Credit: ArtBrom on flickr/ Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic The origins of April Fools' Day, like Mardi Gras, appear to be up for debate or debunking. Alex Boese, in charge of the Museum of Hoaxes[1], told National Geographic news author Graeme Stemp-Morlock (in 2008) that he believes the day...
By 0 Tim Hortons coffee shops have always held a special place in my heart. It was my father's favorite hang out. As a kid, I used to help my dad with the grocery shopping (there were seven of us).
Credit: Leah Gregg on flickr / License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic In Canada, we seem to produce some stellar comedic talent - but for some reason, they leave for the U.S. I'm guessing we don't pay them enough to stay here. The first time I saw Jeremy Hotz[1] was...
I've been patiently waiting to hear CBS announce who will be replacing Craig Ferguson when he leaves The Late Late Show near the end of 2014. There's been talk of putting a totally different type of show in the 12:30 time-slot. I'd pick Norm Macdonald, Scott Faulconbridge, or Kim Cattrall for the job.
Credit: theNerdPatrol on flickr / Licensed under Creative Commons 2.0 Generic Flipping through the channels one night, I caught a snippet of Demetri Martin standing beside an easel. In black marker, he drew a simple chair. Casually, he made low-key observations (which were hilarious) about odd uses for the chair...
Credit: CleftClips on flickr / Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Have you checked out Jerry Seinfeld's web series Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee? I did and after five minutes I wondered what happened to the editors. I must admit, the camera crew does a fantastic job of filming...
Ed the Sock is Canada's longest running late night talk show host. The first time I saw him was on MuchMusic. He was commenting on the "cheesiest music videos" in a year-end special called Fromage 2000. When I overheard his brutally honest quips and his gravelly "CRAP" remarks, I laughed until I cried.
If you think yes, just start watching episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm[1] and you'll soon change your mind. After my daughter falls asleep, I try to watch a little "Curb" before hitting the sack. I am thoroughly tickled by - and can relate to - how much Larry just...
Credit: From cover of Canadian Landscapes - 2014 Calendar (on Amazon) One of the most common lifelong ambitions I hear people say is, "I want to travel and see the world." Which tells me one of three things: a) they are bored to tears with their lot in life b) they can't...
Thought I'd give a little shout out for Toronto's St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. This year, the parade begins at 12:00 noon from Bloor and St. George (near the old U of T Varsity Stadium) and finishes at Nathan Philips Square on Queen Street.