Mr. Ohh!'s Sideways View: Recent Episodes
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Mr Ohh! looks at the world in a little different way and reports his findings to all of the folks who aren't him. And there seem to be an awful lot of people who aren't!
After reading some of Kipling's work, I've learned my house obeys one of the laws of the jungle. Laugh as I let chaos and confusion rein.
Others say they hate stupidity. I disagree! Stupid folks are the best source of laughter on the planet. Thing is everyone's stupid but no one admits it. Laugh as I explain
Customer service has been my life. But have you ever considered the evil corporate drone is also the innocent customer somewhere else? Laugh as I put it all in perspective.
Everything is changing and I’m baffled. Even money doesn’t work the way it used to. Laugh as I head to the ATM and cry.
I consider myself a humorist, or perhaps a writer. But recently I was called an artist and it rocked my world. Laugh as I explain the dilemma.
Why do we do what we do? And more importantly, why do we keep doing it? Who decides what is right and wrong? Laugh as I break breakfast rules.
Life has questions. Some don't have answers. Some don't need answers. Still Others we don't want answered. Laugh as I explain.
No matter what I do it's going to be a problem. I can't even make an online order without an issue. Laugh as I explain.
Nothing goes right for me the first try. Consequently, I spend most of my life in plan B. Laugh as I describe the chaos that is me.
For me chaos is a way of life. Even when doing normal things. Laugh as I tell of a comedy show that went horribly wrong.
Our world sees science as the truth. But what if science is all wrong? Laugh as I explain my truths.
Apparently, my daughter is older than I am. How is this possible? We can thank the internet for that. Laugh as I Explain.
All I wanted was to call my doctor. What I got was a digitized disaster. Laugh as I tell of my technology trials.
My daughter threw a party, and if I wasn't there, I'd never have known it. What do I mean? Laugh as I explain the strangeness.
I have found that sometimes doing one thing destroys something else. At those times I refer to the dog. Seriously! Laugh as I tell how pets are most important.
I was asked to be a substitute teacher for a history class. It did not go as planned. Laugh as I tell the story.
I need to relax and focus more. I've tried a tea ceremony and it left me wanting. Laugh as I tell you about my version of ancient culture.
Whatever happened to the Aspirin ads? These days they want us to get drugs for diseases nobody has. Laugh as I take you through the world of big money and bigger stupidity.
Ignore politics! There's a war going on that no one realizes. Laugh as I boldly tell you all what's really going on.
Some legends you just can't kill. Some flowers are like that too. Laugh as I tell of the Lone Hyacinth
They say, "No good deed goes unpunished." I entertain children and they made me a celebrity. Laugh as I tell of how wrong that is!
Life is complicated, the thing is technology wants it to be more complicated and tries to tell me it's easier. Don't understand?? Laugh as I explain
Every time I go shopping It's always the same thing. Half of the stuff in my cart gets crushed. Laugh as I explain why.
I want to search the internet, find what I need get offline. But they won't let me!! They tempt me with pretty pictures and cat videos. Laugh as I try to figure this all out!
I would rather buy locally, but there are things you can only get online. Some of these I don't understand. Laugh as I tell of my shopping dilemma.
Everybody wants you to pay attention to them. That’s why they put up signs. Laugh as I explain why that's idiotic!!
Life takes you many places. Most of which you don't want to go. Travel is easy, getting there is hard. Laugh as I tell of my experiences.
Folks say they want to be superman. But you shouldn't. Read the books. Heroes have terrible problems. Laugh as I explain.
I'm not saying I'm a saint, but why does everyplace try turn me into a criminal? I thought that was wrong. Laugh as I explain My situation.
They say talk is cheap. I disagree. It must be expensive because no one does it anymore. Laugh as I tell my story. As long as I don't talk.
If no one intends to make terrible entertainments, why is there so much of it around?? Laugh as I tell you of my recent experiences.
When life gives you lemons, make a lemon pie. Then throw it into someone’s face. Laugh as I tell you my views on regret.
I've often said, "Embrace your idiocy" But some take this too far. Laugh as I tell you the steps, I've taken to correct this.
