual who returns to his homeland full of naive idealism after the deposition of Haile Selassie.
... U.K.'s Fireworks adds L.A. exec - Exec Shuffle: Paul Lewis joins as development VP -- U.K. distrib Fireworks Intl. has appointed former Nickelodeon exec Paul Lewis to the newly-created position of development VP in its Los Angeles office, as it ramps up its presence in the U.S.
... Actress Molly McClure dies at 89 - Obituary: Appeared in 'City Slickers,' 'Mrs. Doubtfire' -- Character actress Molly McClure, who appeared in films including "Mrs. Doubtfire" and many stage productions and TV shows, died Aug. 15 in Plano, Texas following a brief illness. She was 89.
... Yodok Stories - Film Reviews: The well-kept secret of North Korea's murderous concentration camps sees the light of day in Andrzej Fidyk's important doc, "Yodok Stories."
... 'Watchmen' trial date set for Jan. 6 - Legal News: Fox lawsuit hasn't budged WB's release date -- A Los Angeles federal judge has set a Jan. 6 trial date for 20th Century Fox's lawsuit over Warners' right to make a film based on the graphic novel "Watchmen."
... Greenwood Hill to release 'Johnny' - Book Adaptations: Trumbo adaptation stars Ben McKenzie -- Greenwood Hill Prods. has signed with Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban's Truly Indie self-distribution company to release its first feature film, "Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun."
... Demian Bichir debuts in 'Babylon' - Legit News: Geffen Playhouse production to open Nov. 5 -- Demian Bichir, the Mexican actor who portrays Fidel Castro in Steven Soderbergh's Che Guevara films and Mary Louise-Parker's love interest on Showtime's "Weeds," will make his U.S. stage debut in "By the Waters of Babylon" at the Geffen Playhouse.
... Bloggers investigate Sarah Palin - Technology News: TV news struggles to catch up with Internet -- The major networks owned the drama of Hurricane Gustav storming into Louisiana, but it was the blogosphere that drove the coverage of another province the nets like to think they rule: the big political story of the day.
... Handy win for 'Hancock' in Japan - Foreign B.O.: 'Ponyo' continues march to B.O. history -- "Hancock" opened top of the Japanese box office last weekend, raking in 830 million yen ($7.68 million) on 328 screens.
... The Philippines selects Oscar entry - Oscar News: Garcia's 'Ploning' joins foreign-language race -- "Ploning," a debut feature helmed by Dante Nico Garcia, has been selected as The Philippines candidate for the foreign-language Oscar it was announced Tuesday.
... Randy Roberts elected ACE president - Labor Issues: Alan Heim to serve as VP -- The American Cinema Editors have elected Randy Roberts as president of the organization.
... Inju: The Beast in the Shadow - Film Reviews: Barbet Schroeder's thriller about a French author's obsessive rivalry with the Japanese novelist he imitates.
... No Man's Land - Legit Reviews: After a chance encounter on Hampstead Heath, two isolated middle-aged men spend a drunken evening together, delivering their evasive words with striking precision in Harold Pinter's 1975 play, "No Man's Land."
... Your Name Here - Film Reviews: "Your Name Here" is a sloppy yet good-natured family comedy about two buddies trying to form a band in Los Angeles' uber-hip Silver Lake neighborhood.
... Goodbye Solo - Film Reviews: In this benign version of "Collateral," the only person a cabbie's passenger wants to kill is himself.
... American Violet - Film Reviews: "American Violet" details a true-life story of a fight against institutional racial prejudice that took place in Texas not very long ago.
... Maria/Stuart - Legit Reviews: In "Maria/Stuart," a modern family is inflicted with animosities loosely borrowed from England's Queen Elizabeth I and her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, as depicted in German author Friedrich Schiller's 1800 play, "Mary Stuart."
... Hooked (Pescuit sportiv) - Film Reviews: Two lovers nursing a few secrets run into a working girl with a talent for manipulation in Adrian Sitaru's entirely p.o.v.-shot freshman feature, "Hooked."
