Chortle
Greg Nix, Jennie EgerdieShort humor for anyone who chuckles, guffaws, snickers, hoots, or otherwise expresses mirth. New posts from comedy writer Greg Nix and a rotating cast of contributors three times per week!
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 459 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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It's Me, a Blurry Photo of Fireworks
Photo by Valentin Lacoste on Unsplash
Happy birthday to me! Don’t you remember? One year ago today, you took a blurry picture of some distant fireworks—and here I am! Which brings me to my question…
Why do I exist?
I mean, why the hell d...
I Declare War on My Lawn
DECLARED, by the undersigned (henceforth known as “me”), acting in my capacity as sovereign of the backyard:
My lawn having not responded in a satisfactory manner to my efforts over a period of many years, I am compelled to see to the safe...
Which Animal Has the Best Laugh?
Over 65 different species can laugh, according to animal researchers.
Laughter is probably my favorite thing that humans routinely do, ranking just ahead of solving mysteries of the universe. (Sorry about it, “heliocentrism.”) So I was int...
An Exclusive Interview with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has always drawn crowds. By day, they come with cameras, with children, with an air of civic obligation. But this week, they’re coming for another reason. The pool turned green thanks to a vigorous algae...
10 Insanely Marketable Original* Movie Ideas
Over the last year or two, the proliferation of random streaming apps like Tubi and Pluto has meant more people are watching extremely low-budget independent movies. It turns out there are tons of them! Many are earnest attempts to make a g...
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Humor writer. I have a toddler and a newsletter (they’re equal in my eyes).
"BEST PARTY, WORST HOUSE" thoughtful/humorous essays every Monday morning. Stuff in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Vulture. Author of three humor books and counting.
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