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Michael Dane is America's favorite middle-aged, Jewish, bisexual social satirist. Or, at least one of them. Often referring to himself in the third person, he used to do standup comedy on the road, but now he just writes down funny things. He's putting together a book of food humor called "Does This Taste Funny? A Half-Baked Look at Food and Foodies."

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MARCH 16, 2009 10:37PM

i need to get laid--an open call

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I have not had sex in five years. While I'd like to attribute this to my incredibly high standards, there may in fact be other reasons for this drought. When I was a younger man, I filled these dry spells with soul-searching, personal growth work, and porn. I never went to strip clubs, because I never understood the point—let's, see, I'm lonely, and would really like to be with a woman, so I think I'll go to a place that charges me a lot of money to LOOK AT what I want, which will get me excited, but I won't be able to do anything about it. Sorta like being really hungry and going to a restaurant where the waiters SHOW you plates of food that you can't eat.

Unfortunately, porn doesn't do much for me, because the internet has made it too complicated. Used to be, you'd grab a magazine, and see pictures of people having sex. But while looking at those pictures, you didn't have to deal with other pictures 'popping up' to get you to look at new pictures. I'm just saying, when the mood is just right, call me old-fashioned, but I like to focus on the couple I'm watching pretending to have sex.

There are also too many options with internet porn. I realize the spectrum of human sexuality is diverse, but are you kidding me? Two men, three woman, and an some kind of...sling? See I think what makes porn work is when the viewer can, at least on some level, imagine himself to be in the scene. The problem is that men get bored so easily with our simple man-minds, we have to keep making up new, more 'out there' types of porn. First it's threesomes, then orgies, and all of a sudden we've got somebody with a camcorder uploading videos of alpacas masturbating.

You'd think, being bisexual, life would be a veritable Satyricon for me—a sexual smorgasbord. But no, it just means I can go into ANY bar and go home alone. By the way, I hate the term 'bisexual.' It sounds too clinical. I prefer my Native American name--”Dance With Anyone.” Or you could call me “donnyandmarie,” because I'm a little bit country AND a little bit rock and roll.

The last time I was in an actual relationship, Heather Locklear was starring in a series. Turns out, my sex life actually parallels Heather Locklear’s career. I got laid a lot from 1981-1989 (’Melrose Place’ and ‘T.J. Hooker’), not so much from 1999-2002 (’Spin City’), and once in 2004 (’LAX’).  So until the lovely Miss Locklear gets another gig, I’m gonna have to find some way to get back in circulation.

I have thought about placing a personal ad, but I’m not sure I’m very ‘marketable.’

Forty-eight year old struggling writer and standup comic with limp seeks partner to share couch at friend's apartment. Does not drive. Hobbies include playing the clarinet and blogging.

I've read that you can make romantic connections in places other than bars. But where? I’m Jewish, so I could cruise synagogues, but it always felt a little weird flirting with someone at a house of worship–I mean, God’s right there , for God’s sake. And I’ve heard that grocery stores are possibilities, but I’m not sure how you start that conversation (”I see you eat food, too. Maybe we should hook up.”)

It's been so long since I've had sex, I'm not even sure if it works the same way now. Maybe there's some sort of...Sex 2.0 that I don't even know about. Do people 'twitter' while they screw?

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There's actually Jewish match/dating sites online even as I type this(there's $insert whatever match/dating sites online even as I type this)

Don't ask me how I know, but I know(even if you didn't ask, I'll tell you, porn sites and Myspace.com ads, they think I'm lonely and looking for a date!!! No way, I'm married, my wife would kill me if she ever found my personal ad!! :) )

Great read!! And people do all kinds of things while they screw!! ;)
Thumbs up....way up! Wanna come sit in my creek?
Just post this blog to craigslist personals -- you'll have 'em lining up! Hilarious! (don't wait on Heather's next career move!) Oh, and it's just like riding a bike ;)
Limp what? Didn't you leave out a word?
i heard locklear would star in a tv series soon. *winkwink*
Some options to consider:

(1) Go to synagogue every week for a year--lose the guilt
(2) There's a Jewish Singles group near you.
(3) Put on a wedding ring, then just go about your business.
(4) One word: Zumba
Make this your personal ad. You'll get plenty of hits,and at least s/he will have a sense of humor and/or thinks you're just the funniest guy since Don Knotts. Either way you're golden!
i'm never sure if i'm supposed to comment on comments (is it self-indulgent, do i look like i'm trying to 'bump the feed' --if that's even the real term?)...anyhoo--
jane: you've passed my exhaustive screening process and are in the next round
tink: could you send me a list?
scupper: would we be with or without a paddle?
cindy: don't ever say bad things about heather--and you can have sex while riding a bike?
duane: good point--i should be clearer if i actually post the ad
hermoine: you tease...
rich: thanks for the tips! (but the wedding ring thing? really?)
sandra: I love Don Knott's (although I don't think I'd like to be known as the Incredible Mr. Limpet
Dude! Write a followup immediately! "How To Cope With DSB"

I've a strong hunch thousands of guys would love to know the secret of staving off the multiple-debilitations caused by Deadly Sperm Backup. I know I would!
I HATE misused apostrophes, so I need to correct my comment to say Don 'Knotts, not 'Knott's' (and if you're stoned, read that sentence out loud)...

ndlibnlc--there's gotta be an internet support group for DSB--and isn't DSB listed in DSM (c'mon--where are my psych students out there?)
Extremely amusing.
Rarely do I read things out loud to The Man.
His response?
"You think that's hot, don't you?"

