Shawn Norris

Shawn Norris used to write things for National Lampoon and the now-defunct Blue Monkey Disco Party as "Douche Larue." Now he spends most of his time writing jokes, scripts, and trying to find a literary agent that will return his calls. Even though he wasn’t born yet, he often takes credit for faking the moon landing. Also, he’s allergic to tequila -- it makes him breakout in felonies.

Articles by Shawn Norris

Grandpa rocks out to Lady Gaga

Humor

Grandpa rocks out to Lady Gaga

This old guy makes me feel terrible. I took dance lessons for 5 years and I still can’t dance as well as he can. I guess I’ll tappa tappa tappa my butt over to the corner of the room and cry now.

7 reasons some Americans may never commit to liking soccer

Sports

7 reasons some Americans may never commit to liking soccer

I’ve been watching the World Cup and I have to say that I’m impressed. But more importantly, I’ve spent time with some people that really study and understand the game, and that’s been what has really swayed my opinion on the game. They explain everything in a way that

Darth Vader scores a GOOOOOOOALLLLLLL!!!

Humor

Darth Vader scores a GOOOOOOOALLLLLLL!!!

I would be much more likely to get up early and watch the World Cup if I knew that Darth Vader was taking penalty kicks for the Galactic Empire. I wonder what the Imperial March sounds like on a vuvuzela?

7 things that will kill your chances of getting a date online

Advice

7 things that will kill your chances of getting a date online

Internet dating sites are becoming hugely popular in these bustling times, and places like Yahoo! Personals and Match.com are boasting that 25% of relationships are now started on internet dating sites like themselves. This is great news for some folks, but it got me wondering if there isn’t a

A Florida dog ran over his owner while driving his truck

Humor

A Florida dog ran over his owner while driving his truck

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: If you let your dog watch NASCAR, he’s gonna want to learn to drive. And once he/she does, it’s going to be all joyrides and paws-to-the-floor drag racing circuits for Fido.