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A Letter to Them Vocal Judges
*Author's note: This entire thing is one big joke. I say all this with the most lighthearted of comments. This is meant to be a funny work of almost-fiction portraying my inner child that gets pouty when I don't get what I want. I mean no offense to anyone. Enjoy, because this is go'n be a wild ride.*
By Chloe3 years ago in Humor
POKER
Shuffle - AnTe~Up - Catch a Card – Poker-Tale-TELLS We all have kitchen table poker card game stories. The Monday Night Poker Group was no different. We were all about constant 'Table-Talk-Goofs' and not so much about money; mostly about friendly camaraderie. Although, Twin-Lucky-Lar, recently shared with me (as if I didn’t know this) “I wasn’t always Mr. Money Bags, I would use my Monday night winnings to pay for lunch the next day.” Ironically, some of the guys were rich, and those players seemed to be more conservative in their betting than we poor guys – go figure?
By Jay Kantor10 months ago in Humor
Late Night Talk Show Intern
Dear Late Night Talk Show People, Oh God, I really want to work here. My name is _______, and I'm seeking internships in entertainment development. (Me tell stories) At heart, I'm a performer, actress, and screenwriter. I'm curious about the business side of the entertainment industry because I one day want to lead the creative department of a film/television production company. (Even though I don't want to be, I'm great in administrative roles, and I force myself to be highly organized.) My collaboration, empathy, and authenticity values make me a great asset to the Late Night Team. I'm a fast learner, like IDK how to prove this other than the fact my high school graduation rank was 9/500...I guess that doesn't really prove anything other than I'm a try-hard. BUT can confidently say that I'm fun and your team would like me.
By M3 years ago in Humor
The Only Thing We Have to Meme are Memes Themselves
I've been away for a while. In the past, I have authored a lot of short stories here, especially horror and sci-fi. I also write poetry. I have an FYI series entitled Top 10 Prophets, 👁👁 Prognosticators, & Visionaries. And last year, I compiled a slew of various memes, developing a kind of comedy series, long before Vocal created this glorious Humor Community.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡3 years ago in Humor
A CLEAN DESK IS A SIGN OF A SICK MIND
I DO! I DO! I DO HAVE A DESK! So, that’s what I kept bumping into! << >> // << >> I’ve heard it said that “A Clean Desk is a Sign of a Sick Mind.” My mind must be super healthy, then.
By Margaret Brennan3 years ago in Humor
Are We Out of F*cks Yet?. Content Warning.
Disclaimer: I use the word “fuck” fairly often in private conversation, and quite loudly on occasion. (Just ask Pam.) I also use various terms that relate to fellatio and incest, and both male and female genitalia. I'm reasonably sure that I've used “The 'F' Word” somewhere in my Vocal stories. This is a satirical look at the growing prevalence of the term in stories I read on this platform. It may cost me some friends. It's bound to cause some resentment. All I can ask is that you read it with your sense of humor active. If you make it to the end (Don't cheat, dammit!) you might even find a fun little surprise.
By Dana Crandell3 years ago in Humor
The Critic
Damien Brisbane was the star in his world of making or breaking restaurants. Yes, he was the dreaded food critic. One of the worlds most feared creatures. He lurks, he lunges, he tastes, and he kills, he then moves on and kills some more. If you want your restaurant to be catapulted into success, everything down to the toothpicks better be in pristine condition when he arrives.
By Lamar Wiggins3 years ago in Humor
POPSICLE
Author © Jay Kantor Power of our Pens - Following the 'Free' Publicity this Market Chain received from this silly story management gifted me a huge sugar free cake along with a Company-Cap and offered me a position in their advertising department - Nah - but I took the 'Brain Freeze' what could it hurt.
By Jay Kantor10 months ago in Humor
He's so smart that....
We are at the perfect time in history to plant the seeds for our individual immortality through AI mythology. The AI equivalent of human folklore handed down from human generation to human generation will happen so fast that we will wake up one day and suddenly everything will be changed. But we have a window of opportunity to recognize the potential and seize it before it happens.
By Paul Pence3 years ago in Humor
BABS BLABS
Yep! Unsplash didn't have a picture of a Caption Call phone. Look at that dust! It isn't that dusty. My cell phone takes crappy, not snappy pictures. Ghastly, a hand appears to be coming through the screen.
By Babs Iverson3 years ago in Humor
But Can A.I. Do This?
Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic. For industries it’s an asset that can get the job done faster and cheaper than any human can. For the workforce, it is a threat to our jobs, of course. Back when A.I. was only science fiction, we believed machines would take care of the dangerous, difficult, tedious and mundane jobs so that humanity could relax and spend more time creating. Sadly, this is not the case. A.I. has an increasing presence in the arts and entertainment industries while us humans continue to toil.
By Leslie Writes3 years ago in Humor
Your Malapropism is Showing
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." ~Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride This little bit of fun was inspired by an article by the very talented Harmony Kent, about homonyms and similar word comparisons that often cause trouble for writers. It's a very well written, informative piece that's more than worth the time to read. It's also the first in a series I'm sure you'll want to follow, so please, go read it:
By Dana Crandell3 years ago in Humor