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"I love you column, and would totally love to be emailed it every week!"
"Yeah, that's right, UC fricking 'D' - Ireland. I'd love to see you perform here."
"I just wanted to say thank you for your column "Pitchers and Catchers." Baseball is just that great and people need to realize it. I, too, would switch to the religion of baseball if I had not been raised Catholic. So thank you and feel free to write about baseball being great anytime."
"keep up the great work!"
"Thanks for giving us something to laugh about
and cheer up our days. Or at least give us solice that someone else resides in our little hell."
"Hey, that was a good email. I liked it, and I'm glad
I'm on your subscriber list. Thanks. Keep up the
good work."
"Your column struck a chord with me...Thanks so much.
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"As always, keep up the good work.... hopefully you'll make it down to Winthrop in Rock Hill, SC at some point on the next tour...."
"I’m glad that you wrote a column about people not blaming you for the virus, because those people are morons plain and simple. If you have just a lick of sense around a computer you would know not to download any attachments that you don’t know what they are. It just makes me happy to see this point brought up. By the way I love your column and you always write about the greatest topics. Keep bringin’ the gold."
"I have only recently discovered your wildly hilarious sight, which is why I am responding to something written in 1998 only now in 2004. I can not begin to tell you how much I appreciated this particular instillation of your column!!!"
"I just have to say that i LOVE your column."
"Kudos on a column well-written."
"Hi, I was supposed to be writing a paper right now, but I got bored of all the information and did what I usually do when I'm supposed to be writing a paper: I read your column. So, mainly I don't know whether I should be thanking you for giving me a great distraction and endless laughs, or despising you for not letting me get any work done...but that would be blaming another person for my own procrastination problems...so yeah, keep writing, beware of Kinkos, Fox News, Calendar Girls, and Smarterchild (damn hes a bitch) and I'll never finish a paper again. Keep doing what you're doing, its great."
"Just wanted to congrat you on a great column. That was funny as hell..figures you go went to Columbia."
"I'am Stand Up Comic from Jakarta "Indonesia" I'll perform my firts peformance in stand up on Saturday, 6 March 2004 in Jakarta. Never stand up comedian in Jakarta before, si I call I'am the firtsstand up comedian in My country. I need some advice from u, like how to be great at peformance and how to write observational material, because I choose Observational as my style, wish me luck and thank u"
"If you're in the vicinity of New England during your travels, I think it would be a good idea for you to consider including Maine Maritime Academy as one of your stops. We're a small state college on the coast where all we have is large amounts of alcohol and the occasional comedian to make the time spent
here bearable. I've been reading your articles for three and a half years now, and your description of college life, while no doubt entertaining, had prepared me for the college atmosphere. I think it would be great if you could include this campus in your tour this spring (or any time for that matter)."
"Have you ever heard of Steve Hofstetter? That guy is a keen observer of human behavior and somehow he manages to make us laugh about it."
"dude, your site is genius"
"Around the point where I stop being funny (which is anytime before I've had at least 10 drinks...and then it is 'laugh at me' kind of funny), I go right to collegehumor. I'm not going to lie, the pics are the best, but your articles are funny enough that I don't have to pretend that I'm still looking at the pictures to laugh. Good job man."
"I noticed that you have upcoming tour dates IN Richmond, VA. I would like very much to hear your act, however Richmond is too far away - is it possible you could arrange a show or two somewhere in the Norfolk area of Virginia? That would be wicked cool . . ."
"hey man...just wanted to say i'm a big fan of your column and its a great read everytime i get it...trying to write some stuff of my own and have probably stolen/been inspired by most of your stuff..just wanted to say good job and if you want to message back or anything go for it"
"I more than enjoyed your view on fox news and have to admit that I agree."
"I find you hilarious. I forget about teh e-mails all week and then they are there and it's like christmas. Well, not quite but you know what I mean. "
"Keep up the good work!"
"I’ve subscribed to ObHu for a couple of years, and have absolutely loved it. Sometimes my roomies end up coming in my room, thinking I’ve lost my mind since I’m laughing so hard
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"Went back to read that Fox column. Classic. You should segue into politics if the humor thing doesn't work out."
"I go to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, and I just wanted to let you know that you have a huge fan following here...since we cadets can't go out that much, we surf the web aimlessly and we were lucky enough to stumble on your site! You have done a great job man, its funny as hell, and keep up the good work! Thanks for some entertainment in an otherwise depressing place!"
" I religiously read your column every week and this week was by far the funniest...Thanks for brightining my day."
"I've been reading your column for a couple years, and I think this is one of the best ones you've ever written."
"I never have liked reading because my dyslexia always discombobulates everything, but I would like to say Thank You to you my friend, your columns are not only funny, but very well written."
"The Fox News article was just absolute genius. Just thought I'd let you know. Absolute f***ing genius."
"Brilliant column...once again.....Good luck with the Last Comic Standing thing....I'd like to see u on TV"
"I was bungling around collegehumor.com and I came upon your Observational Humor column. After the Kinko's one and the letter to you FedEx guy I was hooked. I read a couple more post-college ones and decided to start at the beginning. So scrolling down the page I saw that I had some work ahead of me, but I think you'll be happy to know I got through about ... well I don't know, maybe 70%? We'll keep it a round number and say it's
"A bunch". Anyway, you're close to graduating now. But yeah, your work is incredible. I'm really loving it. Reading your writing makes me write like you, and I try anyway, so you inspire me. Okay, enough of that... I saw your site and saw your stand-up video and, lo and behold, enjoyed that as well...Your work is awesome, all of it. I hope you succeed even beyond where you've gone in your career. Good luck."
"This is going to sound very cliche and overused, but I think your columns are great. I wish you could update every day. I check collegehumor.com daily just to see what column updates you've made. Obsessive? Not really. Keep up the good work, stud. :)"
"Very nice criticism"
"I LOVE your column. I really look forward to it every week"
"I've been reading your column for a long time now, and I have to say I really enjoy it. "
"This observational humor was one of your funniest, even though it took wacks at people I support."
"I have been reading since the very begining and I have a signed copy of the first book."
"steve,
i am a bennington college student who started reading your column two years
ago. the first time i read them, i of course had to read all of the old
ones at once, it was great procrastination. then i would literally
countdown the days until there was a new one. im hooked.
for this january and february, im teaching english in lima, peru. hence
the fact that you are getting no capital letters or apostrophes, as they are
too difficult to figure out on this computer.today i came to the internet
cafe, just because i new that there was a new obhu out that i had to read
and i felt compelled to write.
i too have had many page a day calenders. and there has only been one that
i got through without reading ahead. and that was a farside calender...def.
the best. this year my father bought me a page a day for left handed
people. and i have already read ahead...i have an excuse...i was going to
be away from it for two months...i felt i deserved to be able to read ahead. i just thought you should know that someone is reading your column from lima
peru...even if there are no captial letters or apostrophes in the email she
sent to tell you that.
thanks for great mondays
adios."
"your the man "
"I've been reading your column for about 2 years, own a signed copy of Student Body Shots, and I forwarded this column to about 50 other people. I'm most definetly not an English major, but you're one of the best writers I read regurlarly. This is one of the best I've read from you so far. Keep up the disctinctive style, it worked for Clancy."
"I have been a subscriber for a good while now, and i got to say a lot of the things you write about are involved in my life and i can relate to them...i think that all the stuff you write is awesome."
"He's Strong Bad funny."
"Wow. I now love him. He rocks. Thanks for the link. On the other hand, he is MY age. I have accomplished absolutely nothing in my life. I'm gonna go kill myself now."
"I’m going to enjoy the book and looking forward to another one"
"You always find the way to say the things that Ive been thinking. Thanks for another one of your great articles and as always, keep writing...."
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"I just discovered your website and "SmarterChild" AIM conversations and I just wanted to say THANKS because not only did they make me laugh but they gave me a much needed break from studying for law school finals!! You rock! (Especially in comparison with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). Cheers!"
"Hey, babe. (Babe ---- aha, get it). I think I'm in love with you. Please tell me you feel the same and sweep me up to make sweet havarti love to me."
"I have just recently become an "honoured" ( ahem!) member of www.stevehofstetter.com and gawd..............i must let you know you really are very good..........and articulate ...i must say.........you definetly know how to keep a person in splits!! i think .......you're practically the funniest guy alive !!
i've told all my friends about you.....they think im crazy......but hey u can't please everyone !!
Keep up the good work..........you're da best!! "
"I saw you peform at UCSD yesterday and I thought it
was hilarious. I've been reading your column for
about a year now, and I always thought it was clever,
but I was extremely impressed at your live performance
of it. Keep up the good work, and I hope you come
back to San Diego soon."
"I find your columns hilarious. I used to read them often, but hadn't read in a while. The other day I started reading them again, due to lack of sleep and hours on the computer not well spent. I find myself laughing out loud at most of your material, even when I happen to read something I previously read. Once again I'm finding it hard to sleep, so I figured I'd kill some time by letting you know I really enjoy your writing a lot. I'm hoping to pick up your book soon, but until then I can do with your columns online. Thanks a lot for writing great articles in an otherwise unfunny world online."
"I'm thankful for your column because it's freaking hilarious."
"You are really a great writer and I don't think that it is a learned behavior or talent. I feel that it's something that someone has to be born with and however you got it, you've got it. Thank you for sharing with us and making us out here that need to smile, have an even bigger one."
"I love your column. I find it highly enjoyable."
"I read your column and I think it's hilarious so I decided I'd give your book a try.. it didn't disappoint - it was as funny as I expected...Point is, keep it up you're funny as hell."
"I enjoy your wit and wisdoms...You have a lot of talent, drive, and dedication to making it not to mention one hell of a great ability to look at things for what they are."
"Something just appeals to me about being the guy that does all the normal shit other guys do and is able to to put the story down in writing...is it was great to see someone who is from my generation...actually out there doing what I've always wanted to do. You write like Grizzard and Dave Barry but you've found a way to make people our age listen...Thanks for all you do and I'm sure other young humorists continue to be inspired by your work every day."
"I continually find your columns hilariously funny and am just in awe at your talent as a scintillatingly witty comedian. "
"Love the column. Long time reader, first time caller...er....writer (?). Anyway, since you started this whole stand-up schtick, you begin your column with a little blurb of where you've been and where you're going. I think that's awesome. I'm a little concerned, however, that you aren't sharing the love with us Canadians. Have you ever thought about taking your act internationally? We're a fun country and even if you suck on stage (which I'm sure you don't), people will laugh because Canadians find mostly everything funny. Just look at our prime minister. Just thought I'd let you know that I'm enjoying what you're doing and have shared your stuff with several random people. I must say, you've developed quite a following. I'd use the word 'groupies' but I can't do that until you've at least come to our country. Well, that will be all for now. Keep on doing stuff because I like it. That's some good funnying, boy."