... Machan - Film Reviews: "The Full Monty" producer Uberto Pasolini makes his helming debut in the sweet, overly earnest immigration comedy-with-a-soul "Machan."
... Moontide - DVD Reviews: It's hard to imagine how 20th Century Fox topper Darryl F. Zanuck expected 1942's "Moontide" to transform the great Gallic thesp Jean Gabin into an American movie star.
... Children of the Pyre - Film Reviews: A harrowing vision of a hell on earth, not-for-the-squeamish docu "Children of the Pyre" profiles seven Indian boys who tend an ancient, sprawling, 24/7 open-air crematorium.
... How to Properly Deactivate a Bomb - Movies have been made for decades -- many of them involve a bomb being deactivated. When I see a scene in which a bomb is deactivated 1-3 seconds before it's about to explode, I'm not impressed by the script writing. If I ever write a screenplay that includes a scene in which a bomb has to be deactivated, creativity will be my primary objective. In my story, the bomb will have one wire. That wire will be cut and the timer will stop. The timer's digital display will read no less than sixteen hundred seconds remaining.... The Problematic 6000 - The Problematic 6000 is especially designed with innovation in mind. This device was created to help a person create problems, rather than solve them. Is there someone in your life who has betrayed you, or wronged you in any way imaginable?... The Great Big List of Calorie-Free Foods - It's a little known fact (or in most cases, wishful thinking) that some foods can, in certain situations, go from being fattening no-no's to being totally calorie-free simply by mangling your perspective. Here's a list of those foods and situations.... Some Guys Have All the Luck - Recent studies claim that the less educated you are, the more sex you have, and the more sex you have, the longer you'll live. Sure gives new meaning to "Live long and prosper!"... All the President's Women - How does the nation take the allegations against President Bill Clinton? There have been national surveys and forecasts by amateurs and pundits alike. Here is an analysis of the whole episode as well as some advice for the President.... Armadillo on the Half Shell - The origins of the human food menu is certainly a mystery that is yet unsolved. However, it seems that some amendments are certainly being made in these dietary standards today!... El Nino Made Me Do It! - For years, I've been trying to convince my friends and family that outside forces caused me to do most of the stupid things I've done in my life. Though they would never come right out and say it, I'm pretty sure the only thing they are convinced of is that I'm really just a highly functioning idiot savant, kind of a high octane Rain Man, if you will. Maybe that's why my wife never lets me drive.... Getting "Yankee Naked" - Nakedness is no longer a word that is self explanatory. There are just so many variations of this word with each having a different meaning that an explanation of the broad categories is necessary. This is just what this article sets out to do!... Gimme a Head With Hair - A man's hair are certainly one of his best assets and a matter of pride. For many their loss can cause depression and anxiety that must be taken care of by an expert psychotherapist - or better still by a sports car!... Growing Old in a Red Miata - I just had another birthday and I'm not particularly happy about it. To me, that's like saying, "I'm another year closer to having my prostate removed! Somebody bake me a cake and let's party!"... Honey, Did You Take Your Pill? - A birth control pill for men? As if remembering to take out the trash isn't enough pressure.... I Hope You Kept the Receipt - I was still standing in the mall entranceway when I discovered that I had no idea what to do next. That's when I realized that it doesn't matter how early in the season you shop if you have no idea what you're shopping for. In other words: tis better to shop on December 24th with a gift in mind than to go two weeks early and walk around like a last minute man without a clue.... If You Clone a Schizophrenic - Scientists have successfully cloned a sheep and a cow. What's next? Dogs? Cats? Professional wrestlers? Me? And if you clone a schizophrenic, how many people do you get?... I Love You, You Love Me - Barney The Dinosaur is suing The Famous San Diego Chicken for beating up a Barney lookalike during his act. Sounds like a clear case of costume envy to me.... No Sale Like a Yardsale - My wife, God love her, has a problem. Ordinarily, she is a wonderful woman, always kind to animals and small children, friendly with the neighbors, loved by one and all. But every Saturday morning, just after sun up, something happens to her, something horrible!... Pick on Somebody Your Own Size - Mattel's redesigning Barbie to make her more realistic. Imagine Christy Brinkley going in, David Brinkley.... Sometimes Life Just Ain't Funny - Alabama weather is about as