"AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HUMOR!"TM SHOWCASE
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Congratulations to the Winners, Finalists, Semi-Finalists & Honorable Mentions in our
June-July 2010
Writing Contest!
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June-July 2010 WINNERS...
(CLICK ANY TITLE TO SEE ENTRY)
Some Dude
By Thomas Wheeler,
There is a guy out there causing all kinds of mayhem among the "Not Guilty" population. He (the guy) is generally described as black, white,
Parenting Book Titles You Won’t be Seeing on the Shelves Anytime Soon
By Tiffany Carboni,
• The Young and the Fertile: Why Birth Control was Invented • Maternity Clothes Suck…But Not Worse Than What Follows • Red Lipstick Can Fix
Afghan War Strategy Hampered by Warlord In-Fighting: American Warlord In-Fighting
By Carlos Arnade,
For over a thousand years tribalism and warlord rivalry have prevented Afghanistan from functioning as a modern state with a strong government and central air
The Session
By Richard Goodman,
January 2, 2016
Many returned this week to group therapy. Some dropped out. New members joined. It didn’t seem to matter. The issues changed and the newbies’ stories
The 7 Habits of the Rest of Us
By William Schmitt,
In 1989 Stephen Covey had his seminal work on success, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, published. This has proved to be the first
June-July 2010 FINALISTS...
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY AUTHOR)
Flight 227
By Andy Schwaderer,
“Can you believe it? No hot water—and that was twice on that layover. And that breakfast bar…I’m telling you Gladys—what’s that? You can hear me—Oh!
The Male Robin: A Perfect Baby Daddy?
By Terri Spilman,
Spring has sprung. Mother nature never fails to put on a spectacular show in our backyard featuring fragrant lilacs, light violet clematis, purple Irises and
The White House Appoints a Multi-Task Force to Study: Everything At Once
By Carlos Arnade,
As the Greek financial system implodes, oil gushes into the Gulf of Mexico, finance reform entangles Congress, new energy policies burst out in six directions,
Cull Anytime
By David Crawford,
Canada Geese are becoming a problem. Big honking crowds of the marauding though polite beasts are being targeted by civic governments keen on controlling the
Focus
By David Crawford,
Summer is in full swing and with a new pool complex and a lake nearby, we've been taking the kids swimming quite a bit lately.
Date Night
By Sean Ellis,
Having a Date Night tonight. Date Night, for the uninitiated, is when a sucker true family friend offers to baby-sit your kids (sometimes for free!!!!)
The Group
By Richard Goodman,
I didn’t know what to expect from group therapy. I felt reasonably comfortable talking one -on -one to my shrink, but not so relaxed with
Wallet Prank
By Ben L.,
One year ago, my friends and I played a prank on our good friend Stewart. We took his wallet when he wasn’t paying attention and
Perfect
By Barry Parham,
"This time, it will be different." Count on it, single guy. Count on that shoulder-perching little imp, teasingly muttering. No matter how terminally single a
June-July 2010 SEMI-FINALISTS...
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY AUTHOR)
Plan B: President Obama Orders Auto Companies to Build a Car That Runs on Raw Oil and Salt-Water
By Carlos Arnade,
Frustrated by the Government’s inability to prevent leaks under conditions of intense pressure, the President admitted that oil cleanup information will continue to spill out
Lazy Susan
By Lena C.,
The smell from the turkey and stuffing should have immediately sent the three of us into a euphoric state. Any normal family would have picked
Why Men Like Explosions In Movies
By Diana Estill,
Several friends and I recently discussed the differences between men’s and women’s tastes in movies. I’m talking, of course, about action adventures compared to life
Spam Warfare
By Laurie Fabrizio,
I am not quite 50, yet am constantly informed that I am almost “over the hill” as the greeting card industry takes great pleasure in
How to Communicate with Your Spouse when His/Her Significant Other is Politics
By Margie Finn,
I've been studying America's pesky divorce rate for half an hour now and I believe I've made an important discovery. As a concerned citizen, then,
Evaluating God or, “Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Just Me?”
By Debra Joy Hart,
Being a minister and a nurse has afforded me the opportunity to be around a lot of small talk regarding the Almighty. Usually people just
Buying A Bathing Suit
By Amanda Hayes-Spencer,
Buying a bathing suit is sort of like buying a car. It’s exciting, depressing and tiring. And like any purchase, you have to test drive
Abandon All Hope, All Ye That Denture Here
By Karla Telega,
At the risk of sounding like a dental hygienic goober, I have to admit that unless there’s an 8 oz. chunk of sirloin caught between
The Campbell Syndrome
By Mary Tompsett,
Along with millions of other workers, I’m flailing through a life change known as the Campbell Syndrome. I was canned. Initially, my family and friends
June-July 2010 HONORABLE MENTIONS...
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY AUTHOR)
Poo: The Great Equalizer
By Tiffany Carboni,
January 2, 2016
Matty was a woman of many distinguished titles. After graduating high school as an honors student, she went on to complete her master’s degree a
Mandi, Wake Up!
By Amanda Hayes-Spencer,
January 2, 2016
“Mandi, wake up!” I was in the midst of my wedding with Johnny Depp when my dream was shattered by my mother’s wake up screech.
Don't Forget the Small Stuff!
By Anita Lanning,
January 2, 2016
Lately, as we observe the overwhelming problems plaguing Mother Earth, it’s easy to forget to work ourselves up about the day-to-day stressors that demand our
A Tempest in a D-Cup
By Vincent O'Keefe,
January 2, 2016
If I told you a male college professor were having an affair, what subject would you assume he teaches? Accounting? I think not. You would
The Great Toothbrush Takeover
By Patrick "Patch" Rose,
January 2, 2016
Something is awry around here. I believe my household slipped through a wormhole and the rules of the cosmic universe are no longer in effect.
Dogzilla - Man's Best Friend?
By Terri Spilman,
January 2, 2016
It was a beautiful, quiet Midwestern spring afternoon. The windows were open and the intoxicating scent of lilacs filled the house. I sat down with
Daddy Long Legs
By Karla Telega,
January 2, 2016
Spiders! I hate spiders. I wasn’t born with a natural fear and loathing, but experience has taught me that you don’t want to get within
My Fair Lady
By Susan White,
January 2, 2016
My lady and I take off from work, and we’re one happy pair— Pimping our truck for the county fair. She wears extra large running
Congratulations To EVERYONE Who Entered!
If your entry was not recognized this time, please don't give up! Writing humor is a specialized craft, and it takes time and effort to master any craft.
- Some entries were well-written, but needed more work setting up the humor and punching up the punch lines. Try structuring your work with distinct set-ups and punch lines throughout the piece.
- Other entries had plenty of punch, but relied on coarseness or vulgarity, which limited their potential readership. Try writing as if your piece were for a daily newspaper to achieve the most universal appeal.
However, just by entering you made a great effort and we commend you for it! (You already did better than those who just thought about entering, but didn't even try!)
We hope you will enter again and look forward to seeing more of your work!
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