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5 Crazy Examples of Found Humor

I had a bit of fun with my iPhone this past weekend, finding humor in the mundane.

Photo 1: Bookstore

For "Dummies"? Indeed.

Photo 2: Bookstore, Bizarre Pairing A

I believe that "The Haunting of America" is caused by "Toddlers Gone Wild."

Photo 3: Library, Bizarre Pairing B

Cause and Effect, or Effect and Cause? ... Titles brought to you by the letter "H"

Photo 4: Parking Lot

Sure.

Photo 5: Bowling Break-down

I took William and Vivian bowling to get pictures for my next humor column (entitled "Spring Break-down"), and Thing 1 had an actual breakdown.

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March Movie Madness update: ATTICUS ADVANCED! He made it to the Final 4. Thanks for voting once again.

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Have you seen or heard anything bizarre recently?
Which other movie characters would you like to see zombie-fied? 

Filed Under: Finding Humor Everywhere, On the Move Tagged With: bizarre pairings, found humor, funny, humor, Ironic Mom, Leanne Shirtliffe, parenting

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  1. The Hobbler says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Those are so funny!

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:19 am

      🙂

      Reply
  2. Jillian Dodd - Glitter, Bliss and Perfect Chaos says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    The Shawshank Redemption dude beat my Jane Austen. How does that even happen??!! Had to go vote for your Atticus Finch!!! Good luck!

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:19 am

      Thanks, Jillian. Your vote counted, because Atti made it!

      Reply
  3. educlaytion says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    You are gonna eventually zombify the whole field of MMM2! Love the found humour.

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:20 am

      I’m working on it… Careful, or I might zombify Emily and what’s-her-name too.

      Reply
  4. Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I voted for Andy on one computer and on my son’s account to vote Atticus. I simply can’t decide. I love Andy Dufresne. I went to Zuhantenajo fr my honeymoon with Hubby! But Atticus is my favorite book father.

    Meanwhile, I adore both of you.

    I did what I had to do. Meanwhile, I hope you voted to SAVE FERRIS. I’m pretty sure thisis it for him. 😉

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Your son’s computer rocks. And Ferris advances! Woohoo!

      Reply
      • Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson says

        March 28, 2012 at 3:10 pm

        I’m pretty sure in Ferris vs. Westley… it’s all Westley. Unless someone out there hasn’t seen The Princess Bride.

        Reply
        • julie gardner says

          March 29, 2012 at 11:37 am

          I do love a man who says “As you wish.”
          I mean, come on.

          Reply
          • Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson says

            March 29, 2012 at 6:20 pm

            Oh nooooooo! I want to have the epic battle against Leanne.

            Say you didn’t…

  5. jmgoyder says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    The found humour is wonderful!

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:21 am

      It’s my new hobby.

      Reply
  6. patriciasands says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Go Atticus! Just voted!

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Thanks, Patricia.

      Reply
  7. K.B. Owen says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    You said “Thing 1” had a breakdown, but he’s wearing Thing 2’s bowling shoes, LOL. Fun mashup, Leanne!

    Reply
    • Donna Newton says

      March 28, 2012 at 3:08 am

      Lol! Oh yeah! Hilarious!

      Reply
      • Leanne Shirtliffe says

        March 28, 2012 at 11:21 am

        Good point. I knew there was a reason I should have jammed his feet into size 1’s. 🙂

        Reply
  8. Howlin' Mad Heather says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Hilarious! (Funniest bookstore non sequitur I ever did see was “101 Barbeque Recipes” shelved next to “Fun Things To Do With Your Kids.”) How about Zombie Wikus…ya know, “Prawn of the Dead?” 😛

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Hilarious! That made me spit out my chai.

      Reply
  9. Donna Newton says

    March 28, 2012 at 3:08 am

    Love these pictures! I’m now off to a book shop to see what I can find 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:22 am

      It is amazing what you find. Let me know if you have any luck!

      Reply
  10. Smplefy says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I don’t get it.

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Ha.

      Reply
  11. Tiffany A White says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I am totally voting for Atticus again! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Thanks, Tiffany.

      Reply
  12. jeandayfriday says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Just voted for Atticus because he is amazing! These found humor examples are hilarious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  13. gojulesgo says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Oh no. That looks like a serious melt-down! I’ve been there (I mean as the melter).

    I would like to see Penelope Cruz zombie-fied. I don’t quite see the stunning beauty everyone else does. Maybe this would help me get it.

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Hilarious. I’ll see what I can do.

      [Time passes]

      Here you go:

      Penelope Cruz zombified

      Reply
      • gojulesgo says

        March 28, 2012 at 11:28 am

        Ah! I totally get it now! Ms. Cruz, you are breathtaking. A vision. A rose by any other name would smell as slimy.

        PS – THANKS! This is totally awesome! 🙂

        Reply
  14. BigLittleWolf says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    These are all definitely smirk-worthy.

    I realize in looking at these that my “humor opps” are less with my Young Men away at college. Then again, the Laundry Load is lower, and the Acquisition of Platinum (Hair) has also slowed as a result…

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      Always a trade-off. Just wait until they’re back…

      Reply
  15. Jenny Hansen says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    OF COURSE we vote for Atticus!!! Although I do love Andy. 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne Shirtliffe says

      March 28, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      He’s up against Indiana Jones next…

      Reply
  16. serre says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Shrek. Would he get even greener?

    Reply
  17. julie gardner says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:38 am

    I want to see if what kind of jeans the mom driving the Mercedes taxi wears.

    I’m betting skinny. And that her toddlers have gone wild.

    Reply
  18. Balsillie & Associates says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:54 am

    LOL mom’s taxi

    Reply
  19. Gloria Richard Author says

    March 31, 2012 at 4:42 am

    My vote has been cast. Hey! Shouldn’t they be required to put those movies in Alpha order?

    Woot! Was wondering what follow-up pics I could take. There are only so many restaurant Loo opportunities. Plant of the Hubs (not yet launched) is a work-in-progress. He keeps catching me with my iPhone. Dagnabbit.

    LOVE these.

    Reply
  20. The Hook says

    April 1, 2012 at 6:45 am

    My ENTIRE life is bizarre – and filled with zombie tourists!

    Reply

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