Archive for the ‘Entertainment Humor’ Category
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
I can’t imagine that too many guests have stormed off a Larry King interview. But “author,” sex tape star, and former Miss California Carrie Prejean tried to … and failed.
Donald Trump must be so proud! (You can find my Carrie Prejean limerick and a link to the Larry King video here.)
Tags: Beauty Pageants, Carrie Prejean, Interview Humor, Larry King Live, Miss America
Posted in Authors & Playwrights, Celebrity Humor, Donald Trump, Entertainment Humor, Feminist Satire, Interviews, Media Humor, Public Figures, Television (TV) Humor | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
What’s with prominent celebrities and pols whose last names begin with “W”? Joe Wilson, Kanye West, and Serena Williams have all made unspeakably rude public asses of themselves during the last few days. And so the worlds of politics, entertainment and sports have all come together in a sad celebration of awful behavior followed by inadequate apologies.
Here’s my limerick tribute to their unseemly public tirades:
Ode To Incivility
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Must pols and celebs be so rude?
And display a despicable ‘tude?
Misters Wilson and West
And Ms. Williams, it’s best
To attempt not to act so unglued.
Tags: Bad Behavior, Beyonce Knowles, Insincere Apologies, Joe Wilson, Kanye West, Kim Clijsters, Moonman, MTV VMA's, Rudeness, Serena Williams, Singers, Sportsmanship, Taylor Swift, U.S. Open
Posted in Apology Humor, Behavior & Personality, Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Public Figures, Sports Humor | 4 Comments »
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Since American Idol is one of the few TV shows I watch regularly, I’d be remiss if I didn’t comment on the finalists and write a limerick for finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert:
An Ode To The American Idol Finalists
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Many kudos to Adam and Kris!
Having Allison there would be bliss.
But it could have been worse.
I am Gokey-averse,
And he’s one guy I surely won’t miss.
Tags: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, American Idol, Danny Gokey, Idol Finalists, Idol Judges, Kris Allen, Music Limerick, Television Review
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
I feel (and share) EW’s Michael Slezak’s rage over the American Idol judges’ performance last night.
So what are we both so angry about? I sum it up in my American Idol Review haiku:
An “A for for effort”
To Gokey from the judges?
An F for standards.
Update: Now I’m really angry! Just as I feared, American Idol booted Allison Iraheta instead of Danny Gokey. Talk about unfair! The only good part is we were spared an encore rendition of Danny’s infamous final note.
Tags: Allison Iraheta, American Idol, Danny Gokey, Idol Judges, Music Haiku, Television Review
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Haiku & Senryu, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | 2 Comments »
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
I awoke today to the sad news that the great Paul Newman has died. Paul Newman has always been one of my favorite actors. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I encountered him many years ago in a New York bar. At least, I’m pretty sure I encountered him, but you be the judge. Here’s a column I wrote about the incident way back when:
OGLING EYES
I was ogled last night by a very handsome, classy looking, much older man. Now most women (and I’m no exception) are secretly gratified by the occasional gawker … unless catcalls and droopy drawers are involved. (Okay, maybe not the sponsors of the Anti-Ogling Addendum to the ERA.)
Unfortunately, I’m such an unobservant person, that I usually have to trip over an ogler to notice him. Here’s a recent exchange with hubby Mark:
Mark: Did you see that guy leering at you?
Me: What guy?
Mark: The one you just stepped on … over there on the stretcher.
However, even I couldn’t fail to catch last night’s ogling. It lasted forty-five minutes, well beyond the flattering stage into the “keep your lascivious eyeballs to yourself, buster” stage.
But here’s the thing — I’m almost positive (although not lie detector positive) that those ogling eyes (and the rest of him) belonged to Paul Newman.
Yes, I know that sounds unlikely, if not downright absurd. What would Paul Newman be doing anywhere near me? And even if we did briefly and serendipitously share the same piece of real estate, surely he could find something better to eye. And why wasn’t he busy dodging hordes of autograph hounds pestering … and ogling … him? … (Ogling Eyes is continued here.)
Tags: Actor Humor, Celebrity Encounters, Flirting, Paul Newman Humor
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Humor Columns & Humorous Essays, Public Figures | 3 Comments »
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
Chick Flick Flack
By Madeleine Begun Kane
When a film’s called a chick flick, it’s meant
To appeal to most women. How bent!
I’m a gal through and through,
But those flicks make me boo,
While my husband applauds. What a gent!
(You can find more of my marriage humor here and my feminist humor here.)
