Ben Alper
@benalp.bsky.social
Former late-night comedy writer & author of “Live From the Beginning of Time: Late Night Comedy Monologues Through the Ages” https://tinyurl.com/3krv7h36
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Ben Alper
@benalp.bsky.social
· Jan 13
Before there was Johnny Carson, Dave Letterman, Jay Leno and company, there was late-night caveman Grog. “Live From the Beginning of Time: Late Night Comedy Monologues Through the Ages” tinyurl.com/4mut42ve.
Diarmuid Early won the Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025, beating 23 other players in the LAN finals at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas. He was awarded $5,000 and a date with an Adobe Acrobat groupie.
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Diarmuid Early won the Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025, beating 23 other players in the LAN finals at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas. He was awarded $5,000 and a date with an Adobe Acrobat groupie.
Brian Walshe’s murder trial began this week. My main reaction: You murder your wife, endlessly search the Internet for ways to dispose of a body, then leave parts of her body in various dumpsters -- and they never let you forget it.
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Brian Walshe’s murder trial began this week. My main reaction: You murder your wife, endlessly search the Internet for ways to dispose of a body, then leave parts of her body in various dumpsters -- and they never let you forget it.
Black Friday shopping tip: Never fight with Martha Stewart over a solid 550 thread count 3-Pc. sheet set.
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Black Friday shopping tip: Never fight with Martha Stewart over a solid 550 thread count 3-Pc. sheet set.
"Before we end the war in the Middle East, did you know you could sleep like a baby for as little as 12 monthly payments?"
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Mike Huckabee Is Peddling Sleep Supplements While Serving as Ambassador to Israel
“Ambassadors need to sleep, too,” the U.S. Embassy Jerusalem said in a statement.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"Before we end the war in the Middle East, did you know you could sleep like a baby for as little as 12 monthly payments?"
www.notus.org/money/mike-h...
www.notus.org/money/mike-h...
There’s a big difference between an “it girl” and a “He’s the one, officer!” guy.
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There’s a big difference between an “it girl” and a “He’s the one, officer!” guy.
A really funny book about and for introverts – “Thank You for Not Talking: A Laughable Look at Introverts” tinyurl.com/y6x5tp7y
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A really funny book about and for introverts – “Thank You for Not Talking: A Laughable Look at Introverts” tinyurl.com/y6x5tp7y
A small alligator was rescued from Boston's Charles River. It’s believed to be one of the lizards used in the 1930’s movie, “Tarzan Goes to MIT.”
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A small alligator was rescued from Boston's Charles River. It’s believed to be one of the lizards used in the 1930’s movie, “Tarzan Goes to MIT.”
The sudden cold in Florida has caused iguanas to lose control of their muscles and fall from trees. In fact, weather reports now call for snow with a chance of lizards.
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The sudden cold in Florida has caused iguanas to lose control of their muscles and fall from trees. In fact, weather reports now call for snow with a chance of lizards.
Massachusetts towns and cities are facing a snowplow driver shortage. In fact, one town is advertising for “a self-made Sisyphus willing to push his own plow.”
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Massachusetts towns and cities are facing a snowplow driver shortage. In fact, one town is advertising for “a self-made Sisyphus willing to push his own plow.”
He loves me, he loves me not, he probably isn't as tall as his dating profile says.
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The Three Phases of Online Dating
Dante divided hell into 10 levels.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
He loves me, he loves me not, he probably isn't as tall as his dating profile says.
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I believe the "Mar-a-Logo face" is when someone appears to be lying through their teeth.
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D.C. plastic surgeons see surge in "Mar‑a‑Lago face" requests from Trump insiders
"[They] want to look like they had something done."
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November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I believe the "Mar-a-Logo face" is when someone appears to be lying through their teeth.
www.axios.com/local/washin...
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Next up for Trump: breast implants for the Statue of Liberty.
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Next up for Trump: breast implants for the Statue of Liberty.
Boston-based Samuel Adams unveiled its strongest beer ever, with a 30% alcohol by volume. It's so strong it's illegal in 15 states and you cannot purchase it without a designated buyer.
October 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Boston-based Samuel Adams unveiled its strongest beer ever, with a 30% alcohol by volume. It's so strong it's illegal in 15 states and you cannot purchase it without a designated buyer.
Trump hosted dozens of wealthy spenders for a dinner in exchange for what he called “tremendous amounts of money” they agreed to donate to construct a $200 million ballroom addition to the White House. No pets were allowed, especially ethics watchdogs.
October 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Trump hosted dozens of wealthy spenders for a dinner in exchange for what he called “tremendous amounts of money” they agreed to donate to construct a $200 million ballroom addition to the White House. No pets were allowed, especially ethics watchdogs.
Looks like the dementia is talking again.
October 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Looks like the dementia is talking again.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize – ending once again Trump’s quest for the award. However, the panel has given Trump its first-ever Nobel Certificate of Participation.
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize – ending once again Trump’s quest for the award. However, the panel has given Trump its first-ever Nobel Certificate of Participation.
John F. Kennedy’s birthplace in Brookline, Mass. has been closed during the federal government shutdown – although it’s no skin off RFK Jr.’s back since he’s never allowed in.
October 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
John F. Kennedy’s birthplace in Brookline, Mass. has been closed during the federal government shutdown – although it’s no skin off RFK Jr.’s back since he’s never allowed in.
