Merrill Markoe
@merrillmarkoe.bsky.social
Writer of things intended to be humor and animal lover. I post A LOT of pieces on my Substack page:"Still Looking for the Joke" https://substack.com/@merrillmarkoe?utm_source=user-menu
Sorbet between courses. Let's have a look at all the FASHION WEEKS. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/its-all-th...
IT'S ALL THOSE FASHION WEEKS AGAIN!!!
Even the attempted destruction of democracy couldn't stop them. So let's have a look.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Who better to help you through FASHION WEEKS than I? Answer: no one. Here is PART TWO: merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/more-of-th...
More of Those Darn Fashion Weeks PART TWO
Wait, wait….there’s more.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Who better to help you through FASHION WEEKS than I? Answer: no one. Here is PART TWO: merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/more-of-th...
Sorbet between courses. Let's have a look at all the FASHION WEEKS. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/its-all-th...
IT'S ALL THOSE FASHION WEEKS AGAIN!!!
Even the attempted destruction of democracy couldn't stop them. So let's have a look.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Sorbet between courses. Let's have a look at all the FASHION WEEKS. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/its-all-th...
In honor of Martin Luther King day, I offer this nicely written but poorly spelled homage by my nephew, written when he was 7 years old. Now in his thirties, he shall remain nameless as he would be beyond annoyed at me for continuing to post this thing.
January 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In honor of Martin Luther King day, I offer this nicely written but poorly spelled homage by my nephew, written when he was 7 years old. Now in his thirties, he shall remain nameless as he would be beyond annoyed at me for continuing to post this thing.
Having put red meat back at the top of the food pyramid, RFK Jr. just decided that starting today, chocolate pudding should be considered a vitamin.
January 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Having put red meat back at the top of the food pyramid, RFK Jr. just decided that starting today, chocolate pudding should be considered a vitamin.
RFK Jr is about to introduce new dietary guidelines that encourage eating MORE red meat and high fat cheese.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
RFK Jr is about to introduce new dietary guidelines that encourage eating MORE red meat and high fat cheese.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
The big annual Consumer Electronics Show just opened in Las Vegas today. For your interest and amusement, here is a report I did (for some show or other....maybe for Not Necessarily The News?) on The Consumer Electronics Show in 1991 !!! youtu.be/MaxCNDJb9-Q?...
Consumer Electronics Show 1991
YouTube video by Merrill Markoe
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January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The big annual Consumer Electronics Show just opened in Las Vegas today. For your interest and amusement, here is a report I did (for some show or other....maybe for Not Necessarily The News?) on The Consumer Electronics Show in 1991 !!! youtu.be/MaxCNDJb9-Q?...
I wrote a post about how odd it is that I continue to love dogs because it makes no logical sense. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/why-do-i-l...
Why Do I Love Dogs?
An Indecipherable Puzzle
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I wrote a post about how odd it is that I continue to love dogs because it makes no logical sense. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/why-do-i-l...
I wrote a post about how it is illogical that I somehow love dogs because taken on face value, it makes no sense.
January 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I wrote a post about how it is illogical that I somehow love dogs because taken on face value, it makes no sense.
Looking forward to seeing which members of the UFC will be on the half-time show at the inauguration of Barron Trump as the new president of Trumpezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Looking forward to seeing which members of the UFC will be on the half-time show at the inauguration of Barron Trump as the new president of Trumpezuela.
I still have 8 more hours to post this before it starts to grow internet fungus.
January 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I still have 8 more hours to post this before it starts to grow internet fungus.
Reposted by Merrill Markoe
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
2025 was really awful. HOWEVER...
I am going to prove it is possible to have nostagia for an awful year.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
I realize I'm a little slow on the uptake with this. But since it is still New Year's Day for a reasonable amount of more hours, here is my New Year's Video.
January 1, 2026 at 11:44 PM
I realize I'm a little slow on the uptake with this. But since it is still New Year's Day for a reasonable amount of more hours, here is my New Year's Video.
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
2025 was really awful. HOWEVER...
I am going to prove it is possible to have nostagia for an awful year.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
Everyone should read this. It's some important thinking. www.honest-broker.com/p/the-eight-...
The Eight Questions You Must Answer
The great divergence is at hand—and you must choose
www.honest-broker.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Everyone should read this. It's some important thinking. www.honest-broker.com/p/the-eight-...
In case you were unaware of this...
This is totally underreported. Trump is not just going after "illegals." He's going after people who were here legally, by changing their status.
These are people who entered the US the right way, and never broke a law. Now they are subject to Trump's whim, his ICE goons, and inhuman detention.
These are people who entered the US the right way, and never broke a law. Now they are subject to Trump's whim, his ICE goons, and inhuman detention.
