Tag Archives: humour

The Unvarnished “Truth” from the Early 1960’s

Posted on September 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Unfrosted (2024) I guess the age of nostalgia is officially 60 years old. This film is a running gag, equating the creation of Pop Tarts to the race for the Moon. Because it’s essentially a farce, don’t be surprised when … Continue reading →

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In the Last Few Days, this Adage has been Proven True:

Posted on August 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

“All’s Fair in Love and War and Politics”

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Evidently, He is a Master of Impressions

Posted on July 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Benedict Cumberbatch (July 19, 1976) I knew I’d get around to him, eventually. Benedict Cumberbatch has a fine ear for imitation, or so I’ve been led to believe. But lots of actors have that ability, such as Jim Carey, for … Continue reading →

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Two Classic Disturbers of Sh*te born the Mid-1930’s

Posted on June 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dave Allen (July 6, 1936 – March 10, 2005) I used to watch Dave Allen on Canadian television, long before I moved to England in 1985. He was famous for being an Irish Roman Catholic who wasn’t afraid to make … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Remember Laughing So Hard, as Last Night

Posted on May 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Peter Pan Goes Wrong (2016) Christmas pantomime shows are all the rage in the UK. This one got filmed, which definitely sets it apart from other ones. It’s the filmed version that we watched on PBS, last night. There are … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Supposed to Mock the Dead…

Posted on March 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Ghosts (2021 – Present) We are almost through binge-watching the first season of Ghosts (the CBS version). I’ll bet that the BBC version is funnier, but this one has enough laughs to keep us amused. The following preview is from … Continue reading →

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This Pun was Suggested by My Daughter, Rosanna

Posted on December 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Putin on the Ritz Instantly, I was reminded of the dance sequence from “Young Frankenstein”: Hmm.

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After Six Months, I Enjoyed a Genuine Laugh Last Night

Posted on December 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Family Switch (2023) On a whim, we watched this Christmas film on Netflix last night. I can’t remember a time that I laughed this hard since BeBe passed. It was just what the doctor ordered. My favourite parts involved the … Continue reading →

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In the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of a Nation

Posted on December 1, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Orange Jesus OK. This is getting silly, and serious at the same time. Liz Cheney quoted a Republican congressman in her book “Oath and Honor”: “Among them was Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee,” Cheney writes. “As he moved down the line, … Continue reading →

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Some Unfunny (but Apt) Cartoons

Posted on November 23, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Trump Gag Orders . . . . .

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