How to survive Auschwitz

Just imagine what Poland’s besieged Jewish community might have accomplished with the informational and emotional resources of Twitter and Psychology Today, had they been available back in 1944.

Oy! The tragedy! Even today, Twitter, with its inexhaustible cache of self-styled #lifecoachweasel(s) and green-themed avatars, has stoked me with the emotional support to weather such traumatic events as Iran election riots and the John and Kate divorce. Continue reading

Posted in: Hot Topics at 2:08 am Wed, Jul 15, 2009.

Nation asks: Who will be the next weiner?

The time for panic will arrive soon enough.

As the Department of Homeland Security often reminds us, every American should know when to abandon all sense, cover your mouth and nose with a 10-cent dust mask from Home Depot and imagine you’re bleeding internally.

But that moment is not here yet. Continue reading

Posted in: Hot Topics at 12:57 pm Fri, May 1, 2009.

Mayfest pulls plug on pig flu scare

Oh, how the sausage turns.

Almost exactly one year ago, I was performing on the Zone Stage at Mayfest 2008 in Fort Worth, vainly competing for audience share with the far more appealing Ham Bone Express. I didn’t stand a chance.

“I’m not finished entertaining you yet!” I hollered as the crowd abandoned me for the bright lights and carny appeal of the neighboring pig races. Continue reading

Posted in: Hot Topics at 5:21 pm Thu, Apr 30, 2009.

Ben Twisted returns fire, grazes target

The sensitive comedic artist known as Ben Twisted, inexplicably stung by remarks I clearly meant as supportive and encouraging, has issued a rebuttal on his own blog.

I only happened to mention Ben as an afterthought during a frank, recent discussion of Steve Wheatley’s fine, fine power-pop podcast, the daily Dalecast. Continue reading

Posted in: Hot Topics at 2:32 am Tue, Mar 17, 2009.

Diebold, Sirius declare fini to vote fiasco

Thanks to all who supported Her Shit Don’t Stink in the mercifully concluded Red Peters Comedy Music Show Song of the Year voting for Sirius Radio.

Unfortunately, most of your votes were wasted, because in a scenario reminiscent of the last two presidential elections, somebody hacked the vote.

Lacking hard evidence, we’re unable to directly accuse one perpetrator. But voters and contestants responded with outrage as hope slipped away for their favorite profane melodies. Continue reading

Posted in: Hot Topics at 4:00 pm Wed, Jan 10, 2007.