Tag Archives: comedy

Update A-Go-Go

Well, it’s June and you know what that means. Time for my monthly blog update. First of all, I was glad that the CA supreme court decision didn’t invalidate my gay marriage. My hope is that, if they ever overturn Roe v. Wade, they won’t invalidate all the previous abortions. I feel like that would [...]

Plug: T.H.I.S

I usually don’t like to point out other funny things online, because I like for you to come here for all your internet hilarity (what more do you need, Greedy McLaughstoomuch?), but I feel I must speak out. If you don’t listen to Tally Hall’s music, that’s understandable; it’s not for everyone. But if you [...]

HAWCAAAAIIC!™ Truth in Comedy

I’m the funniest person in the world, and you agree. As such, I feel a certain responsibility to instruct others in The Journey to True Comedy™. I wonder sometimes how well I fulfill this responsibility. In an effort to better serve my constituency, I am introducing a new series entitled, Hey, Jerk: What’s Comedy All [...]

View Mail #17: Perpetually Topical Comedy

An aspiring humorist writes: Dear Conlan, I’m an aspiring humorist. Standup comedy specifically. And I love doing topical humor… you know, real “ripped from the headlines” stuff. Nothing kills an audience like an up-to-date zinger. The problem is, keeping up on the current news is a daunting task for someone with only one eye. You’re [...]