By now we have all heard Robin Thicke’s “song of the summer” Blurred Lines about one bajillion times. We saw Miley twerk a bear to it and had discussions for hours about the misogyny and general catchiness terribleness of the song. But one of the biggest questions remains unanswered. What does Robin Thicke think rhymes […]
Category Archives: Humor
Tosca
The opera Tosca, written entirely by Giacomo Puccini (except for the libretto help from Luigi Illica, but come on, he can’t have helped that much), is a comedy of epic proportions, centered around the character of Mario Cavaradossi, a bumbling painter who is the subject of numerous pranks at the hands of his girlfriend Floria Tosca […]
The Unresolved Sexual Tension of Children’s Television
Romantic tension is an integral part of many great television shows. Watching characters that are clearly perfect for each other slowly dance their way into each other’s arms over several seasons can be a real joy, or a terrible frustration. But there is no denying that it is compelling. Jim and Pam. Lois and Clark. […]
Serenity Now
I shift my weight to my right leg, letting the water cascade over my tired body. I feel each drop as it hits my neck and shoulders, trying to relax my stiff muscles through sheer force of will. A fire engine’s siren makes its way through the sound of the water. It is a sound […]
How Royal is Your Baby?
With the arrival of the new royal baby in England on Monday, I have seen an avalanche of posts on the subject, mostly falling into the “Hooray!” or “What’s the fuss? Every baby is a miracle!” categories. And it’s true that all babies are wonderful, beautiful miracles of creation that should be treasured and loved, […]
The Top Fifteen Signs You Might Be an Opera Singer
1) Friends and family are always asking you to identify any aria played in a movie or commercial. 2) You know what a “Neti Pot” is. 3) You speak many languages, but can only say things like “My last breath will be yours, my beloved,” and “This picture is bewitchingly beautiful.” 4) If you have […]
How to Tell Who Your Child Has Been Reincarnated From
We all know that our children are special. Sure, everybody’s children are special, but ours are destined for greatness. You can just tell. In fact, they may have already been somebody great. If you believe in reincarnation, then we were all somebody else once before, so it would only stand to reason that your child, […]
10 Ways That Children Are Different From Operas
1) Operas only seem like they last 18 years. 2) Children are cheaper to produce. 3) Nobody ever said “Don’t make me turn this car around!” to an opera. 4) No one is appropriately impressed when they ask your profession and you say “My children.” 5) Operas like to sleep late. 6) Most Americans have […]
Baby Names for the Evil or Stupid: Celebrity Edition
Ladies and gentlemen, Kim Kardashian has had her baby! Kim and Kanye’s little girl was born several weeks early, and now that the bundle of joy has arrived, everyone is dying to know her name. Initial reports suggested that the girl’s name would be Kaidence, but now new rumors have surfaced that suggest that (gasp) […]
Kidzilla
The hour is early. The first rays of the sun are just starting to peek over the peaks of the green mountains to the east. The world is peaceful. Suddenly, and without warning, that tranquility is shattered by the sound of impending doom and destruction. Having slept only 18 of the past 24 hours I […]