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Medieval comic strip humor
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/12 - 11:55. Fine Arts | HumorThe Museum of Depressionist Art website explains "medieval humor" with the help of the "Katzenjammer Kids" - or the medieval equivalent.
Domino's delivers - to the SCA?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/10 - 19:10. Humor | Media | Modern SocietyThere has been much speculation about whether or not the SCA is the target of the recent Dominos Pizza commercial depicting a delivery to a group of medieval re-enactors.
How chivalrous are you?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/03 - 18:53. Chivalry (historical) | Humor | Modern SocietyA quiz by Anya Yurchyshyn on MSN's Men's Lifestyle page asks "How chivalrous are you?"
Book lust!
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/04/26 - 17:21. Fine Arts | Humor | Scribal ArtsReaders, librarians, lovers of the book, cast your eyes upon this website which features wonderfully alluring photos of books and libraries. A feast for any bookworm!
Bayeux Simpsons
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/04/01 - 19:23. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Embroidery | English | Humor | Media | Modern SocietyForget the conquest of England! Who has the couch? The Simpsons take on the Bayeux Tapestry for the opening gag.
"Oops!" Shroud of Turin washed with a red shirt
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/04/01 - 14:55. Christianity | Humor | ItalianVatican City has announced that the venerable Shroud of Turin has been turned pink when it was accidentally washed with a red shirt. "Simply because the shroud has been given a slight pinkish tint does not in any way diminish its sanctity," Vatican spokesman Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo said during a press conference held to address the spiritual repercussions of the shroud's staining.
Middle Kingdom to test probability-driven combat simulation
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2008/04/01 - 12:00. Armoured Combat | Humor | MiddleOfficials in the Middle Kingdom confirmed today that selected, experienced fighters will soon be testing "probability-driven combat simulation" using equipment that departs radically from traditional SCA armour and weapon standards.
The well-armored squirrel
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/03/21 - 19:34. Armouring and Weaponsmithing | Humor | MerchantsPitbull Armory supplies protective armor to a number of creatures -- including humans. The latest armored critter is a squirrel.
Heraldrydiculous hits 100!
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/03/11 - 19:32. Fine Arts | Heraldry | Humor | WestBaron Khevron of the Principality of Oertha in the West Kingdom reports that his heraldry-related comic Heraldrydiculous has passed the 100 mark (104 at last count.)
Shakespeare meets Don McLean
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2008/02/29 - 16:02. English | Humor | Performing ArtsSet down your beverage and celebrate Leap Day by answering the musical question, "What would you get if you crossed William Shakespeare and Don McLean?"
Trebuchet
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/02/27 - 23:05. Humor | Siege EnginesQuestioning the relevance of your hobby to the real world? Then this comic from XKCD will give you a chuckle.
SCA Barbie
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/02/25 - 20:46. An Tir | Games and Gambling | HumorThe Shire of Ravensweir in An Tir has posted a brilliant "advertisement" for SCA Barbie, a doll who comes with a variety of accessories, friends and equipment.
Ren Rats - An online comic strip.
Submitted by renratpiz on Fri, 2008/02/15 - 21:10. Humor | Scribal ArtsRen Rats is a comic strip updated three days a week online. It centers around the adventures (and misadventures) of eight Medieval re-enactors and the organization to which they belong, the Kutztown University Medieval-Renaissance Club.
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Road-tripping with Henry VIII
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/02/11 - 19:05. English | Humor | Media | Modern SocietyThe Snickers road trip guys are at it again - this time with Henry VIII - munching away on a Snickers bar accompanied by "Greensleeves." Watch the video on YouTube.
To punt or not to punt...
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/01/31 - 16:28. English | Fine Arts | Games and Gambling | Humor | NPROnly on NPR could the Bard, in the guise of Morning Edition's Frank Deford, comment on the upcoming Super Bowl football game.
