I’ve already taken Shecky’s name in vain this week, so the featured image is another old school comedian, Morey Amsterdam. The first six pack post featured Morey and his cello, so why NOT stick with a good shtick?

This six pack is not exclusively jokes or beer for that matter. I’m on the wagon right now and since I’m not WC Fields I don’t mind. Of course, Fields was a high-functioning alcoholic until his internal organs gave out. In a word: Gross.

Ready for some links? Sausage or chain? I think that was an Abbott and Costello gag. Just call me Mr. Lowbrow Humor.

The best thing I’ve read about media consumption in 2024 is by Dahlia Lithwick.

The best thing I’ve read about the revival of anti-Semitism is by Franklin Foer.

The best thing I’ve read about the Bloodbath bloodbath is by Timothy Snyder.

The best British political pundit is Andrew Rawnsley.

One of the best things about the NYT is Jamelle Bouie.

One of the best things about the WaPo is its Retropolis historical feature. 

Since I’m repackaging links, this strikes me as an excellent time to post today’s earworm, which has nothing to with today’s links or linkage for thar matter.

The last word goes to Steely Dan: