Tag: Comedy
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Comment That Made Me Feel Young Today
A co-worker said to me, with a dismissive hand shake, “You probably don’t remember, but… did you know who Johnny Carson was?” I was too stunned to say anything other than, “Did you just ask me if I’ve ever heard of Johnny Carson?” And she said, “I mean, I know you know he died. But…
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rusty.
i started class We had DSL problems and I’ve been busy, so pretend I’m writing this last Thursday and not today, which is Monday. Well, I started my comedy classes. I’ve learned I’m quite rusty. I hadn’t done any real improv work in almost a year. I’ve been doing a lot of writing, I did…
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on being funny
and some hate mail Someone asked me today, “Where do you think your wit comes from?” People don’t generally like that question answered with a joke, so I gave my usual, “I work very hard on it,” answer, but it got me thinking. Where did my funny come from?
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Validation
i’m all riled up with nowhere to go. Congrats to Eric and Trejo, who have been nominated for Austin Critic’s Circle awards for their work in “Boys Life” and “Time Banditos” respectively. I’ve never been to an acting awards ceremony. Since I’m sure this’ll be a toned down affair (it is Austin, y’all…), I’m planning…
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STM
looking for love, Pounce. Bonjour, my good friends. It iz me, Taylor. I am writing again to update you on zis holiday seazon here in my land. Perhaps you have been wondering how all of thiz holiday brouhaha haz been for me, yes? Well, let me tell you zomething. I know zat zomewhere in zis…
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"Hey, I'm not that bad!"
an open letter from cigarettes (to be read in the style of James Gandolfini) Hey. Hey kid. Yeah, you. Yeah. You know me? What do you mean, “What?” I asked if you fuckin’ know me. How hard of a question is that? You been actin’ all day like you don’t fuckin’ know me, like we…
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Drink me, sip me, I’m your daddy
an open love letter from coffee Dear Squishy readers: Hello! I am coffee! I am GOOD! I am an important part of your balanced breakfast! I make your lunch complete! What’s dinner without coffee! I RULE YOU!
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comedy and poker
when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em Sorry, this will be short. I’m in a training class today, so I’m using my lunch hour to update. I am no longer playing poker. I have lost $50 in three weeks and I’m just not having fun anymore. I had a much better time just…
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“my, my” that sounds familiar
why weird al is almost a monk Well, it looks like I’ll be uploading in the afternoons for a little while, like a few weeks. Most of you won’t even notice the change, but those of you who wait for ten a.m. central time every day to see a new Squishy, it may be a…
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austin to aspen and back again
a journey with several climates and methods of transportation. I’m back. I’m exhausted. I am drinking so much freakin’ coffee. Maybe you’d like a cup, too, to go with today’s catch-up Squishy.