Last week, Twitter took to arms because Louis C.K. made jokes. While it’s fine to not like certain comedians, why get upset over it?
Why Do We Care What Louis C.K. Says?
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The Blog Sure, anyone can make words on a screen. And anyone can yap into a microphone. But how many can do both?
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The Ugly Combination of Racism, Cell Phones, and Knee-Jerk Reactions
I’m not sure knee-jerking to racism as your default response to every situation is going to make society better.
Corporate Comedy and the Art of Self
Challenging yourself in any art form invites creativity. If you’re a comedian, take that four-letter word out of your corporate comedy show.
The Unforgiving Era
An apology used to have weight and meaning; you did something wrong, you learned from it, and you made amends; you asked for forgiveness.
The Revolving Door of Facebook Jail
If you’ve ever spent time in Facebook Jail, you’re probably going to be there again. Facebook loves to re-punish everyone. Even the innocent.
What Constitutes Perfection?
When you perform at a casino, the audience isn’t always there for the comedy show. This can be a very good thing.
Corporate Comedy and the Art of Self
A corporate audience isn’t like your normal comedy club audience; there are more landmines to navigate. While it can be difficult, it can also be fun.
We Raised Our Kids to be Gender Neutral. It Lasted Five Minutes.
When you raise your kids to be gender-neutral theybies, you’re doing them as much harm as any parent that says “Girls play with dolls; boys play football.”
The Problem With Free Products
When you use Gmail, Google, or Facebook, you’re using a free site. That means that when you have a problem, there is absolutely zero help available.
How to Have a Comedy Show in a Non-Comedy Venue
So you want to have a comedy show, but you don’t own a comedy club? That’s OK. Just follow these nifty tips and you can have a great time.
The Company You Keep
“Be wary of the company you keep, for they are a reflection of who you are… Or who you want to be…” ~Kenneth G. Ortiz
Four-Legged Adventures in my Neighborhood
We like to pretend that everyone is the same, but is that true? Walk your dog through several different neighborhoods and see what happens.