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Follow Friday: Guys That Make Me Laugh

For this week's Follow Friday I would like to feature some of the men in my life.  Specifically, the men who make me laugh.  In no particular order, I give you:
 
Andy Borowitz: (@BorowitzReport) One of the funnier political humorists in the blogosphere these days. His tweets have me in stitches on a daily basis. A few of my faves: 
  • To beat at his own game, Pentagon says it will spell Odyssey three different ways.
  • Glenn Beck moves to SciFi Channel. No format change necessary.
  • FACT: A shutdown will close the USDA, halting all shipment of beef. But you will still be able to eat at Taco Bell.
Of course, my prime source for political news and humor is none other than the dynamic duo of Jon Stewart at The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) and Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report (@StephenAtHome).  I was so excited to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity in DC last year, even if the closest I got to the madness was a jumbotron a 1/2 mile from the main stage.  It was SO worth it just to bask in their aura.  If you ever want to hear an insightful interview with Stewart, check out this Fresh Air interview conducted last October at the 92nd Street Y in NYC.  Jon Stewart, if you're reading this, I will marry you.  The husband has already granted approval. Just say the word and I'll be your shiksa.

Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago) still provides regular reviews of popular and indie movies.  Pop culture nut that I am, he's a must-follow.

And speaking of pop culture, James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) offers a healthy dose of TV (and other media) memes with just enough snark to keep me interested.

And finally, two celebrities:

Neil Patrick Harris (@actuallyNPH). Yes, many of you know him as Doogie or Barney but to me he's always Dr. Horrible. He's an incredibly accomplished singer and actor who's done some pretty good work on Broadway too. And then there's the tweets. It's not that his tweets are always funny. They are occasionally witty but what I love about his tweets is that they just seem so...normal. As if one of my closest friends is just chatting with me. Maybe we could hang out in the green room sometime.  I'd like that.

Last but not least, Steve Martin. (@stevemartintogo) Yes, the man is known mainly for his comedy. He did win the Mark Twain Prize, after all (2005) but he's also an accomplished writer, author, playwright, and musician (banjo, anyone?).  His tweets, much like his stand-up, are witty, subtle, and rather intelligent. 

So there you are. If you need a giggle, follow away. Happy weekend, indeed.  
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