I Did Not Medal in the Olympics
I did not medal in the Olympics. I forgot to write my trials on the calendar. The officials there disqualified me for not showing. One day I’ll be over 70 And be past my prime. […]
Tag: Paris
I Solve the Time Zones Problem
Away with time zone confusion How many times has this happened to you? It’s nine o’clock. You’ve had a satisying day at work. You’ve made a wonderful dinner and cleaned up afterwards. You’re happy with your […]
Great Misheard Moment in History
Since 1562 French Catholics and Protestant Hugenots had been fighting a series of bloody wars, called “The French Wars of Religion.” In 1589, Henry IV had became the legal heir to the French throne, after […]
Gatsby the Book, Gatsby the Sandwich
South African Entree GATSBY SANDWICH INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen French fries1 baguette, crusty roll, or hoagie1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable5 baloney slices3 tablespoons ketchup½ teaspoon piri piri sauce or hot sauce½ cup shredded iceberg […]
Mime Poetry Slam
Paris is all abuzz. The Mime Poetry Slam is returning after a two-year hiatus. “With that much time to prepare,” says event President Monsieur Tibault, “our mimes will have lots to say.” Although the last […]
Fun Festivals – The International Witches Fair
Is Halloween your favorite holiday of the year? Did you or your mom spend days making a truly scary costume? Do you want another such day? Each and every year? Then go to the Witchcraft […]
I Am a Fashion Model – Summer Wear
The very latest fashions from France! The current trend, the now, the wow are fine-dining pajamas On the left, we see Monsieur Paul De Lancey model a matching ensemble of dinosaur pajamas. These elegant, yet […]
Forgotten Jazz Superstar Comes to Life in First-Ever Biography by Con Chapman
HumorOutcasts.com is proud to show off the latest work from one of our most prolific writers Con Chapman Rabbit’s Blues: The Life and Music of Johnny Hodges (University of Oxford Press, September 2019) Pays […]
Hot Fudge Sundaes and the First Olympics
American Dessert HOT FUDGE SUNDAE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey 7 tablespoons heavy cream (⅔ cup more later) ⅓ cup sugar 7 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla […]
Ugly Americans First Meal in Paris
On the bus in London and the Eurostar to France, our tour guide coached us. “Speak French. They like to hear their language, and will respect you if you try it. Remember, eating at a […]