Category Archives: Humour

Fingernails

Dear Lee Press-On Nails, I have been looking for a product that I wish you would actually make. That is a set of artificial nails that are so long they start to curl around. Exactly like the world record holders … Continue reading

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Who is the Toughest Driver of Them All?

Motorcyclists have the reputation of being tough. Idly, one day, I wondered if this were a true belief. Firstly, I defined being tough with being the most invulnerable. So, yes, motorcyclists are tough when compared to bicyclists and pedestrians. But … Continue reading

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Plotters and Pantsers

There are two major types of writers. Pantsers write by the seat of their pants and even they don’t know what happens next. Plotters move from one stage to another, always seemingly knowing what is coming up next. If writing … Continue reading

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The Horror of Febreze

Just like McDonald’s in the past, Febreze carefully watches their language. What was/is McDonald’s guilty of in their advertisements? It’s “made with 100% pure beef,” for its hamburgers. Now obviously a burger isn’t all beef. There are the bun and … Continue reading

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Behind the Nanny State

Many have called the governments that have the British monarch as their head of state, nanny states. In their rush to help the health and safety of its citizens, it is believed these governments have trampled on some of the … Continue reading

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Septemberfest

Oktoberfest began as a party to celebrate the marriage of Bavarian royalty in Munich in 1810. The marriage occurred on October 12 but the partying continued for the next few days. The participants had so much fun that they decided … Continue reading

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Meta Force vs Mother Earth Force

The Big Smoke’s fire chief had a direct line to Near Absolute Hero. On this fateful day, Near Absolute Hero answered, “Where is the emergency?” “It’s not quite an emergency, yet. I have a group of masked and caped people … Continue reading

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For the Love of Life, Keep Eddie Vedder Away From Drugs!

As much as I would like Eddie Vedder’s death certificate to say he died of old age, the death certificates of other Seattle front men and grunge front men did not. All the biggest acts I’m aware of that were … Continue reading

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Ford Flip Flops

Doug Ford is a known flip flopper. First he wasn’t going to develop Ontario’s greenbelt. Then he was going to develop it come hell or high water. If a developer crony of his became a billionaire, so be it. Then … Continue reading

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August 2023 Grab Bag o’ Humour

I just saw that scientists are trying to mimic meat more completely, with new textures. I was about to go “Yay science,” when I realized that I like things right where they are, now. I like the taste of the … Continue reading

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