Tags: Chick Flicks, Feminism Humor, Films, Husband Wife Humor, Movies
Posted in Battle of the Sexes, Entertainment Humor, Family & Relatives Humor, Feminist Satire, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Marriage Humor, Movie & Play Humor, Recreation & Fun Humor | 4 Comments »
Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Some Dishy Verse
By Madeleine Begun Kane
“We’re discussing our favorite dish,”
Said the gal. “Please chime in if you wish.”
“You mean Paris and Trump
And that singer’s big rump?”
“Oh my no, sir! Our topic is fish.”
(You can find more of my food and drink limericks and humor here and my Donald Trump humor here.)
Tags: Celebrity Dish, Donald Trump, Favorite Dish, Food Limerick, Food Verse, J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Donald Trump, Entertainment Humor, Food & Drink Humor, Limericks, Wordplay | 4 Comments »
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Reviewing The Reviewers
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I just saw a play I abhorred
That reviewers quite simply adored.
‘Twas pretentious, third-rate,
But the dailies raved, “Great!”
Could it be that they like being bored?
Tags: Bad Productions, Newspaper Reviewers, Play Humor, Plays, Reviews, Theater Humor
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Media Humor, Movie & Play Humor, Polls | Comments Off on Reviewing The Reviewers (Limerick)
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Without planning to, I seem to have launched an “Entertaining New Yorkers” series of limericks. (First there was O’Donnell V. The Donald, and next came my limerick about Stride Pianist Judy Carmichael.)
Today’s entertaining New Yorker limerick is a tribute to my good friend Fran Capo, an author, comedienne, motivational speaker, voiceover artist, actress, and adventurer. She’s also a Guinness world record holder — the world’s fastest talking female, clocking in at 603.32 words per minute:
Ode To The Can-Do Comic, Fran Capo (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Comic Capo (I know her as Fran)
Lives her life by the motto: “I can!”
She’s a fast-talking head.
(So the Guinness guys said.)
I’m a friend of hers—also a fan.
UPDATE: Here’s a recent four minute video clip of Fran Capo on CNN International.
Tags: Actresses, Adventurers, Authors & Playwrights, Comediennes, Comic Limericks, Fast Talking, Fran Capo, Guinness World Record Book, Motivational Speakers, New York Comic, Voiceover Artists
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertaining New Yorkers, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, New York Limericks & Haiku | Comments Off on Ode To The Can-Do Comic, Fran Capo (Entertaining New Yorkers Series) Updated
Monday, May 21st, 2007
As regular readers know, watching American Idol is one of my guilty pleasures. But it sure wasn’t much of a pleasure last week, when mellifluous Melinda was sent packing and Blake wasn’t:
Yet Another American Idol Limerick
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Melinda was beat out by Blake?
Now that’s what I call a mistake!
He’s all shtick and no voice.
What a terrible choice!
I suspect that his fans ain’t awake.
Tags: American Idol, Blake and Melinda, Fox TV Humor, Music Satire, Singers, Singing Humor, Television Humor, TV Humor, Vocalists, Vocals
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | 2 Comments »
Monday, May 7th, 2007
As just about everyone knows, 24 is a popular, award-winning Fox television series about a federal counter-terrorism unit (CTU) in Los Angeles. It stars Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, on whom everyone perpetually counts.
I was surprised to read that the “devotees of 24 [are] struggling to keep the faith” because hubby Mark and I are big fans:
More 24, Please (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I’m hooked on the show 24.
Those CTU plots I adore.
And I’m counting on Jack
To defuse each attack
And survive at least one season more.
Tags: 24 Humor, Counter-Terrorism TV Show, CTU, Fox Television Humor, Jack Bauer, Kiefer Sutherland, Television Limerick, TV Humor
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Media Humor, Television (TV) Humor | 4 Comments »
Sunday, May 6th, 2007
I live in New York City, so my husband Mark and I often catch great musical acts, plays, art shows, and other entertainment and cultural diversions in the Big Apple.
Why don’t I write about our New York fun? I keep meaning to, but quickly forget to. Blame ADD, a bad memory, or just being a wee bit disorganized.
Anyway, I’ve decided to launch a new posting category — Night On The Town — in which I’ll write more regularly about our Manhattan adventures … in theory, anyway.
And what better way to start, than with the wonderful Judy Carmichael! We caught her stride piano act Friday night at the Knickerbocker Bar and Grill, and she was excellent, as always. Mark and I own every one of her recordings!