"Just wanted to drop a line and let you know that the Albany show was great. We talked for 5 or so minutes before you went on, but I'm sure you talk to a lot of people, so I don't really expect you to remember. It was cool to be able to talk to you about your writing and stuff, and it was sweet that we actually talked about specific things- like that guy from Cornell, who my friends and I are going to track down and flog with a nine iron- instead of mindless crap. Coming from a fan, that truly meant a lot to me! Your writing rocks, and you do an awesome job at the stand up too. What really impressed me was the recoveries that you had, I know theres nothing worse than saying something that isn't as funny as you think it is, but the best is being able to recover from it with something even funnier! Was it hard to adjust to the different environment of the stage after doing the writing for so long? I noticed that Court Sullivan is going to be contributing to the next book. Points in Case is definitely my other favorite column, even though its not written anymore, lol. I don't really know how busy you are, and if you even have time to check mail much. Just wanted to let you know that you have a unique style, and it will surely blow up. Getting yourself out there in different mediums will help develop a great fan base, and with that support, you're going to do well! Keep it up. "
"Hey! I love your column, it makes me laugh everytime. Are you going to be in Philly anytime soon? I'd love to see your act."
"I'm sure you hear this alot but I just wanted to say I enjoy the Dean of the Real World's advice...I usually find my draws soaked in urine after reading...this is both embarrassing for me and a complaiment for you..."
"i just wanted to say that i loooove your column and i think you should add OU to your tour next time...we would soo appreciate you here! the last comedy tour we did was comedy central's no class tour with that not-funny jackass from the man show, and it even did well. you are so much funnier. really."
"I have been getting your Observational Humor column via e-mail for about a year now, and I think it’s the best e-mail I get, I mean how could getting a lower interest rate on my home, or enlarging the size of my manhood compare...Well when ordering the book, which I have been meaning to do for some months now, I noticed that you’re a SigEp. Well from all of us from the SigEp Colorado Gamma (CSU) chapter; good luck with the shows, and keep making us laugh."
"I go to Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. I didn't get a chance to see you when you were on campus a while back, but I heard you kicked ass! Any plans on coming back through the area?"
"just wanted to tell ya been a huge fan of the column since the year 2000!...Keep the funny stuff comin guy!"
"Keep up the good work with your column. I read all most all of the entries and i loved them all."
"I read the Collegehumor.com stuff all the time and you kick Aaron Karo's ass."
"I cracked up laughing because you are so hilarious"
"Congrats on all the success - hopefully I'll be in the audience when you reach Penn State in a few weeks."
"I love your column and have your book, but I have yet to see you in person. I was wondering how to get you to come to my school. "
"Nice column :)"
"Once again....absolute genius."
"Your article in the Crestiad rocked!!!! I literally was laughing out loud, SO FUNNY, yet so TRUE!!!! I loved it; a great refreshing look at the woes of dating...some people are, um, unbelievable....haha! Keep on writing refreshing and witty articles."
"As if you don't alreaddy get this enough, but I work part-time in the ego inflating business and thought you should know that you're the greatest...Origional material is nearly obsolete. Thank god for you, or I would otherwise be dead. Feel free to e-mail on a bad day, or anyday for that matter. I would be happy to shower you with more head expanding experiences."
"I think you're columns are hysterical...i've been reading them since before they were columns on collegehumor, and i never cease to be impressed with your crazy list of accomplishments (i see you're on tv now too?!?!)...and the reason i write to you now is just to tell you that i'm SO excited (probably a little too excited) that you're coming to the university of maryland at the end of the month...i can't wait to see you in college park...hopefully i'll even get to meet you."
"I sat in the front and it was hilarious."
"I've been enjoying your column for some indeterminant amount of time (we'll just go with "several years"), and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy it."
"I'd date you if I didn't already have a boyfriend."
"I started reading your stuff a couple of years ago on collegehumor.com. I'm a student at Suffolk Law in Boston now and I'm 'wicked' excited that you're going to be here! Good luck on Thursday, I can't wait to see the show."
"I just wanted to say that the stuff you write is hillarious"
"I really like your work."
"Enjoyed this week's piece very much!"
"I’ve subscribed to your column for well over two years now and I really don’t know what else to say except that you are a genius."
"I'd be lying if i said your column wasn't our favorite, I am a UNC-Chapel Hill student (still) and i have a part time job. My job can be slightly boring at time so one of the other girls and I take turns laughing hysterically and very loudly to get the attention of everyone in the building and then proceed to read Observation Humors out loud, the past and the present ones. In short, which has really been a lot longer, Steve Hofstetter WE LOVE YOU!!!!! NEVER EVER EVER STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING, EVER! YOU ARE THE BEST! and we wanted to say thank you. so if you are ever in chapel hill, let us know cause I'll be in the front row and while i'm not hot, i have lots of friends that are!"
" I have been reading your observational humor since its roots on College Humor when I was still in high school in Madison, Wisconsin. I am now a junior at NYU, studying aborad in Florence Italy....I went through freshman year and used your material to pick up many a girl at Village bars and yet never thought to thank you for all the guidance you have given me . . . unti now. Your columns on September 11th are among the best I have ever read."
"Love the column, been reading it for years now"
"im an avid reader of observational humor. I just wanted to drop a line saying that i love obs. humor."
"lots of people I know here love your column."
"You have enriched my life...I love reading your column because I know that no matter what mood I'm in, I'll be happy once I'm done reading it...You need to plan a stop at the College of Charleston!"
"I just wanted to say that I was touched by this week's column. You truly do have a way with words, as well as a tactful way with humor."
"I thought that I would tell you that I have a picture of you, my friend, and myself framed in my room b/c Steve, you are my favorite comedian!"
"I just wanted to let you know i'm a big fan of your column. whenever im bored, which occurs ever 10 minutes or so, i check out my favorites page and read an article or 2. Thanx for making my days a little brighter (and for letting me steal your stuff and pass it off as my own, thus making everyone around me think i'm a literary genius)."
"I enjoy getting your emails they definately bring a smile to my face."
"i just wanted to let you know how much i like your work, every week I look forward to reading your column."
"Thanks again for sharing with all of us."
"I am a student from Paisley University in Glasgow Scotland and me and my buddies read college humor.com and we think you collumn is some of the funniest stuff we have ever read. I will get to the point anyways ... we would love for you to come to Scotland to do a show here, I know its a helluva lot to ask for , but believe me we'd love to have you over .
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"My roommate and I have been long time ObHu subscribers and
we want to see a show."
"I personally adore Steve."
"Kudos to you, Steve, for keeping up on the observational humor of college. Seeing as I don't live at my college (commuter colleges rock my world), I can't say I can atest to these observations, but I can show them to my brother (SUNY Oswego). According to him, your observations have been right on track. I'd have to say that when I go to visit him, the 2 AM pizza that tastes like cardboard is the best invention ever! So are Frat houses (Sigma Chi). And the little whiteboards that you stick to the outside of your dorm door come in very handy when you don't have limes or a bottle opener, especially when you are two girls sitting alone in your brothers dorm while hes out at the bars.
I was actually considering going away to school because of your column. Sure, I'd miss home, but not as much as I would miss the 3 am hookups at Frat houses, or the Milwaulkees BEAST that costs about 99 cents per 24 pack. Oh yeah, and education and all that stuff that comes in between the partying. So, thanks Steve, for making me see the light. Thanks for making me see that commuting to school every day (1/2 hour) with a killer hangover is not the way to go. SUNY Oswego, watch out now!"
"I'm quite the fan of your column."
"i love your stuff."
"i love your column!i think you are a really talented writer/comedian. and you're hott too."
"I am an Observational Humor FAN. I celebrate your entire catalogue. Shameless Office Space quote aside, if you are as funny on stage as you are on paper, I want to see you in action."
"keep up the good work, your columns provide a great start to the week."
"Heh... I just wanted to drop you a note saying that I really enjoyed the last column. Not that I don't like all of them.... I've been a subscriber since way-back when.... college days, remember those? :) Anyway, keep it up... you've got a fan out here in Rock Hill, SC"
"I have read your articles on collegehumor for quite some time. I am glad you may make a stop here in Delaware.
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"I've been reading your Observational Humor for over a year now by way of Collegehumor.com and look forward to it every week."
"i read every Observation Humor column you write - mad props - very funny"
"I think that your writing is brilliant and I'd love to see you do standup."
"Though I'm only halfway through your book, I find myself "rofl""
"I hate when people call radio shows and the first thing they say is "I just wanna say I love you guys. You rock." And THEN get to the point, so I won't do that. But know that I want to."
"today, as I was feeling down, I decided some Observational Humor would cheer me up."
"Reading your Observational Humor Newsletter for several years has made me think that you would be a perfect person for our Student Activities Council to have come and perform."
"I enjoy a perfect little 30-kilobyte package of entertainment every seven days, composed of witty commentary so very much in tune with my identity as a sharp-minded twenty-something college student"
"I enjoy your column and keep up the good work."
"Another good column"
"I just wanted to write to say I am definitely loving the new ObHu. They are great and making me laugh."
"im semi obsessed with collegehumor.com, and the most important thing to me is a sense of humor...and youre really funny...and apparently cute, too!"
"I'm a huge fan of your column - definitely makes me realize that there is a good life after undergrad."
"Hey, I've been reading your stuff for years, and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it! PS- guys who are redheads are HOTT!"
"you are hysterical. thought you should know."
"I've been reading your stuff for a while now...f***ing hilarious"
"I recently read and giggled my way through your book, Student Body Shots. I just wanted to tell you that it's hilarious and very interesting...Thank you very much. I'm still laughing."
"Thanks for writing such great observations and entertaining people in creative manners. I have read your humorous literature for years now...since freshman year of college and now I have graduated an am officially in the 'working world.' Your take on being in the real world is just as funny as the ones you wrote about getting sh**faced in the dorms."
"that was one great f***ing column. i have been a great fan for many years now and look forward to your ranks weekly."
"Wow. Well done."
"I have been a huge fan of your column. And as I am going to be interning in NYC next summer, I plan to go see any "appearances" you make. Even if it's just you going to work, me with my camera. Seriously though, keep up the amazing work."
"I just wanted to say that I already admired your writing, and now I am addicted. "
"sexy steve. youre my favorite non- bar jerk."
"I never miss ObHu."
"I truly do idolize you. I'm not trying to be funny, because that is your job, and you're really good at it, and would only look down at my floundering attempt with a curious sadness. Good sir, I read your columns most religiously, and then take them to heart, as we speak, I am at my job in the Idaho Attorney General's Office, sitting at a computer playing online jeopardy, shopping, and of course, leaving you a message."
"I enjoy reading your stuff on CollegeHumor, you crack me up."
