What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
The Waves of Our Lives
Have you ever noticed in those commercials for Viagra and Cialis how the narrator always says, “Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex.” Well, I’ve never asked Dr. Bogomilov, but I imagine his response would be, “Vell, I guess you… Continue Reading “The Waves of Our Lives”
Crop Dusting the Five & Dime
When I was a boy, my favorite store was Sterling’s 5 & 10 on Emma Avenue. It was located next to a Mom & Pop bakery with a screen door on the front. In the summer, the tempting aroma of fresh baked pies, yeast… Continue Reading “Crop Dusting the Five & Dime”
Dumb as a Post
Today, I passed one of those Men at Work signs along the highway. According to Department of Labor, this phrase is intended to imply that somewhere within a quarter-mile radius one poor sap is working his tail off while five or six more lean on shovels… Continue Reading “Dumb as a Post”
Blind in One Ear
How many of you remember sonic booms? If you do, all I’ve got to say is, “Damn, you’re old.” I’m not sure what year they outlawed planes breaking the sound barrier (maybe one of our History Detectives will reveal the date in the comments… Continue Reading “Blind in One Ear”
My Daughter, My Hero
This commentary ran in the editorial section of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on March 26, 2016. Connie and I couldn’t be prouder of our daughter. She is a free spirit, an articulate writer, and wise beyond her years. Commentary: Rude is rude, politically… Continue Reading “My Daughter, My Hero”
Stuporman
I’ve never been a big fan of superheroes with the possible exceptions of Underdog and Super Chicken. Generally, I prefer the bumbling anti-hero who strives to avoid conflict, but tends to accidently save the day simply by default. Such characters consistently fail in areas… Continue Reading “Stuporman”
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What's So Funny? 