Shopping can be a lot of fun, with bargain hunting and all. I might even be better with friends? Laugh as I define the 'MIGHT'
Everyday laws change, not to be better, but to be weirder. Laugh with me as I give you a prime example.
On the American roads, signs promote everything. Recently, I came across one that promoted confusion. Laugh as I tell the story.
There are ways to do things and ways not to. The problem is; Why does there have to be a research study to find out? Laugh along with my observations.
Everything is different, even being normal. Well, those normal folks have laughed at us long enough. Today we laugh at them!
Whatever happened to creativity? everything new is a copy of the old. Laugh as I explain the situation.
I just learned that I'm in the top one percent for my intelligence. How I learned this will make you laugh.
I've been looking around and I just don't understand how things get named, especially places in the city. Laugh as I tell of my experience.
I've always loved theme parks. Sadly, though times have changed. Not with the fun but with the food. Laugh as I explain my dilemma.
Now, I'm never a fan of AI even when it's trying to be helpful. There is such a thing as too much help. Laugh as I explain.
If anyone understands the medical industry, I wish they'd explain it to me. I've come up with what I think it is. Laugh with me.
I almost saw an accident the other day, and it got me thinking; Can these be prevented? Laugh as I tell you, my solution.
Every year we call January the beginning of everything. That's the dumbest thing ever. Laugh as I explain all the better options.
There was a time when technology was supposed to make our lives easier. Sorry, but I don't find that to be the case anymore. Laigh as I explain what tech is doing to me.
The world is a baffling place. Some folks can ignore the confusion. Darn it, but I can't. Laugh as I try to make some sense of it all.
The commercials on TV have been getting stranger and stranger. I often wonder what's up? Laugh Wile I explain what I think is going on.
Yea, I know all about spam phone calls. But there's a new one. Laugh with me as I sort out this new scam!!
My son came home from college to visit, and Ohh! Boy did I get an education. Laugh with me while I tell you what I learned.
Admittedly I am easily confused. But there are some questions that I need answered. Laugh as I look into some unsolvable problems.
Today streaming services abound. But what are they? They're just a replacement for radio which didn't need replaced. Laugh as I explain.
To Arms!! The animals are rising up against us. Don't believe Me? Laugh as I explain it all!
Why is it that nothing is as it seems? It's advertised as one thing and turns out to be something else. Laugh as I explain.
We've all seen them. Signs and sayings around the office, which are supposed to motivate and inspire. Laugh as I explain their true function.
I got a lot but didn't get what I really wanted for Christmas. Honestly, I never do. Laugh as I explain.
The holiday party is a long-standing tradition. And I don't know why. Anybody can get together anytime of the year. Laugh as I explain what happened to me.
Everyone wants me to rate them. But what about the people rating me? Especially Santa! Laugh as I tell of my confusion.
The education system trains us all to think clearly. But that's not what we need. Especially around the holidays. Laugh with me as I explain.
Here we go again. The same back stories as every year. Don't you think it's time for something new? Laugh as I make some suggestions
I'm an easy-going guy, as long as I'm going. Standing still is a problem. Laugh as I tell you about my WAIT issues.
You might think sport is what we silly humans love best. You'd be wrong. We love something far more than that. Laugh as I tell you about it.
They say history repeats itself. That's probably because humans are too silly to actually change anything. Laugh as I explain all this.
I've been thinking about language. Frankly, humans aren't very good at it. Laugh with me because words are funny things!
My children rave to me about the upcoming cash-less society. But they don't see the problems. Laugh as I explain what's to come.
We all grow older. But why does life keep getting weirder? Laugh as I tell of my birthday surprise.
I learned a bit more history from my college son. And the world still doesn't make any sense. Laugh as I try to explain.
You may ask what I've been doing all week. The answer is, "Being Stupid" Laugh with me as I explain.
I've noticed a disturbing trend. Fitness centers are popping up everywhere. What is up with that? Laugh with me and I'll tell you what.
With elections coming up, the ads are crazy. But what's worse are the silly polls about everything. Laugh as I get really confused.
