Browsing the archives for the General insanity category

Corrections and Amplifications

Here at the World Wide Headquarters of Manhattan Infidel we are proud, justifiably so, of our excellent track record in bringing facts, and only the facts, to our readers.  However, due to budget constraints and an otherwise bad economy we have had to let our fact checker go.  (It was either the fact checker or […]

The Manhattan Infidel's Guide to Surving the Holiday Office Party

It is that time of year again.  Wrapping presents.  Egg nog.  Setting up lights outside your house.  And, of course, the Holiday office party. Times have changed since the freewheeling days of the 1990s.  Why yours truly remembers one office party where I brought my secretary into my office, closed the door and told her […]

My Exclusive Interview with Santa Claus

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Chris Kringle, aka, Santa Claus.  I was thankful for the opportunity to interview this beloved character during the height of his busy season. MI:  Let me start off by thanking you for allowing me to interview you.  Do you prefer to be called Santa or […]

The Inner Agony of Tom Brady

Tom Brady, three-time Superbowl Champion quarterback had a problem. His wife Giselle Bundchen had locked him out of the bedroom. “Please honey” he tearfully pleaded.  “Why don’t you love me anymore?  What can I do?” At first there was silence on the other end of the door.  Then Bundchen spoke up. “Leave this house immediately […]

Europe Sold!

Mark A., a 33 year old venture capitalist was looking at ads on Craigslist when he found one for a “slightly used continent.  Currently experiencing a financial crisis.  A perfect opportunity for a fixer upper.” Mark immediately contacted his bankers and put together a deal to buy Europe for 5 million U.S. dollars. “I’ve always […]

Manhattan Infidel Presents the News in HD

Recently I had my cable box upgraded, which provided me with the capability to view my favorite programs in High Definition.  I was curious as to whether there was in fact any difference.  What I found surprised me. I started my investigation by turning to CBS news to watch the ever perky Miss Couric herself.  […]

The Manhattan Infidel's Guide to Fiscal Sanity

With the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it will be buying $600 billion more of U.S. debt, with out of control spending by the government and with countries around the globe worried about America’s long-term fiscal heath, we at the world wide headquarters of Manhattan Infidel present our plan, submitted for your approval dear readers, to […]

Feds to Introduce New Warning Labels for Cigarettes and Other Products

Holding a press conference, Health and Human Services Director Kathleen Sebelius announced that the Federal Government plans to introduce new, graphic warning labels on cigarette packages.  Said Sebelius: Cigarettes are death. Cigarettes are immoral.  Morality is what the Feds say it is.  Freedom is the ability to say 2+2=4.  When that is granted all else […]

Anarchists Organize

Wearing the mandatory balaclavas and carrying signs that said “Death to Capitalists“, “No Banks!“, “Overthrow the Government” and “We Love Tim Lincecum” anarchists prepared for their annual round of rioting at the G20 Summit. This year however many of the anarchists still remembered the previous year’s unsuccessful riots.  Said one: I was so looking forward […]

Makers of BootyPop Introduce BootyPop for Men

The makers of BootyPop underwear, the miracle underwear that sexes up curves, as seen on TV,  has introduced BootyPop for Men. “It’s an important market” said a BootyPop executive.  “We didn’t want to neglect it.  I’m wearing BootyPop now and my ass has never looked better.” After extensive test marketing, the BootyPop for men, known […]