Yep.
Count me amongst the Michaelteers!

(thumbified because we share some the same hobbies.)
Some OF the same hobbies.
I hate non-editable comments.
Hate them.

Speaking of editing, are the ed's ASLEEP?!?
Get outa here! Rated for best use of "Open Call."
P.S. And agree with Duaneart...must clarify "limp."
P.P.S ...and I think you are already AT Sex 2.0.
"The problem is that men get bored so easily with our simple man-minds, "

Sad but true, my friend.

My wife hates misused apostrophes. Maybe you could hookup with her. She's insatiable and I could use a break.
Cindy Ross: i'm not sure what worries me more--placing the ad, or the responses i might get!
Jodi: now i have a very scary mental image of the "Michaelteers Club"
Steve: i'll work on the 'limp' thing...wait, now THAT's ambiguous...
Cap'n: you've met a woman who is insatiable AND values proper punctuation? you are the luckiest man on Earth...
Love your Native name! Very funny stuff here, my friend. Not laughing at you with you.....
Funny! Your best bet is to get off of OS. Didn't you know we are all loners and shut-ins here?
Clarinet, you say? Do tell more.

Very entertaining.
DrSpudman: yeah, that's what they always said in high school...
MB: i misread your comment and at first i thought you were saying my best bet was to get off ON OS..
Saturn: yes, or as it's also known, the 'licorice stick'...let's just say it's all about the embouchure...
I haven't had sex in over 2 years. I did that revenge sex right after the divorce but then...... I guess I should be called "Dances with Vibrators" or perhaps "She who Wears Out Batteries".

I came from a Jewish / Episcopalian (mostly Catholic) family and feel fairly confident I can't get lucky with either Jews or Christians. I've also failed miserably with Pagans, Atheists, Buddhists, Muslims and a Hindu. Unless there's a left-handed Anabaptist out there somewhere with a thing for gefilte fish, I suspect this dry spell will go on indefinitely.

Rated for humor and out of empathy.
Agree that you should use this wonderful piece as dating bait on Craig's lists or j-d. If you don't get a date you might get a gig as a comedy writer. And there are lots of us without sex lives around here I've discovered.
I think, it is time you to get laid. Just do it!
Hey, don't underestimate the power of a masturbating alpaca.

Great post!
It works the same way as before, just like riding a bicycle. Although now you have to wear a helmet in a lot of states.
Renaissance Lady: i'm willing to convert to Anabaptism and use my left hand, but i'm gonna have to pass on the gefilte fish...
Roy: thanks
Lea: and here i thought OS was a hotbed of wanton lasciviousness
Z bitch: ooh--that's sounds like an order!
Sheldon: should a Wonderhorse be watching naked alpacas?
Oh thank goodness I am not alone. The last time I had sex was the same week the Republican National Convention nominated W for a second term.
For a guy that parks on both sides of the street but doesn't drive, this may be a problem. Try funerals. Somebody always needs some consolation. You could be the prize.
Okay but you'll have to fly to Florida.
Hahahahahahaha - great post. Start in the vegetable section - eggplants, zucchini and squash usually make good conversation. :0
Classic:

"The last time I was in an actual relationship, Heather Locklear was starring in a series."
Con: i guess that would be really safe sex...
CW: i'm sure you see the irony that you stopped having sex as the country was being screwed
cartouche: or maybe wakes--then they need consoling, and they're drunk
Michelle: i'll book the flight if you'll get the mosquito netting
screamin mama: i like the way your mind works
Beth: weird trivia--i actually went to UCLA at the same time as Miss Locklear--we never met, but that must be where the convergence started
You look like a nice guy but I don't swing that way. Not judging, just saying. Beyond that you'll just have to play it by ear. To those who think the wedding ring will work all I can say is that I've been wearing one for nearly thirty years and it isn't working for me.
Sex is messy and strenuous. You're better off without it. It just leads to trouble.
How about getting a stand-up gig on a singles cruise and meeting partners that way?
Hey, in the same boat, my friend. Just posted something along those same lines. Tag. You're my friend now.
bobbot: didn't think you were judging--and i've heard the ring can actually work like Kryptonite...
Gordon: sometimes, as i recall, messy can be fun
Hawley: i think i'm a bit edgy for cruise ship gigs, but it's worth a shot!
trudi: i read your latest--mazel tov! (but you're welcome in my boat any time)
I have this problem kinda.
vac--i feel your pain...kinda
new blog: thanks for your incredibly detailed...sharing...i think we all know you much better, now
Here's a great idea to end any dry spell: in December (when the weather's cooled off) go to Goa. Rave and dance, dance and rave, meet many beautiful boys at the beach! Take some Ketamine but don't take it at the same time as Heroin because "that's bad." Honest, I received just such an invitation yesterday. You'll have to imagine the exuberant kisses and hand gestures that went with this... The wedding ring is really working for me!
Sure!...if you make the frame from an old paddle.
Thanks for kindling. Love your work.
You're hilarious.
Hey! I turn 50 next week and am getting a bit soft in the middle, but you'd be amazed what happens when you make me laugh.

