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On This Week’s Episode
This week on the show…
On Day 250, I ask if you are tired, sad, and scared, because I am, and I make the case that it is not necessarily a bad thing because I embrace contrast, and that goes for emotional states as well. I was taught in the cult of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv school, which is not really a cult, but felt like one, that blue does not show up on blue. This goes for emotional states, too. Feeling dark means feeling light more brightly.
On Day 251, I discuss Jesus, but not that Jesus. He is the new indie wrestler who happened upon my screen and has not left my mind since. Professional wrestling is one arena, for lack of a better word, that brings together all people from all walks of life. Kind of like how everyone loves Star Wars, for example. Can this incarnation of Lord and Savior bring the people of America and the world together? We must have faith.
On Day 252, it gets a little dark as I discuss the latest flurry of violence in America and how I believe that these violent atrocities will soon be motivated less by political ideology and more by simple desperation as more people become hopeless. What the hell does this have to do with 80s icon Boy George? Hey, it’s a stretch, but I figured out the connection. Stay tuned.
On Day 253, I proclaim that I want the next round of political leaders in this country to be based entirely on quality of character and do not care if they are qualified to do their job or have any experience in government at all. I also mention the recent interview with Kamala Harris, where she discussed a phone call with Donald Trump, in which he almost sweet-talked her like only a great conman can. Stay tuned.
On Day 254, I confront a commenter I call CKCKCKCKCK12, who claims, “You said Trump like five times, but you said you were ignoring his administration. LOL.” As I have in the past, I ponder if this comment is by a bot, a paid organization, or someone experiencing some personal mental health struggle. I suggest a dialogue with someone like me who is speaking about a world that I would like to live in. I have not heard back.
On Day 255, I can’t help but continue to goof on the usernames of negative commenters, as well as the origins and motivations behind the general disdain expressed towards me. Today is PBJ4444, which I understand would be someone who is a fan of the famous sandwich, peanut butter and jelly. As usual, I suggest a dialogue, but I have yet to hear back from Peanut Butter and Jelly.
On Day 256, I address a commenter named BigSamTX, which I assume means Texas, where men want you to believe they are big. I suggest that Sam and I meet up in a neutral location to discuss the possibility of Big Sam’s transition back to simply Sam. Spoiler alert: I have yet to hear back from Sam as of this writing.
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More about Josh:
I published my first newsletter before the age of ten, written using my next-door neighbor’s typewriter, copied with carbon paper, and distributed to mailboxes on my bicycle.
One of my first stories was the obituary of John Belushi. Strange for a ten year old? Yes!
My writing today is governed by deadpan sarcasm that goes granular on various cultural topics that I am deeply curious about. I hope you enjoy this sometimes snarky stream of consciousness.
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