February 2012
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January 2012
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The First Better Book Club Recording
In case you missed the first Better Book Club, here is a recording of the show with Adam Ross (author of Mr. Peanut), Christian Finnegan (Comedy Central, VH1), and Kambri Crews (author of Burn Down the Ground).
The show includes stand-up by me and Christian, and a panel discussion of Adam’s book.
Thanks to Anya Garrett for recording and editing the show. Also a special thanks to Amanda...
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A List of Very Specific Tastes
I’ve been wanting everyone who reads this blog to understand my taste, and with the help of Netflix genres, I now know I can be as specific as I want…
This is what I’m into now:
Bitter Folk music about betrayal or loss that never features the word “love.”
South Korean Revenge Horror/Dramas with at least one scene of self-mutilation.
Brookstone 4% Cottage Cheese.
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December 2011
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A BBC World interview from last year.
Dan Damon...
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My Reading List for 2011
I’ve heard it is important for a critic to establish his stance on books in general before forcing others to read his opinions. Let me be clear: I loathe reading. But of all the texts I trudged through this year, there are a few I think others will find readable (as there are two types of books: readable and unreadable). Here are a few I finished: Paul Murray, Skippy Dies: An updated mix of Dead...
October 2011
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A List of Songs that Feature a List of American...
Here are some songs that list cities for awhile (some don’t even rhyme!):
Rock ‘n Me, Steve Miller Band
I’ve Been Everywhere, Johnny Cash
April 26, 1992, Sublime «< possibly the dumbest
Can you think of more songs?
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Here's a fun, strange podcast with characters and...
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September 2011
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WatchThere are some people in this video! And I’m the drunk guy. Hardest day of work in my life.
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Radio Dispatch with John and Molly Knefel. We talk... →
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First Better Book Club w/ Adam Ross (Author of Mr.... →
Get reading Mr. Peanut for this great FREE show on 10/19 at Housing Works.
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My first attempt at a funny blog: The Wii and... →
A friend who plays video games FOR A LIVING reminded me that some of these were good. This was my first decent tumblr idea and sadly, I have no more time to write stuff like this. I will return to you someday, video games!!!
August 2011
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Video Game Jokes on Joystickdivision.com →
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A short list of insults-turned-nice
1. “HEY! Go take a short walk on a long pier! Just…you know, enjoy the view and whatnot…”
2. Go fuck yourself.
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Bob Dylan GPS Voice Quotes →
An old list I wrote for McSweeney’s.
July 2011
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Stand-up Comedy and Jazz tonight w/ Janeane... →
Lasers in the Jungle with Sean Crespo and me (Dan Wilbur) is a free show every Thursday night at Luca Lounge (222 Ave B, New York, NY). Come to the show!
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Rehashed TV Shows
They’re making Charlie’s Angels for the seventeenth time. That’s fine. What’s not fine is repackaging old shows and giving them a name like “Combat Hospital.” Where have I seen that before? A TV show about a wartime medical unit…Hmmmmmm…
Here are other cleverly disguised rehashings of old TV shows in the same vein as “Combat Hospital” that you can...
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Famous Restaurant or Rare Disease?
This is a game we sometimes play at LASERS…
Famous Restaurant or Rare Disease: 1. Meniere’s 2. Venita Rhea 3. Buerger’s 4. Bobcat Bite 5. Guelaguetza 6. Brophy 7. Whipple’s 8. Catskill’s Heimishe 9. Pott’s Puffy 10. Club Foot 11. Jumping Frenchman of Maine Restaurants: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 Diseases: 1, 3, 7, 9, 11 Both: 10
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The Irish Goodbye...
The Irish Goodbye is when you leave a party without saying “goodbye” to any of the guests. Here are a few other ethnic farewells you might not know about: The German Goodbye: When you promise you’re not even coming to the party, then you show up and take over that party. You also kick out all the people you don’t like from that party.
The Mexican Goodbye: When you throw a party, then a bunch of...
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June 2011
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It's Back! I Like Your Glasses Too 6/22 →
coverspy:
I Like Your Glasses Too: One Hot Summer with CoverSpy and Alikewise Wednesday, June 22, 7:00PM Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby Street between Houston and Prince, New York FEATURING:
$3 pints of Sixpoint Craft Ales
First 50 attendees get a free drink
Giveaways from Tumblr #Lit
After-party with drink discounts at Botanica Bar
AND A READING featuring stories of...
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“Me, pre-writing job: “I’m a genius and no one will give me a chance...”
– ME, Forsooth
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WatchI wish I were a part of this:
http://5secondfilms.com/
May 2011
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I am proud to say I was part of the first... →
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WatchMy first contribution to The Final Edition.
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BBC Interview about Better Book Titles (minute 40) →
I was on the BBC after Osama was shot. Why? I have no idea.
April 2011
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For people new to this site, here's a clean-ish...
Dan Wilbur- Broadway Comedy Club from Dan Wilbur on Vimeo.
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BreakThru Radio show about Alice versus Little... →
John and Molly Knefel’s Radio Dispatch. Our second installment of a better book club.
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If you like funny podcasts...
Here’s a podcast about starting comedy in college, then 20 minutes in some great characters show up! (via Pass the Carrots)
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Aliases for Rappers or Jesus Christ?
Aliases of Rappers or Jesus Christ? 1. Capstone 2. Living One 3. U-God 4. Young Justice 5. Master 6. Morning Star 7. Righteous Branch 8. Stone Mecca 9. High Chief 10. Rock 11. Ruler of God’s Creation 12. True Light 13. Big Baby Jesus 14. The Word 15. Noodles Jesus- 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 Rappers- 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15
*This is now in the Mausoleum of Failure
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This is what I look like every time I remember...
Books are all right. Not nearly as fun as ice-cream.
February 2011
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Welcome to the new DANWILBUR.COM
I’m a comedian and writer living in Brooklyn, and here is where I will post my unsolicited opinions about subjects I just heard about from a guy who heard it from another guy who made it up and posted it on twitter.
Prepare to read many soul-crushing attempts at humor.
Thanks to Anya Garrett for making it!