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Lifestyle
'America's Got Talent' Judges Not Spellbound By Salem Witch, Now They're Hexed
A well-known Salem witch failed to ensorcell the judges or the crowd during their "America's Got Talent" audition this week. Borah the Witch appeared on the "Audition 3" episode of the popular talent show on Tuesday, June 11. Video of Borah's audition was not released online, but a summary said the comedian did a tap dance while boiling a potion on stage before being buzzed by the judges and booed by the crowd. Borah hexed those who X'ed them before leaving the stage. The potency of the magical shunning is unclear as the show continued without issue. Borah, better …
Lifestyle
Greater Boston Area's Own Conan O'Brien Visits Popular New England Pizzeria
A comedy legend stopped by an iconic eatery in New England for what he described as an “amazing meal." Massachusetts' own Conan O’Brien, age 60, a native of Brookline, visited Connecticut on Tuesday, Dec. 19, where he grabbed a slice at Modern Apizza in New Haven before taking time out for a photo with owner Bill Pustari. O’Brien even autographed and drew a doodle of himself on a pizza box, thanking the “gang at Modern” for “an amazing meal.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Modern Apizza (@modernapizza) This isn’t th…
Lifestyle
No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says
The City of Boston has belly-laughed its way to the number-one spot on a list of America's funniest cities, according to a new study. The study, from Shiny Smile Veneers, analyzed information from the 25 most populous US cities and all 50 states, and found that no other city out-knock-knocks Boston. Boston landed a funny score of 94 out of 100, scoring high in the following markers of merriment: Residents per comedy club Residents per comedy festival Residents per comedy special host city Residents per top comedian’s home state Search volume per city/state Fo…
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Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55
As much as Michael Timothy Whelahan liked to make people laugh, he equally enjoyed working as a firefighter in Foxborough for almost 30 years. Unfortunately Whelahan, of Norton, died unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to his obituary. He was 55 years old. Born in Brighton and raised in Foxborough, Whelahan graduated from Foxborough High School in 1986 and later joined the fire department in 1993. He retired from the department in January 2022. "Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted comedian who would help anyone at a moment’s notice," his obitu…
Lifestyle
Comedians Known For 'Celebrity Memoir Book Club' Podcast To Perform First-Ever MA Show
Two New York City comedians known for their "Celebrity Memoir Book Club" podcast will test the "Dirty Waters" of the Boston comedy scene with their first-ever live show in the city. Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton created their podcast with the premise that they read a different celebrity memoir each week so their listeners don't have to. The comedians launched several podcasts in the past, including a podcast about Britney Spears, before finding success with CMBC. "We wanted to do a pop culture podcast," Parker said. "We have a Britney Spears background. So, we were really concerned …
Lifestyle
NH Toymaker 'Wicked Joyful' Honors Boston With 'Storrowed Moving Truck' Toy
Now you can enjoy one of Boston's most beloved mishaps all year round, thanks to a New Hampshire comedian-turned toy designer, WHDH reports. Nick Lavallee is the brains behind the operation known as Wicked Joyful. The toy company produces several witty items from a "Mahket Basket" employee action figures to "Creepy Santa" ornaments. But perhaps the one item that Boston-area residents can relate to the most is the "Storrowed"-inspired truck toy. The toy captures the aftermath of a moving truck trying to squeeze under one of Storrow Drive's bridges and, as well as know, failing miserably…
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