Tag Archives: pranks

Exciting New Contest!

A neighbor just two houses away from us has put up this handmade sign, and in my opinion, she is asking for trouble.  Make that begging for trouble. I feel duty-bound to oblige. Keep in mind there are no other … Continue reading

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Lars Von Trier: A prankster, not a Nazi

After a silly press conference in Cannes to promote his new film, Director Lars Von Trier has been  officially  banned from the film festival for his absurdist remarks about Hitler. Reading his “10  most controversial statements” I think it should be clear to … Continue reading

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The Art of the Prank**

Few things are more delightful than a well-executed prank.  A good prank is a noble creative endeavor – that’s what I tell myself about the ones I’ve engaged in. The Nat Tate prank was devised by British novelist William Boyd … Continue reading

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The Good Old Days

Way back in time, when life was still silly and fun, I created a character on MySpace called Brad Boner. For some reason, he was obsessed with U2. I just remembered him tonight, and I had a good laugh at … Continue reading

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Antichrist, Anyone?

I admire Lars Von Trier more for his pranks than his artistry, although I thought Dogville was pretty brilliant.   Breaking the Waves, Dancing in the Dark, nope, not for me. Too much angst, too little catharsis. Now, his new film … Continue reading

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