predictable as watching The Jerry Springer Show. You know something's going to happen, you're just not sure what it will be.... Staying Alive - If someone offered you a pill that would add 50 years to your life, would you take it? Not me. At least not until I found out who'd be footing the bill for all that extra life.... The Dust Settles on Miss America - The Miss America Pageant is taking its last breath. Will the mourners have to wear swimsuits to the funeral, or will evening gowns be enough?... The Four Letters Between PG & R - When you're a kid, there are certain words you dare not say. Swear words, my mother called them, cuss words. Today, my kids call them "daddy words." You can probably figure out why.... The Real McCaugheys - What's it take to raise seven babies? Love, patience, understanding, and Prozac, lots and lots of Prozac.... The Religion of Football - Here in Alabama, there are three classes of people: Alabama Crimson Tide fans, Auburn Tiger fans, and atheists. Two of the three will go to Hell when they die. Which two depends entirely on who you ask.... The Smarter White Meat - A college professor at Penn State is trying to teach pigs to communicate using computers. I think this guy is one pork rind short of a full bag. Who wants to get email from a pig?... The Tanya Factor - Is it me or are the '98 Winter Olympics about as exciting as watching old people speedwalk at the mall? What's missing this year? Could be The Tanya Factor ... The Tax Man Cometh - Someone once said that there are only two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. I would argue that death and taxes are really one and the same, the only difference being that death can only claim you once, while taxes can kill you every year. I die a slow death every April 15th.... Thingamabobs and Whatchamadigits - My daughter cornered me the other night, wanting to know about the birds and bees. Actually, she wanted to know what "sectional misconduct" was.... The Intelligent Diaper - I believe it was Frank Zappa who said, "Necessity is the mother of invention," which means that if there is a need for something, sooner or later, someone will invent it. And then Microsoft will rip it off.... What's My Mama Gonna Say? - I know you're going to find this hard to believe, but I, am a sexist pig. Sorry, mama. I had no idea.... When Great Minds Meet - When the richest man in America meets the world's greatest Elvis impersonator, you know only good things could come of it. Could 'Don't Be Cruel' really become Microsoft's new theme song?... Who Cracked My Crystal Ball? - It seems like an awful lot of people are asking my opinion these days, usually about things on which I have no opinion to give. They ask my take on international politics, global warming, the overseas stock markets, the future of the Eurodollar, the latest Calvin Klein fragrance, and a whole slew of other topics that I know little, if anything, about. Even my wife wants to know what I think.... Women Are From Where? - The other night, after throwing the kids outside and putting the animals to bed (we discovered our mistake the next morning), my wife and I settled in for a quiet evening alone. We don't get much time to ourselves anymore, what with work and the constant demands for attention from a two-year-old who thinks electrical outlets are convenient, piggy bank ATMs and a ten-year-old who wants to forego middle school to become a Spice Girl. So, when we get more than five minutes alone, it's a big deal.... Tips For A Successful Corporate Comedy Event - Here are some tips to help you plan and have a successful corporate comedy event. All in attendance will enjoy and make you look great in the eyes of the boss.... Humor - Joys of a Used Car - Don't feel down in the dumps about your car. It may be a heap of scrap, but it's got some cool advantages! Come take a look on the bright side!... Find the Humor in All You Do - Life is Too Short Not to Laugh Often - Too Long to Cry So Much - Tired of all the phony hype? Too smart to be sold on a hair brain scheme designed to make someone else rich but make you poor? Want to laugh?... Male Translations - 1) "I'M GOING FISHING" Translated: "I'm going to drink myself dangerously stupid, and stand by a stream with a stick in my hand, while the fish swim by in complete safety." 2) "IT'S A GUY THING" Translated: "There is no rational thought pattern connected with it, and you have no chance at all of making it logical". 