Category Archives: Humor

“Cheers” Star in the News

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The ex-Cheers star and perenially overweight/overwrought actress is back in the news, this time making claims that the overweight/overwrought New Jersey Governor knew about the lane closures at the GW Bridge. That’s what the headline says, anyway, though … Continue reading →

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The Hipster Beard

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The Beard: This common trend suggests that the clean-shaven, well-groomed man is overly civilized, untrustworthy, wimpy and cunning. Men with beards are real and rugged, but because of the beard, they don’t have to act it. Without … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Du Jour

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Restaurant De Lujo” (Luxury Restaurant) by Argentine humorist and editorial cartoonist Lino Palacio (1903-1984)

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Uncouth Preview

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I like that Keep Calm font a lot.  Can we use it here maybe?

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Fenster Gets Upskirted

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes:

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UR as Pogo

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: As you may have surmised from my avatar, my last name is Moop, and I am a small, green tree frog that hangs out from time to time with the swamp critters in Pogo. What you may not … Continue reading →

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DePalma Legal Trouble

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: When it rains it pours.  Just as UR gets its knickers in a knot–privately, of course!–over the issue of creepshots, it turns out that Brian De Palma, a sainted presence for many of us here, finds himself in … Continue reading →

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Ten Words That Sound Yiddish, But Aren’t

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Perplexed Svelte Tumult Abyss Pestle Finger Farfetched Gondola Lentil Belabor

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Recipes Du Jour

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge.

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Linkage

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Roger Scruton’s list of what conservatives believe wouldn’t go over well with many American Republicans, I suspect. More. Fred Reed recalls a less-regulated America. I grew up under not-very-different circumstances. Scott Chaffin submits to a brain MRI. … Continue reading →

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