Trump has revoked legal status for at least 1.6 million immigrants over the past year by cancelling programs like TPS and student visas.
Remember: these are people who entered the country legally.
Trump never cared about “legal immigration" — just inflicting cruelty.
Remember: these are people who entered the country legally.
Trump never cared about “legal immigration" — just inflicting cruelty.
December 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In case you were unaware of this...
Yes, it is finally Christmas. But I hope you are remembering to celebrate correctly. That is why about 15 years ago, my hubman and I collaborated on this poignant video as a seasonal reminder about what is in store if you celebrate wrong. youtu.be/dehxX-wWPxM?...
The Fate Awaiting Thee.mp4
YouTube video by Edwinvacek
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December 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yes, it is finally Christmas. But I hope you are remembering to celebrate correctly. That is why about 15 years ago, my hubman and I collaborated on this poignant video as a seasonal reminder about what is in store if you celebrate wrong. youtu.be/dehxX-wWPxM?...
This may be the cheeriest Christmas post I have ever contributed to the hive mind.
Here is a piece I wrote a few years ago that is meant to be read aloud to dogs as they are seated in the glow of holiday related lights. It is, for dogs, a seasonal tale of HOPE AND RENEWAL. And it is about my dog Lewis. open.substack.com/pub/merrillm...
It's a Wonderful Lewis
A Christmas Tale of Hope and Renewal. For Dogs.
open.substack.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This may be the cheeriest Christmas post I have ever contributed to the hive mind.
Reposted by Merrill Markoe
Here is a piece I wrote a few years ago that is meant to be read aloud to dogs as they are seated in the glow of holiday related lights. It is, for dogs, a seasonal tale of HOPE AND RENEWAL. And it is about my dog Lewis. open.substack.com/pub/merrillm...
It's a Wonderful Lewis
A Christmas Tale of Hope and Renewal. For Dogs.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Here is a piece I wrote a few years ago that is meant to be read aloud to dogs as they are seated in the glow of holiday related lights. It is, for dogs, a seasonal tale of HOPE AND RENEWAL. And it is about my dog Lewis. open.substack.com/pub/merrillm...
Here is a piece I wrote a few years ago that is meant to be read aloud to dogs as they are seated in the glow of holiday related lights. It is, for dogs, a seasonal tale of HOPE AND RENEWAL. And it is about my dog Lewis. open.substack.com/pub/merrillm...
It's a Wonderful Lewis
A Christmas Tale of Hope and Renewal. For Dogs.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Here is a piece I wrote a few years ago that is meant to be read aloud to dogs as they are seated in the glow of holiday related lights. It is, for dogs, a seasonal tale of HOPE AND RENEWAL. And it is about my dog Lewis. open.substack.com/pub/merrillm...
Over one million years ago, when I worked on Late Night with David Letterman, I made this Christmas story from the point of view of our dog Bob. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CfI...
Bob the dog Xmas
YouTube video by Merrill Markoe
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December 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Over one million years ago, when I worked on Late Night with David Letterman, I made this Christmas story from the point of view of our dog Bob. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CfI...
Another holiday wrap up from me to YOU. Yes, you. Stop looking around. I'm talking to YOU. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/a-few-more...
A Few More Holiday related things
My analysis of Bob Dylan's newest light display.RECENT UPDATE.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Another holiday wrap up from me to YOU. Yes, you. Stop looking around. I'm talking to YOU. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/a-few-more...
I made a brief appearance via zoom on the show of the immortal and legendary comic entity that is Mr. Tim Heidecker.
Comedy legend @merrillmarkoe.bsky.social checked in to give us an exclusive report on Bob Dylan’s Christmas lights - her first one in five years!
Get the full scoop in this episode at youtube.com/live/8XCF3ZXc0e4
Get the full scoop in this episode at youtube.com/live/8XCF3ZXc0e4
December 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I made a brief appearance via zoom on the show of the immortal and legendary comic entity that is Mr. Tim Heidecker.
Reposted by Merrill Markoe
Thanks for sharing @timcarvell.bsky.social this great and timeless piece by Merrill Markoe about how to deal with the narcissists in our lives. @merrillmarkoe.bsky.social
I shared this earlier just about Trump, but from the responses it's gotten, I'm beginning to think newspapers should run this piece every December, like the "Yes, Virginia..." letter, but for adults who dread going home for the holidays. (And they should pay royalties to @merrillmarkoe.bsky.social.)
I've said it before, but the key text I keep returning to for understanding this era is Merrill Markoe's essay on narcissism, because that post today is a textbook example of what she calls The Narcissist's Credo: "I'm the piece of shit the world revolves around."
December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thanks for sharing @timcarvell.bsky.social this great and timeless piece by Merrill Markoe about how to deal with the narcissists in our lives. @merrillmarkoe.bsky.social