For twenty years pumpkin spice has invaded our homes and offices. Laugh with me as I tell you the history.
I've never hidden my feelings regarding artificial intelligence. Well AI has decided to fight back. Laugh as I tell the war stories.
A long time ago there was maps. Hard to fold but they worked. Now we have GPS. Easier in some ways, unless it's controlled my daughter. Laugh as I tell my story.
It's back to school time again, and that means hundreds of sales. I don't mind that but could they focus just a little. Laugh as I explain.
Everyone has opinions. That's OK Except when they want to tell me about them. Laugh as I mediate one such argument.
Everywhere I see celebrity publications. And I don't understand all the hype. Laugh as I tell of my Fantastic Fan Fiasco.
I've been watching a bit of television, and boy has my sleep improved. Laugh with me as I share the news about the lack of news.
AI Is supposedly making everything better. But better for whom? Laugh as I tell of my experience with this computer craze.
We all live with nature. We can't get away from it. And it's chasing us unmercifully!! Laugh as I tell my tale.
When I go shopping, I want to be as fast as possible. You might think I'd choose the self-service for speed. You'd be wrong. Laugh as I tell you why.
I consider myself fairly intelligent, but some questions defy answers. Laugh with me as I search for the truth.
Computers are everywhere, and possibly a lot of places they shouldn't be. Laugh with me as I tell you about my house.
I'm so annoyed about places not communicating correctly. It's confusing and just wrong. Laugh as I explain what happened to me.
There are so many things about this world I don't understand. I may be totally confused, but at least you can laugh at them. It's a Win-Win
Everything is more complicated as an adult, especially when getting a car fixed. Laugh as I tell you my story.
Reality shows, Huh!! If you want real reality drama, try putting a child through school. Not for the faint of heart! Laugh as I explain.
OHHH! Boy! You let you kid go to college for a few months and they come home a different person. I don't know if this happened to you, but feel free to laugh at my story.
I am so tired of being asked if I'm a robot on everything I fill out online. Heck with AI the way it is, it better at that stuff than I am. But There may be another use for that technology. Laugh as I explain.
These days everything's about sequels, trilogies, and epic dramas. What happened to just telling a story and letting it go? Laugh with me and I'll tell you what happened and maybe some solutions.
I've been single and I've been a bachelor. They are NOT the same. Laugh as I explain the difference.
Nature and I just don't seem to get along. Laugh with me as I tell you about our latest squabble.
As a society we are remembering some of the old ways of yoga, meditation, and introspection. this may be good, but I prefer to laugh at the folks who just go for the fad.
Last week I went on a trip and I think they were trying to impress me by taking me to fancy restaurants. Frankly I was mare scared, But I lived and laughed.
There was a time when entertainment was... Well entertaining. You know; Singing and Dancing. Now, it's over-opinionated talk shows. Laugh as I explain why I hate this.
Communication is the key to everything. Too bad we don't do it very well. Laugh, as I tell what happened to me.
Sometimes you are faced with the great issues of the day. Sometimes you can actually figure them out. Laugh as I apply my vast Simi-Knowledge to one such issue.
Everything’s fine, until our technology breaks down. Then we don't know how to act. Laugh with me as I share my issues.
When you go to college, they sometimes don't tell you everything you need to know. Laugh with me as we explore my son's decisions.
Computer folks are driving AI down our throats. I don't understand why? Laugh while I explain why it's not all that helpful.
I never did like TV. But now I have a new reason. Laugh with me as I take on something which can't possibly be good for us. What were they thinking??
There is an un-respected group of people that never gets their due; Impatient folks. Laugh with me as I salute these kind and generous folks. NOT!
Healthy eating has become a mania. However sometimes I think it's gone too far. Laugh with me as I expose the hilarious truth.
More and more we humans are doing some crazy things. Paying for TV for instance. Laugh with me as I try to figure out the reasons.
As we move into 2024, we look at the stupidity of the past, and look forward to the idiocy of the future, and laugh.
As my children get older, their gift choices are changing, but sadly in a way I never expected. Laugh with me as I try to figure it all out.
