Some are going to say that the above title is too ‘dramatic’ and ‘insensitive’ given that I’m simply leaving a campus satirical magazine and not killing myself. But I will counter: you really have neither a life, nor voice, nor worth if you no longer write for your state school’s satirical magazine. When I was nineteen, I joined the Travesty. Louis C.K. was my … [Read more...] about Goodbye World
Goodbye 2020
Saying goodbye to the only way being the funny friend has paid off for me
Firstly, I am deeply saddened by everything that is going on but I’m the most sad about the fact that this cannot be a movie moment for me. By not having this article published on actual paper I can’t imagine everyone that was a part of my journey these past 4 years reading this on campus at weirdly the same time and smiling to themselves while “Don’t You Forget About Me” plays … [Read more...] about Saying goodbye to the only way being the funny friend has paid off for me
Local Jewish #girlboss says goodbye to only source of validation
Many people think that being a mom is the hardest job in the world. To that I say: have you tried being a woman in comedy? Well I have (is that even OK to say?) and I’ve met so many amazing people as a result. Everybody on Travesty is so uniquely funny in their own wonderful way. The random (quirky, even) slew of personalities is the best part of this organization. I am funnier … [Read more...] about Local Jewish #girlboss says goodbye to only source of validation
Jaded comedy veteran reminisces about funnier days
I’ve always been a big comedy guy. I even have a plaque in my apartment that says “Bless this home with love and laughter” because I want people to know when they visit me that I’m a huge fan of jokes, and also love. I still remember the first time I ever laughed: when they called Jerry Girgich “Gary” on Parks and Rec. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to do comedy. Fast … [Read more...] about Jaded comedy veteran reminisces about funnier days
Area Travesty Editor-in-Chief thinks this funny business has gone on long enough
Dear [Your Boss’ Name], Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as [the Editor-in-Chief] with [The Texas Travesty]. My last day will be [today]. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work in this position for the past [year]. I’ve greatly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities I’ve had to [order pizza for the crew], and … [Read more...] about Area Travesty Editor-in-Chief thinks this funny business has gone on long enough