Humor Me
Wait by the dumpster
Our humor columnist navigates the dicey business of COVID-19 testing in a world gone mad. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
Market flocks to Goxx
In a world gone mad, maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that a hamster is outperforming a billionaire when it comes to buying and selling cryptocurrencies. Read more
Nov 1, 2021
Games people play
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe turns her attention to the global obsession with the Olympics. Let the games begin! Read more
Oct 1, 2021
Refrigerator buyers, start your engines
Shopping for a major home appliance? Read this first. Read more
Sep 1, 2021
Invert at your own risk
What does it take to turn Jan A. Igoe’s world upside down? Uncork a bottle of wine, invite a few friends over and grab a wrench to find out. Read more
Aug 1, 2021
Don’t buy islands with cash
Before we start, let us make one thing perfectly clear: When it comes to money, you shouldn’t listen to Jan A. Igoe—unless you need a good laugh. Read more
Jul 1, 2021
Drab drawers lower morale
Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe delves into the latest scientific research, which suggests changing your mood is as simple as changing your underwear. Read more
Jun 1, 2021
Fitness is a few steps away
The medical experts tell us outdoor exercise is a healthy way to deal with the pandemic, but they never anticipated that it might draw a crowd. Read more
May 1, 2021
All our eggs in one bracket
Nobody likes paying taxes, but at least we can get a laugh from all the wonderful ways dear old Uncle Sam spends our hard-earned dollars. Read more
Apr 1, 2021
Love at first sit
Kick back, prop up your feet and learn why you should think twice about accepting hand-me-down furniture from Halloween superheroes. Read more
Mar 1, 2021
Rebel on ice
Walk a mile in Jan A. Igoe’s dinosaur slippers to see how a winter scene worthy of Norman Rockwell devolves into chaos. Read more
Feb 1, 2021
Good riddance, 2020
If you forgot to make New Year’s resolutions, our humor columnist has a few for you—and your computer. Looking at you, CAPTCHA. Read more
Jan 1, 2021
You can tweeze, but you can’t hide
Our humor columnist has a few choice words about malignant narcissists, Chinese alligators, emergency bras and scientists who study the sound of gum smacking. You don’t want to miss this one. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Guppies before puppies
Take it from our humor columnist, not all dog lovers are meant to be dog owners. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
Survival of the fattest
Taking a cue from the bears of Alaska, our humor columnist has her Halloween costume all planned out. Read more
Oct 1, 2020
Belgium betrays waffles
Learn about a creepy new trend in some European culinary circles that’s bugging our humor columnist. Read more
Sep 1, 2020
Wheel of serendipitous happenstance
Our humor columnist becomes the heroine of a bildungsroman spun by her vocabulary-obsessed mom. And yes, we had to look it up, too. Read more
Aug 1, 2020
