How Did I Get So Funny?
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 at 12:00 amIt was my mom. She has the sense of humor in the family, but that’s not the answer to that particular question at this time. What brought this up was a little piece of my past I discovered trying to let the cool, autumn-like air into my bedroom Sunday morning. Hidden for about three years was a container that had an old light bulb, old business cards, some screws, a mood ring (”Hey, baby, what’s your sign?”) and an old, tiny notebook which had to be 10 years old I had used for a few months to write down ‘funny’ things.
There are a few things inside that were told to me including this camp fire song that — at the time — I thought the guy who told me had made himself. Can you tell I never went to camp? Plus this quote that made me laugh back then. I’ve no idea why I thought it was funny:
I don’t want to appear brazen.
And, of course, some things I had thunk up myself or co-wrote in some conversation I was having. Let the sharing begin…
- Skit idea: a back alley abortion clinic run by Dr. Hook.
- “I’m sweet and low, and have no equal.”
- “Intelligence is not simple-minded.”
- “Men are pigs but life would be a boar without them.”
- Confession on a date: “I should warn you I suffer from premature ejac… oops!”
- “Life is like a bowl of cereal. If it’s not fruits or nuts, it’s flakes.”
Hohoho! Funny stuff indeed. Well, I still like the pigs/boar one.
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Listening to: “Welcome To The Jungle” - Guns N’ Roses
September 12th, 2007 at 8:30 am
(found you through crummy church signs)
I recently found some old journals I’d kept through junior high. Some of the writing prompts - combined with my answers - really made me laugh. I think the main reason we are supposed to keep journals when we are young is to provide entertainment when we are older. lol.
September 12th, 2007 at 8:38 am
I don’t get the humor-blogs.com people. Who makes them the judges of funny? And why aren’t I on the to-be-reviewed list anymore? I was on it for a few weeks, but then I got taken off. Which I guess is a good thing because if I got a bad review, I would go hog wild.
September 12th, 2007 at 8:38 am
Well, Howard. I think it’s a little suspicious that you slammed all of the bands on my half stepsister-in-law, once removed’s post yesterday, but now it comes to light that you are listening to “Welcome to The Jungle.” Me thinks he doth protest too much.
I like the sweet and low one. That’s good. I might use that the next time I’m referring to myself in comversation with my wife. That’s just the kind of thing she enjoys, over and over and over and over…
September 12th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Charlotta: I have to agree with you. I found my old journal from when I was in Navy boot camp. I should share some of that soon.
Craig: I don’t know. I’m sure you’re on the list because as far as I know it’s HUGE and Diesel’s trying to go through and take out the one’s that aren’t obviously humor blogs — I’m sure you were not one of the ones axed. I love your blog and think it’s hilarious. I would give you a good review. :)
Frog: GnR is great rock. The other songs. Well, I think I made my opinion known. Actually, it’s the power ballad style that I don’t like not the bands. I actually own a couple of Cinderella albums.
September 12th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Date confession cracked me up. Definitely funnier to read about it than experience it.
From what I’ve heard.
September 12th, 2007 at 10:27 am
Waa-waa-waaaaaah.
September 12th, 2007 at 11:26 am
Funny “odd” or funny “ha ha”? I’ve got different answers for both.
September 12th, 2007 at 11:34 am
Both. As I been labeled as both.
September 12th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
I, too, got most of my sense of humor from my mother. Although she left some of it to my siblings in her will.
I like the Date Warning one, too. I may have to steal it … and then alter its appearance, of course.
September 12th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Please use away. I’m obviously not in it for the money. :)
September 12th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
If not money, how can I repay you? When I use the “sweet and low” one with my wife (which I plan to do about 30 times per day next week since we’re planning a little down time together for our anniversary), I’d like to return the favor. Links? Posts? Comments? Just let me know.
September 12th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Ahhh, nothing is required. You already link to me. I just hope it works IF you know what I mean. :)
September 12th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Nope. Should I? Am I missing something?
September 12th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
If you are, then you’re wife isn’t going to have much fun. IF you know what I mean.
September 12th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
I’m sure she’ll know what you mean. I’ll ask her while we’re vacationing.
September 12th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Haha! Make sure you tell her that, too. :)
September 13th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
God, I’ve got tons of these notebooks around. I’m not sure what they are waiting for, a TV exec to knock down my door? Perhaps we should join forces sometime.
Also, the “Confessions on a Date … ” bit made me laugh so loud, I scared my cat. True.
September 14th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Well, your jokes/sense of humor is cute and funny, and so are you. That sums up my take on you, but I’m sure you’ve many layers!! xoxo :-)
Hope you’re having a great Friday and happy weekend to you Howard!!
September 15th, 2007 at 8:07 am
Cliz: I scared your kitty? Good thing I’m gay anyway.
Robert: Flattery will get you in someone’s pants, I’m sure. Probably you’re own, but I won’t tell anyone.
September 18th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
I heart this:
‘“I’m sweet and low, and have no equal.”
I want it on a t-shirt!
September 18th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Of course, you do. :)