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Category Archives: Christmas
Jokes Not Ready For Late Night (Holiday Edition)
Christmas is almost here, Modern Philosophers! Holiday specials are showing up on every channel, and last night, The Nite Show with Danny Cashman aired its Christmas episode. I write monologue jokes for the show, and every taping, I turn in … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Writing
Tagged Christmas, Danny Cashman, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, rejected jokes, sarcasm, satire, television, The Nite Show, writing
6 Comments
The Shortest Day of the Year
Happy Winter Solstice, Modern Philosophers! The shortest day of the year is upon us, which means things are only going to look up from here. We’re also on Day 82 of the 182 Days of Terror, aka Winter in Maine, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Humor, Maine, Merry Christmas!, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, Season's Greetings, winter, Winter Solstice, writing
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The Methodical De-Scrooging Of Austin The Grinch
Santa Claus was telling me the other day, Modern Philosophers, that part of the magic of Christmas is that it means something different to everyone. The big guy tends to get philosophical when the eggnog is flowing, but I had … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas magic, generosity, holiday blues, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, spending Christmas alone, work humor
11 Comments
Chasing After Santa’s Sleigh
Merry Christmas, Modern Philosophers! Christmas began in the traditional way at The House on the Hill. I ran down the stairs in search of presents, but there weren’t any. It’s not like I expected anything to be waiting for me … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Fitness, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas presents, Fitness, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, running, Santa Claus, sarcasm, satire
6 Comments
Am I Santa Claus???
I had the craziest dream last night, Modern Philosophers. Only now, I’m not sure it was a dream. I remained under the covers for hours this morning, replaying it in my head and thinking more and more that rather than … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas magic, double life, Humor, Merry Christmas!, Modern Philosopher, Santa Claus, sarcasm, satire, secret idtentity, The North Pole
8 Comments
Feeding The Christmas Spirit
The interns won’t stop pestering me about finding my Christmas Spirit, Modern Philosophers. I’d like to fire them all to get them out of my hair, but free help is so hard to find. The one with all the freckles … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, food, holiday blues, holiday cheer, Humor, Merry Christmas!, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
6 Comments
It’s A Wonderful Life To Die Hard
Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie, Modern Philosophers, and if you ask me mine, I’ll tell you without hesitation… It’s A Wonderful Life To Die Hard. This Christmas classic is an action flick with a heart of gold. George Bailey, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Bruce Willis, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Die Hard, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart, Modern Philosopher, Mr. Potter, sarcasm, satire
10 Comments
