Scientology Incorporated

So it’s after a gig*, and I’m sitting at the bar with another comic, and a couple of girls who thought we were the funniest guys they had ever met. Things are heating up, but I’m starting to feel a little apprehensive because it’s just too easy. When I don’t have to work at something, I always start to wonder if there’s something wrong. Either I’m about to be robbed, or there’s a flaw I haven’t noticed.



The conversation turns to Scientology. There had recently been a expose in Time magazine (and astute readers can now speculate on how long ago this was). “It’s a really evil institution,” I start, “Kind of a cross between the Mafia and Oral Roberts with just a dash of the Manson Family.”

The girl who had been getting all my attention chuckled condescendingly, “Well, I read that Kirstie Alley is a Scientologist, and I don’t think Kirstie Alley would belong to anything like that!”

Oh. There’s the flaw. She is stupid. (And probably a pre-clear TR-4)...(read more)

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Update: April 1, 2008: The contest is now over and I made it as far as the finals, thanks to all your persistant voting. I won a nifty camcorder, that really belongs to all of you, along with my parents my distributor, my manager, god, and my country.

The final round was decided by a panel of judges, who did not think my video was funny enough to rank in the top three. I respectfully disagree, however there is no appeals process. (If you're curious, you can still follow the link, and check out the actual winners )

Thank you all for your support!


I've entered a contest for the funniest tax routine, and you can help me win. Please vote for this as the funniest tax routine EVER.




All you need to do:

1) go to:

http://www.youtube.com/turbotax

2) Click on the "vote" tab (under Jay's left shoulder)

3) search for "Slagle" (the search bar is located under the video player)

4) Click on the TimSlagle video

5) When the video starts playing click the Up Thumb

6) Repeat daily This is a Chicago Style Stuffed Election. You can vote every single day between now and March 25th


Now go out there and vote.

Remember, this is a Chicago Style Stuffed Election. You can vote every single day between now and March 25th.

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