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Hello New Computer Owner and/or About.com Consumer:
Welcome to the wonders of the Internet. Don't worry about your disorientation or lack of skills. I've been Web active for several years and I still bluff my way around. Everything will become easier. We've all been in your sad, pitiable position.
My name is Mike. I am your Guide to Humor. I'm not exactly royalty, but I do appreciate newbies who curtsy.
I'm so proud you are here. I'm also astounded at your good fortune. Do you know why? Well, because THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE ENTIRE COMPUTER WORLD that offers Humor and jokes and fun and stuff. Yeah, that's true! Would I lie to you? Is this the face of an angel?
There is NO NEED TO LOOK ELSEWHERE since ALL OF THE FUNNY WILL BE FOUND HERE AND ONLY HERE!*
<Pssst... this is where you curtsy.>
Allow me to show you around several of the more popular areas of the ol' Humor section. Follow me closely. I'd hate for you to step in the Kitty Litter Cake. We just had the carpets cleaned.
Welcome
Page
It's the Humor Home page, our
front door. If you choose only one bookmark, this would be the one I'd suggest. Here
you'll find convenient access to all of the areas mentioned below and current Humor site
highlights.
What's a bookmark? It's your way of telling your computer to remember where you've been, so you can return quickly and easily. Bookmarks (also called Favorites) are one of the very best features of computers. To learn how to do make one, see the Help menu at the top of your browser window.
What's a browser? Um, I think I hear your mother calling you.
Subjects Library
Essentially, this listing is
the Table of Contents to the major portion of the site. Go here to see all of the various
topics of comedy we're currently tracking. Remember, at About, human beings like me (I
have an affidavit) harvest the Net to find the top links to share with you. We've weeded
out the weak. You may not find every link on a given subject, only the most rewarding
ones. Plus, we're always looking for further additions to increase your satisfaction.
The Funny Site of the Day
It's a different Web
destination every day. These special sites cross the complete spectrum of smiles on the
Internet. Most of the choices are debuts here at Humor.About.com, but we also redirect
your attention to the classics from time to time. And in case you miss your daily visit --
why, you, I oughta -- we maintain a complete archive of the past
Surprises to help you catch up on your giggles.
Humor Today!
In a hurry and want to grab the
latest laughs? Check these pages of continuously updating jokes, sound bites you can play
on your computer, cartoons, and late-night comedian links. You'll also find real news
about folks in the business o' Humor. Click on over to other areas and discover
comprehensive collections of links directing you to today's comedy shows dwelling inside
your TV, at your local movieplex, and video store.
Humor Chat!
Always open, the chat room is most
populated in the late evenings (Eastern). Chat is a terrific way to meet new friends from
around the globe, or feel free to invite your old pals to join you in our room. Simply
type your comments into the chat box, hit your "Enter" key so everyone else can
read your words, and you're chatting!
And here's a bonus secret: No one expects you to be able to type properly. You can actually be the worst typist or speller the universe has ever known and EXCEL IN CHAT!
I visit Humor Chat most Wednesday evenings after 9, Eastern. We talk about virtually everything, although, if you have a specific Humor-related question, terrific. We'll help you find the answer -- or make something up.
Humor Forum!
Essentially, this area offers a
different kind of chat, more like pen pals. The Forum consists of message boards where you
may read various discussions and jokes posted by our nutty community. You can also add to
the conversations, known as "threads," or begin a new topic of your own,
however, you must be a member of About.com to post. Don't worry, it's free and you'll be prompted on how to sign up inside the Forum.
To give you an idea of what's going on, here are the most recent discussions in the Humor Forum!:
Articles
From time to time, I manage to eke out features reporting on Humor on the Net or inside
the field of Entertainment, but whether I write those pieces or something totally off the
subject, you can rest assured I'll pass along my patented feeble meanderings. Believe it
or not, people actually read this garbage! Ha, life is amazing.
Humor Most Wanted!
Are you totally lost? There's no need to be overwhelmed. Try this page. It's our periodic ratings. You'll discover what the
majority of our visitors have been up to around this amusement park. Plus, you'll find
scores of hyperlinks to zip you to the fun to see for yourself.
Newsletters
From time to time, I email our
vast community of subscribers free updates concerning the latest grins here at Humor. Hot
links are included. Click them to go to the various items. Sign up now by typing your
email address into this box and pressing the "subscribe" button. Your privacy is
assured.
In every issue of the newsletter, we include The Obligatory Email Joke. That's a gag to amuse -- and you can forward it to your pals via email.
I could continue to extol the pleasures of Humor.About.com, however, I invite you to do what I do. Explore this site! There are more than 2000 pages of funny content and super comedy links. Pick one at random to reveal immediate and satisfying links to laughs.
Or, if you're overwhelmed, I'll be happy to select a random page for you. Here we go, click here.
If you have questions, by all means, email me.
Please rise. I'm leaving ...
*Are you buying this?
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