Yes, indeed.
I was thrilled when Michelle W., WordPress editor and semi-colon expert extraordinaire, asked me to join a round-table with other humorists. I thought I’d use Sir Laughs-a-lot for my knightly title. And, of course, I assumed we would get chain mail, shields and swords out of the deal. Then Michelle said the suits in the WordPress legal department put the kibosh on that stuff – liability concerns, they said.
Oh.
I guess it’s still cool to be part of this. The other participants are so mega-talented it’s an honor to even be in the same room with them, metaphorically speaking. And, as I reminded myself, the pen is mightier than the sword.
Which immediately brings to mind that Saturday Night Live Jeopardy sketch.
The relevant part is at about 2:45 minutes
I won’t lie – I was bitterly disappointed about the “no lethal weapons” fine print. But talking with my fellow humor bloggers more than made up for it. Besides, they even arranged drinks and dancing for us after the meeting. Check out the video below.
Then head over to the WordPress Discover page and read our take on the question: Can Comedy Be Comfortable?
Peg-o-Leg's Ramblings 
Wonderful! I laughed and laughed and then checked the post again, just in case I missed anything…
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Thanks so much for stopping in.
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Very cool, Peg. Congrats!
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Thanks, Carrie. How great is it to have someone else come up with a great post and I get to steal some of the credit?
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Is that a typo below the shield or are you glad to meet me????
Congrats Peg! Heading over during my next nano-break at work.
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I suppose there was not enough space.
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Yup. Too rigid.
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Tee hee. I love that SNL skit.
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I couldn’t embed the video but I provided a link for the Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing Jeopardy and “The Penis Mightier.” Can you see it?
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No, but I can look it up. I haven’t watched SNL in years (except occasionally on YouTube). I feel I am too old to stay up that late/get the jokes!
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Ah, Peg, what an honor. WordPress is lucky to have you.
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Thanks, Renee. I don’t know about the honor, but it looks like they’re stuck with me.
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As you probably have guessed from reading my blog, I am deep in the “comedy is uncomfortable” camp.
Congratulations! I don’t think WordPress provides chain mail to any bloggers, but I can forward you some chain E-mails if it helps.
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Almost you tempt me. Almost.
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Nice answer, Peg. I’m usually drawn toward comedy that’s inclusive rather than finger-pointing.
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When I was in grade school, Polish jokes were the pinnacle of high comedy. I think about that now and cringe.
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Love the illustration!
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My daughter texted and delicately asked if there was a typo. I thought everybody knew that SNL sketch – my bad.
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Congratulations, Peg. Not only is the pen mightier than the sword, it’s also easier to sneak past airport security. Same goes for a penis.
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Thanks. I’ll have to take that last part on your say-so, at least until after the surgery.
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Congrats, Pegolicious! Can’t wait to read it. You are a superstar!!
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Hey, look how our comments posted. You’re on top of me my comment. I don’t recall that happening before.
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Well, that didn’t work. I used the html code to strike through the word “me” and it was going to be really funny and suggestive but now it looks kind of dumb and creepy. If you need me I’ll be under this rock.
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I still thought it was pretty funny and suggestive, Mark. No worries. I tried to insert an image in my comment to Peg above but I couldn’t figure it out. I’m lucky I can turn on my computer most mornings.
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I have never been able to figure out how to use html or embed clips in comments, so you’re both way ahead of me in the techno department. Also in the funny and suggestive arena.
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Well, hey now! I see you’ve got that snazzy little Daily Post badge up there! Could you craft me up one of dem purty Discover badges??
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I surely can. Did I miss your moment of Discovery?
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Sadly, no. I’m still waiting here, looking forlornly our the window as the rain falls…
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You’re here. You’re there. You’re in my dreams. You’re blazing across the Manhattan skyline. You’re written on the inside of my eyelids so that I see the Freshly Pegged logo EVERY TIME I BLINK.
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Then all my hard work has not been in vain.
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A quickie in the cloakroom of a fancy restaurant? Damn, just when I thought I had finished my bucket list.
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You’re never too old to try new things, Al. Might I recommend having a really, really big tip ready for the maitre’d, in case of discovery? I mean, that’s what I would imagine one would need.
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Oh, this post has something for everyone, or, really so many things for me. A good Sean Connery imitator saying, “Buck Futter!” Monty Python trying to rhyme anything with Camelot (“I push the pram a lot” was always my favorite), and that really interesting and funny round table. I’m so excited that you were a part of that! Your point of view was unique from the others’, which is always good for business, right? Is it goofy that I feel proud, like some auntie who had no input into your greatness?
And I really think The Penis Mightier is a product for PegCo.
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Thanks, Sandy. The after party was a gas – I’m the one in the tap dancing sequence who kicks the serf in the head. It’s really hard to see in those helmets.
I just watched the Brave Sir Robin sketch and it set me giggling like a loon. I loved that movie. I saw it with a guy I had a crush on when I was in high school. I remember he wore a t-shirt that showed the periodic table of elements. He never asked me out again, though (she said, apropos of nothing.)
I know what you mean about the proud part. I think I’m proud when someone I know succeeds because it means I have the good taste to have talented friends. Although a friend also once said that saying you’re proud of someone for something they accomplished may come off sounding condescending. Tis a puzzlement. 😉
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We’re so complicated.
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True dat.
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I’m glad to know a big shot at WordPress. Hey, could you put in a good word for me? I can be funny, too, you know… 😐
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When WordPress charters a Funny Person Cruise (all-inclusive, all-expenses paid) and let’s me pick the guest list, you’re in for sure, Lorna.
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I’m in! But I won’t pack my bikini just yet. 😉
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Well done for featuring on Discover, it was only a matter of time! As I think should be clear from my blog, I generally prefer to poke fun and laugh at myself than at other people, but that doesn’t mean I don’t laugh at others too even if it makes me uncomfortable to do so!
By the way, I want to be on that Funny Person Cruise with you and Lorna please. I can be the token Brit?
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You’re in! All supposing WordPress gets around to providing it for us. Wouldn’t that be swell?
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Hilarous. Congrats and well deserved. It is nice to have a celeb in the neighborhood.
Humor and comedy is tricky – and in no way related to turning tricks.
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Thank you for clarifying that. 🙂
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Very cool, Peg. Congrats!
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