Retired, Rotund, and Laughing at Uncle Sam’s Desperate Pleas
Apparently, patriotism is on the endangered species list, and I’m here, too fat, too ornery, and too wise to be of any use.
Satire
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 31
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 events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Trump vs. Sleepy Joe: The Comedy Showdown We Never Knew We Needed
It’s time to roll out the big top circus tent because we’ve got ourselves a real comedy showdown – it’s Trump vs. Sleepy Joe, and the laughter is absolutely presidential.
Whining Through the Ages: From Covered Wagons to Netflix Buffering
Ah, the sweet symphony of modern complaints! It seems like complaining has become the favorite pastime of the 21st century.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 4
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
Perfumed Prodigies and the Sweet Smell of Medical Missteps
Those wise wizards of medicine, armed with theories that would make you question their sense of smell (or lack thereof), once declared war on water, and the battle for bath time supremacy began.
Parody As a Weapon Part CXII: Is it Ich bin nicht ein Bidener or Ich bin keine Bidener?
Parody As a Weapon Part CXII Is it Ich bin nicht ein Bidener or Ich bin keine Bidener? Last week, in Part CXI, we put the chicken before the egg as we examined the scrambled mess that is the Biden Administration and its fellow travelers. This week we will look again at how the Biden …
George III vs. Joe B: The Comedy of Crowns Through Time
In the zany history of royal mishaps, there was once a king who unintentionally moonwalked into the spotlight as the crown prince of comedic blunders – none other than King George III.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 30
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 events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Art of Government Employment: A Guide to Doing as Little as Possible
If you’re tired of toiling away in a cubicle, it’s time to embrace the art of government employment – doing as little as possible while maximizing your long-term income.
When Writers Went on Strike and Refused to Admit AI is Smarter: A Six-Month Comedy of Errors
Fueled by caffeinated paranoia, writers everywhere took to the streets, proclaiming that the end was nigh and their beloved pens were being replaced by heartless algorithms.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 29
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 events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Patrick Henry Rises Again: A Revolutionary’s Roast of Government Overreach, Debt, and Wokeism
Patrick Henry, the fiery orator of the American Revolution, was known for his passionate speeches that ignited the flames of liberty.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 28
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 events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds… even on holidays…
Laughing Off Critical Race Theory: Unpacking the Hype and Hypocrisy
CRT may have its supporters, but let’s just say it’s the quirkiest guest at the academic party. It’s time for a good-natured ribbing and some critical thinking about this buzzworthy concept.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 3
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
Parody As a Weapon Part CXI; Electing Biden Equals Suffering
Parody As a Weapon Part CXI; If you want to elect Joe Biden, you must prepare for a lot of suffering.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 27
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 …
Mark Twain’s Ghostly Gripes: An Imagined Critique of Modern Government Overreach
From the grave, Twain’s witty spirit is resurrected to cast an observant eye on the modern state of government and its curious penchant for overreach.
The Necktie Nonsense: Let’s Loosen Up the Noose of Fashion
The necktie, a piece of cloth that seems to serve no practical purpose other than creating a noose-like fashion statement.