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Happy Thanksgiving? A Message From the Turkey Liberation Army

As Thanksgiving approaches and millions of Americans prepare to travel to visit their loved ones it is time to ask the all-important question:  Thanksgiving, why? In keeping with Manhattan Infidel’s official policy of what happens in the crawl space stays in the crawl space providing a forum for diverse viewpoints I now present  the Turkey […]

Iron Man Victim of Oxidation

Billionaire CEO Tony Stark, better known as Iron Man admitted today he is thinking of retiring his alter ego. “As you know Iron will eventually fall prey to the elements” said Stark in a statement released to the press. Given sufficient time and exposure to oxygen and water any iron mass will rust and disintegrate. […]

My Exclusive Interview with Mr. Ed

Today at Manhattan Infidel I have the pleasure of interviewing the horse everyone wants to talk to, the famous Mr. Ed Himself. MI: Hello.  This is a little unusual for me.  I’ve never actually talked to a horse before. Mr. Ed: Most humans find it disconcerting at first to realize that I can talk.  But they get […]

My Exclusive Interview with Peter Pan

Today at the worldwide headquarters of Manhattan Infidel I am privileged to be the recipient of a visit from the lost boy from Never Land, Peter Pan himself. MI: Good morning Mr. Pan. PP: Please.  I ain’t no mister.  I’m a kid.  Call me Peter. MI: Very well.  So tell me Peter, what’s it like living such a […]

Beetle Bailey Dishonorably Discharged!

Beetle Bailey, a private at Camp Swampy has been dishonorably discharged from active service in the United States Army. “Said Private Bailey has repeatedly violated many army regulations” are the first words on his discharge papers. Among Bailey’s infractions are: Sleeping in and missing reveille Missing bed check Staying out all night Smoking marijuana on […]

Humpty Dumpty Taken Down by Homeland Security

Famous anthropomorphic egg Humpty Dumpty is dead after a shootout with agents from Homeland Security. The incident began around noon local time when a homeowner discovered Humpty sitting on the wall that marked his property line. “I yelled at him” said the homeowner. “Hey punk, get the f*ck off my wall.  That’s my property.” He […]

Former Star Fleet Officers Have Difficulty Adjusting to Civilian Life

In a previous post I had detailed the problems that former Star Fleet Captain James T. Kirk had adapting to civilian life.  In today’s post I will document the myriad of difficulties the other officers of the Enterprise have encountered in their shift to life after Star Fleet. First up:  Science offer Spock. Having left […]

James T. Kirk Fired From Job as Desktop Support Technician

James Tiberius Kirk, former captain in the United Federation of Planets has been fired from his civilian job as a desktop support technician. “It’s true” said his supervisor.  “The guy, well, let’s just say his skill set was minimal.” After leaving Star Fleet to avoid a court martial for sexual harassment Kirk found his way […]

Citizens United Against Patrick Duffy!

Across the United States as the government is shut down and the debt crisis looms citizens have had to deal with a yet more frightening event:  Actor Patrick Duffy of “Dallas” fame has been showing up unannounced at peoples’ homes and using their shower. “It’s the most bizarre thing I’ve even seen” said a state […]

Keith Richards Joins Cast of Walking Dead

The executive producers of AMC’s hit show The Walking Dead have announced that Keith Richards  (pictured here) No wait, I’m sorry.  That wasn’t Keith Richards.  Here is a recent photo of Keith Richards: No wait.  I apologize again.  That wasn’t Keith Richards.  This is Keith Richards: I’m sorry.  I feel so embarrassed.  That wasn’t Keith […]