3) "CAN I HELP WITH DINNER?... A Brief History of Snarky - As we've gotten older, my generation hasn't out grown our snarkiness, it's taken over as our major personality trait. We are a group of emotional cripples unable to express any feelings except our own contempt. My generation may have been cute but bratty adolescents, now we're bitter, caustic adults disparaging what we don't like, which is almost everything. We are slackers who place our views of correct society above achievement and getting on with life.... Five Questions to Ask Before Attending Your High School Reunion - I was just about to remit my check to attend my high school reunion, when I stopped myself. Suddenly, a number of questions cascaded through my mind that you might want to consider before you agree to go, says this way-too-young-to-be-that-old author.... America's Privileged Drivers - Who passes out driver licenses these days? I thought it was the DMV but apparently some people are getting their licenses from out of a cereal box. Here is a 20 year assessment of today's drivers.... You Are What You Read - Don Rickles is the undisputed "Merchant of Venom." His diatribes are indescribably funny. It's really a kick trying to figure out what he might say about certain ordinary pursuits like reading magazines. What might he say about the people who tend to read specific publications? Get ready for a real hoot.... Funny Text Messages - Very funny text messages: Do you need a very funny text message to send to that pal? Or do you just want to laugh out loud? Here is a directory of text messages (sms) that will make you laugh crazy.... Converter Furnace - An Insider Account of Training Day in a Copper Smelter - Sometime in the mid-80's, cadet engineers were assigned to our section of the smelter department to observe firsthand the process of converting molten matte into 95% blister copper. They were groomed by management to become the company's future supervisors and managers.... Barbados Chile - I went grocery shopping recently at the Drive-In Grocery while not being altogether sure that course of action was a wise one. You see, the previous evening I had prepared and consumed a massive quantity of my patented "Barbados Chili." Tasty stuff, a bit hot to the point of being painful, which comes with a written guarantee from me that if you eat anything at all the next day both of your cheeks WILL fall off.... Here Are Some Great Stand Up Comics You Don't Want to Miss When They Come to Your Town - Here are some great stand up comics working through out the country that you should see if you get the chance. Many small towns and mid sized cities no longer have a comedy club and many fans are missing out on some great stand up comics. There are web sites that offer top headlining stand up comedy clips for free.... What's More Satisfying? - Have you ever bought something and then wished you would have purchased something better? All this thinking and you haven't even left the store. We always want something bigger and better than what we already have. Here are some things to think about. Read these examples of satisfying things and possible alternatives.... America's Privileged Drivers - Who passes out driver licenses these days? I thought it was the DMV but apparently some people are getting their licenses from out of a cereal box. Here is a 20 year assessment of today's drivers.... Funny Motivation Posters Galore! - The meme started with a motivational format, and the name has stuck even if the name has not. The fact is, they are still meant to appear similar to motivational posters found and ignored in offices around the world, and as such they are quietly poking fun at the idea that a poster could make a place more fun to work at.... How I Lost 100 Pounds - Or, the battle of the bulge begins. There are a ton (if you'll pardon the expression) of celebrities on television telling us what diet we need to be on. Here's a way I found how to lose weight and it didn't cost me a penny.... A Funny Way of Looking at a Twisted World - My experience publishing a small periodical, in turns as both an advertising-supported and subscription-based publication. I tried it both ways, even simultaneously for a few years, eventually paring down to just the subscription version. It's been a great ride, and I'm still loving it!... The Free Dinner - Have you ever won a free meal? My wife and I did a few years ago and it was the strangest experience. A bad mullet, beans and a mustache covered with flies and sour cream says it all.... Find Your Funniness - The definition of "funny" is providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical. There ya go! Boing! That was funny. It was, trust me. Different people find different things funny. It could be what you say, the way you say something, what you see, what someone else said they saw, if someone says "what if I " then ends it with a story that would make you laugh so hard you tinkle in your britches, or someone says an embarrassing story. These are all funny, and that's not even everything.... Serious Humor 1.0 - Life is full of humor. A funny incident here and a one liner there. It is medicine for the stress we encounter each day. So let me start right away with some serious humor, part experienced myself and part forwarded.... 10 Things to Say in an Elevator If You Want to Ride Alone - Want to have the elevator all to yourself? Well, these 10 things to say in the lift should clear it by the next floor!... Job in Microsoft - A Jobless man applied for the position of 'office boy' at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. 