Philosophy
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere,
We must begin this weekend with a heartfelt congratulations to our Playground playfriend Hanno for becoming a father again. The little guy is very lucky to have the parents he has, but luckier still to have as his patron Comedic saint, Michael Palin.
Add on top of this wonderful news, the fact that Hanno just received tenure and you've got one heck of a week. While much of Hanno's work is in the philosophy of language, he also works in social political philosophy, examining the nature of revolution which makes all the more appropriate the fact that the newest addition to his and A's family was born within a day of the birthdays of Karl Marx and Lenin.
Micheal Palin, Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin...that could only mean one thing... World Forum.
Or, for two out of three, there is always International Philosophy...
What are your favorite Michael Palin moments? Or for that matter, your favorite Marx, Lenin, or Hanno moments?
Have a great week everyone, but don't hold your breath for one quite THAT good.
Live, love, and laugh,
Irreverend Steve
- Mash And The Marx Brothers
A pair of favorite questions. Gwydion asks, "Which is your favorite episode of M*A*S*H and why?"Dear Sigmund. I loved the character of Sydney Freedman, the psychiatrist who was an occasional character. On the one hand, it was introspective and thoughtful,...
- Heeeeere's Saint Johnny
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, Selecting an envelope from those that have been hermetically sealed in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnall's front porch since noon today...The answer is "Sherwin Williams, botulism, George...
- Passing The Plate
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, I will be at a conference all weekend without a chance to give a proper homily. I do humbly apologize. But, as with any church, there is always time to pass the plate. Others ask for money, but...
- Feast Of Saint Zeppo
This week we commemorate the passing of Herbert Manfred Marx, best known as Zeppo. He is the Comedist version of Saint Jude. Often called the funniest of the Marx Brothers off-stage, in the act he was the straight man, always setting up the jokes, but...
- Commercial Comedy And The Problem Of Seriousness
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, This week a couple of deep philosophico-theological Comedist questions were raised by good brother Hanno -- well, brother Hanno, anyway. So let's consider them both. Brother Hanno asked, How...
Philosophy
Congrats Hanno and the Feast of Saint Michael
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere,
We must begin this weekend with a heartfelt congratulations to our Playground playfriend Hanno for becoming a father again. The little guy is very lucky to have the parents he has, but luckier still to have as his patron Comedic saint, Michael Palin.
Add on top of this wonderful news, the fact that Hanno just received tenure and you've got one heck of a week. While much of Hanno's work is in the philosophy of language, he also works in social political philosophy, examining the nature of revolution which makes all the more appropriate the fact that the newest addition to his and A's family was born within a day of the birthdays of Karl Marx and Lenin.
Micheal Palin, Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin...that could only mean one thing... World Forum.
Or, for two out of three, there is always International Philosophy...
What are your favorite Michael Palin moments? Or for that matter, your favorite Marx, Lenin, or Hanno moments?
Have a great week everyone, but don't hold your breath for one quite THAT good.
Live, love, and laugh,
Irreverend Steve
- Mash And The Marx Brothers
A pair of favorite questions. Gwydion asks, "Which is your favorite episode of M*A*S*H and why?"Dear Sigmund. I loved the character of Sydney Freedman, the psychiatrist who was an occasional character. On the one hand, it was introspective and thoughtful,...
- Heeeeere's Saint Johnny
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, Selecting an envelope from those that have been hermetically sealed in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnall's front porch since noon today...The answer is "Sherwin Williams, botulism, George...
- Passing The Plate
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, I will be at a conference all weekend without a chance to give a proper homily. I do humbly apologize. But, as with any church, there is always time to pass the plate. Others ask for money, but...
- Feast Of Saint Zeppo
This week we commemorate the passing of Herbert Manfred Marx, best known as Zeppo. He is the Comedist version of Saint Jude. Often called the funniest of the Marx Brothers off-stage, in the act he was the straight man, always setting up the jokes, but...
- Commercial Comedy And The Problem Of Seriousness
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, This week a couple of deep philosophico-theological Comedist questions were raised by good brother Hanno -- well, brother Hanno, anyway. So let's consider them both. Brother Hanno asked, How...