The Buzz (part 1) #micf2014 – by Dr Watson
We’re more than halfway through the Comedy Festival, so it’s time to give you an update on the show’s I’ve loved, the buzz around town and what’s still to come in the final week and a half of epic comedy times. THE REVIEWS: Let’s start with the shows. I haven’t seen as many shows […]
The Ghosts of Festivals Past #micf2014 – by Dr Watson
In case you don’t have a lot of friends that are comedians, and your Facebook newsfeed isn’t as chock full of “please see my show” requests as mine is, you might not know that the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is upon us. Otherwise known as, the most wonderful time of the year! Some people love […]
Technology Is Great, Just Don’t Bank On It – by Bethany Macdonald
As I stood in the queue at the bank and watched a woman try to load $1,400 worth of coins into the Coin Deposit Machine, I felt a little sorry for her. It seemed like a time-consuming process, kind of like playing to pokies but with even worse odds. Every time she put money in, it […]
Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last – by Lucy Watson
Dear nice guys, Let me start by saying that I’m your biggest fan. To me, there is nothing more attractive than a thoughtful, kind hearted man who genuinely cares about and respects women. It’s a rare and beautiful thing. So I want to take a moment to dispel the biggest myth a lot of you […]
Fear of Dandenong – by Aidan “Taco” Jones
Once again we reach Saturday and find me running on very little sleep after three days’ activities. Last night I went down to Dandenong to do some standup at an open mic night in a local pool hall… what a strange experience. I’d never been to Dandenong before last night, and my only experience or […]
Cashed Up, Crazy, Cool – by Rebecca Pickett
Two years ago I moved from Perth to Melbourne. Same company, same job, different city. People will sometimes say to me “Does anyone still use travel agents?”, to which I then reply, smiling – iPhone on table, drinking my jar of organic rooftop cider and waiting for the beardy man to deliver my delicious pulled […]
My Old Hoodie – by Aidan “Taco” Jones
My favourite article of clothing for the past five years has been a huge fluorescent hoodie. The bright reds, purples, blues, greens, and yellows cascade down its whole length in thin, irregular slivers, and the interior is the most obnoxiously bright shade of fluoro yellow – like a workman’s high-vis jacket. It was given to […]
The Art of Kombi-nism – by Mike Shackleton
Everything old is new again, in Batmania. This is demonstrated by the Batmanian’s desire to seek out vintage clothing, furniture and electronics. Perhaps these desires indicate that we are a nostalgic people. Or maybe we’ve realised it’s fun to have a few things around that have demonstrated their ability to withstand the test of time. […]
Smoke (No Longer) Gets in My Eye – by Nick Caddaye
An anniversary has passed us by without any commemoration. July 1st marked six years since smoking was banned in pubs and clubs. Six, long clean years… But the time for silence has ended and I must speak for those whose lack of trachea mean they cannot speak for themselves. For I am prepared to […]
Mediocre Is Not A Dirty Word – by Lucy Watson
We’re all told when we’re kids that one day there will be something we’re really good at. Our talent. Our special thing. All we have to do is find out what it is…. What a load of shit. But we’re kids. And kids are idiots aren’t they? They’re so gullible they believe anything. They believe a fat […]