Britain's top ten stupid laws
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/11/26 - 20:01. English | Humor | Legal HistoryA recent survey taken in Great Britain determines the country's ten most obsolete - or downright stupid - laws. Included was the one that prohibits the eating of mince pies on Christmas Day, and several that date from the Middle Ages.
Beowulf for Children
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2007/11/15 - 12:57. 701 CE to 800 CE | English | Humor | Meridies | SaxonJust in time for the release of the new Beowulf film comes a...ahem...slightly different retelling of the tale, by Rathflaed DuNoir, The Black Bard of Meridies.
Who art on first?
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/11/13 - 15:17. English | Humor | Performing Arts | Video AlbumActors David Foubert and Jay Leibowitz offer their own unique interpretation of Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?" routine a la Shakespeare in a video clip on YouTube.
"Where is the Renaissance in the Festival?"
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/10/31 - 18:38. Humor | Performing Arts | Ren Faires | Video AlbumThat's the question asked by the Pirate Comedy Show in a catchy music video featuring highlights from the 2006 Nebraska Renaissance Faire.
Treubuchet flings old cars
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/10/28 - 20:32. Humor | Siege Engines | Video AlbumReally hate your old car? Perhaps you should offer it up to the "Crazy Farmers" for use as trebuchet ammunition?
Ye Olde Searche Engine
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/10/27 - 15:18. Humor | Modern Society | Scribal ArtsIf you seek answers to your medieval research questions, mayhap you should seek out Google - medieval style
Pirate U.
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/10/20 - 19:40. Humor | Nautical | Performing ArtsAre you a pirate who feels unappreciated? Perhaps you need a degree from St. Augustine Pirate University where you can complete "the course of study [in which] we will assist you in the reaffirmation of your knowledge by recognizing your achievements with the granting of a diploma in your chosen field of Pirateology."
Lady Goosealot
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/10/13 - 19:40. Costuming | Humor | Modern SocietyChristmas is coming and the goose is getting... well, you know. Looking for the perfect SCAdian gift this Christmas? Consider Goose Clothes Galore's Lady Goosealot, "the height of 14th century fashion."
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Heavy combat escalates to mock fisticuffs in Meridies
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/10/08 - 18:00. Armoured Combat | Humor | Meridies | Video AlbumSquire Conrad has posted a video on YouTube of Aengus and Lex boxing, in full armor, at the recent Meridies Grand Tourney.
Dating tips from Zeus, King of the Gods
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/10/07 - 00:51. 601 CE and Earlier | Greek | HumorIn an April, 1999 issue of The Onion, Zeus, King of the Gods, offers dating tips on handling the ladies such as "Today's Women Don't Like It When You Come To Them As A Bull Or Swan."
The heraldic tigger
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/10/03 - 20:40. Heraldry | HumorSeamas Mac Daibhid shares his thoughts on heraldic presentations of the much beloved Tigger, how to blazon the charge and how it might be drawn. (photos)
Take the Librarian's Challenge
Submitted by Baroness Elfreda on Fri, 2007/09/14 - 14:37. European | Games and Gambling | Humor | Linguistics"Do you know someone named Cooper, or Fletcher, or Chapman, or Wainwright? Do you know how those surnames originated? Have you, at some point in your Society career, acted as a gonfalonier, a cordwainer, or an arkwright?"
The potty humor of the Middle Ages
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/08/12 - 00:31. Fine Arts | HumorIn an article for the Chronicle for Higher Education Evan R. Goldstein reviews On Farting: Laughter and Language in the Middle Ages by Valerie Allen, a new work that looks at the use of low humor in literature of the period.
Roman name generator
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/07/20 - 12:44. Heraldry | Humor | RomanThe Rum and Monkey website has created a Roman name generator for when "your own name just doesn't suit your rich Roman fantasy life."
Spartans on a plane
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/06/20 - 13:56. 601 CE and Earlier | Greek | Humor | Performing Arts | Video AlbumOK, it's out of our time period and politically-incorrect in so many ways, but oh, is it funny! 300 Spartans on a Plane!
