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Category: Comedy

Rap? More Like Crap

Posted on September 27, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Rap? More Like Crap

All the inspirational fodder we blithely post and share to deeply support and encourage others for the common stressful and successful moments that make up our fantastic Western lives like going in for a job interview; having recently published a novel celebrations or attempting to plant nuclear bombs on a gigantic asteroid hurtling toward Earth:…

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Comedy

Undercover Mannequin

Posted on September 20, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Undercover Mannequin

So… I’m walking through the Eaton Centre and as I’m passing by I dunno-what-store I notice something unusual. There’s a saleslady in the window redressing a naked mannequin (nothing like some unexpected nudity to kick off the weekend…knowwhatIamsaying?) and for some reason…the mannequin is wearing underwear. Neon bright yellow…underwear. The saleslady is in the process…

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Comedy

Cherish The Gibberish

Posted on February 11, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Cherish The Gibberish

Is he crazy or his correct? Discuss…

Comedy, True Sammy Stories

Settle Sauce

Posted on February 5, 2019September 19, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Settle Sauce

Hey Ladies!!

Comedy, True Sammy Stories

A No Pants P.S.A.

Posted on January 2, 2019 By Sammy Younan
A No Pants P.S.A.

Save The Date…Not the Pants!

Comedy

Go With The Flow?

Posted on December 31, 2018 By Sammy Younan
Go With The Flow?

In 2019 be a thinker…and a doer.

Comedy, Handle Your Business

The Flash of Ignorance

Posted on December 20, 2018 By Sammy Younan No Comments on The Flash of Ignorance
The Flash of Ignorance

My Favourite Flash is Wally West.

Comedy

Those Small Hands Carry Much Candy

Posted on November 1, 2018 By Sammy Younan
Those Small Hands Carry Much Candy

Halloween candy is the breakfast of champions!

Comedy

Feel It In Your Bones

Posted on October 2, 2018 By Sammy Younan
Feel It In Your Bones

Sigh…it’s that time of year where the debates begin: Real vs Artificial skeletons…when can you put em up, how long can you leave em…I get all lazy-bones every year.

Comedy

Tasseography

Posted on April 16, 2018 By Sammy Younan
Tasseography

Tasseography is a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves…

Comedy

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