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Repo Man
Repo Man is a cult camp classic from 1984, starring Emilio Estevez, along with a stellar lineup of character actors: Harry Dean Stanton, Sy Richardson, Tracey Walter, and Fox Harris. Fox Harris, in particular, is unforgettable as a crazed man driving around in a Chevy Malibu with dead aliens in the trunk. His character wears sunglasses with one lens missing, which somehow makes him even more unsettling. Harris, by the way, appeared in some truly oddball cinematic gems, like Stephen Sayadian’s Dr. Caligari (1989) and Fred Olen Ray’s Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988). If that doesn’t set the tone for Repo Man, nothing will.
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Humor
Lung Story, Short
I’m not the Marlboro’ Man, but we do share the same cough. I imagine that Jake, Blue, Ted, Crudd, or whatever his name is, has - like me - long suffered from Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on account of all those softly-glowing, aromatic death sticks he looked so dependable and rugged gazing into the sunset with.
By Ian Vinceabout a year ago in Humor
Kafka’s Cerebral Quandary: How a Bureaucratic Brain Meltdown Led to Publish a Neuroscience Video. AI-Generated.
It all began in the kind of office that could have been designed by Satan's least creative minion—gray walls, flickering fluorescent lights, and the distinct aroma of despair that permeated every cubicle. There I sat, hunched over my bureaucratic duties, a cog in the Kafkaesque machine. Irony, of course, was lost on everyone else. As for me, I was already on my third breakdown of the day, and it was only noon. I was certain my brain was plotting against me. Why else would it churn out the most distressing thoughts in the midst of mindless paperwork?
By ScienceStyledabout a year ago in Humor
History of the World Part 1
Orson Welles opens History of the World, Part I with that iconic voice, delivering the kind of grandiose, overly serious narration he's famous for. But this time, instead of some high-minded historical documentary, he's setting the tone for Mel Brooks' riotous parody of history itself. The contrast between Welles' weighty delivery and the absurdity unfolding on screen is the first of many jokes in this film. Immediately, we’re introduced to a group of Neanderthals engaging in some very prehistoric frooging, bumping, and grinding. It’s a direct parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey, but where Kubrick went for awe and mystery, Brooks leans into the lewd and ludicrous. These cavemen aren’t interested in the mysteries of the monolith; they’re simulating a variety of sexual acts, reveling in crude humor, and setting the tone for the irreverent ride through history to come.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Humor
Which Should I Have First, a Hair Transplant or a Brazilian Butt Lift?
There used to be a hairdresser around the corner from us. She closed a couple of months ago. Today, I noticed a big sign outside the premises. It’s reopening as an aesthetics clinic.
By Brendan Donaghy2 years ago in Humor
Cannibal! The Musical . Top Story - September 2024.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone—two dudes who would soon become infamous for the unstoppable cultural nuke "South Park"—started their journey with this bizarre little project, Cannibal! The Musical. Now, if you’ve ever wondered what kind of movie two soon-to-be comedy titans make in college with a shoestring budget, bad wigs, and a bunch of snow, this is it. It’s crude, it’s cheap, and it’s completely hilarious in the most messed-up way possible.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Humor
So You Went And Moved In With A Spy
Who is that person sitting across from you? Do you know them as well as you think? What if the person you are closest to isn’t the person you thought they were?
By The Man Behind The Mask2 years ago in Humor
You Are Such a Rude Person!
It’s a beautiful Friday morning and I’m out for a spin on the bike. On my way home, I call in to meet friends at an outside coffee station that sits on the banks of Belfast’s River Lagan.
By Brendan Donaghy2 years ago in Humor
Who Needs Andrew Huberman’s Morning Routine When You Have Dogs
· I love to read about or watch someone’s perfect morning routine to set up their day for success. I have always wanted to adopt one of these so-called perfect routines.
By sara burdick2 years ago in Humor
Forbidden Zone
Be nice to me, babe or you'll regret it. You are my hostage and don't you forget it. The night is early and there's lots to be done. Lets boogy now, come on, we're gonna have some fun.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Humor
Largiloquence
Jezus, but he could talk! Horrible thoughts of bodily harm were passing through my mind, rendering me incapable of assimilating a single word that he was saying.
By Antoni De'Leon2 years ago in Humor
Operation Lawn & Order: Idaho's Turf War on Democracy
In a move that has left even the most dedicated potato-counters scratching their heads, Idaho's Ultra-Mega-Super-Duper Extreme Right Wing Patriot Freedom Liberty Eagle Party (UMSDERWPFLEPI) has unveiled its latest stroke of political genius: "Operation Lawn & Order."
By Test2 years ago in Humor