(Off) Season's Greetings From AN
AN is most likely becoming a ghost town right about now, what with Blez currently recovering from an acute case of fatal death, and most everyone busy celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, the Big Bang, Festivus, or--at the very least--Seasonal Affective Disorder.
And though my mane focus right now is on preparing the stable for a special X-Mas present I am eagerly anticipating...For those of you whose loyalty (or addiction) has caused you to log on, I want to take a moment to bring you tidings, on behalf of AN, this holiday season.
As for my gift to all of you this holiday weekend: Here are some of my favorite Steven Wright quotes. Enjoy, and Blez will be back Monday with a new post.
Happy holidays, everyone!
All those who believe in psychokinesis raise my hand.
I spilled spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.
I didn't sleep well. I made a couple of mistakes.
What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.
The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met.
Officer, I know I was going faster than 55MPH, but I wasn't going to be on the road an hour.
When I get real bored, I like to drive downtown and get a great parking spot, then sit in my car and count how many people ask me if I'm leaving.
When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any firearms with me. I said, "Well, what do you need?"
A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths.
I planted some bird seed. A bird came up. Now I don't know what to feed it.
Is "tired old cliche" one?
When I turned two I was really anxious, because I'd doubled my age in a year. I thought, if this keeps up, by the time I'm six I'll be ninety.
I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering.
I bought some powdered water, but I don't know what to add to it.
I bought a dog the other day...I named him Stay. It's fun to call him... "Come here, Stay! Come here, Stay!" He went insane. Now he just ignores me and keeps typing.
I hate it when my foot falls asleep during the day because that means it's going to be up all night.
Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen.
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Greatness
some more Steven Wright lines......
here's some more of my favorites:
"I lost a button hole. where am I going to get a button hole?"
"My uncle was a clown in the Ringling Brothers circus and when he died all his friends went to the funeral in one car."
"When I was little in our backyard we had a quicksand box. I was an only child...eventually."
"I went to the hardware store and bought some used paint. It came in the shape of a house. I also bought some batteries but they weren't included, so I had to buy them again".
"One night I came home very late, it was the next night."
"I bought some unscented perfume. it came in a little empty bottle."
"I was walking down the street and saw a man with wooden legs and real feet".
"I have a map of the United States, its actually size. It says 1 mile = I mile. Last week I folded it."
"Do you think when they asked George Washington for his ID he just took out a quarter?"
"Snakes have no arms that's why they don't wear vests".
"I didn't have a toy train I had a toy subway".
"I like to skate on the other side of the ice".
"I like to fill up my tub, then turn the shower on and act like I'm in a submarine that's been hit."
"My girlfriend hates it when we take a bath together and I practice skipping rocks. Now she sits down at the same end as me. Its not as fun."
"One time right in the middle of a job interview I took out a book and started reading. The man said, "what the hell are you doing?" I said "let me ask you one question; if you were in a car traveling at the speed of light, and then turns your lights on, would they do anything?" the man said, "I don't know". I said, "forget it then, I don't want to work for you."
"My grandfather was on the first submarine in the world. Instead of a periscope they had a kaleidiscope. He said, "My God, we're surrounded!"
by GangGreen23 on Dec 27, 2005 8:23 PM PST up reply actions
a few more.........
"I bought an ant farm. I don't know where I am going to get tractors that small."
by GangGreen23 on Dec 27, 2005 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
another bit
It's funnier when you hear him tell it...
With some comics,
Don't forget the look..
I have a
So..
I think I just saw the millenium.
"I think men
good addition
Merry Christmas!
Happy holidays
"The other day I ... oh wait, that wasn't me."
"I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast any time.' So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance."
I saw Steven Wright about 15 years ago in a rather fancy college auditorium that had a statue of some ancient on each side of the stage. He was doing his usual routine (most of which I had heard before) but in the middle of it he looked over at one of the statues and remarked "this guy's looking at me and thinking 'what the f*** is he talking about?'"
More Steven
Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of that song?
I parked my car in a tow-away zone and when I came back the entire area was gone.
another one
I always thought Mitch Hedberg had an incredibly similar style and was also one of my favorites.
" I want to be a race car passenger: just a guy who bugs the driver. 'Say man, can I turn on the radio? You should slow down. Why do we gotta keep going in circles? Can I put my feet out the window? Boy, you really like Tide.'"
Merry Christmas
Steven Wright
On the Mitch Hedburg tip...
Mitch: "All right everyone. What's the other white meat?"
Crowd: "Pork!"