When I think of Christmas, I think of Holiday Dinners, and how to avoid them. Laugh with me as I describe my yummy traditions.
With the holidays approaching, comes new decorating. I don't know how much you do. But the real question is: WHY? Laugh and I'll explain.
As the holidays approach I get worried about some of the icons. Laugh as I open my feelings about the most celebrated one.
I get that people celebrate holidays in their own way. BUT if you're going to spend hundreds on decorating the house, why do you stop there? Laugh as I offer some alternatives.
Cell Carriers are going crazy with their offers and deals. The thing is you never are qualified. Laugh with me as I tell my tale of woe.
Everyplace I go has some sort of loyalty program. Since they're all different, it's hard to tell which is better unless you join them all. Laugh with me as I ponder the problem.
Looking backward I have done things I shouldn't have done, but I'm not alone. Laugh as I tell stories, where Panicking would've been a much better solution
Things happen, I just wish they didn't happen to me all the time. Either way they always bring choices. Laugh as I explain why I so wish they didn't.
I don't mean to be judgmental, but we all have been getting a bit soft in the heads. We need to buff up our thinking. Laugh with me as I tell you all how.
Communication is important. Sadly, there are hundreds of languages which make this difficult. Sometimes two or three in the same house. Laugh with me as I try to understand my own children.
Virtual reality confuses me. It's not the virtual part, that I understand. It's that they stretch reality to a whole new level. Laugh as I try to understand, But fail miserably!
Opportunities sometimes knock, but often they carry a lot of luggage. Laugh with me as I try something new, but the old rears its ugly head.
What prompts anyone into getting into a business? Perhaps they see a need, or it might be something else. Laugh as I explore this question.
Sometimes I feel like my life is a dream. Then my pets remind me it's all too real. Laugh with me as I tell you the latest example.
Home ownership has its ups and downs, and downs, and downs. You never know what might happen. Laugh with me as I tackle a project.
Your relationship with your neighbors can be a shaky thing. Mine used to be Okay, but lately not so much. Laugh and see how it was repaired.
Have you ever thought about snacks? Well, I have, and I must say There's a lot more to them than just 'Sweet' and 'Salty' Laugh with me as I explain.
Hey kiddies! time for Uncle Ohh! to tell you a modern bedtime story It's a lot truer than Aesop and A lot less grim than Grimm. But it is as hilarious as Mr. Ohh!
We had a small incident near my house. Laugh as I tell the story of how it got out of hand!!
Have you ever noticed smart folks like doctors sometimes don't understand the smaller things? It's like they can't comprehend an answer they don't expect. Laugh as I explain when this happened to me.
We are all hooked to our phones, but there have been some strange developments because of it. Laugh while I tell you about it.
I have just learned I have been deceived. I did the research and now I can come forward with my findings. Laugh as I expose the flaws in the system.
College students are a breed amongst themselves. They see the world in a completely different way. Laugh with me as I look at my own brood.
I went for a simple road trip with my daughter, but I swear she was trying to kill me the whole time. Laugh with me as I explain.
I am a fan of natural beauty. However, it seems the beauty industry wants to be as un-natural as possible. Laugh with me as I explore this phenomenon.
Some folks love art, some folks don't. It doesn't matter how you feel, but recently I found out I'm an artist. Laugh as I tell you how that fact hit me.
Sometimes, you just have to step back and look at people. Not to judge but to laugh. I have a story for you. Laugh Along
They said to think outside the box, but they lied. What they really want is for everyone to conform and make it easy for their computers to sort you. Laugh as I shake up the system.
If you watch movies during the winter like I do, you may notice a few discrepencies. Laugh with me as I show you the problems.
Everyone is looking for the perfect career. Satisfying, both, your self-worth, and your wallet. We'll, I have found mine. Laugh with me as I explain it.
Some things are set in stone. They are just the way they are. Well, the time has come to change certain things. Laugh as I try to change the world.
In my ever-expanding wisdom I have made a revelation. It may not be right but it is funny. Laugh as I explain.
