What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
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”
Murphy’s Other Law
In honor of St. Paddy’s Day, it only seems fitting to pay tribute to the great Irish philosopher and noted lawmaker, Murphy. Now, I don’t know anything about his history, family life, or how many pints of Guinness he could drink before he had… Continue Reading “Murphy’s Other Law”
Dumpster Diving
The results of the MRI scan on my brain are in. Connie and I met with a neurologist yesterday and he and a panel of three other doctors have concluded that I have a severe case of Sick-Cell Overload or Humorrhoiditis. The disease effects… Continue Reading “Dumpster Diving”
Conserving Energy
Rather than warm up an old post from 2012, I decided to conserve even more energy and clip an excerpt from an already completed story. This week’s offering comes from my yet to be published essay entitled, “The Seven Six Habits of Highly Effective… Continue Reading “Conserving Energy”
Homecoming 1967
What’s up with these adult sippy cups? Apparently it’s fashionable for everyone in the thirty-something crowd to be seen in public carrying around highly insulated drink containers with spill-proof lids. They sit around the break room and brag about how the ice hasn’t melted… Continue Reading “Homecoming 1967”
Case of the Lame Punch Line
I’ve been kicking around a story line idea in which my buddy, Perry Block, stars as detective Sam “Lamp” Shade, who’s hired to recover his client’s sense of humor which was stolen while she watched a Republican political debate. Groans abound as Block leaves… Continue Reading “Case of the Lame Punch Line”
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