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Name: Matthew
Gatesy
Title: Managing Editor
Hometown: Gaylord, MI
Websites:
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Favorite Food: hamburgers
Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons
Favorite Movies: The Wonder Boys, The Big Lebowski
Favorite Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Douglas Adams)
Favorite Band: Weezer
Best Way to Spend an Hour: watching the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
- especially the Detroit Red Wings
Coolest Way to Die: drowning in a giant vat of beer
Letterman or Leno: Conan
Turn-Ons: girls
Turn-Offs: guys
Boxers or Briefs: ask your mom
Morning Dove or Night Owl (time frame - not the actual bird!):
night owl
Most Memorable Event: meeting Eric Idle
I Couldn't Live without My: computer
Current CDs in Stereo:
Ben Folds Five: Naked Baby Photos
Jimmy Buffett: Live - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
19 Wheels: Sugareen
How did you get started in the business?
I got started in the humor bussiness by writing humorous short
stories while I was in high school. I started a web site to post
my work on. Eventually, Scott came to me with the idea of Just Laugh
and here I am.
Why do you do what you do?
I love humor. If it wasn't for comedy I would certainly
go insane and kill someone (probably Scott).
Where do you get your ideas and topics from?
Most of my inspiration comes from things that actually happen
to me. My article on The
Rules of Manhood came from my friend's girlfriend who constantly
argues with him. I got the idea for my story Fugitive
from the Water Gestapo from another actual event - I was forced
do dispose of some water I was trying to bring to an outside concert.
Which piece are you most proud of or which do you enjoy the most?
I think my favorite piece of work is my story I called Into
an Unspeakable Hell. I think it is one of my best written
pieces and is pretty funny at the same time.
What are your "forbidden" topics? (what won't you write about)
I have no "forbidden" topics. I will write about anything.
As George Carlin said, "Some people say you can't joke about rape because
rape isn't funny. I say, 'Fuck you! I think rape is hilarious!'
Picture Porky Pig rapig Elmer Fudd."
Comments...
I have enjoyed writing. It's a bit of a way for me to
escape. Eventually, I hope to turn this hobby of mine into something
of an actual career. So, if you know of anyone who is looking for
a humorist (or even a sports writer), feel free to let me know!
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