Indie comedy movie Kickstarter project needs your help, already has Bob Ball’s pipes: #OriginsOfWitAndHumor

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Funny projects often need patron support, like the one I’m currently involved in called:

The Origins of Wit & Humor“.

Check out the trailer (you might recognize the voiceover):

Go here and check out donation levels and give whatever you can (besides baked goods, send those to me): http://kck.st/11MXHAF

Here’s what the McElroys at the MBMBaM podcast had to say about it:

In closing, give what you can.  Dime Store Films needs more than just dimes.  Remember, freedom isn’t free, and neither is good comedy.

Bob, head cheerleader and holder of the spirit stick at PopQuizzical.com

PopQuizzical Daily! trivia quiz question for May 22, 2013

PopQuizzical Daily! for May 22, 2013:

What planet in our solar system has 67 moons?

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More than meets the EYE.

These “robots in disguise” hit U.S. airwaves in 1984.  The Transformers were more than met the eye, they were part of the 1980s cartoon reinvention of toy sales.  There were originally 18 Autobots in the pilot cartoon, but there ended up being hundreds of toys.  Energon really is an amazing substance, huh?

Being outnumbered never seemed to slow down the Decepticons. Weird.

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PopQuizzical Daily! trivia quiz question for May 21, 2013

PopQuizzical Daily! for May 21, 2013:

According to the original Transformers cartoon theme song, Transformers are ‘more than meets the’ what?

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"Let the cat out of the bag."

The origins of this idiom are unclear, but some think that it may have come from keeping whip with nine knotted ends known as a “cat o’ nine tails” in a bag while on board early sailing ships.  The cat o’ nine tails was kept in the bag to protect it from salt air.  The cat was “let out of the bag” when someone was to be punished.  I don’t think this is history is true for the phrase, and also I am anti keeping cats in bags.  Unless they are tigers – stick all of them in bags.  They’ll chew off your face.

Looks pretty simple, huh?

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PopQuizzical Daily! trivia quiz question for May 20, 2013

PopQuizzical Daily! for May 20, 2013:

What feline idiom means to disclose a secret?

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Bicycle taxis.

Nazi occupiers in Holland outlawed bicycle taxis?  Yup.  Because nothing strikes fear into Nazi hearts more than the ‘schiiing schiiiiing’ of a bicycle taxi bell. (Ok, I couldn’t readily find out why they outlawed bicycle taxis, but I’m just presuming that they think that every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.  And, as we all know, Nazis are anti-angel – yet, strangely, still pro angel food cake.)

If bicycle taxis looked like this in 1940s Holland, I’d ban them too – just for being cooler than me.

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PopQuizzical Daily! trivia quiz question for May 19, 2013

PopQuizzical Daily! for May 19, 2013:

This day in 1941, what type of taxis did German occupiers forbid in Holland?

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"Chew the fat".

Look, fat is tasty.  That’s why you would want to chew it.  That’s why I’m going to my fridge right now and look for the fgwnmhnm  mgwhmrehrm.

Sorry, I started chewing early.

“Wait a second, what are you guys chewing?”

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PopQuizzical Daily! trivia quiz question for May 18, 2013

PopQuizzical Daily! for May 18, 2013:

What mastication phrase commonly used to denote “talking amongst friends” originally meant to “grumble or complain”?

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The study and cultivation of fruit.

Sure, pomology sounds like a bi-product of drinking pomegranate juice – but strangely, it’s not.  Also not what you would think it is?  Pornologist.  Oh wait, maybe it is what you think it is.

It’s always about the low hanging fruit, isn’t it?

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10 “facts” about Craig Ferguson on his birthday

The face Craig Ferguson makes when he thinks of Liza Minnelli.  Or is it the other way around?

The face Craig Ferguson makes when he thinks of Liza Minnelli. Or is it the other way around?

As an avid respecter of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, I humbly present to you 10 “facts” about him on this, the anniversary of the day of his birth.  Enjoy.

(reposted from the BobBallVO Twitter feed)

#10.  This year for his birthday, @CraigyFerg celebrates by eating a newborn deer heart. Come to think of it, just like every morning. #BeautyTips

#9.  Running isn’t just a way of life for Craig Ferguson, it’s a religion. Just not his. He only believes in the higher power of Jelly Babies.

#8.  The first time Craig Ferguson “dressed for success” was in 1982. It was also the first time he “undressed for success”. Both, unsuccessful.

#7.  Craig Ferguson learned to drive just like a lot of otherScottish citizens – the amusement park at the bumper cars. #ParallelParkingKing

#6.  3 times Craig Ferguson has been mistaken for Doctor Who. Once at Comicon, and the other two times at work. #AtTheStripClub

At the halfway mark, why not check out what I’ve been working on in this KickStarter video.  This is an indie film Kickstarter project that needs your help (and has my pipes!):

#5.  In the late 90s, Craig Ferguson’s hair sued over some inappropriate touching. It’s still ongoing, but they settled out of court.

#4.  When he was young, Craig Ferguson wanted to be a spy for the Queen. To the chagrin of the Crown, he settled for spying ON the Queen.

#3.  Craig Ferguson hates standard late night jokes. To date, he only allowed 3 accidental jokes – or he forgot to wear pants. One of the two.

#2.  Craig Ferguson’s 2nd love is a Scottish Dumpling. His 1st love is just as delicious: Catholic guilt. #ScottishDumplingAlsoHisStripperName

#1.  The most important thing to remember about Craig Ferguson: eunuch. “Tango & Cash” are over the fireplace at the LLS. Look close, you’ll see.

Happy birthday, Craigy.

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PopQuizzical Daily! trivia quiz question for May 17, 2013 #Fire week trivia ends…

PopQuizzical Daily! for May 17, 2013:

If you have a degree in pomology, what did you study?

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Uphill.

Partially gravity for making the flame into the shape it is and physics for making cooler, oxygen rich air rush to the bottom of a flame, fire loves going uphill.  That doesn’t mean that forest fires won’t go downhill (just like your Aunt Bernice’s bum hip), they just love going uphill.

Uh oh. Somebody better tell that tree to move.

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