Henry

So I looked up some stuff in science about the uncanny valley theory, and I think I'm closer to understanding my feelings. On the surface those commercials appear to resemble something that is intended to be funny. Aesthetically they feature things that are identifiable hallmarks of things that make us all laugh without fail (goofy grins, silly voices, laughably unbelievable deals, gentle hip thrusting, etc.) so if forced to categorize them I'd have to label them as "comedy". However, there's something about them that feels off and it makes them just barely miss the funny bullseye mark. While the uncanny valley theory is usually used to explain why some things are perceived as creepy, when applied to comedy it, in my findings, explains why I get this sad confused feeling in my tummy. Well, I've learned a lot about myself today, and I thank any who have accompanied me on this journey.

Ewww, what's with these new "improv" themed Verizon adds? They don't make me annoyed or angry or anything like that, but I get a weird sad mixture of things that I can't put my finger on. What is this I'm feeling?

Just in case anyone is curious to try that peanut butter and apple stuff, I found a good recipe on the internet. It's so easy you can even just make it at home with stuff you probably already have around the kitchen. http://www.food.com/recipe/apples-and-peanut-butter-apple-slices-218390?photo=304652 Henry's kool kitchen tip™: use the accompanying pictures to help you tell if you're doing it right

I saw this decal on the rear windshield of an SUV in front of me today. Along with one that said "Cardio? Bitch, I lift!" and one that said "I lift because punching people is frowned upon." Needless to say I was more than a little intimidated by this guy since he clearly had a sense of humor superior to that of the average person. Those stickers are mad funny, bro! Sorry if this post offends any cardio heads out there, but cardio can get down and suck on these

Hey guys, I just wrote a pretty good joke about false cognates. It's written in the style of stand-up comedy and it goes like this: I was at the DMV the other day (then in comically comforting tone) don't worry, I survived (end comical tone, but hold for laughter/applause) so I take a number and I'm waiting around like a jackass, when suddenly it dawns on me that "placenta" doesn't sound so gross if you say it in a Spanish accent and put the word "muy" in front of it. "Enjoying your evening?" "Si, it's been muy placenta." And then I just riff maybe two or three more examples of similar exchanges in which someone could reply with that funny observation worked in. And the last one has something to do with sex or something just to add some edginess.

I should explain myself. I've been studying up on being a critic professionally. From my observations you kind of have to hold back some measure of praise to let everyone know how much good stuff you know about. My unique spin on it will be to infuse suspense into my critiques. Am I going to add that point? Am I not? Who knows.........

I'm looking forward to listening to this one because everyone seems to enjoy it. I'll give it a 9 out of 10 based on the reactions I've seen so far, with possible reservations to restore that 10th point when I'm done listening

I didn't want to jump in and usurp rating duties, but I'll just preface this by saying that I am an amateur ratist, and my opinion should not be taken as an official rating. Toenails get 10.2/10 from me. If you read about science then you'll probably find that they still serve a purpose I think, plus I couldn't do that .2 extra joke if I didn't give them the highest score on my rating meter.

For me personally, toenails are a sore subject. My pinky toe has two toenails growing out of it side by side. It looks weird and makes clipping that toenail a very precarious procedure. It also makes me think of how close I was to possibly being born with six toes. What I assume happened is my mom held me in for too long or something and I just started growing additional parts and stuff. If she waited any longer that nail would have grown to a full toe formation. Unfortunately, that's just how gestation works, and I think it's a flawed system. I'm living proof Oh, well. TGIF, am I right?

How about Boglins?

Having a persistently stinky butt will make you irritable and in a bad mood and make you take your frustrations out on others. I mean, I think. It's not like I would know because I myself suffer from having a stinky butt or anything, lol!.......

Oh snap! Now this is getting interesting, heh heh

Now I can't help but think that Horn Hayesio needs t.p. for his semen

My wife is Polish, and if she could figure out how to download this podcast she'd be really upset about the use of the p-word in this episode. (J/k @ my wife, and sorry @ the ladies)

I thought of a funny thing Cody could have said when Sean questioned him about the pork buns that weren't on the menu. He could have been all like "no, that's just what I did with the waitress" or something. Or whatever, it was just a sketch of an idea. Have fun with it and make it your own, Cody!

My apologies, I've always been bad at that. I'm going to pray real hard to Satan tonight though, and beg that he please leave our celebrities alone. (especially a certain two Hollywood big shots) P.s. it'll bother me if I don't clarify that I'm not trying to make light of the untimely death of a well respected artist. It's just that people on YouTube be crazy, man!

So I was curious about what Prince died of, and after less than five minutes on YouTube I found out. Tragically, he was used as a blood sacrifice to Satan so the people who run the entertainment industry can gain demonic powers

I've never been very good at smoking pot drugs so I gave up trying. I had a few pleasant experiences, but 90% of the time it just resulted in me being absolutely convinced that I needed to get to bed immediately or else a nonspecific terrible something would happen. Now my drug of choice is my morning coffee, and I only get high on life and different combinations of OTC meds, and sometimes I'll get all silly and hopped up on sugar and candy and Jolt cola

In all seriousness, I hope that if Mike Lawrence looks at the the forums like he suggested he might, he doesn't take any snarkiness too seriously. He handled a situation that he wasn't familiar with pretty well. Even as a fan of the show, I would be a total boom goes the dynamite situation if I were in his place. At least he didn't go all Pauly Shore and call Sean a homo or anything

Mike's beard reminded me of a fun thing I invented that sadly never caught on. It's really cool and anyone can do it as long as they have two hands. You take your pinky, ring, and middle fingers and interlace them so that the tip of each finger is nestled in the (for lack of a better term) crotch area between the fingers on the opposite hand. Then put the tips of your index fingers together and stick your thumbs straight up. Then you put it on your face and it's a hand beard with index finger moustache and thumb sideburns. Try it yourself when you get home, and think of all the friends you'll make when you show them your cool new trick!

This kind of gives the impression that he immediately shut down pretty much everything by saying "no" to all of it, but I just listened again and he does generously throw in an "I guess" to one of Sean's questions

I just want to say that I wasn't at all scared by the frankingstein joke, I was kind of not fully on board with it either though. Doesn't frankingsteins have bolts in their necks? I guess we can assume they are being received by nuts buried somewhere under the skin, but that just opens the door to all kinds of hypothetical stuff in there that might not be true. Nice try, Mike's mom

I just noticed how the theme songs for "Hollywood Handbook" and "Friends" both have a fun clap along part at the beginning.

Whenever I quickly scroll through the page I think I see my favorite rap artist, but I'm always mistaken because it's actually pizza d.j. Bart

I just recently finished watching all 3 seasons of "Strangers With Candy". I remember when it originally aired I didn't really get into it. I think Jerri was just too depressing as a main character for me. I loved it this time around though. Maria was also great as the seemingly level headed voice of reason who was shamelessly dating one of her teachers