I love a newspaper with a sense of humor.
Of course, in this case, The Washington Post borrowed the funny from Vice President Joe Biden.
As is his habit, Joe had dozens of his trademark gems for the new members of the 114th Congress and their family during Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremonies. So the Post put together a little generator so we all can enjoy a compliment from the vice president.
You can always depend on Uncle Joe. And I don’t know about you, but today…
I can use the smile.
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A chance viewing on the great Google machine inspired the question:
With all the bizarre holidays out there, why don’t we celebrate Funny Chalkboard Sign Day?
There are so many really funny chalkboard signs outside bars and restaurants…and I think they deserve some recognition.
I posted some of the my favorites below.
Have you seen others that deserve a shout out? Post them in the comments. And look for the national holiday coming soon.
A chalkboard sign would be a really good place to promote it…
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I sometimes envy bloggers who have gone the ‘photo a day’ route…especially when I’m tired and finding it difficult to string words together into a pithy theme.
But then I look at the really good ones.
Let’s face it — even if I grabbed my phone (because I’d be using my cell instead of an expensive camera) — I wouldn’t do the subject justice compared to some of the talented folks posting pics online every day.
One of my favs is a former student. You may not be able to see her photos on Facebook unless you’re lucky enough to be her friend, but she has a great eye and sense of humor.
Here’s a fun one from earlier this year entitled “Survivors”:
Gotta love Goldfish…
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My friend Caroline is one of the most creative people I know. So it’s no surprise that her kids are doing amazing things.
Nick, a filmmaker, has his mom’s skewed sense of humor…which translates into some pretty fun stuff on screen.
The recent, recurring snowy weather inspired his latest short, “Winter Clothing.”
Wes Anderson would be proud.
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I’m watching the Tony Awards, hosted by the phenomenal Neil Patrick Harris, and as always I am blown away by his ability to do it all. Sing. Dance. Tell a joke. Perform magic. And, most importantly…
Have a sense of humor about it all.
But once the Tony winners start taking the stage, that goes right out the window.
Take the lovely Judith Light, who won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
She graciously thanked everyone in the American Theatre Wing, the voters, her cast and crew, the box office workers, her family, her manager and agent, etc, etc.
And then she started talking to the theatre community. Got all hyper-earnest and intense. You could see sweat start to glisten on her upper lip, and veins pop out on her forehead.
And I just wanted to say, “Judith, chill. Let’s get some perspective here.”
I mean, I had a letter to Sports Illustrated published in the mailbag of the June 10th issue, and you don’t see me standing on a street corner making speeches about it.
(Maybe tomorrow.)
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This is my final Twilight saga movie review. No doubt my friend Tina is already poised to type the words “Barf.”
I wonder if she is feeling sentimental, too.
I saw Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 last night at a special early screening. I was curious if director Bill Condon could pull together a fitting end to the series, since he had already used in my estimation all the ‘good stuff’ from the final book in Part 1.
The audience at the early show was pumped, but there was none of the mania of years past. I’d like to think we’ve all matured a little.
The film has, too.
The screenplay has a sense of humor. It was funny…on purpose. And at times also sweet and sad.
Part 2 also features vampire Bella. For all the critics who have slammed her character for being weak and codependent, come see her being seriously bad-ass. To everyone. All she needs is a bow-and-arrow and ‘luck forever in her favor.’
Most importantly, Part 2 is action-packed and full of surprises. I haven’t made this much noise watching a movie in ages — the vampire battle is shocking and strewn with death.
Even if you’re not a big Twilight fan, I strongly recommend you come see how it all ends.
Epic? Indeed.
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Star gazing
This morning was grey and rainy, so I decided to go see Guardians of the Galaxy.
So, off I went.
If you love Chris Pratt from Parks and Recreation and have been on the fence, go see it. This is a superhero film infused with his trademark sense of humor.
Bradley Cooper is also hilarious as the voice of the raccoon. And the talking tree, who can only speak four words, will become a favorite.
I have to admit, though, one of the most gut-wrenching movie moments in the theater today was seeing the trailer for Interstellar for the first time.
Wow.
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