Tag Archives: Alex Berg

A Gargoyle Applies for a Job as a Night Watchman

M. Firebrand: Hi, thanks for having me. M. Salopard: According to your resume the pleasure is all mine, Monsieur…. M. Firebrand: Firebrand. M. Salopard: M. Firebrand. Of course. Let’s begin the interview, shall we? Tell me, M. Firebrand- why have … Continue reading

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The Vienna Fire Department’s Success & Failure To Rescue Schrodinger’s Cat

We borrowed an old post from Alex Berg, soon to be famous comedian. Mr. Schrödinger- my name is Sgt. Hasenpfeffer. I’m from the Vienna Fire Department, whom you called recently to rescue your cat, Whiskers Heisenberg, from a tree. Mr. … Continue reading

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Embarrassing Moments In The Brief Life Of A Fruit Fly

From the found journals of D. melanogaster. Transcribed by Alex Berg in 2006. Dear Fliary- Today was soooooooooooo embarassing. I sat talking with Ronald (yes, the guy from the banana) for nearly an hour. When he finally took off, I … Continue reading

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Important Moments in Nerdic History by Alex Berg

All I can say is, “It takes one to know one”. November 18th, 1976 After severe harassment from the athletic department at Vassar College, astronomy professor Renald Plimpton develops high-waist trousers. The trousers cover underwear waistbands by several inches, thus … Continue reading

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Pirate MD: Do You Have Scurvy?

Diseases affect pirates of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life- in the Atlantic Ocean alone, there are approximately 5 million new cases of pirate-related diseases (PRDs) every year. Getting the facts about PRDs is becoming increasingly important. … Continue reading

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Saul Kripke’s Christmas List

A post by Alex Berg from his early years. We must note that Saul Kripke is Jewish (his father was a Rabbi). To all interested parties, I1 would be happy to receive any of the following items2 as Christmas gifts: … Continue reading

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A Venerated Turkey Speaks On The Eve Of Thanksgiving by Alex Berg

Sigh. Alex Berg, you’ve captured the spirit of Thanksgiving perfectly. Would you like a thigh or breast? A Venerated Turkey Addresses His Fellow Birds, Offering His Wisdom And Counsel, On The Eve Of Thanksgiving Fellow turkeys- Thanksgiving is a day … Continue reading

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Dietary Advice From an Ogre

Via Alex Berg: Excuse me, friend- Since I’m an ogre, I don’t normally bother strangers in public, but I couldn’t help but notice that you have ordered an entire side of ribs. I’ve watched you for some time now, and … Continue reading

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Weekly Drawing Prize: Coughing & Hacking Ashtray!

Our Mirth in a Box testing laboratory tried out  the Hacking, Coughing Ashtray and found that it works quit well. To recognize The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout (Nov 15th), we decided to use this as the prize in … Continue reading

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The To Do List of a Poltergeist

The To Do List of a Poltergeist: Photo courtesy of Central Louisianna Paranormal Society (CLASP) Thank you, Alex Berg, for this useful post. Mirth in a Box sells fun gift boxes and college care packages. Check us out for great … Continue reading

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