For those who don’t know what stride piano is, it’s a musical style that originated in Harlem early in the 20th century. And nobody does it better than Judy Carmichael. In fact I love her playing so much, I’ve written her a limerick:
Ode To Judy Carmichael (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Judy Carmichael’s known for her stride.
She’s a pianist of note far and wide—
A female Fats Waller.
You’ll whoop and you’ll holler
With joy at her musical ride.
Tags: Art Shows, Big Apple, Entertainment, Fats Waller, Jazz Pianist, Judy Carmichael, Knickerbockers Bar and Grill, Musical Acts, New York City, Plays, Stride Piano
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertaining New Yorkers, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, New York Limericks & Haiku, Night On The Town, Recreation & Fun Humor | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
American Idol — My Guilty Pleasure
By Madeleine Begun Kane
American Idol’s a show
I enjoy. Why? I really don’t know:
Awful singing, odd judging,
And, maybe, vote fudging.
I’m missing it now. Gotta go!
Tags: American Idol, Fox TV Humor, Judging Humor, Music Satire, Singers, Singing Humor, Television Humor, TV Humor, Vocalists, Vocals Humor, Vote Fudging
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | 5 Comments »
Monday, April 9th, 2007
Give Me A Break!
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The play was quite talky and lacked
Something crucial. It had but one act.
What was missing, you say?
Not one break in that play!
While they blathered, my bladder was racked.
Tags: Bathroom Breaks, Bladder, Entertainment Satire, Health Satire, Intermission, Ladies Room, Play Reviews, Theater Humor, Theatre Humor, Women's Room
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Health & Medical Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Movie & Play Humor | 2 Comments »
Saturday, March 24th, 2007
It’s Not That I Don’t Like Movies, But…
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I prefer to catch movies at home,
Not in theaters where tall fellows roam.
There they prowl, on the hunt
For the seat right in front,
To bestow a great view of their dome.
Update: April 23 is National Movie Theater Day.
Tags: Appearance Humor, April Holidays, Films, Height Challenged, Height Humor, Movie & Play Humor, Movie Theater Day, Movies, National Movie Theater Day, Odd Holidays, Petite, Theater Humor, Theatres
Posted in Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Movie & Play Humor, Odd Holidays, Physical Appearance, Recreation & Fun Humor | 4 Comments »
Monday, March 5th, 2007
Sibling Trickster
By Madeleine Begun Kane
“Pick a card,” was a phrase I would hear
As a child, from my brother, all year.
He did card tricks—his hobby.
I’d answer, quite snobby:
“Magician, please go. Disappear!”
Tags: Brother Humor, Card Tricks, Entertainment Limerick, Family Satire, Hobbies, Hobby Humor, Magic, Magician, Relatives Limerick, Sibling Humor, Sibling Rivalry
Posted in Children Humor, Entertainment Humor, Family & Relatives Humor, Hobbies Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Recreation & Fun Humor, Relationship Humor | Comments Off on Sibling Trickster
Monday, February 12th, 2007
Why I Rarely Go To Parties
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The minute I walked in the door,
I was trapped by a talkative bore.
Though he thought he was deep,
I was soon deep asleep.
They should bottle this guy. What a snore!
Tags: Boring People, Insomnia, Party Humor, Sleep & Insomnia Humor, Socializing Humor
Posted in Behavior & Personality, Communication Humor, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Sleep & Insomnia Humor | Comments Off on Why I Rarely Go To Parties
Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Have you heard about the Rosie O’Donnell vs. Donald Trump feud? Yeah … like you could possibly avoid it. Those publicity-mongers deserve a limerick, don’t you think?
Rosie O’Donnell vs. The Donald
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Whenever publicity’s needed,
O’Donnell and Trump seem to feed it
By starting a feud
With each other. How rude!
To both I can only say, “Beat it!”
Tags: Celebrities, Celebrity Humor, Donald Trump, Feud, Publicity Humor, Rosie O'Donnell
Posted in Battle of the Sexes, Celebrity Humor, Donald Trump, Entertaining New Yorkers, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, Marketing Humor, Media Humor, Publicity Humor, Rosie O’Donnell | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
Appearances Count (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Her appearance took all by surprise,
For her hair had succumbed to some dyes.
Her lush tresses, once red,
Were now turquoise instead.
Say goodbye to that Westminster prize!
(For those who aren’t familiar with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, it’s a prestigious international dog show and competition, held annually at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It dates all the way back to 1877.)
(My pet and animal humor is here.)
Tags: Animal & Pet Humor, Canine Humor, Dog Humor, Madison Square Garden, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Posted in Animal & Pet Humor, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks | Comments Off on Appearances Count