'You are employed' he said.... The Witching Hour - The old white plastic AM clock radio flipped to 11:07 pm. Huddled under the covers in the corner of my darkened childhood bedroom, I braced myself for the sounds of evil. The creaking door, that harbinger of impending doom, was reinforced with bass, oboe, and muted high-pitched trumpet, shrill as a woman's shriek. It was time for E.G. Marshall and the CBS Mystery Theater. It was time to be frightened, maybe even scared, and there wasn't an adult on Earth who could save you from it.... A Day Dreamer's Day - Nights are hopeless and Days are full of hopes. That's what practically is for me. Not, because of the Literary thoughts which define days that are good & bright and nights that are bad & dark. I dream at Day because I love to sleep peacefully at night. I dream about my Games, I dream about my earnings, and about everything that I get around me at that very moment.... Thanks to All My Friends - Do you get emails from friends and spammers alike? I get more than I can read. Here is a universal thank you letter for their concern.... Are You A "Real" Fireman? - A number of years ago in Harford County, Maryland, I had the occasion to defend a client accused of a double manslaughter resulting from a drunk driving accident. In preparing for the trial I learned that there is no paid fire department in Harford County. Preparing to interview the fire and medical personnel that treated the victims and my client, I had the image of a Keystone Cops atmosphere.... What Women Want - Hugs - Two guys come up with a very unique way to impact the world in a sort of pay it forward emotional way. They hug with a sign. Women are now doing this service of giving out free hugs with a sign. But what is the universal sign for a hug? This article will attempt to explore the murky mystery of the impact of hugs.... What Women Want - Hugs - Two guys come up with a very unique way to impact the world in a sort of pay it forward emotional way. They hug with a sign. Women are now doing this service of giving out free hugs with a sign. But what is the universal sign for a hug? This article will attempt to explore the murky mystery of the impact of hugs.... Excuses For When Your Business Card Holder Turns Up in the Most Unlikely Places - This society's penchant for personal branding and individuality has lead to complications. When you do not want to be identified, you will be and when you desire anonymity, you will gain notoriety.... You Know You Are Truly Retired When the Only Thing on Your to Do List Is - Hang Up the Bird Feeder - Okay so I am retired and still I keep a things to do list up to remind me of pressing matters that I must tend too. But the other day, I had only one item on my; To Do List! Hang up the new bird feeder. Thus, the humorous title.... The Laughter Factor - A Message From the Street - What can a homeless man teach us about mental health? A quick lesson in laughter from the street changed my day and my life.... Things You Need to Be a Celebrity! - Celebrities are a dime a dozen these days, but the fact remains: They are celebrated! And why is this so! How to fastrack Your way to Hollywood style fame; this article reveals the secrets to lasting fame; follow the tips and You Will be gossiped about darlings!... The Short 'n' Sweet Tale of Caricatures - The inception of caricature drawing as an art took place long back in history. Surviving the trysts of time, this art has captured the attention of millions. In fact, one can trace the origin of this art in the some of the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci-the genius who loved portraying people with deformities.... A Guide to Brushing Funny Strokes on Canvas - Read some useful tips on how to draw a caricature. Though simple to many, caricature drawing invites keen observatory powers as well as inborn talent to come up with truly appealing examples.... What Makes People Laugh - Why do humans laugh? We are the only specie on planet earth that laughs. None knows why we laugh but we are doing it, see what makes us laugh and just laugh.... The Existence of Political Humor As a Tool For Conspiracy Theory - People must be keen observers with the politicians who might take advantage of the crises we are experiencing now. We will be watchful and active in giving awareness to other people who might become victims of conspiracy theory using political humor as a tool.... Redneck Humor - Good, Clean, Down Home Fun - Jeff Foxworthy, of You Might Be A Redneck fame, tells an interesting story about redneck humor. When he first went to New York City to make his career, they thought he was funny - but he was repeatedly advised to drop the accent. The big audiences, they told him, wouldn't like him with an accent.... Funny Videos - Your Daily Dose of Humor - If you have a funny bone, and