Humor Me
In memory of Jan Igoe
For 15 years, Jan A. Igoe made us all laugh with her colorful and whimsical artwork and commentary on this crazy world. Enjoy this archive of her “Humor Me” columns (see below) and click “read more” to learn about our remarkable friend and colleague. Read more
Sorry, sugar, we’re fat
In memory of our friend and colleague Jan A. Igoe, we hope you enjoy this classic column from September 2009. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
The dogs made me do it
Four legs and a tail add up to animal attraction for humor columnist Jan Igoe. Read more
Jun 1, 2024
Laughing all the way to the Banksy
Artist and humor columnist Jan A. Igoe shares her admiration for the mysterious painter who proves not all creatives must suffer for their art. Read more
May 1, 2024
Where wild men thrive
Welcome to the inaugural Florida Man Games, where participants don’t need much in the way of athletic skill, just an underdeveloped sense of self-preservation. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
Some like it hotter
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe examines the world of super hot peppers—from a safe distance, of course. Read more
Mar 1, 2024
Coffee, tea or reindeer
When it comes to the pursuit of happiness, who lives life better—the people of Finland or your neighbors right here in South Carolina? Read more
Feb 1, 2024
The accidental water buffalo
Pet adventures don’t get much bigger than trying to keep a 1,600-pound creature from ruining your homestead. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
Shopping goes better with beer
If our humor columnist has to go grocery shopping, she’s going to at least make it interesting. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
Polly wants your iPad
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe can’t imagine life without her mobile devices. Apparently, pets feel the same way. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
Barking up a furry tree
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe contemplates what separates men and women from the pets we adore. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
Everything’s coming up pink
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe dons her best pink outfit as she wraps her mind around the live-action Barbie movie. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Another one bites the dust
It’s a dog-eat-dog world in Jan Igoe’s house. Only the strongest household cleaning appliances will survive. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
Gator tales
In South Carolina, we know that alligators should be left alone and admired from afar. In other places? Not so much. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
Skin in the game
For clothing enthusiast Jan A. Igoe, there’s nothing natural about “naturists” and their aversion to perfectly good textiles. Read more
Jul 1, 2023
I am woman, hear me scream
Husbands, take note: Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe is here with your emergency response plan to your wife’s vocal distress calls. Read more
Jun 1, 2023
Stick with the funny bears
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe has some choice thoughts on why animal attacks seem to be on the rise and what we should do about it. Read more
May 1, 2023
Real bananas don’t bunt
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe rediscovers her love of America’s national pastime thanks to the nontraditional antics of a fun-loving minor league team Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Death by dishwasher
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe reports from the front lines of the dishwasher wars. And it isn’t pretty. Read more
Mar 1, 2023
50 shades of crimson
Our humor columnist discovers that buying and assembling toys for kids is anything but child’s play. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
Why the cat crossed the road
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Follow our humor columnist into the comically dark secrets of 1960s espionage. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
