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Why the People in Charge Rarely Get the Joke
Why do powerful people struggle with humor? A look at why comedy thrives on outsiders, humility, and shared irritation—and why power often loses the joke.
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In Defense of Independent Contractors
A summer farm job in rural Kentucky becomes a lesson in power, fairness, and how easily workers can be blamed when authority goes unchecked.
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Why the People in Charge Rarely Get the Joke
Why do powerful people struggle with humor? A look at why comedy thrives on outsiders, humility, and shared irritation—and why power often loses the joke.
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A funny essay about the Southern obligation to greet everyone you encounter, even when it turns awkward, exhausting, or completely absurd.
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A short humor essay on why words like cussing, cursing, and swearing don’t quite fit—and a proposal for a better one.
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BBQ Joint Logos Are Out of Control
Southern sketch comedy group It’s A Southern Thing pokes fun at over-the-top BBQ joint logos in this hilarious look at barbecue culture.
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The Vapid Revolution
A weary barfly laments America's lost holidays, cancel culture, and cultural absurdity in this satirical Southern humor piece from The Leghorn.
Ava
A backstage memoir about touring theatre, culture shock, and the day a New York actress freaked out.
I Wish I Wasn’t Dead
No clouds, no angels, just darkness and regrets. If you think afterlife is beautiful, I’ve got stories from below.
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The Angel of the Ox
In 1981, a property dispute led to a motorcycle stunt off the roof of The Mad Ox across from Carson-Newman College during Homecoming.
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Back Road Stories with Jamie Tucker
Comedian Jamie Tucker shares a story from the road while performing in Kentucky.
Why the People in Charge Rarely Get the Joke
Why do powerful people struggle with humor? A look at why comedy thrives on outsiders, humility, and shared irritation—and why power often loses the joke.
Tim Dorsey: Florida’s Patron Saint of Chaos
A humorous tribute to Tim Dorsey and his Serge Storms novels. Why Florida’s wildest crime satire series is worth reading now.
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