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Tag Archives: satire
HEADLINE NEWS: May 25, 2026 Update on the War in Canada
Who would have thought the US and Canada would be at war with one another? But here is the lead story from May 25, 2026. As you’ll see, a lot changed in just four years. Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Nihilism, Political Rant, Satire, War and Peace
Tagged Caitlyn Jenner, Canada, Canada Dry, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Marine LePen, Royal Mounted Police, sanctions, satire, war
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Dr. Joy . . . genius or con artist? You decide!
Until her untimely death in a freak accident at a lesbian orgy island resort in 2009, Dr. Joy Smothers revolutionized modern psychology! Her songs, her books, her uncanny insights, her unique and powerful healing methods are as relevant today as ever. Continue reading
The Worst Book in the History of the World!
I’ve put the finishing touches on the worst book ever written. This book will offend everyone. I’ve achieved what no other author has achieved, or even tried to achieve. This book is so bad, it’s in a class by itself. Mission accomplished! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Creativity, Deconstruction, Living On The Edge, Satire
Tagged ballet, coffee, coffee houses, fellatio, folksinging, homophobia, misogyny, mud pie, political incorrectness, pop psychology, pulp fiction, satire, transgender
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P is for popular . . . S is for stupid!
As you probably know by now, I’m not a humble person. But recently I received a blow to my ego that sent me reeling. I may never recover. It has to do with something covered with fur. Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Human Sexuality, Nihilism, Satire
Tagged cat lives matter, cats, Christmas, furballs, literary genius, martial law, nine lives, pussy, raining cats, satire, seven continents, Statcounter, the P word
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John Rachel poet? Is this a joke?
I just got four poems published. Does this herald some epic breach in the edifice which has been over centuries the steadfast defense of good taste against assaults by dilettantes, pretenders, and other faux-creative rabble? Am I losing my mind? Does my chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? At least there’s a scientific answer to the last of these queries. All else is shrouded in mystery, yet dispersed by widespread dispassion — meaning, “Who cares?” The yawns unanimously carry the vote again. Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Nihilism, Satire
Tagged creativity, DNA, humor, poetry, satire, snow tires, steel-belted radials, tapioca
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Trump Makes Russian the Official Language of the U.S.
In a surprising and highly controversial move, President Donald Trump by executive order today made Russian the official language of the United States of America. Continue reading
Posted in Fox News, Nihilism, Satire
Tagged Alex Jones, Betsy DeVos, humor, Ivanka Trump, official language, President Trump, Rachel Maddow, Russia, satire, UNESCO
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Creativity: The Writing Process
With my brand new book, The Man Who Loved Too Much, Book 1: Archipelago __ my sixth novel! __ arriving this month, people sometimes ask me: “John, how do you get inspired to write?” Continue reading
Posted in Books, Creativity, Nihilism, Satire
Tagged China, creativity, entrails, fast food, fiction, Mitt Romney, pedophilia, satire, Windows
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I’m sorry . . .
I’m sorry . . . really really sorry. Continue reading
Posted in Nihilism, Satire, Social Commentary
Tagged apology, artistic integrity, bees, Blinders Keepers, butt cracks, contemporary fiction, epilepsy, Hulk Hogan, iPhone, making sense, male pattern baldness, Meg Ryan, MySpace, pedophile, persona, plastic, satire, spitballs, Stridex, The Joker, toilet seat
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Life In Japan: Jennifer the Cat, Media Darling!
As an attention-starved author and overgrown baby, I of course am always trying to attract publicity. Again, one of my kitties has humbled yours truly by being featured in our local newspaper. Maybe I’m approaching this wrong. Do I need to learn how to purr to get noticed around here? Continue reading →