appreciate good humor, then funny videos are likely to be your cup of tea. The internet abound with many genres of funny videos. The best part is that these sites are updated daily and tend to showcase never-before-seen varieties every day.... No More Prostate Exams If You Are Over 75 - I have several things to look forward to as I undergo the natural aging process. At 55 I will start receiving discounts on my coffee at McDonalds. At 67 I MAY be able to start receiving my full amount of Social Security. And now at 75 I will not have to worry about another doctor delving into, how shall I say it, my darker regions.... Funny, Rude, Free - Ecards As Greetings - If you are one those pranks or humorous guys looking for a funny rude free ecard, then it is not that difficult to find one. With the high speed of internet advancement, an online social utility site may have one of these things you are looking for.... My Best Friend - Turn the Other Cheek - I've been told traumatic events can effect one's physical body. I can't smell. Unless a herd of skunks has taken up residence on my feet with their southern extremities aimed at my useless nostrils, I might get a waft of something.... The Six Million Dollar Man is Selling Hearing Aids - In 1974 I was five years old and there were only a handful of men that I looked up to. A handful of men that I wanted to emulate and be like. They included my father, Evel Knievel, Arthur Fonzarelli, and Colonel Steve Austin.... What Could You Do With a Taser Gun? - The taser gun. With one squeeze of a trigger, you can zap anyone or anything and cause possible permanent damage. How awesome would that be? This is a list of the things you would do if you had a taser gun.... Are Prank Calls Legal in the UK & Ireland? - With so many conflicting views surrounding the legalities of prank calls, it's sometimes hard to decide what the facts are. Read this article to find out all about the legalities of making prank calls.... How to Call Out of Work Sick - Actually, this article should be called "How To Call Out Of Work Sick and Not Get Caught." There's a real art to taking a "Mental Health Day." Follow these tips for a day off without guilt.... Are You Serious? - Desperate to not think, not write and not hear about the Presidential Race I scoured the news for stories that would amuse, or force me to shake my head in wonder instead of disgust. I found three such gems. A car thief in Salinas California was recently bested by yet another criminal.... Moving Mother Nightmares - Moving can be hectic at the best of times. But, you haven't met my mother.... My Dream of Becoming a Traveling Salesman - It was my childhood dream to live in motels and eat my three squares and Denny's. A child of the 1970's, I thought I could have it all by becoming a traveling salesman.... Are Prank Calls Legal in the UK & Ireland? - With so many conflicting views surrounding the legalities of prank calls, it's sometimes hard to decide what the facts are. Read this article to find out all about the legalities of making prank calls.... Reincarnation - People Are Animals, Too - If you have your doubts about reincarnation, then read on. This article may blow the lid off the connection between reincarnation and our little furry and feathered friends.... Funny Stock Symbols - Good For a Lil' Laugh - I searched deep through the 'investment closet' for the most unusual stock symbols. Finding some really hilarious ones, I decided to share them with you hopefully igniting some giggles along the way!... Grievances Against the Time Known As "6 AM" - This is my formal application to have the time known as "6 am" terminated from my day and possibly from the world. The following is a list of grievances and arguments as to why I have come to this decision and intend to follow through with it. As you can tell the arguments are many and easily out weigh any possible positive reasons for the times existence (most involving the fact that it's impossible for it not to exist).... It's Tough Being an Active Hero - On my back passenger window I have a sticker from the FOP, Fraternal Order of Police, indicating that I am an active supporter -- or, at least I was in 2004. This basically means that someone from the FOP called me while I was watching TV one day and I pledged to donate five dollars in order to get the person off of the phone. If that is not support, I am not sure what is. So, after making my promise, I received a bill in the mail along with the sticker that I was supposed to put on my car so that people who walk by it know that I am a sucker, I mean, supporter. Over the years I have felt a special connection to other cars with FOP stickers, especially stickers from 2004.... Kids in America (In Libraries) - There are a lot of places that are not suitable for kids: torture chambers, bottomless pits, McDonald's, etc. I would like to add one more to this list -- the library. Now, I can already anticipate the reaction to this: "But how