Everyone has been in this situation: A discussion or argument has been over for hours, maybe days, and all of a sudden the perfect counterpoint or comeback comes to mind, but it’s too late for it. The person on the other end of the argument has long forgotten it even happened (especially if it was… Continue reading Comedian’s Blessing
Author: Matt Aromando
Stand-up, improv, and sketch comedian.
USA Defense Battery
One of my all time favorite quotes from The Simpsons, “Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it.” Well, a couple of years ago I found what they were talking about… The USA Defense Battery. I didn’t count each firework individually (and some are cut off) but by my… Continue reading USA Defense Battery
Was that a threat?
Some people just aren’t made for making threats. One day while walking down the street, I saw a store owner kick some guy out of his store. The store owner’s last words to the miscreant in question as he walked away: Next time you want to steal toilet paper, come see me! Okay, so the… Continue reading Was that a threat?
Politics
Some people call it “drama,” or maybe “bullshit,” but what they’re talking about is politics. It’s annoying and blinds good judgement. I feel like even though I know it’s a bad thing, I can’t help but be affected by it. For instance, today I was thinking about writing a complimentary post about something in my life… Continue reading Politics
Red (velvet) Dawn
This year was my first year participating in the 48 Hour Film Project. The idea is to write, shoot, and edit a short film between Friday and Sunday evenings. All the videos must incorporate the same prop (chocolate), character (Ivan/Ivana Wright – decorator), and line of dialog (“You’re making a big mistake.”) that are given… Continue reading Red (velvet) Dawn
Happy Birthday, Fenway Park!
Fenway Park is celebrating its one-hundred year anniversary this season! Both as a Red Sox fan and a fan of baseball, I’m obviously very proud of Fenway. I’m also kind of a nudge when it comes to factual inaccuracies. I don’t live in a glass house, so I’m free to throw rocks at others when… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Fenway Park!
The Sunshine Open Mic Podcast
I’m on two podcasts in two weeks? That’s a new record, with the old record being one (unless you count the short-lived, Cookies and Cakes, which I don’t). The other day I recorded The Sunshine Open Mic Podcast with fellow blogger and stand-up comedian, Tommy Sunshine [Twitter]. We had a good talk about what makes my stand-up… Continue reading The Sunshine Open Mic Podcast