Bloggers Speak: Howard from ‘The Web Pen Blog’

9 Oct

Bloggers Speak: Howard from ‘The Web Pen Blog’

Posted on 2007 under Bloggers Speak |

wpb01 Welcome to another edition of “Humor Bloggers Speak”. Every other week I interview an author from the fine assortment of funny people on humor blogs.com.

We are joined today by Howard from The Web Pen Blog. He is also a member of Monkey’s Uncle, an improv comedy group out of Denver, Colorado.

Chris: Welcome to the feature Howard. How are you doing?

Howard: Hey, dude. Feelin’ groovy. Just snorted an entire jar of Vicks Vapor Rub. Whoa! My computer screen just turned plaid! Nah-ah-ah-ah. Bitchin’!

C: What do you think is the worst Halloween costume?

H: Homemade ones. C’mon, the economy is on its way down again. Buying a pre-made costume ensures our country’s economic stability. And if you still decide to make your own, guess what? You’re still making more than those poor Asian children.

C: Does it smell like snow?

H: I’m sure I don’t know what cocaine smells like. Do you, Chris? Maybe from your frat days? Need I notify Homeland Security?

C: Great taste or less filling?

H: Please! Great taste! I’m American and so find nothing more satisfying than stuffing myself like a megalomaniacal fat cat.

C: Who do you think is the whitest US presidential candidate and why?

H: Mitt Romney. Have you seen this guy dance? Even Quakers get embarrassed.

C: Most interesting thing about being in an improv comedy group.

H: Watching it. Putting together an improv show involves a lot of paperwork, planning, promotion, ass-kissing, tears, ego feeding, drama, thought, sweat — I could go on and on. Turns out doing a show is the exact antithesis of the meaning of improv. It’s much easier to pay $6 on Monday, October 15 at Jazz@Jack’s in the Denver Pavilions at 7:30 PM, have two drinks and just let five talent people entertain you. Perhaps even make plans to see Monkey’s Uncle 6th Anniversary Show on November 19.

(Psst, do you think that will stop people from forming even more rival comedy troupes?)

C: Have you ever thought of suing a tree?

H: The fruit that bore this question is that I was attacked by a tree last year which caused my ears to ring and required eight stitches. It wasn’t easy as I’m no twig of a man; however, the tree seemed to want to branch out from its customary stationary placement and lash out with deep-rooted resentment. Instead of barking out my anger, I decided to just leaf it be as I arbor no ill will.

C: Your thoughts on the word ointment.

H: “It puts the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it’s told.”

C: Why isn’t the ‘Half Hour News Hour’ parody news show on FOX funny?

H: Well, they certainly aren’t funny now that they’ve been canceled. Seriously though? They never learned subtlety. The humor was always the in-your-face brand humor of Mel Brooks. They also couldn’t seem to laugh at themselves. Even though The Daily Show has a left leaning, they still mock and make fun of their own candidates. If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’ll never be able to add a subtle elbow nudging to your material — it will only come across as mean-spirited. Boiled down: if they had just taken a wider stance, their show wouldn’t have been stalled. Thank you! I’ll be here all day.

On a related note: I did like a commercial parody they did for the Hillary Clinton pill although it was only funny because it spoofed pharmaceutical commercials.

C: Thanks a lot for taking the time to do this interview Howard. Any parting thoughts?

H: The Vicks seems to not last as long lately. I’m thinking of moving up to Absorbine Jr. Oh, and thanks, Chris, for letting me being a guest on Nothing to See Here.

Howard’s Question to the readers: Why is it that no good deed goes unpunished? There has to be a reason that it is not only a cliche, but also true.

(Reprinted from former blog)