Sep 07 2008
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As an advertisement, this probably didn’t sell Serta mattresses very well, but the laugh-line at :25 was remarkably well-delivered.
Sep 06 2008
Dr. McNinja is a doctor that is also a ninja. More importantly, he’s the protagonist of an absolutely hilarious webcomic. This is what Real Ultimate Power would be if Robert Hamburger were a real comedian.
If you’re new to DMN, I recommend starting with series 2. For example, on page 21 a conniving pirate attempts to convince the Doctor that he can win his family’s respect by proving his medical skills are not worthless to a ninja.
Aug 29 2008
No Heroics is a thoroughly British sit-com about 4 superheroes, with some PG-13 sexual humor.
This felt time-worn but likable. I appreciate that the superpowers are not meant to be laugh-lines. Absurdly useless superpowers are rarely funny.
Aug 27 2008
Living Color put together this pretty hilarious blend of Star Trek and Louis Farrakhan.
Aug 23 2008
Picture taken from one of the Marvel Civil War comics. #1, I think.
Aug 22 2008
You can shake it like a Polaroid picture… but can you shake it like Batman?
Aug 19 2008
To save face in Japan, tourists may have to tell lies. Crazy, jaw-dropping lies. Should you ever have to tell outrageous lies about life in the United States, this article will help.
Jul 30 2008
Jul 29 2008
It’s true! I read it in the Mineral Wells Index.
Jul 29 2008
The New York Times wrote an article on women bloggers titled Blogging’s Glass Ceiling, which they put in the “Fashion and Style” section. Comedically speaking, I don’t think there’s anything I can add to that.
Jul 28 2008
“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.”
Nor can you sell a publisher a manuscript you haven’t written yet.* Get writing!
*Unless your past books have sold notably well, in which case I hate you.