America’s Culinary Genius: A Story of No Respect
America has given the world some of its most beloved foods, and yet, when it comes to culinary prestige, we’re treated like the fast-food drive-thru of global cuisine.
Humor
What Happened to American College?
College is hard work. Not just mentally, but physically. Frank has six classes today. Thus, Frank is compelled to carry a heavy pile of physical textbooks FOR EACH CLASS. A stack of hardbound paper literature roughly equalling the same weight as the Jefferson Memorial.
Questions and Answers
Sean Dietrich answers reader questions as only he can, with wit, wisdom and whimsey.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 146: Ballots, Lawnmowers, and Sopa Campesina
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, the old man learns about holidays and regulations, and the truth about California.
Adam Schiff Actually Thinks His Opinion Matters
Senator “Chicken Little” Schiff (D, Dante’s Inferno) went on Meet the Press last week and screamed that the sky is falling – again. Amazingly, he still thinks someone cares about his warnings.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 145: A Trip to Chicago, and Wild Mushroom and Onion Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, the old man visits a one-party town in this alternate universe that looks an awful lot like Chicago…
Operation Greenland Freedom: Because Size Matters
The United States has a moral obligation to liberate Greenland from the icy grip of despair. Sure, the 56,000 Greenlanders don’t seem to be asking for help, but what do they know?
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 144: Nukes and Numbers and Soupe de Poisson a la Rouille
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, the old man is called out on his staff’s sharing of confidential information.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 143: Mittens and Jobs and Sunchoke and Leek Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, the old man is in Michigan, on an overnight trip pitching his regime’s latest bill to friendly audiences.
The IOCT: West Point’s Legal Form of Torture
Ah, the Indoor Obstacle Course Test (IOCT). A rite of passage so infamous that it’s etched in the nightmares of West Point graduates everywhere.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 142: Masks, Mandates, Artists, and Artsoppa
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, the new soup aide tries to answer the old man’s disjointed questions about Sweden.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 141: Pilot Programs, Road Use Taxes, and Knoephla Soup
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the …
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 140: Free College and Norwegian Fish Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, a young boy saving up for college brings the old man his soup.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 139: Spending Money, Naming Bills, and Bean Counter Chowder
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, a young door to door salesman brings the old man his soup.
Holy Dysfunction: The Family Tree of Jesus
Let’s not sugarcoat it—Jesus’ family tree is a mess. Sure, we like to picture a neat lineage filled with halos and harps, but a quick dive into the Bible reveals a reality TV-worthy cast of characters. His ancestors would make the Kardashians blush and Jerry Springer cancel his show out of sheer inadequacy. But here’s …
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 138: Taxes and Memories and Chicken Moneybags Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his cook discusses a few personal tax questions.
Winter, 1949
Winter. The year is 1949. The war has been over for a while, but it’s still fresh on everyone’s minds. Which is why people are having babies like crazy. War does that to people.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 137: Ballots and Voters and Shrimp and Scallop Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide inquires about the recent Arizona recount results.
To My Blind Dog
I am not sure whether you understand English, but I’d like to think you do. I’d like to think that you know exactly what I’m saying to you. I’d like to think I speak fluent dog.