"just read 'dont feed the alpha males'. i love you. youre hot."
"My older sister showed me your website and I think it is soo funny!! It's really nice to know there are people with wit. I want to be a writer when I get older and so does my sister. I just wanted to email you and tell you that I loved your website! well I guess I best be off, bye!"
"I am thanking you...not only because your comedy makes me feel less angry at my mom for encouraging me to marry a Jew...but because last year, I wrote a paper on reverse-racism (needless to say, it was edgy) and i used you as an example of a white observ. humor guy. so, thanks...um...wanna have a drink? nonono maya! wait for the perfect time... just wanted to write and let you know you have an 82,486,201,8th fan. if you happen to read this, and find time to reply to little old me, well, i'll probably read it."
"Thanks for putting this out there. I wholeheartedly agree with what you were preaching in this mailing, if you haven't figured already I'm one of the the regular guy type. Just giving thanks. For me, and all the people that didn't write but agree as well."
"I've been reading your column since you came to Meredith this last year and I want to say, you're hilarious. Thanks for all the laughs and the inevitable college-truth always found in your column. Good luck in life; you deserve to go far."
"Hi. I'm just writing to tell you that I'm a huge fan. I've read just about everything on your website and all the observational humor issues. Even the archives! And I just ordered a copy of Body Shots...I'm looking forward to reading it. So...yeah...keep up the good work...:c)"
"I've been on your email list for about 3 year and I love your work."
"ur the f***in man"
"just wanter to say that these smarterchild and friend things are hillarious"
"Dude, you are f***ing FUNNY. Have you ever published anything? Would you be interested in writing for my website? There's no pay, and very little in the ways of compensa-... okay, actually there is no reason you should want to. Just thought I'd ask. Great, great stuff, man."
"you're cool and your column is funny."
"I have to say that I only recently started reading your column- a friend sent me the one about obsessive people who talk about themselves constantly. As it happens, we had a mutual friend who fit your column to a T. Amusement was found by all. Thank you for pointing out the ludicrous and finding humor in it--it helps even the most mundane parts of life seem amusing. I wish you luck with your column."
"I really liked this one!! It was just what I needed to hear at this point in my life!! Thanks."
"i loved your book student body shots it is so funny how even at a christian school you can see almost everything the same way as at a secular school."
"Congradulations on your success and best of luck in the future."
"Best of luck with your competition and keep the humor coming."
"I have to commend you. I like to think that I have a pretty good command of the English language, but I actually had to look up "solipsistic" when I read your column tonight. I had to search for a dictionary since I don't think I'd used one since high school. Thanks for making me learn on the weekend. =)"
"thanks for the laugh."
"your writing rocks. keep makin all of us laugh, and keep making us realize annoying things we keep overlooking."
"I just wanted to send an email thanking your for writing Student Body Shots. I walked into my university's newspaper office and told them I wanted to write for them the day that they got your book in the mail. The disgruntled editor threw the book at me and told me that if I wanted a job I would read the book and write a review for the deadline that was in 30 hours. My review landed me a permanent position and I owe it all to the hilarity and truthfulness of the book. I truly loved every word that you wrote and could not put it down. In the countless books that I have read and reviewed it ranks among my favorites. Please write another one soon so that will I have something worth reviewing. "
"I enjoy reading your column. There's little
enough good humour on the internet. Or rather there's
so much crap out there that it's hard to find anything
readable...Anyway, keep up the good work. "
"i love you steve.. you need to come do some comedy for the wonderful university of eastern kentucky..."
"i love your column!!"
"I'd be honored if you read this, as I'm sure you get much email everyday proclaiming praise for your site. I'm sure you even get the 'I'm sure you get praise' schpiel everyday. So this might not sound too different. My name is Kim, and I stumbled quite by accident upon your site. I think it's great. I've talked to SmartChild many many times, and his replies brighten my day. I also think your take on dorkiness is true. Haha... I make a wish when I look at a clock and see 12:34 or 11:11. I'll be looking forward to November 11, 2011. In case you don't read this, I'm not going to spend anymore precious time typing when I could be reading your wonderful columns. Thanks for making me laugh. "
"your website is funny"
"I love the newsletter."
"Just wanted to say ur book was amazing."
"First of all, I hope you don't mind me calling you Steve. You see, I feel that upon reading your columns and your book, I am currently on a first name basis with you. If you do mind, pretend I called you Mr. Hofstetter. Next, let me congratulate you on your book as well as your incredible insight into the world of college students, one which is uniquely its own. It is a book of truth, a biblical telling of binge drinking and barf fests. Kudos."
"you 'da man"
"Saw you at Da Marino. You were very funny. Good luck to you. Hope to see you on Comedy Central some day."
"I really do enjoy your humor, keep it up."
"Hi, you probably get e-mails like this all the time, but i think your page is fantastic. I'm a senior in college...i just thought i should tell you that so you didn't think i was like a 45 year old bus driver who emails people for fun. So anyway...do you ever tour schools in PA?...PA sucks, i know, but i go to college at Bloomsburg U which is in PA. One more thing... do you have a girlfriend?....not that i want to know, you know...a friend of mine, she wanted to know.....yeah. "
"I've recently started reading your column and really like it...you write about topics that are easy to relate to."
"I'm a loyal ObHu fan - been getting it in email for almost a year now, and I read all the older ones on collegehumor.com."
"I love your newsletter. It really makes me feel better when I'm having a horrible day. Actually it does, but I bet you hear that alot. Anytime you want to do a show in the middle of nowhere, come to Trenton, Missouri."
"Long time reader"
"I've been reading your column for 4 years now."
"I'm a huge fan. "
"I read your column every week and it's really funny and I'm impressed."
"let me know if you have any stand-up plans in my area. I would love to see how you present your material out loud. ( I was
going to say orally - but that didn't sound quite
right...)"
"I just got done reading the "student body shots" book. That was by far the best book I have ever read in my life! I am a Soph. at EIU and as I read it, all I could do was say..."that is so true...". Got any other books coming out?"
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"Thanks for making me laugh."
"I really enjoy reading what you write and I enjoy laughing.....so i kill two birds with one stone here."
"I’ve gotten a kick out of your column for a long time now, even when I find myself or the place I’m from the subject of a lampoon."
"Enjoyed the column as always."
"I'm sure you get a bunch of letters about your column, so I figured you wouldn't mind another one. I just wanted to let you know that I'm a huge fan of your column, I think you're hilarious. I really enjoy your sense of humor and I look forward to each new column. On that note, I also spend way more time than is beneficial to my grades on your site reading your other work, and I look forward to reading your book. I was wondering if you have any more upcoming NYC performances, I'd really love to see your show."
"Your material is original and funny...You are quite talented.
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"Just wanted to say that I really liked this issue. The satire/critique worked really well. Its great that you have the balls to speak out against choices made by the government. The criticizing of the effectiveness of the soldiers was excellent as well. Bravo."
"I was the 25th person in existence to order your book, I get the obhu newsletter in my email, and collegehumor is my homepage, so let's suffice it to say, I'm a fan. I had never heard your stand up or had a chance to see you live, but I was looking for the Ed pictures on your site and I came across the video for convincing a potentional show booker to, well, book your show, and loved it. Not only because you're a redhead, but because, wow. Hilarity is the word that pops into mind. I'd love it if you could possibly perform in St. Louis, MO. To tell you the truth, I've never been to a comedy show; the music scene is more my style. In any case, keep St. Louis in mind when planning tour dates; we'd really appreciate it. Rock on."
"i read your column in the desert all the time. everyday i check to see if you have a new issue out. its a great way to pass the time while im at "war". just like you, i too sing the ballad of the buttless.
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"Just wanted to say that I'm going to pick up Student Body Shots, and I congratulate you on your fabulous web-presence. Next time I'm in the city, I will look for one of your gigs."
"I really liked your article in the Columbia spectator - yes I am a college student with entirely too much time on my hands - about Take Back the Night. I think your article should be sent to all the women at Virginia Tech so maybe they will realize that we are not all bad guys."
"I read your observations weekly, but I never find it in my heart to annoy you with my response. However, your column this week made me laugh a lot.. in how true it is to my life."
"I've been reading your observational humor column for about a week or so, quality stuff."
"I love your column (to the point of staying up til 4:30am to read the entire archived works)"
"Thank you, that was probably the funniest ObHu i've read in a long time. Any chance of you bringing your act to Florida? Orlando specifically? Best of luck w/ everything.
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"You probably get this all the time (just like you probably get that line all the time) but you're one of the only comedians that would make me actually SAY 'lol' if I was that sad. In seriousness though, you do make me laugh. A lot. Yeah I think I'm done here..."
"YOU are a funny guy. thx for the laughs thus far."
"I was in Charleston, SC job interviewing this past Monday and I heard your Bob & Tom show... it cracked me up and lessened my nervousness on my way to interviews. So, Thanks!"
"My dad bought me your book as a present for getting in early to college....keep up the good work"
"hey, been a fan of your work on college humor for a while.. really hits the mark."
"I love reading your O.H., I'm not signed up but I have read every single one"
"Great web site. Way beyond LOL. :) I'd like to see a live performance."
"I saw your 1015 show at Bears in Bloomington, and you were hilarious. I dragged my friends with because you were going to be there, and I thought they needed to hear you. I was going to say Hi after the show, but you were talking to so some chicks, and I know that is more important then me. But hey, keep up the good work.
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"i love the column, keep up the great work."
"Hey, Thanks alot for your last column. Being broke as hell in college (which im sure u are very familiar with), you have made some interesting points that have really put things in perspective. Take care and keep writing."
"I saw you perform last Tuesday at the Parkside Lounge. you were totally awesome, easily the best set that night."
"Hey Steve...I just read your column on the war and the tournament and it was dead on. You really summed up exactly how I feel about the war and that is indifferent because I don't really know enough to make a decision. I have watched some of the war coverage and realized that all I know is that the media is out of control. It's really like watching the rumor mill because all they do is speculate. I attend the University of Missouri and there have been a lot of people upset about the war, but like you said they need to open a history book before telling me how to feel. Thanks for writing the column and expressing some very succinct and intelligent opinions. "
"You're a smartass... but a creative one hehe "
"Love your column -- I hope I'll be able to catch you
when you come back to IU."
"hey Steve,
I just wanted to say that I love reading your columns online and, yes, I
have ordered your book, but it hasn't come in yet. I hate waiting for
stuff, don't you? Anyway, you are an amazing writer and I have been
influenced by you greatly. I have always loved to write, but I have been
influenced by the way you make the most boring things seem interesting
and entertaining. That was actually supposed to be a compliment. I think
you know what I mean. Back to what the subject actually is: tours.
