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Tag Archives: Opening Day
Going, Going, Outatime!
“Opening Day is Thursday. Are you excited?” Holly asked with a smile that made it clear she was thrilled that baseball was set to return. It was the Sunday before Opening Day and the best friends were seated on their … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Babe Ruth, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Lou Gehrig, Modern Philosopher, Opening Day, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Time Travel
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Baseball Is Finally Back!
After months of bleakness and depression, during which I was out of work, cut off from the rest of the world, and fearing that I was going to become yet another victim of the pandemic that has been spreading unencumbered … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Baseball, coronavirus, Covid 19, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Opening Day, Sarcasm, satire, Sports, Yankees Twitter
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I Really Should Try To Remember To Blog…
Hey, Modern Philosophers! It’s Austin. You guys remember me, right? The interns kept pestering me all day to write a blog post. Apparently, it’s been some time since I’ve posted anything here. It’s not that I’ve forgotten about you, but … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged blogging, creating a TV series, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, TV series, writing, Yankees
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Pitchforks and High Heat
“You need to stop doing that immediately!” I admonished my guest from the safety of my couch. At least I hoped I was safe. With every passing second, however, I got the sense I was in terrible danger. “Don’t be … Continue reading
Dr Lucifer McCaringpants
The sound of a baseball smacking against the leather of a glove is unmistakable and brings a huge smile to my face. The Devil, however, is fairly indifferent to it. “Why exactly are we outside having a catch when it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Baseball, first day of spring, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, short story, Spring, The Devil
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The Devil’s First Pitch
“I am so thrilled that it’s Opening Day!” The Devil announced as he marched into the living room with a platter of his infamous Hellfire Wings. He was appropriately dressed in an impeccably tailored pinstripe suit. The House on the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NCAA Basketball Championship, New York Yankees, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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Resurrect The Rejects: A Hilarious Easter Miracle
Happy Easter, Modern Philosophers! I hope the Easter Bunny brought you everything your sweet tooth wanted. In case he didn’t, I have an Easter blog post filled with Sunday Rejects to tickle your funny bone. A new episode of The … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Danny Cashman, Easter, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, Opening Day, rejects, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writer
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