VIEW from the BLEACHERS

My personal search for signs of intelligent life in the universe and in my neighborhood

A humor blog

by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC

Never Accept a Ride From a Stranger

by TEJ | May 31, 2021 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 5 Comments

They seemed like such a lovely young couple, on their honeymoon, without a care in the world. And then, they made a fateful decision that almost changed the course of their destiny. They did something incredibly reckless and impulsive. They accepted a ride from a complete stranger. I saw the whole thing unfold because, well, I was that stranger.

Does Anybody Need Mustard?

by TEJ | May 4, 2021 | Parenting and Family humor | 5 Comments

Do you need any mustard? We’ve got tons to spare. That’s because while it is my responsibility to do the grocery shopping, it’s my wife’s job to make up the grocery list. And that’s where the problem starts. Because she never checks to see our current inventory before coming up with her lists.

Trump Announces His Official Precedential Liebrary

by TEJ | Apr 8, 2021 | Political humor | 7 Comments

President Trump today revealed his long-awaited plans for his presidential library. It will officially be known as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Liebrary, Resort, Casino and Adult Video Store. The exact location has not yet been announced, but sources wishing not to be named indicate it may be adjacent to a Las Vegas Hooters or an adult video store in Queens. Read the full press release.

States Propose Bold Measures to Prevent Voter Fraud

by TEJ | Mar 25, 2021 | Political humor | 4 Comments

Due to complaints by Republicans of massive voter fraud in the 2020 election, Republican state legislators in 43 states have introduced over 541 voter security pieces of legislation designed to prevent Trump from losing next time. Check out some of the bold measures being proposed to preserve our democracy and ensure that the RIGHT candidate will always win from now on.

The Challenge of Getting People to Follow Instructions

by TEJ | Mar 18, 2021 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 6 Comments

Recently I sent an email asking my 11 racquetball buddies to fill out a 30-second survey. I asked them to indicate when they’d prefer to play, choosing from six available times. That was apparently a much harder ask than I realized. I might as well have been asking them to provide the formula for the next COVID vaccine.

Announcing the Pandemic’s Most Annoying Person

by TEJ | Feb 26, 2021 | In the News Humor | 2 Comments

In an award that had never previously been given, the CDC announced its winner of the not-so-coveted Pandemic’s Most Annoying Person. In reaching a unanimous decision, the agency explained that the vote wasn’t even close.