Month: November 2016
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Joke About a Fashion Model Robot
Setup: Meet Promobot, the Fashion Runway Robot Model Punch Line: Great, another model that won’t eat. Writer: Patrick Lawlor Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About a Trump-Like Bird
Setup: Tourists flock to see Donald Trump-like bird in a Chinese zoo. Punch Line: One thing the bird has in common with Trump—they both crap on newspapers. Writer: Chaco Daniel Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Virtual Reality Accident
Setup: Couple playing with virtual reality goggles hit by car while not paying attention. Punch Line: The game they were playing was called “Darwinism.” Writer: Natalie Hunter Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Footballer Ordained as Deacon
Setup: Ex-Manchester United footballer ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church. Punch Line: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy GOOOAAL! Writer: Gene McGuire Joe’s analysis of the joke
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If You Wish to Be a Writer, Write. Right? Wrong!
Aspiring writers often hear the poor advice of the Greek philosopher Epictetus, who is quoted as saying, “If you wish to be a writer, write.“ For example, this blogger states, “If you want to be a writer, then all you have to do is write. That’s all there is to it, just start writing.” I think…