I shamelessly stole this story from a friend who I will refer to for the purposes of this column as “Bo.” This is because his true, accurate and legal name is Bo Mackey. Bo told me this story in confidence, so please, whatever you do, keep it to yourself. It is now my favorite story. […]
By Jack Edwards I know what you’re thinking. With all the humor that a smash and grab creates, why limit the list to three? Well, I’ve got to draw the line somewhere, and I need to reserve time to sweep up the glass and get the repair estimates. So here’s the story- My daughter, who […]
By Jack Edwards I’m not going to point fingers, but there are people who think there is no difference between men and women (aside from a little plumbing). To these people, I have two words: Are you completely insane? Wait, that’s four words. My error. I meant these two words: Gold Rush. Gold Rush is […]
By Jack Edwards Dog owners say that one of the best reasons to own a dog is that it motivates you to go out and walk. I finally realized why my wife doesn’t want to own a dog. She doesn’t need one. She walks me. As similar as I may appear to the average labradoodle, […]
By Jack Edwards This week’s Jocularious.com column takes on a very sensitive subject. A subject that many readers may lack the emotional fortitude to digest. No, the subject is not obesity. (I felt the need to point this out because I was concerned the word digest might mislead you in a gastrological direction.) This week’s […]
By Jack Edwards The wedding season is rapidly approaching, and as I’m sure you ladies have noticed, all us guys are DEFCON 5 excited. This is, of course, because it signals the beginning of trout season. Recent Harvard studies show that 97% of guys would rather spend a Saturday trout fishing than going within 100 […]
By Jack Edwards If I ever rob a bank, I’m not sure how I’ll go about it, but I am sure of one thing. After my getaway, I will not be stopping by the Alibi Tavern for a cold one. Recently, I was away on a business trip. I drove by a joint called the […]
By Jack Edwards I’ve heard of rented mules. In fact, rented mules are quite famous. We’ve all heard the old adage, “Beat it like a rented mule.” I have never, however, heard of a rented chicken…until now. Kathy Matheson, with the Associated Press (an organization heralded for its cutting-edge investigative reporting in the field of […]
By Jack Edwards I hate it when I misplace my keys, so imagine how the Pentagon must have felt when it misplaced $1.3 billion. As in, “Hey guys, where in the heck did we put that $1.3 billion?” You know how you put 20 bucks in your wallet, and then a few days later you look […]
By Jack Edwards It’s Baaack! And it’s bigger and uglier than any monster you’ll ever find lurking in a “B” grade horror flick. The mere thought of confronting this beast sends chills down your spine. Its name is “Lawn.” And this soulless creature raises its hideous head each spring to scream my name. It is […]