Category Archives: Humor

Hillary Down But Not Out

Posted on June 12, 2008 by dowbrigade

Now that Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has crashed and burned in tatters and ashes, it seems an appropriate time to chime in with one of our patented, wrong-in-so- many-ways political predictions: Don’t Count Her Out Yet. This may be but … Continue reading →

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Ode to an Unsung Hero

Posted on June 3, 2008 by dowbrigade

Boston sports fans have reason to be nervous – the incredible run of luck experienced by area sports teams is coming to an end.Now it can be revealed – the Dowbrigade has been personally responsible for the incredible run of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Prose Screeds, Sports | 6 Comments

Hopeful News Item of the Day

Posted on May 30, 2008 by dowbrigade

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain’s king has appointed a woman believed to be the Arab world’s first Jewish ambassador as the country’s envoy to Washington. Lawmaker Houda Nonoo said she was proud to serve her country “first of all as … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Serious News, Wacky News | 6 Comments

OS Wars

Posted on May 20, 2008 by dowbrigade
Posted in Humor, Photos | 3 Comments

Devil Worshippers Lose Pro Team

Posted on November 10, 2007 by dowbrigade

When your bad reputation is exceeded only by an uninterrupted record of failure and ineptitude, sometimes the only thing to do is to change your name. Not only does this often throw creditors off the track, but can offer a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Media News, Sports | 26 Comments

Arthur Murray Book Club

Posted on October 22, 2007 by dowbrigade

At the Boston Public Library each month, teenagers get down to the vigorous techno thumps of the popular arcade game Dance Dance Revolution. The Norwell Public Library treats visitors to a monthly free dinner and a movie. Borrowers in Andover … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Media News, Technology | 31 Comments

Pope Waves from Beyond the Grave

Posted on October 15, 2007 by dowbrigade

This fiery figure is being hailed as Pope John Paul II making an appearance beyond the grave. The image, said by believers to show the Holy Father with his right hand raised in blessing, was spotted during a ceremony in … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Shopping

Posted on September 27, 2007 by dowbrigade

The Dowbrigade’s local supermarket has been undergoing a major makeover, and it was as if, had we been a pre-super hunter gatherer, the bison herd had suddenly disappeared. Despite completely reoutfitting and reorganizing the entire store, they managed to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends and Family, Humor | 2 Comments

Comic of the Day

Posted on August 10, 2007 by dowbrigade

The China Conundrum was inevitable. Importing entire Wal-Marts full of goods from a third world country with as creative and casual an attitude towards standards and regulation as China was wound to have repercussions in a country as litigation-loco as … Continue reading →

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Waterworld Wired

Posted on August 1, 2007 by dowbrigade

(Watertown, MA) – Tired of swimming laps with nothing but the sound of water sloshing in your ears, while your land-lubber mates work out to the latest tunes or podcasts? A Watertown company has come up with a solution: an … Continue reading →

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Hats On the Henley

Posted on July 14, 2007 by dowbrigade

As a seasoned veteran of  many Head of the Charles Regattas, held on the Charles River every fall, we felt an obligation to attend the august English equivalent, the Royal Henley Regatta at Henley-on-Thames. We have never actually ROWED on … Continue reading →

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Trashing the Tate

Posted on July 14, 2007 by dowbrigade

Here in London, the only place we see panic and dismay at the recent rash of attempted car bombings in Great Britain is on the softly glowing screens of the Toshiba TV in our London flat and our trusty laptop. … Continue reading →

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