Actually I don't know why I said BACK, I hadn't really gone forth yet) I
know you have a lot going on right now... I checked your calender, well,
for the month of march anyway and I was wondering if you have any plans
of coming down south. I live in Georgia and would love to see you and I
didn't know if you had any book signings or anything scheduled. I think
you should come, then you can write a column about how messed up
southeners are. (I can make fun too, I from California) If you do come
down, let me know.
P.S. I'm screwing myself aren't I? I just know that your next column
will be about a pathetic person who has-no-life-so-she-writes-lengthy
letters-to-unknown people-hoping-to-get-a response. Go ahead, I dare you!
If you actually read this whole thing- give yourself 5000 bonus points,
if you skipped down this bottom half because it was slightly shorter-
give yourself 2000 bonus points, if you threw this letter in the trash
before you even read it because it was too long, well, never mind because
you obviously did not get this far.
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"hello my name is Jen, and after reading your story i could not stop laughing, because that is me! i am a 25 year old and divorced and a mother of two. I find my self being a so called dork cuz i have no life out side my kids. Well just thought i would say it was funny and nice to know that i'm not the only one!! And i also get asked what life is all about and for my answer, its just having fun and making the most out of life. There is more to it but i do not have time to type it all down. thank you for the laugh and look forward to reading more of your stories
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"I can't even begin to tell you how amazing and skilled I find your work!! Your dry, deadpan humor is incredibly sharp and refreshing, something it takes pure talent to write. I am studying writing and English at Susquehanna University (in Pennsylvania) and simply cannot help but wonder at the intellect and charisma you exude. I have such admiration for you (as, I'm sure you've heard a thousand times before, a budding writer myself, at least a hopeful) and wish you the best of fortune in all your endeavors!! You're truly one of a kind. :o)
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"I'm a huge fan, keep it up
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"i really enjoy your column
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"Great column!!!...thanks for the smile!
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"I don't do this often.. or ever... but it's 5:30am and I just about soiled my chair reading your articles CollegeHumor.com...I find your humor quite amusing...So, hey... some random chick from Michigan likes your writing. Damn, it took me a while to get to my point, didn't it?
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"I'm a really big fan of your columns.
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"I was reading your observ. humor piece "What are you up to this weekend?" and thought it was pretty damn funny. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the world.
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"I've been receiving your weekly column for the past few years now and I've always found them entertaining. I especially enjoyed the one from this week. Owning up to my dork status made it so much easier to have fun and to take myself less seriously! Good luck in your future endeavors and keep the columns coming.
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"Loved today's column... Have to admit I've had the same fascination with dates. My birthday is 02/02... on 02/02/2000, I turned 20 and on 02/02/2002, I turned 22. Now that's KEEN...
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"I've been reading your articles for over a year, and have subscribed for that long, and I think that you are absolutely awesome....I wanted to say hi, and tell you how much I enjoy your articles, and how witty I really think you are....I look forward to your next article.
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"I am seriously impressed by your sense of humor. With the risk of sounding like a pathetic anti-social freak I am going to say that I spent most of the day reading your articles inbetween changing loads of laundry in the perpetually broken washers and dryers of MiddleBrook Hall. While drinking coke-cola and eating cheez-it's for lack of a more nutricious dinner, I found myself in a delightfully good mood thinking over all the things you wrote. It gives me the feeling of having an ongoing conversation with someone I don't even know, the only frustrations being I'm not allowed to talk back.
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"I have been a reader of your column for the past 3 or 4 years and have laughed at and shared many of your weekly columns with friends of mine....Just wanted to let you know that your recently published book is great and has been shared with almost every friend of mine, and still has yet to get a negative comment. Great work and I hope to get to compliment you in person.
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"man, i love u. i am so f***in inlove wit u. me n my friend just discovered ur SmartChild site n we f***in love it. maybe thatz just cuz we're amused f***in easily as hell. anywayz, will u marry me? ([batman icon]<~~~ look, itz batman!) we can go on a hott honeymoon n get drunk off of martiniz [ten martini icons and a smiley icon] hehe...ok, email me back! XOXO mwa mwa
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"I just wanted to write a quick email to say I love your stuff. I'm from South Florida, Boca Raton to be exact, and I went to school in Orlando for a year, and now I'm at USC. During high school, and the first part of college, I wrote columns very similar to yours for both my high school, and college news paper, I also did a lot of local stand-up work. I don't even remember how I came across your site, but I started reading, and couldn't stop - its great. I ordered your book like the next day, and finished reading soon thereafter. I would love to see your stand-up if you're ever around USC, or perhaps I'll get a chance to check it out in New York. In any event, I just wanted to compliment you, on a job well done.
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"I just wanted to let you know that I think that you are doing and excellent job of making fun of society. It needs to be mocked. I am a particular fan of your observational humor. Keep up the good work.
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"Hey, just got back from your show here at ERAU…I’m the SAE you talked to before the show who already had the book (because you remember everyone you talk to at the shows and all). Enjoyed the way you signed it, by the way. Just wanted to say, great show man. It’s hard as all hell to make these people chuckle (very conservative group down here, me being one of three liberals on campus…we run a carpool, it’s great), let alone laugh like they did tonight. Keep up the funny stuff, and stay warm.
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"i just wanted to email you to thank you for the countless hours i have wasted at work, had it not been for you colums there is no telling howmany people would have been killed or injured. ok i probably wouldnt have killed my co workers but i would have been much more bored. i have been reading obhu since before you gradumacated(yeah i know i miss spelled it). i really enjoy everything you put up and look forward to sunday all week long so i can read the new issue. i just have one question for you...what happened to the clown? did those people in the convertable come back and kidnapp him again? keep up the good work.
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"The 100 person global village addendum was incredibly moving. And, as usual, the article was very entertaining.
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"i was just surfing on this very boring christmas eve and came upon collegehumor.com..interesting site. your column...was definitely one of the highlights though. very good stuff. i also thought it was interesting to find a fellow columbia student writing such witty stuff. if you need any help or whatever...or just a fan, you got it.
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"I just have started reading your articles, and i find so much truth and comfort in them. It really tells the truth in a different way, on how your life and those around you live!!! I just wanted to tell you I think you are great and an inspiration to many of your readers. I know at 32 I find your writings to be so sincere, comical, and thruthful! What more could I ask for. ..I can't wait ti see what 2003 brings you and your writings. They lift my spirit, and makes me feel young again. Just keep up your good work, and you will go far. I won't be surprised if you have your own newspaper one day or something in that line.
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"I love your column, keep 'em coming.
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"I've been reading your observations for a couple of years now. And you speak the truth brotha. Very funny very real keep it up. btw, your smarter child stuff is pure genius.
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"Hey man I just wanted to let you know I think your column is hilarious. Thanks for the great advice/commentary. I always bust out laughing whenever I read them...even when I happen to be in the library. Keep up the great work.
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"I've been reading your column for a while now, and enjoy it.
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"So I decided to read your new column for the week as a little break from all my studying for finals.... and an hour later I'm still messin' around on your site, so I thought I'd take a minute to email. I only have two things to say. Number one- I think you're cute and you should travel out to Los Angeles sometime (cause I'm closer to L.A. than New York). Number two- Your column is the only thing in the world that I laugh out loud at when I'm by myself. There ya have it!
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"what up steve? i think your writin is wicked funny, i was wondering if you do any book signings any place or if I could get your autograph or something. Thanks alot.
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"I don't think i've ever wrote you before. I've been reading your column for over a year now and I must say, as an aspiring writer and performer you have become a huge influence to me. I hope one day I can have half the success your having right out of college. A published book, a book TOUR, stand-up gigs, published in Maxim and ESPN Magazines? a job with Sports Illustrated...thats just amazing. Anyway, I understand you must be getting a good amount of emails lately, but if you ever come to Washington, D.C area on your tour or possibly as a stand-up, please let me know. Because you got a fan who'd love to see you perform.
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"I've been reading your column for a year or two now, good job, it's funny!
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"I was surprised of how interesting this page really was ,I sat here reading everything for hour's.You know ,it is funny & it is very true .It's very convincing.So witty & smart,that makes it enjoyable to the fullest -I love it =)
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"I've been reading you for the past 2 years and then some and find your columns hilarious. I also have your book- my roomates think I'm an E-bay junky and thought your book was part of my random insomnic-induced purchasings- but in all acuality- I find you to be a great writer and you appeal to my deranged and somewhat sick sense of humor. And you overanalyze- a lot. I love it. Although my all time favorite saying is now- "jockey smuggler" and my friends think I'm nuts- just knowing that you're out there researching alcoholic clowns makes me breathe a little bit easier each night. Keep writing- b/c if I don't have my dumb conversations with smarter child and random clown sightings- I just might have to start doing my homework..
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"I just wanted to take a moment of your time to express my appreciation for your observations. I'm a 24 year old mom of a 4 year old (and currently brewing my husbands mini-me... ). I never got a chance to go to college because I literally screwed around and started a family instead. I have been reading your submissions on college humor.com for about a year and a half. I can't say I regret not having gone to college, but I can say that it would have been cool to just get a taste of it when I was at the appropriate age. At this rate I'll get to college when I'm 32... not cool. I currently recieve your columns in my e-mail and just today got around to checking out your web site. I'm thinking of getting your book, too. But I think I'll wait until I have time to actually read the dang thing.
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"I'm sure you get many e-mails like this on a weekly basis, but I just wanted to write to tell you that I enjoy your column . . . they are by far the most entertaining pieces of e-mail that I get each week. Thanks for making so many laugh.
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" -Gina GarcÃa Hernández "Awesome book man!! I just got my copy yesterday and it is great. It will be in my collection for a long time. I am only a sophmore, so I think this gives me a heads up for the next 3-5 years of my life. I read your column every week and I have been enjoying your new ones as much as the ones about college.
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"i just finished reading the book. i've been a subscriber to your newsletter for a while now so i knew what to expect, but still, the book was great. and i'm sure that now that I have told you, you can rest easy, but i just wanted to tell you. i'm telling as many people as i can to buy your book. can't wait for the sequel. later man!
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"I just wanted to say I just got you book in the mail and it is great!! I really appreciate your signing it, it meant all that much more! Thank you again for all the laughs, and keep writing because I'll keep reading!
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"keep writing, you're awesome.
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"I am a little behind in email, but I just read your Aug. 24 column and it was really hilarious. I like the way that you juxtaposed the different thoughts at 2 AM -- really well done. Just thought I would mention that! Good luck in the working world!
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"I just wanted to say your book is wonderful.
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"Your writing is excellent, and reminiscent of my other favorite humorist, Dave Barry (a comparison that has already been made, but I wanted to second the opinion).
