On December 20, 2013, Justine Sacco was boarding a flight to Africa. Offhandedly, she Tweeted: “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!”
The Ballad of Justine Sacco
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Nathan Timmel
The Blog Sure, anyone can make words on a screen. And anyone can yap into a microphone. But how many can do both?
Results for military comedy
Sober Doesn’t Mean Less Stupid
In my line of work—stand up comedian—you deal with people who are drinking…
An Ogre By Any Other Name
I’m heading to Minot, North Dakota, this weekend, which had me recalling a moment from years and years ago. I was in Bismarck on a Tuesday night, because someone thought Tuesday Night comedy would be a good idea.
Interpretation
I’m a comedian, which means I use words for a living. I also have a degree in English Literature, which means I know how to choose those words carefully, and for maximum effect. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean people always listen to what I’m saying. Sometimes they hear what they want to hear, which is enough for them.
Inside the Arrogant Mind
I’ve never understood the type of person that thinks it’s OK to be rude in public. To be arrogant, and put the focus on you when in a crowd.
A Little Something About Alec Baldwin
When I lived in Los Angeles, I worked in the arena of property representation for film projects. The company that employed me acted as a liaison between working properties—office buildings, abandoned warehouses/hospitals, private parks, etc.—and TV/film productions...
Humility
It’s an honor to perform for American troops stationed far from home. Sometimes you learn just how much so.