Cinema Conversationalist Gifts

"That reminds me of a scene from 'The Big Lebowski.'"

"Spoiler alert! I'm about to tell you the part that really bugged me about 'Wolverine.'" "You don't have to say 'spoiler alert,' minion. It's been a month." "Anyone who hasn't seen it yet has not fulfilled their role as a dutiful consumer, and deserves whatever spoilage they will receive." "In fact, let me know who they are and I'll enter them into my database. When the corporatist revolution comes, there will be consequences." "Um... never mind."

'Yak, yak, yak.'

"I disagree — I think humans are funny."

The Modern Novel.

Woman on the phone.

"Oui, c'est bon. It is, how you Americans say, 'Magically Delicious'."

"Do you mind if I bounce something off you?"

"Nd how did tht mke u feel?"

'Oh, Olivia, I just love your new caption! Where on earth did you find it?'

Modern Narcissism

Philosopher's pub with 24 hour thinking.

"Now can I be in one of your comics?"

"Every single day, guys ask you for advice about women, work, sports... Haven't you ever even heard of the law of supply and demand?. . .I'd be glad to steer the downtrodden and the forlorn your way for a mere 82% of the man-to-man-talk fee."

"I devote most of my time to defending the bastions of culture."

"I don't mind emotional trauma if I can turn it into a really funny anecdote."

"Frankly, I just want to talk about how great I am non-stop and uninterrupted for 50 minutes every week on a long term basis."

'He hacked it off because the women in his weekly painting group never stopped gassing!'

Student: 'Is the medical marijuana thing a grass-roots movement?'

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Mobile Phones, "Now we are together we will proceed to the business of the day."

"I understand it all started when he ordered extra toppings on a pizza."

So, what brings you two here today? Amanda Kern. Comics counseling.

Sigh. They never ask me to play.

"It was a slow day - my pedometer says I only put in 1, 273, 426 steps."

'It's funny - I'm a Bourbon, but I've always preferred Scotch.'

'I've found taking a sip of another table's wine is an effective conversation starter.'

A lesson in wit

"Have you ever actually seen a chicken cross the road?"

Person talks on phone as other blogs.

The book is so much better than the film..

'But enough about me...Let's talk about you!'

"My main worry is my anxiety."

'The secret is to invite good talkers and good listeners and a good laugh track.'

'No idea. He's been there for as long as I can remember.'