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- Sun Will Only Burn For 5 Billion More Years; Humans Express Concern By: Tom Attea
We are often reminded that the sun will only shine in a way that can support life way out here on the earth for only about another five billion years. Sensing the eventuality of the cataclysm, we’re easily inclined to express our concern, along with our sympathetic distress for those far-off folks who will be standing on the earth when old Father Sol begins to turn down the heat.
It seems to us, however, that we have far more immediate concerns, for example, if we can last...
Tags: humor, comedy, satire, news, newslaugh, laugh, laughs, laughter, spoof, spoofs, skit, skits
- How Nearly Finished Got Lucky By: Robyn Cohen
Her book Nearly Finished is based on a series of articles, the Story of My House, which Robyn Cohen was commissioned to write for the Cape Times, documenting the renovation of the family’s home, which is nearly, but not quite, finished.
Tags: home improvement, humor, family projects, book reviews, writing satire,
- Thailand’s Unrest: Packing Strategies For The Coup Near You By: Nola L. Kelsey
A funny thing happened on the way to my closet. This unforgettable journey from my shower confirmed an age old theory: a lot can happen in fifteen feet.
One night earlier I’d switched on the news to see civil unrest in Budapest, Hungary. My sister August was just there, I thought. Grand old buildings towered behind burning cars. As many do, I wondered: what is wrong with the world? Some of these countries…
At the time, there was no physical sensation caused by my foot b...
Tags: Thailand, Thailand’s coup, civil unrest, travel, tourism, humor, satire, Nola Kelsey, SE
- Creative Commons Champion, Ed The Editor! By: James Crichton
Copyright according to Ed the Editor
As an on-line satirist it is hard to keep a straight face, but seriously, folks, we strive to abide by copyright laws. In fact, we champion the ethos of Creative Commons licensing and will aim to deal fairly with creators of multimedia material. It isn't hard to be fair with material that is out in the public domain or exists with some fair and reasonable licensing restrictions, such as an attribution and/or non-commercial license.
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Tags: creative commons, Ed the Editor, Fair Use, satire
- Is the Word Christmas Politically Correct? By: marco miranda
The so called political correctness has created absurd guidelines affecting ordinary situations, events and personalities in our society. Time to unmask some of them.
Tags: christmas, satire,
- How Do You Know When You're Middle Age? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Middle age is a time in life we want to forget, ignore,avoid, or put off for at least another twenty years. How do you know when you're middle age?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Marriage, Family, Women
- What Happens When Mother Nature Mixes Black and White? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Are you a victim of gray days? Do you frequently wish that Mother Nature didn't have black and white on her palette and couldn't paint days gray?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women. Marriage, Family
- Who Put The OK In Cook? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
How I got from kitchen-challenged to Gourmet Magazine recipes in spite of myself and in less than a decade of embarrasing experiences.
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- What Does Your Name Say About You? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Why we are named what we are runs the gamut from being a namesake to having an invented name. However, most of our names fall somewhere in the middle. What does your name say about you?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- Do You Look Good In Pink? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Fashion styles come and go and some come back again. Are you in fashion or are you in orage?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- Do You Find Convenience Inconvenient? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Modern technology is meant to simplify our lives, but is your life simpler in the kitchen?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- Do You Watch Your Words? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Most peoples' use of the dictionary falls somewhere between not having taken its price tag off and having more than one. Where are you on the usage scale?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- Women, Would You Like To Be A Man For A Day? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
I'd like to be a man for a day to improve my ability to be empathetic. After all, being a man can't be as hard as it looks - can it?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- Did Bad Manners Make Your Mother Yell? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Teaching children manners makes us appreciate what are parents went through teaching us. Was it hard to remember it's rude to yell even when yelling about manners?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- It Might As Well Be Spring - Shouldn't It? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
When you look out your window, can you tell if it's spring. It's easy for me. I know where spring is.
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
- What's A Television Without Pictures? By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Why I would choose radio over television. Would you?
Tags: Humor, Satire, Women, Marriage, Family
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