What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Tag: humor
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”
On the Road to Dreams
Well, the results came back on the MRI of my brain. No cave drawings this time, just an endless black frontier where even the boldest of thoughts dare not go. About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with apnea and have been tethered to… Continue Reading “On the Road to Dreams”
Stairway to Kevin
Well, it appears another Powerball drawing has come and gone without leaving me a billionaire. Too bad, cause we had already earmarked every penny for something we couldn’t live without. Plus, I spent all week polishing my letter of resignation, ready to hand it… Continue Reading “Stairway to Kevin”
The Midnight Ride of Paul in Fear
Over the years, Connie and I have grown accustom to eating regular meals and sleeping indoors. Therefore, when Monday morning January 4th rolled around, I grabbed my lunch bucket and headed out the door whistling, “I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I… Continue Reading “The Midnight Ride of Paul in Fear”
Deja’vu, All Over Again*
In September of this year, America lost one of the great philosophers of all-time—the irrepressible, and often quoted, Yogi Berra. In honor of his memory, I’ve included a brief list of his more famous “Yogi-isms” in my final post of 2015. When you come… Continue Reading “Deja’vu, All Over Again*”
The Contract
Yesterday afternoon, Connie and I finally got to watch the long awaited clip of our Hollywood debut in “How Long,” the testimonial commercial we filmed for The Hartford/AARP back in June of this year. I’d love share this beautiful piece of film noir history… Continue Reading “The Contract”
Song Writer’s Block
Long before I became an obscure humor writer, I was equally unknown as a songwriter and poet. A sort of Robert Zimmerman of the South, if you will. The primary challenge with songwriting is getting the lyrics aligned with the melody. To do this,… Continue Reading “Song Writer’s Block”
Death of an Icon
Did you ever notice how radio stations synchronize their commercials? This morning, while attempting to listen to music, I ran through all six pre-set stations on the car radio only to be bombarded by one ad after another. The same holds true on television.… Continue Reading “Death of an Icon”
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