Which you have.

P.S. I'm Jewish by insemination.
autumn: after all that raving and dancing, i think i'd be too tired for sex--but thanks for the heroin tip--i always get that wrong...
scupper: my play is even better :)
aim: we're starting a mutual admiration society (people will talk...)
Bryan: thanks--i'm not sure the Talmud mentions the whole conversion by insemination thing...
I came back to see if any magic had happened between you and any commenters and I think you have some promising leads here. Some people do twitter by the way while they do everything else.
Be comforted my good man! OS is first and foremost a sexual pickup site.
You've performed on a frozen lake and still had a 5 year dry spell? Man, that's messed up. Go to church and volunteer to teach an adult Sunday School class. The action will start soon after - guaranteed!
Well, I am glad to hear that I am not alone! I have watched so many friends internet date that I flat out refuse to do it. I won't hang in bars because I figure the men there who are my age have been sitting there since 1971 and I don't want to get the reputation as a bar hag.

I read the obituaries for awhile but then was told that if a man's wife has been sick and dying for any length of time, he already has someone he's been seeing by the time the obit hits the news.

Here is how pathetic it is.... I see Natasha Richardson is dying and I immediately think... Oh God, Liam Neeson is going to be single!! I am ecstatic, then I realize he has those young children and I back away. I will probably go to hell for these thoughts.
I know it's some time away, but go to Burning Man. From what I hear, you'll get something, if not some stand up material.
Such honesty! Wow! In case you haven't heard this one, join a group, political, environmental, whatever....like-minded people and all that......I never actually tried this, but I hear it generally works....just a suggestion.....
Amusing, especially the Heather Locklear part. Even though I know nothing about her, I'm always tickled when people can pinpoint periods of their lives by reference to popular culture media. I find myself wondering, with the dates you give, what other careers parallel your sex life. More research is needed!
cartouche: How would that work?

Hi. I see that you are sad because your brother/mother/best friend/dog/cousin-twice-removed died. Would you like for me to console you with my penis?
Go do some volunteer work for something in your community. There's always a plethora of women at fund raising events. Do you play more like Pete Fountain or Aker Bilk? Great personal ad and good luck!
I'm with you on the strip club comments - I just don't understand the attraction of paying a woman to pretend to be interested in you (but not actually "connect" with you) until your money runs out. Not that I'm judging bpeople who do enjoy this activity, it just baffles me.

And, I agree with several posters who suggested that this column would make an excellent personal ad. Post it and let us voyeurs know the results.

Rated.
i have been amazed at all the comments--since i've been trying to answer them, here goes:
ariana: definitely promising! but i think it would be a blow to my ego if, during sex, my partner started twittering (or blogging!)
monsieur: if that's true, that must be one of the benefits of a paid membership
grif: there's a mixed message--teach people Scripture, then lead them astray--i like it
middleagedwoman: you're not going to hell (but just in case, i am teaching private sunday school lessons)
EC:
Catnlion: yeah--for some reason people just open up to me :)
Token: in some parts of the south, they might have a whole aisle for frozen raccoon--sounds like a good start
SoapBox: an old joke comes to mind about not wanting to join any group that would have me as a member
Monique: apparently--guess it's time to try eHarmony
Donald: maybe i've got it backwards--maybe Heather's career nosedives if i'm not getting laid--i better get busy, for her sake
Jon: i'd hate to see you in action at a wake!
JustPamela: you know who Acker Bilk is? that's it--i'm picking out china patterns...
Gratefuldan: OKAY-ALRIGHT---I'll post it as a personal ad...but just for you guys...
"i've heard that grocery stores are possibilites..."i see you eat food, too. maybe we should hook up."
see, with that logic you open yourself up to endless possibilites. just walking down the street you can walk up to someone and say, "hey, i see you like oxygen, too. breathing, in and out? maybe we should hook up?"
hilarious. how did I miss this post?
Yes, I was crazy about AB from the first time I heard "Stranger on the Shore" and I remember his bowler hat and goatee well. I also played the clarinet and know about embouchure. So, what kind of china?
Can I just say that you are hilarious? You made me laugh out loud! It's important to have a good sense of humor... You'd go crazy if you couldn't laugh at it!
Dang, I thought Catholic Guilt was bad.

If it makes you feel any better, you're not alone.
Dear Michael you forgot our tryst 2 years ago?
okay, so I'm totally late to this party, but:

didja post it as a personal ad like you promised? did it work? huh? huh?
I don't even know how I got over here - just noticed it was posted in March - but glad I came (here. I came here. I came over here. Gad, context is everything in a post about sex...). You're much too funny not to be having regular sex. What about Craig's list? If you don't actually get killed, many people find love and friendship. You must avoid the "getting killed" part, however.