VIEW from the BLEACHERS
A humor blog
by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC
Other Masks We Need
The successful use of face masks against the Covid pandemic has inspired scientists and public health professionals to look at further applications of mask technology to prevent the spread of other dangerous human expulsions across a wide array of personal interactions. In this issue, we look at just a few of the exciting new mask applications currently under development.
Announcing a New, Politically Correct Name for the Washington Redskins
Recently, the controversy over the name of the Washington Redskins NFL team has gained momentum. Many people feel the term “Redskins” paints a racially demeaning stereotype of Native Americans. So, I have come up with a way to solve this problem once and for all. No need to thank me.
Warning Signs You May Be Experiencing Kronic Incessant Disorder Syndrome (K.I.D.S.)
In recent decades there has been an explosion in the reported cases of KIDS. There are more people grappling with the symptoms of this chronic condition now than at any previous time in human history. Learn whether you may have KIDS and what you can do about it.
My Wife Wants Me Recalled
Recently, my wife decided that my condition had deteriorated so much that she wanted to trade me in. She was unhappy with my performance and my parts were breaking down. So she inquired about getting me recalled by the manufacturer. This is the letter she got back.
I Think I Need a Haircut
In my entire life, I never really have had what you would call “long hair.” That is until now. Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic and the rigid shelter in place mandate, it’s been five months since my last haircut. I’m starting to look like a backup drummer for Metallica – or at the very least one of their roadies.
My Awesomest Extreme Prank
For much of my life, I have been on the receiving end of practical jokes – because, apparently, everybody got the memo that said Tim is a good sport. But what some people may not know is that Tim can GIVE a joke as well as he takes one. This is the true retelling of the time I pulled a doozy of a prank on my best friend. He never saw it coming.
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A collection of Tim Jones’ all-time funniest View from the Bleachers articles he’s written over the years.
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Worrying Works – Trust Me, It’s Science
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Honest Conversations
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YOU'RE GROUNDED FOR LIFE
Read this hysterically funny book about Tim Jones’s many parenting failures — Sure to make you feel like Parent of the Year by comparison.