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"Okay I'm missing Sorority life so i'll have to make this quick....your column is awesome...i stumbled upon it sometime before christmas during my senior year in high school....i love the one about hotels and towels...since i read it I can't walk into a hotel bathroom without thinking of "jo-jo overactive sweat gland boy ('cover me in absorbant terry cloth') and giggling.....well anyway I'll write you again when I have time to say more.....but it would be awesome if you could write me back (it would kill time until lunch-and you'd look like you were working) anyway, i think you're funny....and truth be told ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!! do you have a girlfriend **p.s.** here are some pics of me.....am I not absolutely adorable also?
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"I found your column on the web today, and I've ready 70% of all the issues by now. Great Columns!
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"My daughter at Columbia was reading me some of your very astute and quirky observations. You're right; it's funny because it's true and if it's funny, it continues to be funny no matter when or what the time frame! I was chuckling about some of your present day occurrences which could have just as easily been written "back in my day." True humor knows no bounds generationally, chronologically and, I suspect, culturally, as well. Just thought you'd like to know you've got an older fan, plus I'd like to thank you for having something to share with my daughter while she's away at Columbia. "MA! Did you read the one on......?" (Starbucks was a particularly good one) And we proceed with our laughfest. Good luck in Boston and continue your writing. I hope to hear great things about you in the future.
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"I've read your column for a while now. And it is some of the funniest things I've ever read.
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"Been reading your columns for quite a long time; always fun to laugh at them in a busy (and should be quiet) computer lab at school. My housemate got me hooked on it sophmore year, and going into senior year, I'm still reading it strong. So please reserve me a copy, and then I'll send you the next best thing to your book......money.
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"Congrats on a hilarious site.
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"I've been reading your work since it came out and I have to say it is completely hillarious. I hope you find more to write about at work and keep it up. Thanks for the laughs.
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"I really enjoy your column...I'm really looking forward to the book.
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"your writing is clever, witty, and exceedingly funny. And you have a unique voice. Keep up the good work.
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"I've been subsribing to your column for awhile now and I have to say you're a pretty damn funny guy.
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"I have been reading observational humor since my freshman year of college and now im a junior. So i guess i just could have said i've been reading it for two years, but the way i put it sounds better, or something like that. Well I just wanted to write and reserve my copy of you super, excellent, wonderful book. I shouldve done it sooner but im a lazy college student on my summer vacation, im trying to do everything last minute. I also hope that i get in before the 101st person..... i want my copy signed damn it. But if it isnt signed i will just blame that on procrastination. I hope that you have great sucess with the book, you deserve it, because its funny and so true.
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"thanx for the funny stuff so far, keep it up.
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"I love your column. It made my junior year easier to handle.
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"I figured I'd tell you how much I enjoy your column. I spent numerous MIS class periods in college reading new and archived issues on my computer between ignoring the professor and IMing my friends. You are a beacon of hope emerging from all that is bland and humorless. Although, maybe if I didn't read your stuff so much, I would actually find a job dealing with the MIS degree I received this May...damn you, Steve, damn you.
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"I adore your articles and read them every week. But, If I could make a personnal request, I would love to hear some more of your observational Jewish humor. I was literally in tears because of your passover issue as well as your chanukah special. I hope you make it far in life and keep up the good work. I hope you enjoy your new stature as a graduate. Mazal Tov!
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"I just discovered Observational Humor on collegehumor.com, and I've read every one you have posted in like...two days. I totally love it. I guess the college experience is pretty much the same whether its on the east coast or west. Thanks for the laughs, man.
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"I enjoy your work-related ObHu's as much as the college ones. I think if you're funny you can make anything funny, even work. And you sir are funny.
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"Dude, that was great man I just graduated and my life is now painfully boring but I have never had it put in to perspective like that I love the staple analogy.
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"I just wanted to let you know that I love your column and the new format is great!! Keep up the good work.
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"the new format is sweet.
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"I like the change of pace. Most definitely a positive new view.
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"the new format is entirely enjoyable and allows you to explore topics in more depth.
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"Good format - keep it
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"Love the new format.
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the new and improved ObHu.
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"Yeah...I definitely want a copy of your book. Your column is hilarious and I've been reading it for quite some time now....in fact, one sunday a housemate and I sat around and read the columns straight through....we seriously almost peed our pants with laughter. (Maybe we lead sad lives...but when you go to a small liberal arts college in a place called Meadville, PA there isn't much else to do on Sunday afternoons). But seriously, you rock. I'm an English major with a creative track and how I wish I'd have a book in the works of publication now.....Best of luck!! ~Wish I was your girlfriend.
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"Just getting into your sight and I like it.
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"Love your column!!
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"I just wanted to reserve a copy of your book...if it's anywhere near as good as your issues, you might be able to give up your day job.
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"Dude, I can't wait until your book comes out. You speak the truth with every word on your site, especially the Men and Women series. I start college next year, and if it's anything like you say, I can't wait for the funny ass experience. Keep on keeping it real, guy.
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"So I've been sitting here trying to think up something witty to say about how much I adore your site. I just can't seem to think of anything that doesn't making me seem like I'm trying too hard. It irks me that you're so much funnier than me. Dang it! I would like to say that I love love love your observational humor column! It's another excellent support to my long held belief that redheads and the British have better senses of humor than anyone else. Keep up the good work! I need something to keep me busy at my summer job! I've read them all in the past few days...all on the company buck...yay for student summer jobs. I look forward to reading your new stuff as I prepare to enter the workforce next year...scary...Anyway, you're awesome! You've inspired me to start my weblog back up! If you ever need any insight on life at an women's college (Meredith College in NC)I'm your girl.
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"so I read some of your stuff and oh my god, I couldn't agree with you more:) We seriously need to hang out sometime. Meet me in front of the Mall. . .I'll be the one wearing the black pants and the v-neck shirt and the hoop earings. You can't miss me.
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"Just writing to let you know how happy I am that you decided to continue writing to us weekly. I was kinda sad that you were gonna stop, but I didn't want to boggle you with e-mail then, so I figured now is a better time. Thanks for making me smile.
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"hi, i'm a huge fan of obhu, but haven't had the chance to read it for a while...just wanted to share my appreciation...you're a genius
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"Dude, I find it rather strange that sometimes when im talking with people at parties that ObHu comes up, i really dont think anyone DOSENT know about the news letter. If I were you i would go up to random hot chicks and just be like "hey, i write observational humor, SUCK ME BEAUTIFUL!" or something like that. Keep it up bro.
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"Love observational humor and could possibly like the smarter child conversations even more.
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"I am a fan of your Observational Humor, and the "Conversations with SmarterChild" are my favorite...at my High School we would usually start off our meetings with the new ObHu column.
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"I've been reading your column for months now, I was wondering what would happen when you graduated...glad to see that you've found a new topic to spoof...keep up the good work!
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"I just wanted to say how glad I am that you're continuing your writing. I haven't been subscribed long, but I've really enjoyed all that I've read. I can't wait to purchase your book. Best of luck in your job and your new non-college life.
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"Thanks for coming back! I look forward to hearing your views, and they always entertain me. Thanks for continuing to write.
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"WAHOO!! Steve came back to us! Thrilled to see that you're gonna continue to do ObHu! At least for a while...until you get sick of us...*sniff* Anyway, glad to see that we get some more rantings, and I can't wait for the book to come out!
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"Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! My life can continue now that you’re back. Seriously… the weeks were just getting a little bit longer since I didn’t have ObHu. I’m glad it’s back, especially because I’m STILL not done with school until next week. Thanks again!.
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" Do you have a girlfriend? Because I think I'm in love with you. Just Kidding. But seriously, you are so funniest guy I know, and I've never even met you. I have been reading Observational Humor all year. I am a sophomore at the University of Southern California. Your stuff is the funniest humor I have ever read. And EVERYTHING you write about I can relate to. I CONSTANTLY quote your stuff to other people. I know this is just one e-mail from one of your thousands of fans (yeah right). But I REALLY want a copy of your book. I think it'll be great! So can you tell when it comes out or where to get it? Congrats on graduating. Hope you didn't get hurt by one of those out of control hats!
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"I have been reading your column for YEARS (probably since right after you started) and I'm not even in college. I never got the experience, so your column gives me a good idea of what I may or may not have been missing. Now that I am 24, I might be too old to keep reading the columns, but they are far too entertaining to stop.
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"Just wanna say I've been a fan of Obsevational Humor for a while and thanks for the entertainment! Good luck at Sports Illustrated! ;) !Muchas Gracias!.
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"I have read every Observational Humor and have always been excited for the weekly update. I don't know what I'm going to read now that you're moving on to bigger and better things. Congratulations on both graduating from Columbia and for getting a job at Sports Illustrated. Personally I think you should continue your articles for CH, if not they will be greatly missed. Goodluck..
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"You are a great writer.
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"Thanks for writing such a great column. I've enjoyed reading it and then forwarding it to all my friends. Is there any possibility of autographed copies of your book being available once it is published? Anyways, just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all the work you've put into Observational Humor over the years.
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"I've really enjoyed reading it the last couple years. I'm just writing to encourage you to keep up with the column.
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"Definitely keep up the ObHu list, because life is always funny...Congrats on the job too!
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"Congratulations! I've been subscribing since I became a college freshman last August and they have all been hysterical! I hope your girlfriend (edited for family-friendliness)! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep writing!!!!!!
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"I've gotten your observational humor newsletter for about a year now. I wanted to say that I love it! I read your last one and I was crackin up! You always put a smile on my face in the morning! Good luck with everything and good luck at Sports Illustrated for kids, just don't get involved with the swimsuit issue... that would look bad. :) Thanks again for the smiles!
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"Happy Graduation! I will miss you columns so much. You sense of humor is awesome, it is beyond funny-don't change. Everything you say is true maybe that's why it is so funny. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decided to do, if anything. PLEASE PLEASE keep me updated on what your doing with your life. E.g. writing your book, stand up, taking over the world.
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"I know you've probably gotten a few million of these in the past few days, but congratulations and good luck. I'll be a senior in the fall at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma (yes, it's Hickville, USA, but we call it home) and I hope I don't have to spend my last year of college without observational humor. If you give it up, I guess I'll have to spend my time studying. But seriously, I just wanted to say I've really enjoyed reading OH and I hope you enjoy your new job. Congratulations again!
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"Congrats on graduating! I'm graduating too from some sh***y school in NJ. Wish I had had your idea about interesting things profs said. I would have at least had some amusement for four years. :) Anyway, just wanted to say that I would love to see you keep this going. I'm going back home to live with the parents and I will need something to keep me from killing them or jumping off the roof.
