Archive for Humor

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==> Silas Barta wants to keep Steve Landsburg honest on disaster economics. (Incidentally Bryan Caplan recently asked his readers to see if they ever find themselves objecting to unfair arguments used against “the other side,” and say what you will about Silas and me, but we often do just that. However, in both cases that […]

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The Guide to Trading Candy

Ryan Murphy points us to this:

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Clark 3, Daddy 0

The following is a lightly edited transcript of recent events in Nashville, TN… BOB: Okay is the person alive? CLARK: Yes. He’s in our family. BOB: OK, you don’t need to tell me that, you just need to say “yes” or “no.” Uh, is it a man? CLARK: Yes. BOB: Is he on Mommy’s side […]

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At Least This Guy Appreciates Me

In contrast to jokers to the left of me and clowns to the right, this guy understands me:

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Porcfest 2012: The Roast of Chris “Ron Paul’s Freaking Giant” Lawless

Oh boy I am naughty. It’s Friday afternoon, almost quitting time (depending on which time zone you’re in), and you’ve got just that one last project to wrap up so you can enjoy your weekend. But, it’s been a while since that last cup of coffee and you’re dragging… In this context, I drop the […]

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Would You Rather…

(A) …take Liam Neeson’s daughter against her will, or (B) …repeatedly assert to Steve Landsburg that the natural numbers are consistent?

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Remarks From Economics Bloggers That I Find Hilarious

==> “The day Garett [Jones] first visited GMU, I went home to my wife and told her, ‘I just met my new best friend.’” — Bryan Caplan ==> “[I]t’s Scott Sumner Day.” — Tyler Cowen ==> “Fed lowers its 2014 unemployment estimates by 0.3% or 0.4%.” — Scott Sumner, explaining why the Efficient Market Hypothesis […]

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When You Think a Lot About Liberty, Your Hair Falls Out

This is Stefan Molyneux, who for some inexplicable reason is a bigger star in the libertarian community than me…so far. In all seriousness, this was a very pleasant interview. At the end we even dabble in religion, and no one is smited (though perhaps smitten).

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