By Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — “Liar, liar, pants on fire” originated only as a childhood taunt. But President Trump – stung by present-day accusations that many of his utterances deserve that rating — is concerned that, one day, the punishment might literally come true. And so, he’s commissioned a line of flame-retardant trousers. “I’m […]
‘Just Kidding’: Trump’s fireproof trousers delayed Read More »
Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today and appointed Mike Pompeo to replace him. The transition should be easy since not much of the State Department remains after a year of Trump and Tillerson. * Trump announced that he will meet with Kim Jong Un. Diplomatic and security pundits
Humoring the headlines: March 13, 2018 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is in the news lately regarding a payment he made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, ostensibly to ensure her silence regarding an alleged affair with the president. Cohen has had a long-standing personal and professional relationship with Trump, previously serving as
Jewish trivia quiz: Michael Cohen Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
In Memory of Ozzie, Our Anatolian Shepherd, 2003-2018 By Laurie Baron Book 1 Genesis In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and carved out spaces for dog beaches and parks. God created Dog in his/her own temperament to make sure Adam and Eve and their descendants never felt alone and to bring
The Five Books of Wet Noses aka The Old Dog Testament Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Jimmy Kimmel hosted last night’s Academy Awards ceremony. It’s a common misconception that Kimmel is Jewish; in fact, he is Catholic. But he has had Jewish-themed comedy sketches on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Which of the following was one of Kimmel’s Jewish bits? A. One of Kimmel’s regular bits is
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Jimmy Kimmel Read More »
Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & SatireThe Pol-cars (Political Oscars) for 2017 By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Best Picture: Barack Obama’s Presidential Portrait Most Despicable Actor: Wayne LaPierre Worst Deporting Actor: Donald Trump Hewing to Oscar rules, “Fail to the Chief” will play to end his acceptance speech if it is too long. Best Actress: Melania Trump for her role
Humoring the headlines: March 4, 2018 Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — President Trump wished world Jewry a happy Purim last week, but at the same urged that Jews take seriously Haman’s protestations of innocence. Attacking what he called the “corrupt media” of ancient Persia and modern publications throughout the world, he asked rhetorically: “Whatever happened to due process?”
‘Just Kidding:’ Haman also claimed innocence Read More »
Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & Satire
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Dear readers, I return to editing and publishing San Diego Jewish World after a two-month hiatus during which I was married for a second and third time – to the same wonderful woman. The first time was on February 24, 1968 in a Jewish ceremony at the
Back from hiatus, after second and third marriage Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Trivia, Humor & Satire
SAN DIEGO — Sandi Masori spotted this license plate, which demonstrates someone’s fondness for the car or the driver. Metukah, in Hebrew, means “sweetie.”
Jewish – interest license plate: Metukah Read More »
Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−San Diego Jewish World’s editor Don Harrison and his wife Nancy are about to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Congratulations to both of them! The publication will be on a hiatus throughout January and February, resuming March 1st. My final column of this year predicts what will happen in the
Humoring the headlines: December 30, 2017 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron January Trump still disputes the findings of American intelligence agencies that Russia hacked the Hillary Clinton campaign: “I know a lot about hacking. And hacking is a very hard thing to prove. So it could be somebody else. And I also know things that other people don’t know, and so they cannot
Humoring the headlines: December 27, 2017 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York –Last week, Congress passed and President Trump signed a major tax reform bill, over the objection of Democrats who say that the bill will primarily benefit the wealthy. Many in the Jewish community weighed in on various aspects of the tax plan. Which of the following comments regarding the
Jewish trivia quiz: Tax reform Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−At Mar-a-Lago undocumented elves are decorating Trump Force One to look like a giant sleigh. It will be powered by coal. Forget hitching up reindeers. Their survival is sketchy now that drilling will begin in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. * The President doesn’t need much padding to resemble Santa Claus.
Humoring the headlines: December 21, 2017 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — According to the Talmud, we are commanded to feed our animals before we feed ourselves. It doesn’t say anything about giving gifts to our pets before giving presents to our human family members, but many Jews include their pets in the Chanukkah gift giving. Which of the following
Jewish trivia quiz: Chanukah pet gifts Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire