For those of you who aren't me…and I've noticed a surprisingly large number of people who aren't.
It's my anniversary post I just looked at the calendar and to my utter amazement, this week marks the eighth anniversary of my first post to the Sideways View. A lot of you will say congratulations, well done, good job, or even “Hey dirtbag, pay me that cash you owe me!!” If you want to …
Continue reading The Humorous Secret to Getting Noticed: Angering Taylor Swift
I'm ready for my close up “Stand back all you boring normal people. You are dealing with a celebrity.” Gee, that was a bit over the top. Let’s try something else; “Of course you recognize me. I’m the charming and delightful Mr. Ohh!. No, I can’t give you an autograph, I’m out of the pictures …
Think about it Here’s a thought process I’m betting you never considered: Imagine some songwriter waking up in the morning, stretching a bit, then calling out to the world, “Today, I’m going to write a terrible song. I shall force someone to record it, and place it on an album. Then everyone who purchases that …
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Questions that don't need answers The question has often been asked; “What Kind of idiot do you think I am??” This question fascinates me, because it implies there are multiple kinds of idiots. In my humble opinion there is only one kind. An idiot is an idiot. i.e. Someone who does idiotic things. Little things, …
Highly toxic Did you know that the most highly venomous creature in the world is a snail? More importantly, do you have the slightest interest in what the most venomous creature might be? Well, either way I’m going to continue. It’s my post, and I can do anything I want. Neener, Neener! If you want …
Continue reading The Benefits of Not Being Normal in Normal Society
Boy am I posting a bunch this month. I've been interviewed again. This time it's about laughter at the world. Take a listen or watch. But don't take my watch. I need it Audio link: https://mitzithinkinc.podbean.com/e/lta-laughing-at-yourself-and-the-world-wsg-chris-otcasek YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/hOrdFCw1mnI
About the librarian... I went to the library this week. Yea, this isn’t a very sideways way to start a post. In fact, if this post was about a trip to the library, I’d skip reading it, and I’m the one who wrote it. Then again, I could say the librarian was very cute, and …
May 4 2025 was World Laughter Day, and I completely forgot about it. Well, to honor the day very late Cabot and Ostello post. This was not written by Abbot and Costello But I think you'll enjoy it. Sorry ti inturupt, but you have to press play or you won't be able to hear it.
I'll did it, but why? Today, I want to stop, and thank all the little people who made me what I am. I don’t know most of you and probably never will. Frankly, I’m not sure why I’m thanking you in the first place. But they say, famous folks should stop and thank the little …
Continue reading The Perks of Being Smart: A Comedic Reflection
I remember... You know, sometimes I feel nostalgic about the old days. You know what I mean; A little house with a porch. An old man with a long beard sitting in a rocking chair. There’s a glass of lemonade on a small unsteady table nearby. An ancient hound-dog lays at his feet, looking like …
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