Humor Historian Prints

"I suppose Beavis and Butt-head are the Ren and Stimpy of our time."

"I suppose it does him credit - he never was big on facing reality."

"You have a really lousy sense of humor."

"Get off the stage and get a copy of 'Studies of Laughter in Interaction'—I think you'll enjoy it."

How can you read that comic strip Blondie? Its about a kinder, simpler time. It's about ancient history. They do the same material over and over. Exactly. I can count on it. Not like your stupid Pearls and Get fuzzy. Oooh, look how angry and edgy they are. They're sooo clever! Your whole gig is being angry and edgy. Look, I'm setting Candorville on fire.

"Aristophanes explains comedy"

Early origins of 'lowbrow'.

Hijinks of the Colonial Era

1347: Olaf the Oaf invents stand up comedy

'How many Neanderthals does it take to pile wood for a bonfire?'

First Cartoon

"I hate alternative jesters !"

Back in the old days, when mob rule etiquette counted for something.

Arrival in the New World was a stressful time for the pilgrims on the Wallflower.

Early traffic survey

Warning! This classic 70's comedy contains humour.

No, you idiots, they don't include a "comments" section.

'Hurry, wipe it off before Dad comes home!'

Apples for sale

Vlad the Impala

1599: Shakespeare's Agent knew what the public wanted

"You're on a what?!"

"There's only one 'L' in colosseum."

"No. I can't 'let it out a bit'. It's armour, you'll just have to go on a diet!"

Mount Olympus Brewery. Those might be dangerous to open. They're Pandora's Bocks.

'We might make more progress if we try working as a team.'

'Which one of you told Glurk to stretch before running?'

"I'd say this pair of sixes beats your hand."

"We're having one heck of a time building that trapezoidal thing of yours..."

"Don't tell me we're eating Paleo again."

What's an Imax cave?

'The wheel was easy, the owner's manual is hard!'

Name one serious woodworker who doesn't use state of the art kit. Thomas Chippendale.

Uses of a Dead Cat in History: Dead Cat Crown Jewels

The discovery of asparagus.