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[danskjavlarna]

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Archival advertisements reveal the trends of their time: here's my collection of vintage ads.

[bob--and--friends]

Satin Uniform

[standupcomedyhistorian]

Hi, everyone!

The wonderful comedic wordsmith Gary Gulman has a new special out on Max that's getting rave reviews.

Although I don't have that streaming service currently, I did read an engaging interview with Gulman in Esquire.

And I was particularly thrilled to see the cover image is none other than one of my favorite motifs in stand-up imagery—

There's a hand that clearly isn't theirs in the shot!

Yes, this occurs somewhat frequently, I guess to show the comedian is whimsical and magical in a way? I don't know exactly, but they are fun photographs!

Here's some more that I have collected over the years:

James Acaster

Kate Berlant

And the subject of this month (I will have at least one article about him up by this weekend, promise!), Demetri Martin

Do you have any other examples of this imagery? If so, let me know, and keep it here for more comedy fun! ✌🏼🐔

[wouldworkshop]

A friend of mine challenged me to design a burrito-holding-assistant so that one can go hands-free mid-burrito if necessary without the burrito falling over and spilling its contents.  So I printed a 30-minute prototype.

Product design, baby.

[ninemelodies]

If you grew a tail what kind of tail would you want?

I’m not sure of a specific animal rn but I would want my tail to be prehensile.

[novagoatia]

holding a crayola marker in my mouth like a cig til it breaks in my teeth

[ideason]

detail from napoleon on his imperial throne

[lodel-local-delivery]

Thanksgiving guest checklist

For those of us fortunate to not have to deal with slaving away in the kitchen for days on end preparing for a never ending feast, lets make sure to make the host feel like their actually at home.  Below is a checklist of things to remember when you are being hosted for Thanksgiving:

1) Don’t show up empty handed- Ask your host if they would like you to bring a specific side dish or dessert.  Some of us have go to dishes that we like to think are world renown.  If the rest of your family and friends think your stuffing is as good as you think it is than I am sure the host will suggest that you whip that dish up.  For those of us that aren’t cooks then buying a pie will always do the trick.  You can never have enough pies on Thanksgiving!

2) Give an extra hand-  As soon as you arrive ask if there is anything you can do to help.  Maybe the host needs some help in the kitchen with prepping appetizers on plates, or just finishing setting the table for the rest of the guests.  There is a lot to balance as a host, and we want them focusing on making sure that Turkey isn’t overcooking! 

3) Clean up after your meal- The less work you leave for the gracious host, the better.  Even if they insist, do what you can to at least bring your plate and silverware to the sink.  Some hosts refuse to let guests lift a finger, so it depends on the situation, but do what you can to ease their burden.

4)  Eat as much as possible- Tons of food was prepared for you to feast!  Don’t leave the host hanging with too many leftovers.  Even if you detest one of their sides, at least be polite and try a bit.  Nothing hurts more than a dish gone untouched that somebody prizes as one of their favorite to make dishes.

5)  Enjoy your company-  Thanksgiving is a joyous holiday filled with food, great conversation, and laughter.  Cherish the time you have with those close to you, and if you don’t end up in a food coma than the day is an epic failure!