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Category: Funny Stuff

The Top 100 Comedies

Posted 2 months ago November 5, 2020
By Joe Hummel III

Novelty and Comedy Songs in Pop Music

Posted 9 months ago April 25, 2020
By Joe Hummel III

Conan O’Brien, Regarding the Changes in The Tonight Show

Conan O’Brien’s press release regarding the Changes in The Tonight Show January 12, 2010 People of Earth: In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been… Read More

Posted 11 years ago January 12, 2010
By Joe Hummel III

1991 Trivia, Fun Facts and History

Posted 29 years ago November 30, 1991
By Joe Hummel III

1982 Fun Facts, History and Trivia

1982 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1982: World Changing Event: The Commodore 64 became the first popular ‘home use’ computer in many homes. The Top Song was I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts The Movies to Watch include E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Rocky III, The Toy, Fast Times at Ridgemont High,… Read More

Posted 38 years ago December 30, 1982
By Joe Hummel III

David Niven Interrupted by Streaker at the 1974 Oscars

Robert Opel dashed naked from across from the backstage during the 46th Academy Awards ceremony, and flashed a peace sign with his fingers as he jogged offstage. David Niven was in the middle of an introduction for Elizabeth Taylor as this, the first televised streak occurred, on April 2, 1974, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,… Read More

Posted 47 years ago April 2, 1974
By Joe Hummel III

Samuel L. Clemen’s Notice for his Next Burglar

Samuel L. Clemen’s notice for his next burglar September 9, 1908 NOTICE. To the next Burglar. There is nothing but plated ware in this house, now and henceforth. You will find it in that brass thing in the dining-room over in the corner by the basket of kittens. If you want the basket, put the… Read More

Posted 112 years ago September 9, 1908
By Joe Hummel III

A Letter to Mark Twain Regarding Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn

Asa Don Dickinson’s Letter to Mark Twain regarding taking the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn books out of a children’s library November 19, 1905 DEAR SIR: I happened to be present the other day at a meeting of the children’s librarians of the Brooklyn Public Library. In the course of the meeting it was stated… Read More

Posted 115 years ago November 19, 1905
By Joe Hummel III

George Bernard Shaw’s Review of a Woman at a Don Giovanni Performance

George Bernard Shaw’s Review of a woman at a Don Giovanni performance to the London Times July 3, 1905 Sir, The Opera management of Covent Garden regulates the dress of its male patrons. When is it going to do the same to the women? On Saturday night I went to the Opera. I wore the… Read More

Posted 116 years ago July 3, 1905
By Joe Hummel III

Edgar Wilson ‘Bill’ Nye’s Postmaster Resignation Letter to Chester B. Arthur

Edgar Wilson ‘Bill’ Nye’s Postmaster resignation letter to US President Chester B. Arthur October 1, 1883 To the President of the United States: Sir.— I beg leave at this time to officially tender my resignation as postmaster at this place, and in due form to deliver the great seal and the key to the front… Read More

Posted 137 years ago October 1, 1883
By Joe Hummel III

Charles Lamb’s Letter to Bernard Barton, Regarding his (common) Cold

Charles Lamb’s letter to Bernard Barton, regarding his cold January 9th, 1824 Dear B.B.- Do you know what it is to succumb under an insurmountable day-mare,- “a whoreson lethargy,” Falstaff calls it, -an indisposition to do anything, or to be anything, -a total deadness and distaste,-a suspension of vitality, -an indifference to locality,- a numb,… Read More

Posted 197 years ago January 9, 1824
By Joe Hummel III

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