The Kentucky Meat Shower, a bizarre historical event from 1876, is celebrated with a modern reenactment featuring a meat drop in Bath County, Kentucky.
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The post humorously explores U.S. foreign-policy crises involving Greenland's acquisition and the restroom arrangements for King Charles III's visit to the White House.
The blog post recounts the infamous 1970 incident in Florence, Oregon, where a dead whale was disposed of by the Oregon State Highway Division using dynamite. The plan was to blow up the whale to allow scavengers to consume the re...
A satirical recap of 2025's absurdities, from a raccoon celebrity to Trump's presidency and the Democrats' missteps, reflecting the nation's chaotic spirit.
The post humorously examines bizarre New Year's Eve traditions in America, reflecting on personal experiences and the absurdity of celebrations like the possum drop in Tallapoosa.
6.4AIR TRAVEL
2025-10-24 • air travel aviation humor government shutdown dave barry
In a humorous take on the challenges of air travel during a federal government shutdown, Dave Barry expresses his concerns about flying from Miami to New York. He highlights the complexities of the airline industry, including the ...
Dave Barry shares humorous anecdotes from his past Winter Olympics coverage while previewing the upcoming 2026 games in Italy, highlighting challenges and memorable moments.
5.8The Oscars
2026-03-13 • comedy awards celebrity film academy awards
The post humorously reflects on the upcoming Oscars, sharing personal anecdotes from the author's experience as a writer while highlighting the event's quirks and the importance of humor.
5.8Dear Hoosiers:
2026-01-16 • travel miami midwest college sports humor
A humorous welcome to Indiana fans in Miami for a college football championship, highlighting state quirks and local challenges.
5.8Halloween
2025-10-17 • nostalgia halloween cultural criticism prank humor
The blog post humorously explores the evolution of Halloween from a Druid festival to a commercialized holiday enjoyed by both children and adults. The author reminisces about his childhood experiences, critiques modern Halloween ...
5.5Aging Well
2026-03-06 • personal experience fitness and wellness health aging humor
The author humorously critiques the 'Sitting-Rising Test' for aging, sharing personal experiences that highlight its impracticality for average individuals.
5.5Thanksgiving
2025-11-21 • cooking cultural traditions family thanksgiving recipes humor
The blog post humorously explores the Thanksgiving holiday tradition, tracing its origins back to 1621 when the Pilgrims held a feast. It discusses modern Thanksgiving practices, including the significance of turkey, cooking tips,...
The post humorously critiques the holiday gift-giving tradition, tracing its origins back to the gifts brought to baby Jesus by the Wise Men. It suggests that the stress of gift exchanges can be alleviated by giving absurd or inap...
A humorous account of a solo ride in a Waymo self-driving car in Miami, highlighting the contrast between the car's capabilities and the city's notorious driving habits.
5Modern Dating
2025-09-26 • commentary relationships humor modern dating
The blog post humorously explores the challenges of modern dating, particularly highlighting the frustrations of single women in New York City who feel the dating pool is limited. It discusses creative tactics women are using to m...
Men are urged to prepare for Valentine's Day with thoughtful gestures and unique gifts, moving beyond traditional options to impress their partners.
4.9Holiday Diet Tips
2025-12-12 • holiday exercise diet tips weight management humor
The post humorously explores the relationship between holiday eating, weight gain, and exercise, while celebrating the festive spirit of the season.
4.9My Brain
2025-12-05 • technology memory family anecdotes humor
In this humorous post, Dave Barry reflects on the clutter of memories stored in his brain, contrasting the retention of trivial information like TV theme songs and jingles with the forgetfulness of important details, such as his b...
4.9Cooking
2025-11-14 • cooking volunteer personal history humor jewish tradition
The author humorously recounts his experience volunteering at a synagogue soup kitchen, where he was tasked with making Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread. He contrasts his Episcopalian background with Jewish traditions, particularly...
4.8Physical Fitness
2025-10-03 • fitness and wellness health politics aging humor
Dave Barry humorously discusses the re-establishment of the Presidential Fitness Test by President Trump, reflecting on its historical context and the importance of physical fitness for national defense. He critiques the previous ...
4.7Mobile Phones
2026-01-09 • technology legal matters applications mobile phones humor
The post humorously argues that mobile phones are essential for accessing vital information, countering the notion that they are detrimental to our lives.
The author reflects on a recent trip to New York City, where he humorously recounts his experiences with the aviation industry, dining at trendy restaurants, and attending a charity event organized by his daughter, Sophie, who ove...
The author recounts a humorous experience at the Guitar Hotel in Florida, focusing on a fashion mishap involving new pants that his wife questions. He reflects on the complexities of modern men's fashion, particularly the confusio...