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Hooked ‘Em
By Mark | November 27, 2008
K said yes.
UPDATE: Video here.
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Moon Over Lincoln Memorial
By Mark | November 17, 2008
New Yorker Cover (11-17-2008)
This is my favorite cover of all the magazines that have come out post-election.
Great article about the way the Obama campaign was run in that issue, as well.
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Video Aphorism: The Pogues, “Lullaby of London”
By Mark | November 16, 2008
The Pogues, “Lullaby of London, Live at Town & Country, St. Patrick’s Day, 1988.
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aph·o·rism (f-rzm)
n. 1. A tersely phrased statement of a truth.
n. 2. A post in an irregularly-updated series on the Chicago Typewriter weblog.
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Super Obama World
By Mark | November 13, 2008
No, this is not a joke. This is a real, playable, multi-level flash game, starring Barack Obama. You have to help him navigate past pigs with lipstick, Neiman Marcus stores, and host of other baddies. The first few levels are set in Alaska, but the developer plans to add more during the course of the Obama presidency. Matthew DeLong at the Washington Independent has the scoop.
The controls are a little sluggish, but you get used to it. It’s also hilarious to see what they throw up against you. The only thing about this game that makes me sad is that there are no power-ups, as far as I’ve played. I’d pay through the nose to be Tanooki Obama.
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Stand-up update 2008-11-10
By Mark | November 10, 2008
I’m experimenting with adding the new show announcements, once a week, as a blog post. If this annoys you, let me know. As always, you can get info at the following shows at chicagotypewriter.net/comedy.
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Laugh for a Cause! A Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Disease
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Sullivan Theater
6339 N. Sheridan Road Map it!
Loyola University - Chicago
Facebook Event
Come out and help raise money for the Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Association! I’m hosting this one, featuring Robert Buscemi, Bill Cruz, Clayton Champagne!
Sponsored by Tau Kappa Epsilon at Loyola University of Chicago.
UIC Diversity Comedy
Because the more of Mark’s comedy you hear, Diverse it gets.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Student Center East Building, in the Illinois Room
750 S. Halsted Map it!
Chicago, IL
Facebook Event
Come watch Mark misrepresent Asian people in front a crowd of college students, again.
Chicago Comedy Showdown - The FINALS!
Mark wants to be crowned King of Comedy. Won’t you help him?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Comedy Sportz
929 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL
Map it!
Cost: $10, but you can ask Mark for a 50% off coupon!
These are the finals! Mark will be going up against the best stand up comedians in Chicago! He won’t win, but it’ll be a hell of a show for the audience!
Pizza and Childhood at the Edge
Come see comedians talk about their childhoods. You’re like a free therapist!
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:30pm
The Edge Comedy Club at the Chicago Center for Performing Arts
777 N. Green St., Chicago, IL
Map it!
$14 cover charge, but ask Mark about his 2-for-1 coupons! They’re not a scam this time!
Come see comedians talk about their childhoods. You’re like a free therapist!
Also: Free pizza!
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