For those of you who aren't me…and I've noticed a surprisingly large number of people who aren't.
I Believe “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” If you don’t understand what this refers to, then I want to shake your hand. Because where I live the ubiquitous, THEY beat us over the head with the sappy holiday story over and over. I’ll give it a quick once-over for all of you to …
Continue reading *New* Santa Claus’s List: A Naughty or Nice Debate
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
No thanks, I'll do it myself I was recently involved in a discussion about Self-driving Cars. My friends were discussing their pros and cons versus Idiot-driving Cars. Frankly, I went with the idiots. Computers wear out and fail. Whereas there seems to be a never-ending supply of idiots. I was driving the other day to …
Continue reading Why We Need Idiots in a Tech-Driven World: The True Story
Researching Research I’ve done extensive research on this, and I can state categorically that I hate doing research!!! What I know, I learn from observing stuff. For example; I know you should never take food away from a rabbit. This might sound a bit strange, but if you value your fingers, never ever do this. …
Continue reading Information Overload: When The Bizarre Thuth Is Too Much
Confession I don’t mean to alarm any left-thinking folks out there, or cause woman’s rights activists to march on my house with torches and pitchforks. But I going to say something controversial. Wow! Look at me doing cutting edge journalism. Okay so, here’s my confession; I like to look at pretty girls. Not in any …
Continue reading Navigating the Internet’s Pretty Girl And Kitten Phenomenon
What a friend wants I have a friend which I don’t pay. Yea really, who’d-a thunk it? However, this is beside the point. I was talking to Craig the other day, and he started crying how he wished he could be a super hero. If you want to hear me read this Press play If …
Continue reading Emotional Issues In The Comics Community, And Why You Shouldn’t Care!!!
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 …
Continue reading Movies, Music, And Media; The Better, The Bad, The Bizarre!
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
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
Mr. Ohh!'s Sideways View 