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"I am an avid fan of ObHu, and I just wanted to say congratulations on graduating. Have a great time out there in the real world." We'll miss you when you are gone, but maybe someone will be motivated to write a similar column. I'm sure all the Sports Illustrated kids will love you. Have a great life, and keep writing! "
"I just wanted to tell you how much of a joy it has been to read your articles. I only recently discovered your column, but I can proudly say I read each and every issue, hey I guess you were right that college students will do anything to procrastinate. I find you to be one of the funniest and insightful columnists I have ever read, and it has been so enjoyable to read your column and see that collge life is the same regardless if you are in new york or milwaukee. I wish you luck at si for kids and I hope they recognize your talent quickly. Once again, thank you and please please please give us an occasional update on the joys of the working world.
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"Just wanted to say thanks for the great article you put out every week, and good luck with your job at SI for kids (although I can't believe they're letting someone like you write stuff for kids, did they READ ObHu??? I guess you might be done with writing about random hook-ups and puking in your dorm hallway) All jokes aside, I have enjoyed reading Observational Humor, and from one of your brothers at the University of Alabama, thanks for makin us laugh at ourselves. Once again, good luck, and let us know about the book.
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"I just wanted to tell you that you're column is hilarious; it rings true in so many different aspects of a college student's life!! I hope you do well at your new job, I'm sure that you will because you have good writing skills, can relate to people well, and are just a very funny person. Good luck and thanks for the humourous reading!
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"Congrats on your graduation!! I've been reading your OHs for a long time now and wish you the best of luck in everything you do. You've pretty much been able to sum up college in all aspects and its gonna suck not having your insight anymore on it. I'll be looking forward to your book coming out in August. Go out, kick some ass and take some names. As for me, I have some alcohol that needs consuming before my last finals.
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"I've read your column all these years, faithfully if not regularly, and I must say, you rock
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"Hey, congratulations on graduating. I hope you continue writing stuff; it's good for when i'm sifting through my junk mail.
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"Odd as it is for me to actually consider responding to the "Observational Humor guy", I figured you're leaving, I might as well. First off, congratulations on your graduation...Secondly, thanks. Thanks for giving me an email to look forward to every week, one that got discussed while sitting around a dining hall table as a needed diversion to the general who slept with who dialog that normally transpires. Thanks for making me laugh when I was stressed out during exams, bummed about being broke, and once for making me laugh so hard Dr. Pepper came out of my nose. (which was quite painful I might add) Take care while on your "break", but hurry back! I know at least one reader is anxious for the next issue, me.
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"Thanks to your website I have had a lot of laughs and wasted a lot of time. I suppose it is a mixed blessing.
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"I still really enjoy your view on college life as it gives me some insight as to what i can look forward to.. and what to stay the hell away from. Anyways, to the point, i'm writing this because you said you won't be writing for a week or so...which really sucks, but i can see why. Every week i get thousands of forwards and stupid crap i never read that it takes me ages to sift through till i find REAL emails...finding an Observational Humour is always a fun surprise as i have no clue how often you actually send them out...What i'd basically like to say is YOU KICK ASS. You're an incredibly funny person and i hope that your new job takes you far. Thanks for bringing a little laughter every week (or however the hell often you send this thing out) and i hope you're still writing when i start college.
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"I've just recently been turned onto your column, and I think it's f***ing hillarious. Your humor is so close to mine it's unreal. I just read your column about finals and it's so dead on, especially the part about knowing 17 different peoples library habits....dead on! Thank God that someone has their head on straight, and thank God they can type on a computer with something intellegent to say. You're a good man.
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"I really like your website. I have visited it a number of times, and I laugh hard because I agree w/ much of the things you write about concerning everyday life.
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" I've been getting ObHu for about a year now and fell in love with your view on college life in the first issue I read...Thanks for being my comic relief on the internet, it helps people probably more than you realize!
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"ObHu has been consistently funny
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"Hey. Just writing to say I really appreciate your ObHum I get in my inbox every week. Anyway, I was just wondering if you were going to continue on with this after you graduate or not? And lastly, I just wanted to say that the thing you did about Don't believe the hype..."" has by far been my favorite. I absolutely loved it!
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""We've never even met and I feel like we're breaking up! I just want you to know that I think you are hilarious. Your perceptive and observational skills are so accurate. Thank you for helping me to retain at least a portion of my sanity so far in my college career. I hope to see your book in print soon! Good luck with your new job. Oh, and good luck with that whole maturing thing. I'm not sure that it'll ever happen for me, but I'm okay with it. "dude....all i can say is that your website could keep me distracted for hours. and as a college freshman...you know how we can be distracted. your website is extremely funny and seriously cracks me up to no end. not only is it funny, but it is also very true. thanks so much for making yet one more reason to put off not doing my paper that's due tomorrow. keep up the good work dude! break a leg...peace out..
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"I've been a faithful subscriber to your newsletter for quite some time and am glad to finally get the opportunity to say: GREAT THOUGHTS! You're hilarious and insightful. I hope you will continue your humor list-serv after graduating.
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"Sweet stuff you´re writing
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"awesome aricle man
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"that is some of the funniest sh** ive read in awhile. way to go obhu guy.
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"good article
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"Brilliant as ALWAYS! I'm a theatre major and thinking of memorizing this as a monologue just for shits and giggles.
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"I've been an Observational Humor fan from the day I discovered it. I've seen the changes it's gone through in the last year and a half, and I must admit, that I don't always find them to be applicable to me, but I always find them entertaining. I've noticed that in the last few weeks you seem to be more and more excited about graduation. What is going to happen after you graduate? Will us measly freshmen, sophs, and juniors be left in the cold, with no Sunday computer diversion? Or will you have a successor? If you need any ideas about how to find the perfect replacement, I have a few, so you can e-mail me back. If you have everything covered, then could you please address it in your next issue. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will miss you if you close the doors of Observational Humor.
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"I really like the column and good luck with the book and the rest of the way until graduation.
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"your site kicks ass, real funny
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"I enjoy reading your observational humor.
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"you crack me up.
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"Steve, your emails crack me up. The one about when you write a paper and you make sure to play with the words so that the last word of the paragraph goes on a new line...never thought of that before. I do it on all of my papers now!
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"observational humor is absolutely hilarious...ive been keeping up with it since i started college.
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"i love ObHu first of all, and wanted to tell you what a great job youre doing and how thoroughly enjoyable it is.
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"Ob Humor Rocks.
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"Hey man, great site.
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"Steve, this a letter from three guys in their senior year of high school. We are beyond having senioritis, considering the situation: we are three of the nine smartest people in our school and in the most difficult classes possible. One of these is psychology, which is amazing in that we have probably literally spent more time reading your issues than learning psychology. You and our new vision of college is the only reminder of a sane world sometimes. You've also "inspired" us (e.g. helped advance our cynicism) to mount initiatives against the things that bother us in society. So thanks, Steve
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"You are so funny! No wonder that girl called you... I hope you got her number and will ask her out!
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"Love this issue, it's so true... And we don't even have frats here... It's so sad... (Repetitive format used on purpose) :) Anyway, keep up the great material. The greatest question is what are we all gonna do when you graduate???
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"Great site...it's a good excuse to say "I'm researching college stuff, mom." You should seriously release issues more often...I...would...uhh...read them.
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"hahahahahaha, yeah thats about all
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"was just screwing around on my comp and i came across this site. it totally rocks!! im in college in india and its great seeing ya just generally jacking everyone and anyone! i'm totally obsessed with your weekly insights into college life...u rule!!! keep the humour coming in!! makes me feel good about being 21 with the whole world to piss on!!!
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"Your clumn gets 4 meows out of 5 and an ook! of pleasure. "Hey, nice job with ObHu, very funny.
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"love love love the column
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"One of my friends had a quote from your site on his AIM away message, so I decided to check out the site. I love it!
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" "Hi; my name is Tori Cohen and I go to Cornell. I read your 'Observational Humor' mailing every week--it's actually something I look forard (yes, please categorize me as a dork immediately). Anyway, I just wanted to write you a letter to say that I LOVE YOU. Also, I would REALLY like to meet you in person sometime, so if you are ever at cornell, please write me a letter so I can finally meet you. OKay, i"m tired and I need to go now. " -Tori Cohen, Freshman, Cornell University "I just wanted to tell you that you are funny as hell !!
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"Observational Humor kicks ass.
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"very funny, thanks
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"I just wanted to comment that your site--and the "observational humor" which it contains--is hilarious. I don't find myself sitting around looking at internet sites long--unless of course it's got naked women on it; but i read pretty much every section you have and found it all great. I also had a coffee at 11 pm tonight which explains exactly why i had the energy to read your entire site until 4 am. Point is.....good site, funny guy.
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"Steve Hofsetter's mailing list is the only thing that I subscribe to on the internet. Not only is it just so damn funny but its true as well.
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"I think these columns are great! They make me laugh every time I read them.
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"Observational Humor in particular is so true in so many ways and just really damn funny!
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"Awesome site...good to see that sigeps are doing GREAT things.
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"that's some funny shit man!
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"Congratulations on making it to 100. I love Observational Humor and so do all my friends down here at the University of Florida. It's great and I look forward to getting the new issue every week.
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"Luv the Stuff Steve Keep IT Comming!
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"A friend introduced me to your site and I've been a subscriber for the last year. It's awsome, and I always read it to friends every week!
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"It would be great if you could publish observational humor! I forward your E-mails to everyone I know, and they all love it! I'm sure they would agree, so maybe I'll tell them to send you feedback of their own. Good luck!
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"ObHu is an incredibly witty (sometimes) look into college life. I somehow managed to discover it and immediately had to read all the past articles. Yeah, all 85 of them (at the time). It was a good way to procrastinate, or as I told myself, to "learn about how college really is." Now I'm a freshman at the University of Texas-Austin fighting for an astronomy degree and I read it every week. It's a wonderful surprise that seems to randomly pop into my [least active] email account and I eagerly sop it up. Good work! Keep it up if you have the time...and try to get some money out of it!
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"I've been reading ObHu for over a year now, thats right, a dedicated reader since Oct. of 2000. I began to subscribe to it because the material that it contains lets me know that I am not the only one out there who is going through this college thing. It makes me laugh to hear about other people who come home from a party all smashed and jump on their 'puter to write drunken emails and IM booty calls. The things that Steve writes are hilarious and it should definately be put in a book so that all college kids, even those who are so out of date and don't have direct access to the internet, can have a chance to read what he has to say.
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"ObHu topics remind me of my own college days. Steve does a great job of noticing and interpreting the universal, goofy aspects of campus life with which students and grads alike can identify.
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"I subscribed to your Column because i thought the article on coming home drunk was extremely funny
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"Observational Humor is how i relax after a long day classes and studying physics. Did i say that? What i really meant was after a long day skipping classes and studying the physics of beer bongs...I LOVE OBSERVATIONAL HUMOR
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"I am the editor of the FunnyWebsite.com ezine. I must say your ezine is some of the best original content on the net. It is a very accurate and humurous depiction of college life. Being a fellow New Yorker I find it hilarious. Keep up the great work and I'll definitely buy your book.
