Patrick A. McGuire, Bloggonian
For years I told jokes on street corners for tips, dreaming of one day owning a granite counter top. No luck, so I entered a monastery. I now do stand-up at daily prayer services. The monks' vow of silence means they can't laugh. I can't even laugh, although sometimes I sob quietly in the can. This blog is a cry for help. Send money or granite. I accept Pay Pal.
Category Archives: F.A.Q.
Running downhill in the dark
I think it would be appropriate if I were momentarily serious while discussing my recent and actual brain surgery. If you have had brain surgery you may be thinking “Who gives a flying burrito about your brain surgery?” A completely … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs I Have Known, F.A.Q., Mockery and derision, News You Can Use (Sort of), The human comedy
Tagged absurd, F.A.Q., funny, hashtag, K-Mac, no-brainer, satire, zany
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FAQ: Without a doubt
Q. My auto mechanic says I have a problem with my rear end. My gastroenterologist says the same thing. My dentist says it’s all in my endo so he sent me to an endodontist. My neighbor says I’ve got my … Continue reading
Posted in Absurd and/or zany, F.A.Q., Mockery and derision, News You Can Use (Sort of)
Tagged absurd, Baloney, doubt, F.A.Q., fake, satire, sneeze, zany
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Pronouns of the Apocalypse
Q. Can I ask you something in confidence? A. In confidence of what? Q. In confidence you’ll keep it to yourself. A. Hmm. A very unfrequently asked question here at the F.A.Q. card table. Let me think about it. Q. … Continue reading
Posted in Absurd and/or zany, F.A.Q., Mockery and derision
Tagged absurd, pronouns, satire, zany
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F.A.Q. Who who hoo hoo
Q. Knock-knock A. Can I help you? Q. You’re supposed to say ‘Who’s there?’ A. Why? I can see who’s there. It’s you. Q. Yeah, but who am I? A. I give up. Who am you? Q. Come on. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Absurd and/or zany, F.A.Q., Mockery and derision, News You Can Use (Sort of)
Tagged absurd, humor, igalixpoo, marmelade, Obama, satire, zany
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Small boners
Q. I’m running for president but people say I’m crazy. How do I prove I’m not? A. Are you the guy who says Australia doesn’t exist because you’ve never been there? Q. Same with New Zealand. Have you ever been … Continue reading
Posted in Absurd and/or zany, F.A.Q., Mockery and derision, Scribe v. Pharisees
Tagged absurd, F.A.Q., humor, idiot, irony, satire, zany
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A common geezer mistake
Ladies and gentlemen, today we are launching an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. As you know, it has ruined the lives of several innocent and, frankly, very attractive sheep. It has also prompted some of our … Continue reading
Posted in Absurd and/or zany, F.A.Q., News You Can Use (Sort of), Uncategorized
Tagged absurd, boobulah, catapulting, funny, satire, sheep dip, zany
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F.A.Q. Adventures in feasing
Q. What is malfeasance? A. Technically, it’s the act of feasing someone named Mal. Not to be confused with Melfeasance. Q. Why not? A. Mel doesn’t like to interact with anybody else’s fease. Q. Wouldn’t that fall under the category … Continue reading
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Tagged absurd, F.E.A.S.E., funny, GIT-foo, humor, satire, zany
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