Humor

Rian Casey Cork
Apr 18, 2023
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The Gargoyle is home to a mix of reflective writing and humor writing. I like this balance, and I hope you might too. Below are links to some of my humor writing, published on Substack and elsewhere.

Ye Olde Time News

The following humor pieces have found a home with Ye Olde Time News, publisher of “medieval fantasy satire news to the many peoples and creatures of the Realm.”

“You’ve Got One Hell of a Crocodile Infestation” - By Dediric Howell, Moat Inspection & Maintenance Consultant

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You’ve Got One Hell of a Crocodile Infestation
By Dediric Howell, Moat Inspection & Maintenance Consultant Hello! Dediric Howell here, from the Moat Companye. You requested a service visit? Sure, I’d be happy to look at your moat today. Can you just sign this Inspection Authorization for me? And initia…
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5 months ago · 14 likes · 8 comments · Rian Casey Cork

“Claim Your Goats as Dependents, and Other Last-Minute Tax Advice” - By Gawain Hollowe, Arithmetician-in-Exile

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Claim Your Goats as Dependents, and Other Last-Minute Tax Advice
By Gawain Hollowe, Arithmetician-in-Exile Hail, friends of The Realm! Alas, the Feast of Fools has cometh and goneth, which means that Tax Season circles once more o’er our heads. While Tax-related stress is verily t…
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a year ago · 9 likes · 2 comments · Rian Casey Cork

“I Am Prince Ayden Who-Definitely-Didn't-Murder-His-Elder-Brother-to-Become-Prince. Asketh Me Anything!” - By Ayden, Prince of Short Marsh

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I Am Prince Ayden Who-Definitely-Didn't-Murder-His-Elder-Brother-to-Become-Prince. Asketh Me Anything!
This week in the town square, Prince Ayden of Short Marsh held the first AMA (Asketh Me Anything) of his six-year reign. Ye Olde Tyme News was on hand to record the unprecedented “Q + A” session…
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a year ago · 8 likes · 4 comments · Rian Casey Cork

“Believe Me, No One Is More Upset About the Botched Dragon-Slaying Than I Am” - By Jorgen Smith, Dragon Slayer

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Believe Me, No One Is More Upset About the Botched Dragon-Slaying Than I Am
By Jorgen Smith, Dragon Slayer Lord Percival, No doubt you are still enraged about last Sunday’s devastation and destruction. As the Dragon Slayer contracted to your estate, let me assure you: No one in the realm is more upset about the botched dragon-slaying than I am…
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a year ago · 8 likes · 2 comments · Rian Casey Cork