can you ban kids from the library? That's not fair. I am going to murder you with a knife." And I understand that reaction, but I am not stating that I want to ban kids from libraries; more so, I don't want to see them in libraries.... Comic Relief Compliments of the U.S. Government and Attorney General John Ashcroft - Comic relief compliments of the U.S. government and former attorney general John Ashcroft during the senate congressional hearings and inquisition of corruption throughout the Bush administration.... Skyler Stone in the House - He came from a small Michigan town and turned Hollywood upside down. From the moment actor/comedian Skyler Stone arrived in Los Angeles, people stopped and took notice. Never one to fit in with the crowd, being an outcast has become Stone's greatest asset.... Dave Attell Tickets - Looking to Laugh? - Are you ready to laugh out loud? Do you need a break from the hectic daily work life? If so, you will want to get your hands on a pair of Dave Attell tickets so that you can be sure to make an appearance at one of his next shows.... Rockets and Barbecues, What Do They Have in Common? - Physics really should be taught in grade school. If it were, this disaster might have been averted.... Mosquito Toast - My severely beset upon (after all, he married me) and long suffering husband, Bernd, is allergic to mosquitoes. So am I, but not to the extent that he is. Luckily for him, and not so luckily for me, they seem to like me better.... Prank Call Ideas - 5 Step Formula to Create Hilarious Pranks Calls! - Prank Calls can be a lot of fun, but not when you're sitting there waiting for a decent idea to spring up. It can get very boring.... A Little Comedy Surrounding Autographed Books - I recently ran across a contest where ZUG readers where challenged to place fancy stickers that said, "Signed By Author," on copies of Prank The Monkey. The contest had over two hundred people who actually signed up for these strange and unusual contest, which was designed by John Hargrave, but it intrigued me so that I had to discover the results and share them with everyone.... How Hot Is It? - 10 Funny Ways to Tell How Hot it Really Is - The heat is on, as we enter the dog days of summer. This brings to mind a classic comedy bit that former Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson would use in his opening monologue. Here is how he might answer the leading question, "How hot is it?"... Two Ways to "Fix" Things - One summer day, my father decided it was time to take a look at some projects around the house that he had been putting off for a long while. That was his first mistake.... The Comedy Boom of the 80's and 90's - What a Creative Time - The 80's and 90's were known as the comedy boom and produced today's top comedy stars. What happened to the great acts that did not become super stars? Many of them have continued to hone their skills and polish there acts.... No Coffee? - Every second that I go without coffee I slowly stop breathing. My life comes to a complete standstill. People move all around me as I continue to glance at my hand, it cupped around empty air in the shape of a coffee mug. Anyone who has gone without a loved one: a favorite pet, a parent or a sister knows this feeling that is beginning to creep into my backbone. I am contemplating so many horrible things that I could do to get coffee. Most beyond what the average person believes to be the line.... This is Not an Essay! - This essay by its very nature couldn't possibly be an essay. I've studied this, researched it to the wee hours of the morning and my conclusion is always the same. It just doesn't work. An essay must tell the truth, it simply must be honest and show both sides of whatever it happens to be arguing. The problem here is that there is only one side on this argument. So by saying that this isn't an essay it would have to be lying for it to be one, therefore it is not one. Though if it is not one then it can lie and say that it isn't one, which makes it one.... How to Clean Your Garage and Live to Tell About It - The crowds gather in abundant numbers and gaze in awe as it is time, once again, for the Semiannual Invitational and Garage Cleaning Ceremony. I don't know how it happens. Twice a year, usually the first nice weekend in the Spring and the last nice weekend in the fall, I subject myself to the tedious task of making array out of the disarray that has developed in my garage over the past six months.... More Reasons Why David Letterman Wears White Socks - Some time back I wrote and article on this subject. However, Letterman says his socks are not white. Well, they look white on my television set. They must look white to others too or why would he make the comment. I guess they are gray or light blue or such. Who cares? Don't they look silly on a man in a dark Brooks Brothers suit?... Moving Mother Nightmares - Moving can be hectic at the best of times. But, you haven't met my mother.... |