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"I think your column is absolutely hilarious, I look forward to it every week. I subscribed because a friend directed me to the collegehumor website, I read some of your old articles and laughed for about an hour straight. I think you have true genius when it comes to observations and I would be first in line to buy a book by you.
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"i found ObHu last year on the college humor site, and i've been reading it every week, and although some of it dosent apply to me personally (being that i'm in art school), it still never fails to amuse me, b/c its a very accurate description of my friends (who go to "actual schools", as they put it)..anyway..you rock!
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"Observational Humor is the funniest thing on the Web today. I love it. I'm only a Senior in High School, but I've had a subscription for about 1 1/2 years. It's so great. I found it originally at www.collegehumor.com and COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING. I told my friends about it and now they're ALL on it. Every one of my friends loves ObHu and reads it as soon as it comes out. PLEASE turn it into a book. I would LOVE to have a handbook while I'm at college. Cuz that's what ObHu really is. It's a handbook on what college is Really like and how to cope with it. it rules
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"All my friends and I read ObHu every week. Sometimes we'll go through the archives and read particular ones. Sometimes, when we're especially frisky, we'll tape a picture of your face onto someone else's head and have sex with them, pretending it's you. Give us a book.
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"i subscribe to ObHu because like reading about things that i do and never think about. i also like getting random bits of information, like what kind of terrible mixed drinks college students are drinking these days. but mostly i like ObHu because, for an additional 5 minutes a week, i can find something else to do that isnt studying.
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"Well, I started reading Ob Humor when i was still a senior in high school and the stuff i read made me want to go to school right then. Gave a great insight into college life, albeit some of the stuff i hardly believed. However now that I have almost a semester of " higher edgeimacashun ' under my belt, ive come to notice all those things youve written about as 100 % gospel truth. This sh** does happen and its hilarious. Every time i check my email and theres an email titled [observationalhumor] Issue && i crack out a smile as it relieves my busy day of engineering hell.
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"I read observationalhumor every week..I love it. You are the token funny college man, and the best thing is that we (read: college students) can all relate to your "issues" in one way or another. In other words, if we haven't experienced it, someone we know has, and that person probably won't remember it the next day. But it's all good. Most of my college friends subscribe to observationalhumor. What's more, we like to quote excerpts of it in our AIM profiles..credited of course.
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"I have been reading your stuff for over a year now. Me and my roomate love this sh**! I think what is so great about it is how true it all is. I mean, you make all of the weird gross situations funny and we all know we've been there. I feel that no matter what college you go to, depending on your personality of course, you can have most of the same experiences as everyone else.
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"The reason i subscribe is cause its kinda like gambling, but i win more than i lose. When i get the e-mail i start reading it knowing I may not laugh out loud, but there is a good chance i will.
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"I subscribe to Observational Humor because it is the funniest thing I get to read all week. As a senior in high school, I look towards college with trepidation, but thanks to Steve, I now know what to *really* expect. I always forward the funnier ones to my best friend and we have this long standing joke about smelling armed robbery. I hate junkmail and this is the only newsletter type thing I actually read.
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"I don't personally recieve ObHu cause my computer is worthless, its too slow to try to go to real websites and register for stuff and only good for checking emails and wasting my life on IM so I have a friend send me the issue weekly...ObHu is great, I was in the middle of a 10 page paper that I didn't want to write the other week when your commentary on writing papers came out. When I got to the part about translating someone else's paper 3 times with online language sites, the soda I was drinking came right out my nose. That's quality material. Thanks, keep it coming.
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"The night my roommates and I discovered Observational Humor we were all studying for finals first semester last year. We spent hours (I literally mean hours) reading all the back issues on College Humor. Everything was so freaking funny that we couldn't stop until we had read every one. Needless to say my final the next day could have gone better.
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"I'm a sophomore at Clemson University and we are all obsessed with College Humor. We quote it and make up our own observational humor all the time when we're out. My friends and I are all subscribed to observational humor and love it. Your stories and observations on college life are awesome and would make a great book. Anyone in college, or anyone who ever knew anyone in college can relate to observational humor. Keep it up, you're hilarious.
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"I really enjoy reading them every week and it would be so incredibly cool to see Observational Humor in book form. Who wouldn't love to read more funny stuff about college, the funniest place of all? Keep up the awesome work and hopefully this helps!
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"I love reading ObHu & a book would be great! I always forward my favorite issues to all of my friends and now several of them are hooked as well. It's one of those things to read that makes me say, "Ahhh, yeah, that's soo true!!" while I laugh. Thanks for all the laughs - keep up the good work!!
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"I love ObHu so much...I've been reading ObHu since last year when I first found it. I've emailed many the issues to my friends. Also, I serve as a peer mentor for entering freshman, and I emailed my mentees some of the issues to give them an "accurate description" of what college life is like. The reason I started reading ObHu was because I used to be a columnist for the opinions pages of my campus newspaper. My columns were kind of off-the-wall ramblings about random stuff, and so I read ObHu to get ideas...And by the way, ever since I read about the word "sketchy" in one of the entries, I've found myself using it all the time ever since. It's a good word...ObHu would make a really great book.
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"i subscribe because i love to read the crazy crap you write to give me a break from the wack life i have at college. though i'm not at a true college, i go to durham technical community college in durham, n.c. but 90% of the stuf you write is still true here...my girlfriend at u.n.c. loves the ObHu and my sis who graduated from wake forest last year. has me send her all the best of the ObHu.
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"I definitely think this should be in a book. I found this page off of another website, probably collegehumor.com. I thought it was great because for one reason I always say "It's funny because it's true" so when I saw a website that used that too, I thought it was a website made for me! :) And I can relate to nearly everything I read. Good job! Keep 'em comin'.
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"I really enjoy your observational humor articles because now at least I know I'm not the only one who does weird sh** while drunk or while others are drunk. Makes the stress of college more humorous.
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"I love your observational humor because everything you write in it is SOOOOOO true. Plus, it may even make more student decide to go to college once they see all the fun stuff that goes on here.
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"Your ObHu column is AWESOME, my friends and I all read it, because it is so funny. Its funny because it's true, everything from the recent library issue to the laundry and exam issues are frigging hilarious. I know that if they were put in a book, friends would email friends and so on, and tons of college kids will buy your book. I have done a LOT of writing, and I know good stuff when I see it. Keep up the good work!
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"Why I subscribe to Observational Humor... "I love Observational Humor. I'm an RA at St. Cloud State University (Minnesota). I'm a third yr student on the five year plan and I subscribe because it usually makes me laugh out loud. Also I share observational humor with my guys on my floor. They love it and many have subscribed.
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"I subscribed to your observational humor list after the first time I read one of your pieces. I think you are very funny and creative. I can always relate to what you are talking about, and I look forward to reading the next one every time! Well, I just thought I would let you know how talented you are and I hope you accomplish what you are going for.
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"I love the Observational Humor I get every week. I post it in my floor’s bathroom every week and get lots of great comments about it! I am also the Website Designer for my residence hall and have thought of putting comedic posts on it. Of course, ObHu would be one of them. I’d buy a book and I know a lot of other people that would too!!!
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"I have been checking out the site almost everyday religiously and your weekly emails are the best. The reason that it is so funny is that it is exactly like college. No matter where you went to school you can relate. It is not a stereotype like some cheesy ass movie or TV show, it is what college life really is. It is written by and for college students and that makes it friggin hilarious. I graduated from Illinois State University in December but some of my buddies still are at school and we always laugh our ass off to the observational humors. It is the most true interpretation of college anywhere. The best part about it is that everyone who went to school can relate. I would love to see this put in a book and I would definately buy it and tell my friends to as well.
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"It's true, simply put. And you're not some kid whining about college. You make logical connections and creative observations (hence the name!).
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"Oh it seems like your website was very badly designed. Oopsies. Might aswell leave my mark - MattyB"
"I subscribe to ObHu because it's hysterical, slice-of-college life, witty writing...If ObHu was a book, I'd definately buy one for me and probably one for one of my friends who goes to Lang in NYC.
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"I think your hilarious. Your observations are so funny because they are so true, keep up the good work.
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"Here's my feedback, figured it was the least I could do for all your laughs. I subscribe to ObHu because it's a very true and (obviously) humorous depiction of college life. Besides, I like to have a little humor at least once in my week.
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"I have been subscribed to this for awhile and guess what! I 'm a junior in high school. yes high school not college but steve writes really good and is so funny! I have older brothers and sisters who are in college and I hang out with them on the weekday/weekends and some of the stuff he jokes about is so true! and I think it would make a great book - I would so buy it. because I know when I do finially attened college I will be one step up on other newcomeing freshmen cause I have been reading steve's columns!
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"Everyone seriously loves this column. I was introduced to it last year as a senior in high school, trying to figure out what the hell college was going to be like. I read EVERY single issue, in one night... then I got on the phone with my freinds and read them my favorite ones. Now that I am a freshmen attending American University I love to take some of your weekly stuff and put it in my away messages... I laugh so so hard at these things, having an entire collection would totally kick ass. I t's so truthful, and even when I wasn't even in college yet, I would always hear the stories of my freinds and could see them in your quips. I f nothing else your column gives kids worrying about college a more easy feeling, I felt so much better about going away to college after reading your stuff because you reitterated the point that nothing in life has to be taken so seriously that you can't laugh about it. Now that I 'm here I relate to things you write, and find that you are seriously talented. I consider myself to be pretty witty and observant-- but that way you express things is the way that so many college students feel, is something that I could never think of. Your style is just kick ass... I 'm totally amused by you and the fact that you can make me laugh every Sunday makes me appreciate ya, Good Luck!
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"Let me just tell you that I LOVE your Observational Humor! I t's the best ever! I started reading it last year when I was a senior in high school and it was just funny to think of how different life was going to be in college and to think that stuff like that actually happens. Well now that I am a freshman in college, it's even funnier because the stuff you write about actually happens here! Well, not all of it but you know! I think it's also so funny that the same stuff that happens here at Marist happens at your school and schools all around the country. What's really funny now is that I 'll walk around and see something and think "WOW, that is so something that should be in Ob Hu and it most likely was!! "
"I absolutely love your site. The day I stumbled onto it, I couldn't help but read every archived issue. This stuff is so funny! These are the things my friends and I talk about all the time, but I don't think I realized this is how all campuses are until I started reading your observational humor. This stuff would make a great book. I 'd rather read this than 'Chicken Soup for the College Soul' anyday!
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"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your observational humor. The reason I subscribed was because after reading a couple of them on collegehumor.com, I realized you were a valuable resource into what happens at college. I t is true that I have yet to experience most of what you write about, but the ones that I have experience, such as cafeteria food or the drunken I Ming, are right on the dot. I hope your get a book deal because I am sure that it would be a hit. Keep up the good work and congrats on 100 issues!
