Who Says A Dismal Future Can’t Be Funny?: NYT Reviews Albert Brooks’ New Book
I’ve been thinking a lot about the new pseudo-dystopian novel from Albert Brooks, 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America. Brooks has long been one of my favorite comedians and filmmakers, and hey, who doesn’t love a good dystopia? Brooks was recently on The Daily Show talking about the book, and The New [...]
There’s A Fine Line Between Funny and Pathetic
So 89-year-old Rapture enthusiast Harold Camping has amended his prediction about the May 21 return of Jesus. Actually, it’s more accurate to say he retroactively retooled the statement. Upon having their prognostications exposed as faulty, purveyors of apocalyptic pornography have historically used such excuses as “I only meant that metaphorically,” “I forgot to carry the two,” [...]
Skirmishes at the Daycare: The Importance of Whining Loudly
For the most part, people can’t get along. It’s a fact we learn early on in life, and it’s an unavoidable realization, seeing as the evidence is all around. Think about the way children play. Three are less likely to interact peacefully than two, four even less so. Get more than about six of them [...]
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