I often do things just to be a good father, I often fail. Laugh with me as I join a baking contest to make my daughter happy and make everyone miserable.
You know what annoys me? Lots of stuff and that’s good. Laugh with me as I explain my life.
What do you do when Mother Nature walks up and slaps you in the face? You laugh heartily and tell the world. Well, Here's my story.
They say money is the root of all evil. I say money is the root of all laughter. Why? Because invariably I'm going to get stuck, Here's my story.
Ohh Joy! We have a new pet. Of course, with it comes new problems. Laugh with me as I deal with change I never wanted
As the new year starts one must think back and ponder what the new yew year means. Probably not what you think, but you can laugh about it.
Things at this time of the year are confusing, but they are also very repetitive. There is no reason for this. Laugh as you learn a few things from the wisdom of Mr. Ohh!
The holidays are a time for hope and faith. Sadly, as I get older some things I just can't get behind. Laugh with me as I seek the truth
Holiday Traditions are great, but over the last couple of hundred years they have changed. Laugh as you hear what I think of this.
Many holiday traditions are wonderful but some I don't understand. Laugh with me as I try to make sense of the one that baffles me the most.
Doesn't it seem to you that the holiday season is growing every year? Well, I have proof! Laugh with me as I show you the history.
I have found out some interesting facts about human brains, that are also disturbing. Laugh with me as I try to figure all this out.
In this world we live to communicate, but I think we're doing something wrong. Laugh with me as I describe the problem.
Raising young adults can be problematic. However, this was a problem I never thought about. Laugh with me as I try once again to keep my life in order
In this world there are many things I don't understand. How could they happen? Well, here are my explanations. Have a good laugh.
People with long unpronounceable names have had it bad for a very long time. BUT the computer age has given us an unexpected advantage. Laugh along as I tell you about it.
Computers are great but they are not everything. However, some think they are. Laugh as I relate a few stories.
One thing I just can't understand is how grandparents talk to their adult children. Laugh with me as I explore the secrets
Economic crisis come in all shapes and sizes. Some are ignored completely. Luckily, I found this one for us all to laugh at.
I've been reading books and I hate the new trend in making bad guys more relatable. Laugh with me as I relate how I feel.
I'm not the fastest person to adopt new technologies. That being said, when I do I only get more and more confused. Laugh with me as I try and figure something else out.
At work I had the pleasure to deal with some interns. I was interesting. It led to me getting a psychological test. Confused? Well sit back and laugh while I explain.
"What's in a name?" Everything's in a name. In fact, it's my forgetting of names that gets me in the most trouble. Laugh with me as I try to remember the explanation.
Even the toughest men need to rest, and to rest a man must have a chair to call his own. Laugh with me as I describe this eternal, and sometimes smelly bond
I have heard of the laws of nature, but nature has no laws. Laugh with me as I show that nature doesn't know what the heck it's doing.
Driving vacations can be fun, but not every detail. Laugh as I impart my glorious trip up north.
There are some wonderful things about my family. I'm sure there must be. Laugh with me as I try to find some of them.
Welcome August a time for getting bills paid, finding new expenses and junk mail. Laugh with me as I explore this great time and maybe make some cash.
A walk in the park is never just a walk in the park. Nature lives out there, and that makes it scary. Laugh as I tell you how nature beat me up once.
Getting new things is always an adventure. Well I got something new and it was more of a laugh a minute.
Well I went to my son's college orientation. They want the families to be included in the college experience. Laugh with me as I tell you just how 'included' I am
I went to the clinic for my annual check-up, but everything was wrong! Everything! Even the doctor had changed. Laugh as I tell my tale of woe.
My sons and I are taking a trip, but my daughter is the most excited. Laugh as I tell you all about it
I have many troubles with my yard. Some are difficult, but most are just laughable. Laugh and listen to the story
I have been entered in to a research project where they pay for my blood. This creates some moral, ethical, and laughable questions.
I don't buy new cars. I don't buy nearly new cars. I buy clunkers and drive them into the ground. Laugh with me as I tell about what happens when my wife gets involved with this process
Has anyone else ever noticed that predictions of the future always so vague they could mean just about anything? Laugh with me as i try to figure out my future prediction.
