Monthly Archives: July 2009
The Kid Was Kind Of Asking For It
Okay, I know it’s been a while since another original piece, but bear with me: it has been a busy week. I’m off to Chicago for the weekend, and I’m sure something worth talking about will happen out there. Anyway, … Continue reading
Filed under Blog, Comedy Video
The Matt Fried Hour Is Tonight!
Are you going? The ghost of Joe Strummer is! TONIGHT, Wednesday night, July 29th at 9:00 p.m. at The Under St. Marks Theater. Be there! You can buy tickets online here! (Pop in the discount code “MFH50″ for $4 seats!)
The Matt Fried Hour Is Tomorrow!
Are you excited? I know this man on the street is! Wednesday night, July 29th at 9:00 p.m. at The Under St. Marks Theater. Be there! You can buy tickets online here! (Pop in the discount code “MFH50″ for $4 … Continue reading
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Delayed Reaction: The Death of Michael Jackson
I realize I’m about a month late on this one, but I wanted to take some time to pay my respects to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. When I first heard the reports that MJ had passed away, my … Continue reading
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My Ideal Girlfriend(s)
Photo Credit Let’s get something straight: for the most part, I’ve enjoyed being single in this city. Yes, there have been a few exceptions (don’t become a Jehovah’s Witness to meet women). But – all in all – I like … Continue reading
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MCA From The Beastie Boys Has Cancer
I just read about it this morning on Brooklyn Vegan. Get well soon, Adam. Om Mani Padme Hum.
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The Time I Went To Sabbath, and Realized I Wasn’t Jewish
Photo Credit This is a true story about me, and my regular bouts of acquaintance with the Jewish faith. I should have known – by the look on the face of the custodian – that I was in over my … Continue reading
Filed under Blog, Stuff I Write
Why The Hell Is It Raining In New York Again?
Hey New York! Remember that two and a half weeks of rain we got from June to July? Followed – finally – by some sunshine and no humidity? Well, guess what?!? Starting yesterday, we get a whole another week of … Continue reading
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Owning A Dog; Or, How I Plan To Sleep With Your Hipster Girlfriend
Photo Credit Hipster Romeos do not intimidate me. Sure, they have many things going for them that I do not: they have the look, they have cultural “tastes”, they have a demeanor, which most single, under-30 New York women have … Continue reading
Filed under Humor Piece


