Comments on: Laughter

By: Bill Serra

Bill Serra — Tue, 06 May 2025 20:23:28 +0000

Always loved Dave’s books (“Best.State.Ever.”) & enjoyed fellow Floridian Carl Hiasson’s books too, until he developed TDS & went political. Why do these writers do that? Is it just virtue signaling for their social circle?

By: Lee Also

Lee Also — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:30:01 +0000

Apparently Tad’s closed down permanently in 2023 — a confluence of issues, including the pandemic. A shame, even though their chicken and dumplings were, uh, not as tasty as promised. Those old roadside places are dying fast now: the pandemic killed off a lot. Children don’t want to keep them going. And in some places, zoning forces them out. Andersen’s Pea Soup is gone. Nut Tree is gone.

I remember the first time I had chicken and dumplings: Girl Scout camp. Ugh. Lumps of dough with no flavor. I surreptitiously covered my lap with dozens of paper napkins, and when no counselor was looking, I dropped the one I was forced to take in my lap. When it was safe, I excused myself to use the latrine, and dropped it down the hole. Good riddance.

I have had them once since. Still tasteless gobs of mostly cooked dough. Makes matzah balls seems like a high class delicacy.

By: tim ferrell

tim ferrell — Mon, 05 May 2025 15:33:19 +0000

Speaking of laughter, everyone should read Dave Barry’s piece on colonoscopies. Apparently a relation of his had colon cancer (diagnosed early) and made him get over his fear of the procedure. Barry wrote a humor piece on colonoscopies for the fearful, and it is so good that I know of at least two people who swore never to have the procedure that went right out and had it done. It is immensely funny, a public service, and good therapy for the fearful.

By: Miguel cervantes

Miguel cervantes — Mon, 05 May 2025 12:46:02 +0000

You need to turn both valves like missile keys see wargames

By: Ben David

Ben David — Mon, 05 May 2025 10:58:15 +0000

Taking a shower is probably the most costly and risky thing you do in a hotel room, and probably causes the most wear on the physical asset.

No surprise why you are discouraged from showering – maybe you’ll do it at the gym.

By: huxley

huxley — Mon, 05 May 2025 01:55:36 +0000

Re: Shower controls

My theory is that each year there is a secret contest for design students to reinvent shower controls. Hotels draw lots and the loser has to use the winning design.

My other theory is that they are secretly testing American IQs.

If you don’t like these theories, I have others.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:41:22 +0000

And here is the dish itself, Tad's chicken and dumplings. Let's see if the link works.

By: Jon baker

Jon baker — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:39:55 +0000

It’s interesting that Chinese Cuisine includes types of Dumplings.

By: DisGuested

DisGuested — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:21:46 +0000

Thanks Neo. I haven’t read Barry in years. Perfect timing for these times.
In re hotel showers: Adam Carolla had a rant on one of his recent podcasts about this very subject.
Here’s a clip I came across on another blog’s comment section and thought you might enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz3CPzdCDws

By: Jon baker

Jon baker — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:45:40 +0000

It is interesting that types of dumplings are also part of Chinese cuisine.