archives: Humor
No We Can’t: Etiquette for an Obama Presidency
I know, I know. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There are still hours of nail-biting waiting to come. But, in the possible (probable?) even [...]
Greetings from Beautiful Obama! (PS: Wish You Were Here)
With all the election chatter about Joe the Plumber and Wasilla, Alaska, I guess the news out of Obama, Japan got lost amidst the white noise. Yes, [...]
The 3 Funniest Campaign Ads I’ve Seen So Far
As the seemingly endless U.S. election campaign draws to a close, it’s nice to know that at least some activists and backroom types have held on [...]
How Well Do You Know Africa?
The Guardian has a quick, ten-point quiz to test your knowledge. It’s heavier on (pop-)cultural trivia rather than geographical, so geo-buffs [...]
The Onion Hacks Obama’s Gmail Account…
…and the results? Hilarious. To see the full-size screenshot, plus “Obama’s” trash folder, click over to the Onion, truly Am [...]
Smoky’s Narc Cousin? Bear Busts Utah Grow-Op
In Utah’s Garfield County, the sheriff’s office has revealed that they found remnants of a major marijuana operation - apparently shut do [...]
10 Constants of Air Travel
As someone who spends lots of time in airports and airplanes, I got a good laugh out of Matador writer Liv Hambrett’s “10 Constants of A [...]
Getting chased by a polar bear: still beats the 9-to-5 grind?
Surveying in the Great White North is no easy job, as you can see from these pics. [...]
Going All Out For Obeezy!
Some of Barack Obama's supporters take things further than others... [...]
World Geography with Yakko Warner
Anyone else remember the Animaniacs? Yakko, Wakko and Dot were three of my favourite cartoon characters growing up. But were they educational as well [...]
Modern Toilet: Mmm, Mmm Good?
Here’s a new dining concept for you: a toilet-themed restaurant. Toilets for seats, mini-toilets for bowls, potty-themed menu listings. Appetizi [...]
Teach English Abroad and Laugh Out Loud
Lots of Matador members teach English abroad. Abram is one of them. At Abram’s blog, Yo!Japan, choice excerpts from his students’ essays [...]
