By Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — This has not been a good year for the Cohen name, or for those who bear it. I’ve tried not to dwell on that reality, but there are constant, stark reminders — in newspapers and on TV. And, just the other day, a longtime dear friend named Jerry brought
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — It was just announced that the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory will be airing its 12th and final season beginning next month. The show stars Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, and Mayim Bialik, among others. Bialik, who plays neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler, has an
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & SatireFlipper, a Fable By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Once upon a time, there lived a pod of whales who ruled the coastal waters of the United States. The obese white whale leading the Pod referred to himself as PODUS. He had the largest round blowhole out of which he constantly spouted grandiose schemes, insults, lies, and
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — Imagine for a moment that, reluctantly, President Trump has listened to the advice of daughter Ivanka and agreed to meet with an anger management specialist. He enters the office of the specialist, Dr. Mensch, who invites him to take a seat, and starts right in: “People say you’re
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York –The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed away last week. In addition to her twenty #1 R&B hits, eighteen Grammy awards, multiple honorary doctorates, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (the first woman to receive this honor), Franklin and her song lyrics were also cited
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Trivia, Humor & Satire13 Grounds to Strip Your Clearance By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Federal employees can lose their security clearance for thirteen reasons. Criticizing the president after leaving office is not one. Since Trump isn’t familiar with these reasons, here’s a song set to the tune of 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover to teach him. Former agents
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireTrump’s Bedminster Skimming List By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−In case he finds time between golfing, tweeting, and watching Fox News, Donald Trump brought some books to skim [he never reads anything longer than an executive order] whose titles intrigued him. Here’s his skimming list and why he wants to skim these books. * The Brothers
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — If President Trump doesn’t serve out his term – say, through impeachment or resignation – the United States is likely to have its first Jewish president. In a hitherto secret report, genealogists, helped by DNA testing, have found that Vice President Michael Pence has Jewish roots. His ancestors
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York –In recent days commentator/conspiracy theorist Alex Jones of Infowars and The Alex Jones Show, has been banned from a variety of social media sites including Facebook and YouTube (though not Twitter) because of his racially-motivated incitement of hatred and violence, which violates their terms. Jones, whose ex-wife is Jewish, has defended Jews in
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Ever since Trump became president I have been appalled by his avariciousness, authoritarianism, dishonesty, incivility, irrationalism, narcissism, nativism, racism, and sexism. Since I am exhausted by being outraged daily by his policies, speeches, and tweets, I am devoting this column to things that bring me joy and drive him out of
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Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — Imagine this scenario: President Trump is feeling uneasy about his future and finally, at his daughter Ivanka’s urging, agrees to visit a fortune-teller. Known professionally as Mama Lushen, she’s a Jewish woman who comes highly recommended by members of the Sisterhood of the shul that Ivanka and Jared
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireObfuscation not Obstruction of Justice By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−If Donald Trump is interrogated by Robert Mueller, this is how some of the testimony might sound like. RM: How is it credible that your son, son-in-law, or campaign manage never told you either before or after about their meeting with a Russian lawyer to get
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — A controversial viral dance craze is getting huge internet attention, inspired by the latest song from rapper Drake. Tens of thousands of people, including such celebrities as Odell Beckham, Jr., Will Smith, and DJ Khaled have taken up the In My Feelings challenge, posting videos of themselves jumping out of moving
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — President Trump summoned his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to the Oval Office for what he described as “a heart-to-heart talk.” (“You always have my heart, sir,” Vice President Pence said from a corner of the room. “Sure, Mike,” Trump said, “Get me a Coke.” To which Pence responded: “An
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