Category Archives: humor

Dark Humor Weekend, Part 1 – Euthanasia Comedy Sketch from “Your Bad Self”

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Regular reader are familiar with this blog’s occasional visits to humor, comedy and satire dealing with NDY-related topics. Due to some searching I did this morning, we’re having our first “Dark Humor Weekend.” The first offering is a terrific send-up of the all-too-familiar portrayal of “sympathetic” family members who facilitate the suicides of their spouses.  … Continue reading Dark Humor Weekend, Part 1 – Euthanasia Comedy Sketch from “Your Bad Self” →

Satire from The Onion: Social Security Reform Bill to Live Faster, Die Younger

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I love The Onion.  This is a pretty deadly picture of what bipartisan cooperation could look like in terms of tackling the budget deficit.  (Just kidding – really) I apologize for the lack of captioning, but I couldn’t pass this up.  If there’s a good transcriptionist reading this, I promise you gratitude and credit if … Continue reading Satire from The Onion: Social Security Reform Bill to Live Faster, Die Younger →

The Lighter Side of Kevorkian’s Death (humor and satire alert)

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I figured there might be more of this, but here are a couple of very irreverent reactions to Kevorkian’s death. Andy Borowitz writes that Paul Ryan Vows to Continue Kevorkian’s Work: WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a somber Congressional ceremony, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) eulogized the late Dr. Jack Kevorkian today, vowing to “honor … Continue reading The Lighter Side of Kevorkian’s Death (humor and satire alert) →

Smart Ass Cripple (blog): It’s All Over But the Bingo (Satire)

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The Smart Ass Cripple Blog is written by friend, disability activist, humorist, playwright, and essayist Mike Ervin. (and I might have left a couple items off the list of hats he wears – and most of those hats are garishly colored – several hold one or more beers with straws.) Mike Ervin’s name is probably … Continue reading Smart Ass Cripple (blog): It’s All Over But the Bingo (Satire) →

Satire Alert: “The Spoof” Says Alan Simpson Wants to Eliminate Suicide Prevention for Seniors and Veterans

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Time for a little humor.  I’m ready for it, even if no one else is. It happens that today is World Suicide Prevention Day.  Big Deal.  If anyone reading this wonders why there’s no excitement or enthusiasm about the day here, check out the blog entry for last year’s suicide prevention day.  Wesley Smith has … Continue reading Satire Alert: “The Spoof” Says Alan Simpson Wants to Eliminate Suicide Prevention for Seniors and Veterans →