 Comedy: October 15, 2008 Issue [#2655] |
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Hello, it's Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ here, to guide you through the humor of the darker nature. You just feel it in the air and all over WDC; Halloween is almost upon us. Dark Humor, still has the word humor attached to it. It may not be everybody's choice for a chuckle, nevertheless ...
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Each year I go out of my way to make the evening very special for the children in our tiny, rural town, in the rolling hills of Massachusetts. This year will be no different. As soon as the crisp October air breezes through the trees, I am ready to set the stage for my favorite night of fright.
So Webwitch, you ask, where’s the humor in all this? Hang on, I'm getting there. 
Separating reality from the fantasy of ghouls, witches and things that go bump in the night, can sometimes be confusing. One day, I worked relentlessly, rigging up ghosts, skeletons and little gravestones in the front yard behind a tall iron gate displaying a sign "Good to Seeum Mausoleum." Yes it was perfect to scare the stuffing out of the little goblins. 
That evening, after all the preparations on the outside of the house were finished, I was exhausted. I decided to go to bed and listen to a little late night radio. Some of you may be familiar with its format, which includes tales of ghosts, aliens and other inexplicable happenings.
I have to pause here to explain that I am not good with buttons. No, I don't mean the ones on clothes--please, give me some credit. I mean buttons that are on electronic appliances such as stereos and digital recording devices; okay, even multi-purpose radios sometimes.  They just do not cooperate with my fingers for some reason. Inevitably, I would have to call to my teenager to come fix the problem with the satellite receiver, when only fuzzy dots show up on the screen. These words would always follow, "Mom, you played with the buttons again, didn't you?"
That being said, let me take you back to the dead of the night, the radio in the background, and a topic that is frightfully creepy at best. The guest was a person who recorded the voices of spirits. He traveled to infamous haunted places, cemeteries and turn-of-the century sanatoriums. (Not the recent turn-of-the-century, the previous one.)  My spine was tingling with the sound of voices from beyond. I started drifting off to dreamland, but could not let myself fall completely asleep because the subject matter was fascinating.
It was getting close to three a.m. and there was this eerie voice calling from beyond the grave. Just as I felt the goose bumps springing up, I heard this music playing softly and solemnly in the background. It was a couple minutes before I realized the radio shut off by itself! I guess it was one of those buttons I played with earlier. Nevertheless, there was a distinct melody ever present in the atmosphere. I decided to get out of bed and investigate.
I walked quietly and carefully with a weapon in my hand, to find the intruder playing the mysterious music in my home. I reached the staircase and nearly jumped out of my skin. I heard the little melody rise to a resounding "H-a-l-l-e-l-u-j-a-h!" With my heart in my throat, I attempted to take a logical, grown-up approach to the situation.
I strolled down the path toward the music, and found my stereo blaring. Yes, Handel's "Messiah" was left in the unruly machine. I realized that earlier that day I was pushing buttons. Evidently, there is a built in alarm clock on the cd player. How convenient is that?!! 
Nonetheless, the appearance of a frightful event can get you a good laugh. I have learned my lesson about pushing buttons, (NOT!) especially if I do not know the purpose of their existence. I was thankful that I could chuckle over the little spook in the machine. After all, instead of pushing buttons, I could have been pushing daisies!
Until next time--Laugh hard, laugh often!
WW
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   The Comedy Merit Badge winner of my 9/17/08 Newsletter challenge to Make Me Laugh goes to : CONGRATULATIONS!
 
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Here is some feedback from last month's Newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
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Coolhand 
Hey WW, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your youth. It was funny too. Nice job!
Coolhand
Thanks, Coolhand! I appreciate it!
Verbum Dragon
It was fun reading some of the stories you chose for this edition, from "Under Pressure" to "Poolside embarrassment." I believe you have chosen the stories well. I had a good laugh from your introduction, especially the "Edison juice" part. You're kind of funny-naughty too, with that "groupie" bit. Having read most of your pieces, I never expected less from you. Congratulations on your first editorial stint for this Newsletter. I wish you more success.
Thanks, my friend. I am happy you enjoyed it--even the naughty part. 
Mavis Moog
Great news letter, WW.
And wonderful selection of picks. Well done.
Thanks, Mavis! You do delight me with those words.
larryp
Hello Web Witch.
I was the first born of six. I just read yesterday that the first born are usually natural leaders, not sure how true that is, but it sounds good. After reading your newsletter, I was thrilled that I was not the "baby." I noticed the newsletter was written with a devilish grin. Nice newsletter.
~~Larry
You got me on that one, Larry! So, you were the golden child, first born, eh? That is a much better position than the baby, especially if I was the big sister! Thank you for your comment.
drjim
This is such a delightful newsletter! It has a lil' something for all readers (a challenge if you really consider what goes into that effort) and every single thing that I read and re-read at the least made me smile! And like all Doctors, I'll tell ya, laughter is the best medicine! Do write - and laugh - On!!!
You are much too kind! Keep it up, though--I like that!
Lornda 
Congratulations on your first Comedy Newsletter! Very funny! Your poor baby brother! I enjoyed reading it because it's on my favorite comedy subject - family. Keep up the great work, and thanks so much for the story highlight!
Hey there, Lornda, thanks! I appreciate your comments. I have visited your "Family Antics" stories; you rock with the family humor, girl!
Rob G. ~Led by the Master~
Web Witch, I love the news letter. What else can you get so many laughs from? Good Ols family. That even works with poetry, the comedy is around every corner in the house. Don't look to far though, laughter may just jump out and grab ya.
Yes, Rob, family is the best source of humor! Thanks for the comment.
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Who will make me laugh?
Do you have a funny Thanksgiving story, amusing dinner disasters or holiday company problems? Send them over! You may just see it in my next Newsletter. If I am really splitting my sides with laughter, a Comedy Merit Badge could show up in your email.
See you next month. 
Ta,
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