Category: funny people

That time Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys got Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour to sign his copy of Dark Side of the Moon

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MARCH 31, 2016 By Steve Newton Man, that Bubbles dude has it good these days. Not only is the googly-eyed bastard from Trailer Park Boys basking in the recent premiere of his show's 10th season on Netflix, but just the other day he probly got free tickets to see David Gilmour in concert. Then--along with fellow Sunnyvale … Continue reading That time Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys got Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour to sign his copy of Dark Side of the Moon

Charlie Demers recalls being the good-hearted class clown at Burnaby Central Secondary

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 16, 2022 By Steve Newton Charlie Demers didn't waste any time at all getting known for his comedy chops. When he was two weeks old his mom described him in her baby journal as "the little comedian" because he peed on the doctor. "Obviously, it takes a certain kinda family to … Continue reading Charlie Demers recalls being the good-hearted class clown at Burnaby Central Secondary

The top 10 musician jokes targeting classical players: prepare to chuckle

By Steve Newton A few years ago I came across an old photocopy of a list of "Musician Jokes" that somebody at work had laid on me. Some of them made me chuckle out loud, so I'm passing them on to others who might need a good laugh. Most of the jokes are at the … Continue reading The top 10 musician jokes targeting classical players: prepare to chuckle

Charitable comic Graham Clark’s propensity for helping others came mostly from his mom

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 8, 2021 By Steve Newton You could say that Graham Clark's path to standup comedy was partly paved in vinyl. His father owned an array of comedy records that the chuckle-hungry child would immerse himself in, LPs by the likes of Steve Martin, Woody Allen, and Monty Python. "And even Cheech and Chong," … Continue reading Charitable comic Graham Clark’s propensity for helping others came mostly from his mom

Maria Bamford is Stephen Colbert’s favourite comedian on planet earth

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 23, 2022 By Steve Newton Maria Bamford's first memories of comedy came from listening to her dad's Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy records and taking in the comical Canuck stylings of SCTV's Bob and Doug McKenzie. Later on, in high school, she found other ways to entertain herself. "I enjoyed getting … Continue reading Maria Bamford is Stephen Colbert’s favourite comedian on planet earth

Dana Gould on the risks of being a comedian and feeling a kinship with groovy George Carlin

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 19, 2022 By Steve Newton It ain't easy being a comedian these days. Just ask Oscars slapping victim Chris Rock, or, more seriously, Dave Chappelle, who had to ward off a knife-wielding attacker onstage at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month. The morning after Chappelle's close call Dana Gould is on … Continue reading Dana Gould on the risks of being a comedian and feeling a kinship with groovy George Carlin

Roy Wood Jr. won’t call himself an activist, but he’s an amplifier for sure

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 10, 2022 By Steve Newton To the best of his recollection, the first time Roy Wood Jr. laughed out loud at anything he was three or four years old. He was watching the disaster-movie parody Airplane! on TV, and he got a kick out of Otto the autopilot, the inflatable dummy called on to … Continue reading Roy Wood Jr. won’t call himself an activist, but he’s an amplifier for sure