Sandpaper Suit now on Twitter

I created a Twitter feed at twitter.com/sandpapersuit. Right now it's mostly just links to posts here but maybe I'll branch out on it in the future.

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posted by Matt | 8/04/2008 | Permalink

I'm Time Out NY's "Joke of the Week"

Here's the link for online version.

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posted by Matt | 5/15/2008 | Permalink

Why aren't there comments at this site?

Kary Rogers sent me an email asking why I don't have comments at this site:

Hi Matt,

I've been subscribed to your site for a while now. I enjoy reading your bits, things you've found on the web, and other comedy related experiences. Sometimes when I find a post particularly interesting, I want to follow up with a question, clarification or just a plain ol' comment.

I imagine you have a pretty decent readership and with your insightful posts about comedy, I was wondering why you don't allow comments. I feel that the reader community can increase the value of content in many instances. I know it's not always the case as there are douchebags out there intent on spreading douchebaggery.

Anyway, I like your site and was curious about your thoughts and experiences on engaging the readership.

So why no comments here? 1) I don't really think there are that many people out there who want to comment on my posts. 2) The previously mentioned douchebaggery factor: Online comments tend to be annoyingly lame/negative. 3) I haven't taken the time to figure out how to set them up.

I'd consider turning 'em on though if "the people" desire "a voice" at this site. Anyone else out there wish they could leave comments here? If so, send me an email and let me know.

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posted by Matt | 4/28/2008 | Permalink

Joe Fournier draws me doing standup

Illustrator Joe Fournier was at a show I did at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago a few months back. He sent me these illustrations he drew of my set:

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posted by Matt | 3/26/2008 | Permalink

A real sandpaper suit

Whoa, a real life Sandpaper Suit...tailored from 3M Hookit P120 sandpaper.

It was created by artist Hamish Pringle and is currently being shown at an exhibition in London.

This suit made from sandpaper raises questions of what it would be like to wear – uncomfortable no doubt - and what its impact on others would be – discomfiting perhaps? Would such a suit knock the rough edges off its owner, or increase them? Would it literally rub other people up the wrong way, or smooth them over?

Seems like a good tagline for this site..."Sandaper Suit: Comedy that will rub you the wrong way."

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posted by Matt | 3/21/2008 | Permalink