Humor and Satire

Of Daddios and Raddios

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Some of my fondest memories are of the times spent carpooling to work with my dad in the early 80s, gauging his reaction to the hits of the day and the humor of the morning DJs. “Those dirty bastards,” he’d chortle at the double-entendres of the radio hosts. Here’s a little ditty about Daddy for his birthday.

Marking Your Turf: The Rock Star Tradition of Peeing in Public

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As all dog-owners know, male canines urinate in specific outdoor areas to indicate “top dog” status. Are men prone to pee in public to achieve the same goal? And, if so, what tactics do women employ to establish turf? Well, that’s a lot more complicated and would take a much longer time to answer. As any guy will tell you, it’s a liberating experience to take a whiz in the great outdoors. However, some do actually get busted for it, none more so than male rock stars who tend to be rather indiscreet when it comes to leaving their scent. Here’s a look at some famous offenders.

On the 12 Days of Christmas, My Blogger Played for Me: Songs in the Key of A(lternative)

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If you’re looking for a list of the most beloved Christmas carols, you’ve come to the wrong blog. Times have changed, after all. The Little Drummer Boy is set to tour with Bruce, and Frosty’s a puddle on my front lawn – a victim of global warming. And if you’re seeking recommendations for the most … Read more

Phyllis Diller Shares the Spotlight with My Dad, Freddie Baby

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“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” That’s just one of the many funny lines made famous by trailblazing comedian Phyllis Diller, who would have turned 98 today. Did this keen observation of corporate life qualify the flamboyant Phyllis to perform for managers in training? It’s debatable. But every year on her birthday I recall the time in 1969 when Westinghouse Electric Corporation sent a group of newly promoted supervisors, including my father, to watch her nightclub act.