Something very strange has been happening at
ImRubberYourGlue since the election. There has been a noticeable change in tone – a lot less vitriol. I don’t know, maybe even a twinge of happiness? This site was created to make fun of celebrities, the media, and regular people who take themselves too seriously. That hasn’t been happening. At least not with the same sort of aggression as in the past. Yes, electing Barack Obama as President has made me optimistic, excited, even hopeful. The audacity! (that would make a great book title)
I have worked in comedy professionally, on and off, for many years. I can tell you that the funniest stuff comes from anger and pain. Anything that pisses you off can easily be turned in to comedy gold. Life would be so much easier, comedy wise, with a McCain/Palin administration. All I would have to do is scan the headlines each day, fume, and the piece would write itself. Now I’m struggling. I have to read deep into stories, read crap like People Magazine, and pay attention. It’s like work. So what was I thinking voting for an intelligent, thoughtful, competent person for president?
