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Namesake, for Pete’s Sake

A short humor piece about celebrity names, confused strangers, and why sharing a famous name doesn’t come with a trust fund.

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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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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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Comedy Is Not Petty

A sharp essay on how comedians lost their political edge and why satire remains one of the most powerful tools for confronting authority and cultural absurdity.

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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.

The Leghorn is a Southern humor journal publishing essays, satire, and cartoons that reflect a changing South.
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