Give It a Rest
The Curmudgeon has decided to take a break for a bit. And honestly, with all the stupidity, nonsense, and recklessness I've been forced...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Words and Their Meanings: 'World Famous'"
America is quite a country. Here, in this golden land of opportunity where dreams come true, even the least among us can rise from the...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Crappy New Year"
Greetings, beloved readers. This year, once again, I find myself hard-pressed to improve upon earlier comments regarding the entrance of...
What Child is This?
Last week, dear Curmudgeons, I ranted about the strange mythology by which the celebration of the birth of Christ—a Jewish event that...
A Kvetch about Christmas
Proffer the idea that Christmas is a Jewish holiday and many will look at you as if you had three heads. Some will even be offended at...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Rest Wrestle"
"Rest Wrestle" first ran on December 18th, 2017. I sigh in despair as I begin this week's re-enlightenment, because once again, it's...
Our Declining Language (part 34 in an endless series)
Since premiering The Weekly Curmudgeon in January of 2017, I've put together thirty-four of these shaming photo essays. I expect they'll...
A Curmudgeon's Thanksgiving
For those who enjoy time with family (I’m told that some do), Thanksgiving is a lovely holiday. Though it commemorates a meal that...
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In the late 50s and early 60s, the comedy duo of Nichols and May performed their clever and popular sketch comedy duets. In one of these,...
