 Todd Barry |
What’s the appropriate punishment for roommates who pee in the shower?
I went on Google and found several companies that make custom-made tiles from a photo you provide. I think you know where I’m headed with this. Replace the current tiles in your shower with tiles featuring an image of your roommate’s mum! (I just got back from London.)Are you hip to what the kids like these days?
You mean sitting around eating Twinkies and listening to the Partridge Family? I think so!
What do you think Senator Barack Obama is bitter about?
Not getting on the guest list for a Smashing Pumpkins reunion show in Chicago.
Priscilla Presley! Booted off of Dancing With The Stars! What should she do now?
Let’s add her to the bill in Somerville!
TODD BARRY | “AltCom” at Somerville Theatre, Somerville | May 9 | 617.625.4088 or www.altcomfestival.com.
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