Chris Erskine

Chris Erskine

Make Mine a Double

Random thoughts while waiting for an order of fries (extra crispy) and a chocolate malt (extra malt):

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Chris Erskine
Aug 22, 2026
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  • Dad jokes are the best jokes.

  • Mom jokes are good too, though.

  • Bulletin: The Lakers have not been sold today.

  • To me, most dark comedies are barely comedies.

  • But “Flirting With Disaster” is brilliant — and possibly the funniest dark comedy you’ve never seen.

  • Love is light.

  • Love is lit.

  • “We need scientists in this world but not a world of scientists.” — Winston Churchill

  • In short, don’t forget books.

  • Just remember, everyone has a stray hair that pokes out somewhere.

  • To me, Brooklyn Italians are an elite subset of Italians.

  • Like the Chicago Irish.

  • Or Boston terriers.

  • Did you know there’s a sleep disorder named after Rip Van Winkle? Well, now you do.

  • “We’re surrounded by rant, not reason.” — reader Anne Meeker

  • Wait, is she talking about me?

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