Humor : Move over, Sorkin. I got something to say: A message to the Class of 2012
Fellow graduates, I have a startling statistic for you: 100 percent of you are gonna die.Yes, all of you. Dead. Gone. Kaput.Now, this message won't… Read more »
Writer archives: Danny Fersh
After three super years, it's time to hang up my tights, cape and column
One night during Homecoming weekend, I was waiting for a friend outside Chuck's when a stranger recognized me from my headshot in The Daily Orange.… Read more »
Humor : It runs in the family: What two loving parents think of their one little mistake
In my heart, I'm still a kid.No, not the fun kind of kid who needs Ritalin slipped into his mashed potatoes just to keep him… Read more »
Humor : 12 things to do before kicking my SU bucket
In the past decade, a fuzzy phenomenon has liberated men everywhere from the shaving that shackles them 11 months out of the year.'No Shave November'… Read more »
Campaign appeel: Le Orange shares juicy details about squeezing into SA presidential race
Editor's Note: Student Association elections are in full swing. Le Orange, a satirical blog, made a bid as a write-in candidate. Here, Le Orange talks… Read more »
Humor : When humor calls, answer in the nude
Humor is a choice. It's not a talent, as some people believe, or even a state of being. To be funny, one must ignore their… Read more »
Humor : King Fersh wants his throne, pretty please
The world is full of injustices.Some are minor, some are major. Some can be remedied by a simple act of kindness. Some are so bad… Read more »
Humor : Think you're funny? Here are 5 easy ways for you to become the next me
It starts with a short, catchy statement: 'Something horrible has this.' 'Your breath smells like crayons and Read more »
What happens when 6 people stop being polite, start speaking Mandarin
Syracuse University values diversity. I see it every day, not just in the makeup of our student body, but in all of SU's values and… Read more »
Humor : One week's worth of apologies for one whole year's worth of sins
This Saturday, millions of my fellow Jews will spend the day fasting in solemn reflection of the past year. They will delve into painful memories,… Read more »
Humor : Grandma Fersh: The funniest woman you've never met
About one year ago, my Great Aunt Bev called my grandmother, Blanche Fersh, to pay her final respects. At 91, Blanche's health had sharply declined… Read more »
Humor : Grandma Fersh: the funniest woman you've never met
About one year ago, my Great Aunt Bev called my grandmother, Blanche Fersh, to pay her final respects. At 91, Blanche's health had sharply declined… Read more »
Humor : Joining ACC will put my Maryland roots and love of crayons to the test
When Syracuse University joined the ACC, a part of me died.Sure, it'll be great to watch our boys whoop Duke University and the University of… Read more »
Humor : Sirens, prison, cannibals: a friendship tale.
Once a relationship establishes a pattern, it's extremely hard to change it.You know how it works. Other than the close friends and family you're completely… Read more »
Humor : Don't ever show off for females without proper hydration
I blame women for this.You and your so-called 'standards.' You're so demanding. Every girl wants a guy who's nice, smart and funny. Fine. But where… Read more »
Humor : After four years, the time to grow up has come
Something horrible has happened.I realized it Saturday night. I was walking past a pack of freshmen guys on my way to Marshall Street when I… Read more »
Humor : Attention freshmen: Time to let loose, take risks
Last week, I asked an older associate at my summer job what advice he would give to incoming college freshmen.My colleague, a thirty something married… Read more »
Humor : How to bargain for a MayFest miracle
Dear weather gods,This time, you've gone too far.Long ago, we bartered with you on the slopes of Mount Olympus (the one on campus, not the… Read more »
Humor : How would you like to be my personal assistant?
Life is full of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Anyone who has ever attempted to pull an all-nighter for a project due the next day, parallel park… Read more »
Humor : Creating Spanish alter ego proves successful party trick
Last weekend I took a road trip with my roommates to visit some friends in Pennsylvania. I came back with an alter ego.He's everything I'm… Read more »
Humor : Five for fighting: handy, fool-proof tips to avoid unforseen conflict
This weekend, I was challenged to a fight at a party.Now, you should know, I am many things. A son, a brother, a stepdad, an… Read more »
Humor : In a world with no Internet, Nicolas Cage saves the day
The week before Spring Break, my roommate, Abram, made the greatest Internet discovery since Charlie Sheen's Twitter account: the Nicolas Cage Megapack.For seven days, Abram… Read more »
Humor : Intern for hire: Bright, qualified, tastier than fondue
In Syracuse, two feet of snow with temperatures in the 20s and a single-digit wind chill can only mean one thing: Summer is fast approaching.For… Read more »
Humor : It's hard to be a winner in a world full of losers
Look, people.All I do every day is wake up on a pile of awesome, eat victory sandwiches, drink greatness and sleep in a Jacuzzi full… Read more »
