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    I See a Bad Moon Rising…


    2009 - 09.28

    It’s early Monday morning, there’s thunder outside and the rhythmic sound of rain falling. It may be close to dawn, but there’s still enough “dark and stormy night” to make me forget all the stress, drama, and insanity of recent time and think back to Halloween’s approach.

    October (and all the festivities that come with it) is a time when we all want to be someone… or something… else for a little while, even just to pretend for a few hours. And what best exemplifies this desire than the shapeshifter. Werewolves and other humanoids have been a part of lore for centuries. We’ve been terrified by the thought of people who could become animals while the moon was full, though secretly, we all would like to have that ability: the power to change who we are and live differently for a brief time. Let’s face it. None of us is completely happy with ourself or life as it is. There’s something intriguing out there that catches everyone’s fancy.
    Still, as I always say, there’s humor to be had in everything. And in light of the fact that life can get insane, overwhelming, and downright difficult, I think it’s time to get a little amusement out of that inner animal inside us all. And an ingenious man online did just that… having a little fun with Shakira’s song “She Wolf”. I can’t help but laugh watching this one. Well, ok… perhaps between chuckles I think he’s not too bad to look at:

    Creepy Queer Photo Ops…


    2009 - 09.23

    It’s been too long since I posted any interestingly delightful images. So here’s a little something to disturb or brighten your day…

    Beware the Oompa Loompas!!


    2009 - 08.28
    What if that world of “pure imagination” were really a sick, twisted, dark place filled not with candies and chocolates, but with gore, brutality, and horror? Well, for all of you who thought that Willy Wonka really was a few apples short of a bushel, writer Eric Appel brings you a strange twist on the old tale of Charlie Bucket. His movie trailer for Gobstopper mixes comedy with terror. And best of all, it stars one of my all-time favorite actors… Christopher Lloyd!!
    Who else could pull off that uncomfortably-creepy character with just the right comedic timing? (Sorry, Gene Wilder… deal with it. lol)
    Sadly, the film isn’t real. But what a shame! Here’s the “trailer’ for Gobstopper, via Funny or Die:

    And now… I bit you all adieu for a few days as I take care of some offline affairs. Thanks, Fred, for telling me about this gem of a video. I’ll be doing my best to add a little humor in your life now, since you need it the most.

    Need an Incubus to Succubus?


    2009 - 08.23

    Thanks to my friend Buddy, I received this little clip in an email. It’s The Soup’s take on the season finale of Ghost Adventures. Just a little reminder to be careful what you say, especially on camera. It might come back to haunt you…

    Just One Final Poke…


    2009 - 06.22

    After the last post, I couldn’t resist mentioning this little find. If you’re a skater (or just happen to like them), you might find this interesting. The demented… er, creative guys behind Roger Skateboards, Stacy Lowery and Michael Sieben, have one board in particular with a mention.

    What is it about a skateboard featuring a ghost with a boner that’s so interesting? Beats me. No, not some obsession with necrophilia. It’s just… bizarre. But bizarre in a good way, hence it earning a place on here. My humor quotient is way down lately, so I figure, what better way to get back into the swing of things (sorry… bad joke). hey, it could’ve been worse… I could’ve mentioned the trouser snake one.

    That is all for now. No more lewd paranormal talk or mental images of sharking ghosts for you today. Carry on as you were.

    When a Stranger Calls…


    2009 - 02.03

    After an uneventful day, I received a phone call tonight. Expecting it to either be a telemarketer or friend, I answered nonchalantly. A masculine monotone voice was on the other end.

    Hello, this is Deputy _____ _______ of the Summit County Sheriff’s Department. How are you tonight, sir?

    I think my heart skipped twelve beats. Oh crap, what did I do?! What happened?! I swear I was just sitting here checking email!!

    “I’m good…?” I tentatively replied.

    Then he launched into a pitch looking for donations for the Fraternal Order of Police. In moments I was off the phone… half relieved, half laughing at myself.

    What is it about law enforcement officials that makes us immediately question any possible wrong move we’ve made in the past decade of life? Now, I haven’t committed any crime I should be losing sleep over or panicking about. Yet I automatically assumed the defensive without the blink of an eye.

    Yes, it’s funny. It’s downright hilarious in retrospect. No one is dead. I haven’t committed armed robbery. I haven’t even trespassed in years! Still, a policeman asking for a donation is enough to drain all color from my face.

    Who needs to live in a haunted house? I can scare the pants off myself with a little unsolicited help from the living…

    A Flame to Light Your Way…


    2009 - 01.26

    A good many people take their ghosthunting seriously. And others… well, they can’t avoid finding the humor behind it all.

    Some of you who have watched Most Haunted may remember sensitive Ian Shillito from his appearances in Series 8. Now, the openly gay paranormal investigator has formed London Paranormal. The organization holds tours, gives lectures, and launched the ‘London Ghost Festival’ last year.

    But that’s not all. He is also the co-creator of a troop called the Scary Mary’s. And yes, they are what you think they are: gay men in search of spooks. Combining a paranormal show’s overuse of night vision with a healthy dose of laughter, it’s not your typical investigating. It’s all about the fun, the bits which normally end up on a cutting room floor. And with names such as “Wampy”, “Stella Bagwash”, “Waynetta Shillito”, “Pooh Bear”, and “Steele Magnolia” you can tell it’s all about the fun.

    Without further ado, I bring you an investigation of the pink sort at Harwich Redoubt Fort:

    Part I

    Part II

    A Disappointed Demon and Nutty Ghosts…


    2008 - 11.20

    My comedic tastes range from the traditional to the insane. And with the latter, one New York comedy troop comes to mind: The Whitest Kids U’Know. Their sketches range from absurd to offensive, yet comedy (as with beauty) is in the eye of the beholder.

    I’ve been overdue for a good dose of comedy and thought I’d share with you all a few interesting video clips from their program. Surprisingly, they each have a paranormal theme. The first follows a demon assigned to a Ouija board at a slumber party. It’s followed by a skit surrounding an office worker plagued by the supernatural. Like most jokes from WKUK, they speak entirely for themselves.

    The second video is definitely not safe for work… though it is work-themed.

    Ouija Board Demon

    Can You See Them?

    Deconstructing Dead Toons…


    2008 - 08.21

    South Korean artist Hyungkoo Lee’s exhibit, Animatus, is currently in Basel, Switzerland at the natural history museum. An odd place for an art exhibit, right?

    Well, not for skeletons.

    The resin pieces were meticulously crafted using techniques used by palaeontologists to approximate the skeletal structure of creatures. Mr. Lee just happened to have the ingenious idea of turning it on our favorite cartoon critters.

    Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Donald Duck, Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, and several others.

    The morbid creations have caused quite a stir and many laughs. The exhibition runs through August 31st.

    Supernatural Imitates Life…


    2008 - 08.16

    Every so often, there’s a need to be silly for no apparent reason.

    Here’s a little something submitted to totallylookslike.com by yours truly:

    marlene dietrich, shanghai express, virgin mary, grilled cheese
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