Mitch: "No, it's chicken. I was speaking from the pig's perspective."
and
"I came to L.A. to be a standup comic. But once I got here, everyone kept asking if I could do something else. Can you write a screenplay? Can you write for TV? I think that's kind of like hiring a cook for your restaurant, and then a couple weeks later asking, 'So, can you farm?'"
by deadteddy8 @ Athletics Nation on Dec 23, 2005 1:56 PM PST reply actions
Mitch Hedberg
I went to a restaurant and I ordered a chicken sandwich, but I don't think the waitress heard me 'cause she asked how I'd like my eggs. So I tried answering her anyways. "INCUBATED! Then hatched, then raised, then beheaded, then plucked, then cut up, then put onto a grill, then put onto a bun. ...., it's gonna take a while. I don't have the time. Scrambled!
I bought a doughnut and they gave me a receipt for the doughnut. I don't need a receipt for the doughnut. Man, I'll just give you money, then you give me the doughnut. End of transaction. We don't need to bring ink and paper into this. I just can't imagine a scenario where I would have to prove that I bought a doughnut. Some skeptical friend: "Don't even act like I didn't get that doughnut, I've got the documentation right here. Oh wait, it's at home, in the file... under D... for doughnut"
More Mitch
I had a Jack and Coke one time with a lime in it, and the lime was floating. That's good to know, next time I'm in a boat, and it capsizes, I'll reach for a lime.
People talk about racism. They say "I don't care if they're white, black, red, purple or green." Wait, you have to draw the line somwhere. Purple or green? To hell with purple people, unless they are suffocating. Then help them.
I stayed at friends house the other night. He said I'd have to sleep on the floor. Damn gravity. Got me again.
Ho ho ho
Maybe we'll awake 12-25 to find that Billy Clause left Frank Thomas in our stocking (insert size themed humor here).
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Dec 23, 2005 2:05 PM PST reply actions
I had my own Steven Wright moment
I went to the hardware store to buy a new trashcan. So that left us with one extra. Then when it was time to put out the trash, I thought, "How do you throw out a trash can?"
LOL... real life Wrightisms here, too
And I bought some scissors recently that were in a package I needed scissors to open.
Good ones, Nick and Poppy!
There is nothing like........
" I was once pulled over by the police in Kentucky. They searched my car and found my trunk full of books. They charged me with smuggling books, but they couldn't prove it."
by Duke of left field on Dec 24, 2005 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
Happy Holidays to Blez and Nico...
I hope you are recovering rapidly, because you can't be sick for your daughters first Christmas. Thank you for a great year on AN. I wish you a very Happy, HEALTHY, and prosperous New Year.
Nico,
I wish you better meds and hopefully a clean new stable. Thank you for your weekend additions to AN. This is a great place to be.
I am closing now so I can go gargle some more egg nog.
Peace!!!!!
Ho ho ho.
by Edwinwinwin on Dec 23, 2005 6:47 PM PST reply actions
Thanks to Blez, Nico, and the Gang
I may live in S.F., and sure I cheer on the Giants (though not like 2 or 3 years ago), but there's no team like the A's. We'll just have to see if Zito lasts out the season in 2006 or gets swapped. Here's hoping for the best.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Sizzling Solstice, and all the other Holiday Greetings to you guys.
A's rule...
Pour a lil
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by jav on Dec 24, 2005 12:49 AM PST reply actions
More comedy....
Totally Freaky Wierd Thing
Omen?
I swear on my A's cap this is true.
by SportySpice @ Athletics Nation on Dec 24, 2005 9:47 AM PST reply actions
Mr. 20 game winning streak (home run) moving on?
Hatteberg is the player they seem to be targeting. "There are some options out there for Scott where he'd get a chance to be a starter," Urbon said. "The Mariners know that. For now, we're going to see where things go in that direction. If (an everyday) job doesn't happen, things could change." As if Hatteberg is playing everyday anywhere other than the Atlantic League. He could be a capable replacement for Dave Hansen in Seattle. Dec. 24 - 3:30 am et
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
by GrewUpAtTheColiseum on Dec 24, 2005 11:38 AM PST reply actions
thanks
You are always a source of information, insight, and entertainment! Who could ask for anything more from their 'family of choice.'
Thanks! See you at Spring Training!
by NomAd on Dec 24, 2005 12:32 PM PST reply actions
Mane focus?
Great stuff...thanks for the laughs.
Thanks, AN...happy holidays! Let's have a very memorable '06!
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Dec 24, 2005 2:39 PM PST reply actions
I was watching
Happy Holidays everyone!
count your blessings! Go Oakland!
by ConditionOakland on Dec 24, 2005 3:34 PM PST reply actions
Merry Christmas guys
Happy Holidays to all of AN!
Steven Wright #1
by yellowman on Dec 27, 2005 3:21 PM PST reply actions


























