Sammon Says

An Interview with the World’s Longest Surviving Severed Head

October 4, 2011

By John Sammon — We are interviewing Loren C. Vandersnarff, the world’s longest surviving severed head. Mr. Vandersnarff, welcome to our Foolish Times studio.

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My Role in the Movie It Lives Again

September 1, 2011

By John Sammon – I noted with amusement that a woman writer in a column related how she went to a horror movie called “It’s Alive” about a devil baby and she was pregnant

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Poker Dreck

August 5, 2011

By John Sammon – Here are some poker tips on how you can shamefully and with great pettiness, malice and greed, cheat at cards by that most cheap shot of all—-distracting your opponent. Despicable right? Hey get a clue.

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I’m The World’s Largest Albino Pigmy

July 6, 2011

I am the world’s biggest … albino Pigmy. You didn’t know did you? The Pigmies don’t either. They don’t like the word Pigmy. Today, they go by the name “Baka.” Three times I have applied for membership to the tribe, and three times I have been ignored, after completing the entrance test. I know I [...]

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I’m Mista’ Fyed

July 6, 2011

(A man comes into an office who has a New York accent, pronouncing “mister” like “mistah”). Okay, this should be easy. What’s your name? I’m Mista’ Fyed. You’re what? I’m Mista’ Fyed. You’re mystified? About what?

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Slobs Take Over

April 5, 2011

The rampant growth of slobism worldwide is as distressing as it is disappointing, and disproves Darwin’s Theory of Evolution that things evolve for the better and more sophisticated. In short: Slobs are taking over. Think I’m wrong? Book an airline flight. Go ahead. I dare ya. Not only is the plane smaller to stretch fuel [...]

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Sammon Says – The Pros and Cons of Spontaneous Human Combustion

March 3, 2011

Spontaneous human combustion is the inexplicable catching fire or blowing up of a living human being for mysterious reasons. There are reportedly 200 cases of people who, for no apparent reason, caught fire. Think of it, you’re walking down the street and suddenly….BLAM! It gives a whole new meaning to the phrases, “I’m getting a [...]

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Sammon Says – Sam and Googie

February 2, 2011

(Note to readers: I’m seriously contemplating syndicating nationally a comic strip about two mischievous boys, and here is a preview for readers of Foolish Times, ten possible set-ups (scenes) for the strip. The boys’ names are Sam and Googie. Sam is the older of the two boys. Let me know, anybody out there, if you [...]

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Sammon Says: I’m a She-Man, and Proud of It

January 3, 2011

We’ve all heard the descriptive tag, “he-man.” He’s a he-man. This supposedly means that you’re more of a man than a regular man. If I’m not a he-man, then I suppose I’m just a man. What is a he-man? What does that mean? Does it mean you’re more sexually potent, have more sperms per milliliter [...]

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Sammon Says: The Theory of Women and Birdie Num Num

December 3, 2010

You may have heard of the book, Men are From Mars, Women From Venus. That’s ridiculous! But it is true that women are descended from birds. Men from hogs. I have clinically proven in laboratory studies conducted in my garage that women, not dinosaurs, share DNA and character traits with birds. Just think of the [...]

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Sammon Says – Dueling Non Sequiturs

November 8, 2010

Two men who habitually engage in the mind poop of using non sequiturs have a discussion. For those of you who seldom read, a non sequitur is a remark, a nonsensical aside, that has no relation to the preceding comments made during a discussion. I think it’s just a case that fat people have a [...]

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Sammon Says – Can I be Frank?

October 1, 2010

A boss calls an employee into his office to tell him he is fired, terminated. Those words are not politically correct today, so more wimpy ones are used, with the resulting confusion as seen below. (Boss to employee): Thank you for coming. (Employee): No problem. I’m sorry I have to tell you this. Don’t be.

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You Are in Effect Your Own Spouse Looking Back at You

September 5, 2010

After detailed study and hypothesis and soul-searching, I have come to the conclusion that an entirely new concept in the field of science, Human Transferal Refraction, is a reality. In other words, your spouse is really you, looking back at what you believe to be yourself. Human Refraction Theory combines concepts such as Yin and [...]

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Not an Island

August 2, 2010

We’ve all heard the phrase, “No man is an island.” Well, baby, I’m an island. I’m the closest thing to it. I’m a rock. And a rock feels no pain. And an island never cries. Shielded in my armor. I’ve got my poetry to protect me. I touch no one and no one touches me!

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Sammon Says: How to Spot a Transvestite Cougar

July 1, 2010

The word “cougar” used to mean a wild, big, blondish cat that lurked in remote parts of the United States but also occasionally showed up in urban areas—for example, late at night on a golf course near your house. Today, the word has taken on a completely different meaning and one with a sexual connotation. [...]

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Sammon Says: Ten Ways to Enjoy Emasculation

June 1, 2010

Ten Ways to Enjoy Emasculation Your abusive boss. When he slams his fist on your desk because he’s afraid of his boss over him, and wants to use you as a scapegoat, you know you have to pay a bill and can’t quit your job. So you take it, his abuse. Likewise, you know that [...]

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Sammon Says: What Is a Winner or Loser?

May 1, 2010

A favorite insult is to call someone you’re not impressed with or want to ridicule a “loser.” What is a loser? Let’s assume it’s accurate. What are you losing if you’re a “loser?” Not being a loser to most people must simply mean the attainment of money and the purchase of things. Things purchased are [...]

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