This is the closing weekend of the sketch show I co-wrote. If you’re looking for something that will get you in the Christmas spirit, but is much darker and funnier than you’re used to Christmas shows being, than you should definitely check it out. Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21 at 7:30 $12 / […]
Alex Falcone
Alex is a moderately attractive comedian and Internet celebrity. He writes about philosophy, robots, travel, and himself.
Posted inComedy
A Tea Party Forum Called Me Limp-Wristed For Not Liking Sarah Palin’s Book
Yesterday I posted this hilarious review of Sarah Palin’s new book about the war on Christmas Good Tidings and Great Joy. The post was picked up by a Tea Party forum “Free Republic” and they were not happy. Apparently I’m “stupid, ignorant, dishonest and basically evil” and also have “the hair of a kewpie doll.” […]
Posted inBooks
I Read Sarah Palin’s New Book About the War on Christmas. Here’s What I Learned.
Harper Collins Since losing the 2008 presidential election and almost completing a full term as governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin has remained on the edge of the national consciousness. She’s like America’s racist aunt; not evil, just painfully ignorant and around the holidays she usually opens her mouth and says something embarrassing. Her newest book […]
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Yes, I’ll Lie To Your Kids, But You Need To Say “Please”
Last week, I wrote a hilarious piece of festive sketch comedy for a radio program (that shall remain nameless) about how Santa is dead. I was told it couldn’t be aired, not because it was too dark (it was too dark, but that was a secondary problem) but because a kid might hear it in […]
Posted inConflict of Interest
Thing You’re Doing Tonight: Watching Late Night Action w/ Alex Falcone
Tonight, it’s the return of my live talk show Late Night Action w/Alex Falcone and Bri Pruett. It’s a great show (think Conan except live and focused on how great Portland is). If you haven’t seen it, you owe it to yourself to come out tonight!Featuring:Author Monica DrakeOPB host April BaerComedian (and Don’t Be a […]
Posted in$$$
It’s Cyber Monday. Buy Things Or Don’t, It’s Fine Either Way
I appreciate everybody taking to Facebook this weekend to tell their social network not to buy things. It’s really sweet of you. On the other hand, we’re all old enough to decide our own feelings on capitalism. I buy things. I buy things on normal days, I buy things on holidays. I buy things for […]
Posted inTheater & Performance
See A Nightmare on Elf Street
There are a bazillion Christmas shows happening around Portland this year. There are so many, PCS couldn’t decide on just one (see upcoming piece by A Hallet for a full list). But there’s one in particular I want to draw your attention to: A Nightmare on Elf Street, the holiday themed sketch show at the […]
Posted inComedy
Annoying Things Couples Say
Now that I’m married, I’m only allowed to hang out with other married people (legally). Which is all fine and good except married couples say some of the most annoying things I’ve ever heard. The worst one is “We are pregnant.” It’s annoying not just because it means we won’t be able to hang out […]
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Five Things That I Don’t Understand About Portland
[1] Why are people so willing to wait in line for good, but not life-changing meals?We must be reaching peak brunch. We’ve tolerated lines for the simplest meal of the day far too long. Some people even seem to like waiting in line! Are we all suffering from Stockholmelette Syndrome? Apizza Scholls is amazing, but […]
Posted inComedy
Naming Contests Don't Work And Other Obvious Facts
Holding a naming contest is the laziest way to make a bad decision. You might think it’s going to make people feel involved in the process, but really you’re just proving the whole city lacks creativity. The new arena football team that you’ll never watch used one such contest to come up with the name […]
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Let's All Celebrate No Bullshit Challenges November
This year it feels like everybody simultaneously realized that November starts with N-O. Everywhere I turn (okay, everywhere I turn on Facebook) I see another group of people participating in some ascetic self-challenge. No Sugar November, No Sex November. Ugh, wake me when it’s Rocktober. Obviously the prime offender is No Shave November, where men […]
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What Would You Ask Wm. Steven Humphrey or Courtenay Hameister?
Saturday night is the (Mercury-sponsored) return of my talk show Late Night Action. I’ll be interviewing Mercury editor Wm. Steven Humphrey and Live Wire head writer Courtenay Hameister. It’s going to be great, but I need your help. Is there anything you want me to ask either of them? Post your questions in the comments […]