Why do women love bikinis but hate to be seen in underwear? Why is men's underwear suddenly changing? Why was underwear invented? I have no idea, but you can laugh at me while I try to figure it out.
Having my son graduate from High School stirs up memories and emotions, but not all the ones you think about. Laugh with me as I retell the story
I was selected to do my civic duty and it turned out just to be another reason to laugh at the system. Government can be so funny
Horror movies have gone far enough. Laugh with me as I explain whet teenagers are really afraid of.
My adult children refuse to be... Well Adults Laugh along while explain some holiday traditions that should have left
I was just trying to clean up a space for my new printer, but the toys fought back. Laugh as I tell you the story
I have been home during the day for a while and boy is it different. Just going to the market seems like entering the dark side. Shop and laugh along
I do not understand the Fine Arts, and that's not very fine at all. Laugh with me as I try to figure it all out.
Sometimes nothing goes right, Even buying a new refrigerator can be a fiasco that can cause a laugh a minute.
I Remember When My Kids Were Little and frankly, I wish I didn't. Laugh and take a painful trip down memory lane with me.
Love songs and lots of entertainment never quite hit the mark of reality. Laugh as I ask the question that must be asked
Women keep all the good stuff for themselves, like the Minivan. Laugh as I tell how great this Mom Vehicle (?) is
I've been looking around and it seems that suddenly all of our entertainment has taken a depressing trend. Laugh with me as I explore this.
I have come to the conclusion that the Drive-thru is actually a torture device invented in the Middle Ages. Laugh with me as I explain.
I have come to the conclusion that scientists can be some of the silliest folks on Earth. Let's laugh at them together
Video games are hard! Not playing them, what's hard is finding one to play. Here's my story, and it certainly is a laughing matter
Wisconsin is known for cheese but frankly America isn't. Laugh with me while I try to give the state a new image.
Commercials advertise everything, but right after there's usually a disclaimer denying it all. You might have missed that because they don't want you to understand it. Laugh with me while I explain it.
Sometimes wise words need repeating. Especially when they apply to world leaders as well as the man next store. Laugh as I explain a quote from one of the greats
I resolve to stop telling bad jokes. Actually that's a lie like most New Year's resolutions., But I have a way to fix all that. Laugh with me as I explain
After a long donkey trip and no room at the inn, Mary gives birth. I still think that had to be a real bad day. Laugh with me as I describe just how bad.
As I have grown my family traditions have changed. I just wish I understood what the new ones were. Laugh with me as I try my best.
Every famous person records a holiday song. Well I guess It's my turn. Laugh as I wow the world
Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus, has become an iconic Christmas saying. But frankly it's one of those right place right time things. Laugh with me as I explain it all to you.
Holiday shopping is difficult, but when the folks on your list want things that are more than unusual it becomes impossible and hilarious. Laugh with me while I try to figure it all out
Girls are harder to raise than boys. Boy is that the understatement of the century. BUT Girls are Much funnier to raise than boys as well. Laugh with me as I explain
Who's crazier High schoolers or their fathers? Well it comes to a trip to the park insanity runs deep. Laugh as we turn the world in to a musical!!
There are things in literature that I don't understand. They call this suspended belief. But what if it happens in real life. Laugh while I explain my situation
Have you ever thought though about the fact that our things teach us how to use them? Well I have. Laugh as I explain it all.
In these days of confusion some look to the Asian ways of peace to find meaning. Laugh with me as I seek Enlightenment Light
I love to help people with brilliant suggestions, but sometimes my suggestions backfire on me. Laugh with me as one goes terribly wrong.
Strange things have invaded my house and I can't get rid of them Laugh with me as I tell you about my infestation of Teenagers
Caller ID has become a great convenience but it has caused trouble in my love life. Laugh with me as I think my wife is having an affair
More and more places are adopting healthy food choices. The thing is, some of us don't want to be healthy! Laugh with me while I tell about the conspiracy to make me better