The trials and tribulations of the humor-impaired

Hey there. This is the first time I’ve done anything like this. I guess you could say I’m an online-column-virgin. I’m not really worried about it, though. If this goes anything like my first sexual experience, there’ll be plenty of laughs – so I’m not worried.

In this column, I will answer questions on any topic about love, relationships or sex… oh, um – wait.. no. I’m sorry, that’s not me. I am, however, a comedy whore: I don’t care if you’re laughing with me or at me… as long as you’re laughing.

My name is Chad. Go ahead, say something incredibly stupid about Florida and the election. I know you want to. People can’t seem to hold back. All my life I’ve made fun of everything and everybody and finally it has come back to me. Which is fine. I’m a big boy, I can take it. I love “snaps” and “playing the dozens.” (Of course, I also love making a big deal out of using “quotey fingers” while pausing for effect and making a really stupid face… but I digress.)

Comedy For The Humor Impared

Comedy For The Humor Impared

Jokes at my expense don’t bother me – hell, they’re the bread-n-butter of my personality. What does bother me are lame jokes. Well crafted, fine-tuned, perfectly honed comedy is solid gold. Going up to someone named Chad and asking, “Hey, Chad… how’s it HANGING?” is a sure sign that you are humor-impaired. In fact, I’ll go out on a limb here.. if that’s the best you’ve got – if that’s the stinging zinger you let loose… I’d venture to guess that you are comedy handicapped.

If that’s the case, next time you think of something you feel is funny, do us all a favor.. keep it to yourself. No, on second thought get up in front of everybody and say it as loud as you can. Then when it’s my turn I’ll seem like a comedy genius.

Go to www.chadmriden.com/election/ for “Chad’s Explained: A Visual Explanation Of The Terms Used By The Palm Beach County, Florida, Canvassing Board,” my generic response to all “chad” jokes. And don’t forget to clickity-click-click your way to ChadRiden.com for more pointless crap… uh, I mean up-to-the-minute Chad updates.

Election 2000 – Chad’s Explained

My name is Chad. Go ahead, say something incredibly stupid about Florida and the election. I know you want to. People can’t seem to hold back. All my life I’ve made fun of everything and everybody and finally it has come back to me. Which is fine. I’m a big boy, I can take it. I love “snaps” and “playing the dozens.” (Of course, I also love making a big deal out of using “quotey fingers” while pausing for effect and making a really stupid face… but I digress.)

Comedy Handicapped Humor for the Comedy-impared

Comedy Handicapped Humor for the Comedy-impared


Jokes at my expense don’t bother me – hell, they’re the bread-n-butter of my personality. What does bother me are lame jokes. Well crafted, fine-tuned, perfectly honed comedy is solid gold. Going up to someone named Chad and asking, “Hey, Chad… how’s it HANGING?” is a sure sign that you are humor-impaired. In fact, I’ll go out on a limb here.. if that’s the best you’ve got – if that’s the stinging zinger you let loose.. I’d venture to guess that you are comedy handicapped.

If that’s the case, next time you think of something you feel is funny, do us all a favor.. keep it to yourself. No, on second thought get up in front of everybody and say it as loud as you can. Then when it’s my turn I’ll seem like a comedy genius.

You’ve probably been sent to this page by ME because this is my generic response to all stupid “chad” jokes:

Election 2000 Chads ExplainedA Visual Explanation Of The Terms Used By The Palm Beach County, Florida, Canvassing Board.

The Election 2000 hijinks down in Florida brought the word “chad” onto the lips of people around the world. Some wondered who this Chad guy is and why he’s causing so much trouble.. Others have spent their time contacting every person named Chad they ever met and asking them “how’s it hanging… CHAD?” Very clever (us Chads are highly amused… the rest of you are all collectively comedic geniuses!).

There also seems to be widespread confusion concerning the use of the word “chad.” This is intended to educate you non-chad-experts (and some of you dumber Chads out there as well) as to the proper use of the variations of the name.

“HANGING CHAD”

Hanging Chad

"Hanging Chad"

“PREGNANT CHAD”

Pregnant Chad

"Pregnant Chad"

“DIMPLED CHAD”

Dimpled Chad

"Dimpled Chad"

“SWINGING-DOOR CHAD”

Swinging-door Chad

"Swinging-door Chad"

“TRI CHAD”

Tri Chad

"Tri Chad"