Tag Archives: humour

Stars with Canadian Roots

Posted on March 14, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Some of the stars pictured above will be quite familiar to you. Some might not. The point of this exercise is to show the world that a lot of American talent is actually from Canada. For a small listing of … Continue reading →

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Media: Are YOU Getting the Point Yet?

Posted on March 8, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Medium IS the Message Marshall McLuhan was way ahead of the pack. He saw in the 60’s that control of the media equates to control of our minds. In those days, that meant movies, TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. … Continue reading →

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Self-Control or Being Held Back?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Off One’s Leash I had a cartoon in mind when I thought about writing this article. In my inner vision, I was remembering a animated film of a dog that spends every day charging at passers-by, only to be stopped … Continue reading →

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Nighthawks Revamped

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

From the 1940’s to the 1980’s   And for those with sharper eyes than mine: that first image has a visitor… Doctor Who’s TARDIS (police phone box).

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The Old Folks at Home?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Sitting on the Porch in Rocking Chairs The Carol Burnett Show used to feature a skit of a couple of seniors discussing their lives. The payoff was almost always the same: he’d make a gentle pass at her and she … Continue reading →

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The GEICO Gecko

Posted on February 3, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Advertising Star He’s world famous, but modest and unassuming. His accent is English, and his delivery smooth, even in trying circumstances. Who Does His Voice? Jake Wood was one of the ensemble actors on Eastenders, a BBC evening soap opera. Here … Continue reading →

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Context: a little gallows humour

Posted on January 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Spiritual Direction? There is an urban myth which we had recounted to us by the leader of our Faith and Science group yesterday. Here is a written version from 1993: Many have heard the story of the man whose devotional … Continue reading →

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Did Anyone Call “Shotgun”?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Fallsview Casino There’s an advertisement running on television at the moment that has an odd ending: just before the two couples leave the apartment, one guy says to the other, “Did anyone call ‘shotgun’?” When the other fellow says, “No”, … Continue reading →

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Beware: the Subtleties of English

Posted on January 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Warning, Warning If you use the word, “beware” you are warning someone of something dangerous. Be Aware The term “be aware” has the description of having information and beforehand knowledge of a situation, and perception of a fact that may … Continue reading →

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French and Saunders: Homage

Posted on January 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Parody-se Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have been the UK’s funniest female duo, ever. Their humour is sometimes over-the-top (OTT) and can seem even juvenile at times, but they never cease to make me smile. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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