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"I love the column! Keep up the good work and keep us laughing!
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"I subscribe to Observation Humor because it kicks ass and is very funny. Plus, it's true, so you can't get much better than that!
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"I enjoy ObHu. I t's one of the few lists I have signed up for that has lived up to its promises. My biggest problem with the enterprise is that it's only five short little columns every week! I wish you sent out more quips and jokes.
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"I 'll keep it brief since i'm sure your getting plenty of emails. I 'm a high school student, and your observational humor section makes me even more and more excited to live out what I like to call my "Animal House Dream"in college.
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"I was reading some of your observational humors and finding them quite insightful
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"I love your observations. Sadly they are very true. I 'm from about an hour from manhattan-but the south's alittle different- I go to SMU in Dallas, TX. We actually do date here. Guys always are taking us out to diner. Well, not always, but often. Anyway, I wanted to say thanks for writing such a great newsletter to help me procrastinate doing my work, b/c luckily you have written alot of them-so it will take a long time-or a long paper I have to write, before I 've read all of them.
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"Hey, love that observational college humor stuff!
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"i read ob.hu. all the time, and i've been inspired to write some about the crap that goes on in my communist high school...thanks
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"first, I want to start off by saying how great your articles are. you are like a college aged, talented version of jerry seinfeld. keep it up.
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"First of all, I must say that Observational Humor is perfect... I 've got most of my friends (and even my little sister, now a freshman) reading and agreeing with most everything you say. But I feel I must thank you for making my cousin shut up. I go to school at Michigan, and a couple of weeks back, my cousin from U I owa visited for the weekend. He insisted on comparing everything (and I mean down to the I vy on the Union) to how things are at I owa. After showing him your thoughts on that, he remained conspicuously silent the rest of the weekend. My Tylenol bill dropped dramatically, and I am now free to buy more beer. Keep up the good work...
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"i love the observational humor! i'm sure you get that a lot. and i'm sure too many people say "i'm sure you get that a lot". feels cool, though, huh! anyway, I wanted to congratulate you on your sarcasm and wit. maybe you've heard the paraphrase "wit is intelligence". you must be freakin smart. and that response to the people who were telling you about the canadian drinking age was hilarious.
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"You're like a college-age Dave Berry. (sic) I love Dave Berry. (sic)
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"I have been receiving your Observational Humor for a while now and must say it always gives me a laugh.
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"First of all I enjoy getting your observational humor e-mails every week, and second I noticed how you skipped a week due to the recent terrorist attacks. I am in the US navy and stationed on an aircraft carrier who's homeport is in Yokosuka, Japan. We are currently on stand by status just off the coast of Japan. After the attacks I saw something amazing happen with the men and women in the US military. I saw everybody pull together and put there personal lives on hold to get our ship ready for an emergency deployment. I just wanted to assure the people of america our country is in good hands and if everybody could have seen the way the military pulled together to do what ever it takes to rid the world of this horror they would not have a single worry of what is to come. Thanks again for the great weekly e-mails.
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"I am very, very impressed! Your site is hilarious; there are hundreds of "professional"standup comedians who can't shake a finger at you. Good luck in the future and keep writing!
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"Okay I can totally relate to all the people who read all of the OH in one day-- I did it about a month ago and I am addicted! Now what are you going to do once you graduate? Anyway, I love your column, funny guys should really rule the world, it would make life so much more entertaining.
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"thanks for keeping me entertained
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"keep up the funny sh**
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" Just wanted to say that I 've enjoyed all of your observational humor comments. They're funny as hell.
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" "Don't let these people's comments go to your head. You do NOT rock. Editor's note: Dan, I 'm not really sure what prompted this childish e-mail, but I can assure you that no one's comments go to my head. The fame, money, and beautiful women have already taken up too much room. " -Daniel Max Kestin "keep up the great columns!
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"I love getting these every sunday!
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"love the newsletter.
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" Hey! I just wanted you to know that I have recently started reading your articles. And I dont mean, like, in the past weeks. I am talking about reading ALL your articles in the past couple days. Haha... my mom keeps asking why I am on the computer all the time, but I think that the things you write are soooo funny!... I am a college student at Hanover College, and I think that your material is so universal, everyone can relate and find it funny! Keep up the good work!
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"i just wanted to let you know that your work in Observational Humor is geniunely amusing. Your entries remind me of all the crazy shit I used to get myself into back in the day. Although, I anticipate more dumb behavior in the future. When I read your stuff, it makes me laugh and smile. When I used to put your quotes on my I M profile, people told me how hilarious it was. They figured it wasn't me that thought of the stuff because it was too witty. You are awesome :)
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"Two hours later... You're site was so funny I couldn't stop reading the articles. I don't think I have ever laughed as hard as I just did. Great Job!!!
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"i read all 79 issues today. thats all I have to say.
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"Am a recent college grad but your observationalhumor.com stuff is a riot. Just go into standup dude!
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"I just sort of stumbled across your list and I absolutely love it! Thanks for providing "real"common sense to the madness of college life. You rock!
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"absolutely hilarious. :) keep up the good work... good luck with your senior year.
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"some of the stuff here is real funny, and the best part about it is, that its true. I feel that the fact that so many of us can relate to what steve writes makes observationalhumor real fun. take care ...best of luck with ur column.
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"love the column.
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"this pouer is slum!!! haha.......i dont recall the hospital visiting me....nope, no recollection=) no, wait, stop ice cream man! I wanted a screwball!!! hehe luv ya "I love observational humor!! It's great.
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"I 'm a big fan of Observational Humor.
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"Hey Steve. I happened to trip across ObHumor through the Collegehumor website. I just wanted to tell you that I thoroughly enjoy your columns every week. Very funny, and very very true. There are a lot of us down here at Saint Joseph's University (in Philly) who appreciate your work! I know too often that compliments aren't given enough, so I 'm sending mine. Thanks for putting me in stitches every Sunday. Good luck with finals and enjoy the summer!
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"Dude, you are SO cool. I just read the entire archive of your ObHu on collegehumor.com, and you are absolutely hilarious. I 'm not sure how you crawled into the mind of EveryCollegeStudent, and plucked out the choicest bits, but at this point, I am not sure I care. (Possibly because it I S nearly 4 AM, I have just finished a paper that, essentially, restated an essay that stated nothing in particular, just to show that I READ the damn thing, but I think it's just because I have been giggling so much.) That is all. Just wanted to tell you that you are awesome - and I hope you are happy, because my roommate, who was peacefully sleeping on top of her French book has now been wakened by my laughter.
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"steve- you are one funny bastard. I have never read your column before yesterday and since then I have read every column available on the site. what you say couldn't be more true and the sarcastic twist you put on things has had me laughing out loud for the last 48 hours. thanks for amusing me and keep up the good work.
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"i love the observational humour ( I 'm Canadian.. its not spelled wrong) section, but whats up with it lately? Steve is hilarious.
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"i think you have succeeded in accurately depicting college life.
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"you are as funny as hell.
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" Just wanted to let you know how refreshing your articles are before beginning another horrible week. Well, I guess it's not that bad. One of my friends suggested collegehumor last semester and it's absolutely awesome. College has clearly established an entire subculture of its own. Anyway, I know the subject said 'nothing but praise,' but I thought a suggestion might help too. College life everywhere is pretty much the same. We've all come to realize this as we share the crazy cult classic known as "observational humor"every week, but I also go to a religiously affiliated school (in the South mind you). From my perspective, there is a completely uncharted ironic environment that combines regular college life with the spiritual. To get to the point, I think you need a section that looks at the 'special' characteristics of religious schools too. Just as a little extra bonus for us that have to suffer through chapel lectures and the smell of MKs.
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"I love reading your column every sunday.
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"Hilarious stuff.
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"they crack me up so much...thanks.
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"I 'm a sophomore at Florida State and I think your column is pretty funny.
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"They're hilarious!! Add more stuff about Greek Life!!
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"I t's the funniest thing i've ever read. I go to Southern I llnois at Carbondale, like, everything i've read applies. I t's hilarious. Thank you!
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"I wanted to sign up for your hoodalolly-funny observational humor mailing list. Yeah. Thanks.
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"i read obs humor every week. it is great. today is february 27. my favorite color is green. well.... i'm off like a prom dress.
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"I always have loved your Observational humor, but the one with the RAs is just great. My roommate is a RA, she is like the most hated person in this college. She gets signs our her door like "Red Hair Bitch."Sundays would not be the same without Observational Humor keep it up!
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"This is great... absolutely hilarious!
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"your stuff its great.
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"Steve, this stuff is some funny and accurate sh**. Being a sophomore in college I can totally relate to all this stuff. Thanks for putting some more entertainment in my somewhat repetative days of college.
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"Just wanted to tell you I love your column, it really is an accurate description of college life, and I think that is funny because the topics really do apply no matter what college you attend.
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"ive been reading through some of the back issues of ur Observational College Humor of Steve Hofstetter and I think it is damn funny.
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"your latest column about getting sick was funny. Perfect timing to cause I 'm sick as a dog right now. I liked Cara's take on it also.
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"You are funny. I go to Holy Cross. I like your style.
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"Hello. I would first like you to know that I am a die hard fan of Observational Humor and have addicted some of my friends to it. I ts a kick ass article, and being from Kansas, we dont get too many kick ass things out here! (... there was that time I wrote some stuff across my chest then flashed people.. but thats about it.....) I enjoy reading it, and have even enjoyed some of Cara's columns. I dont know why, but I keep expecting her to be more humorous, maybe even whip out some wicked sass... maybe thats just me cause I do that everyday.. who knows. All in all, I love the columon. I wouldnt change anything.. so keep them coming:) Maybe you should do something about Kansas.. and why everyone makes fun of it. hmmmm or not!! Thanks for makin me laugh!!!
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"I love your column.
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"I love your column, you write great stuff every week.
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"i love observational humor...i told all my friends to subscribe.
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"you rock!
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"this is some histerical sh**.
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"I have to say that YOU ROCK!!!! I read this thing every week and laugh my butt off about 95% of the time. The other 5% I 'm to drunk to remember how to laugh. Either which way, I think both of you do a great job. Have a good semester.
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"Love the column! Keep up the good work!
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"I 've recently come across the awesome site known as CollegeHumor.com .. and I 've lately gotten addicted to your Observational Humor.
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"loved ur funny ass site.
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" I find your little writings of Observational Humor true and at the same time very funny. Most of those things have happened to me.
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"i stumbled upon this site the other day and found your postings. I gotta say, they're pretty damn funny and hit close to home. I 'd like to be put on your mailing list if possible. Being a student at The University of Alabama, you'd think maybe things would be a little bit different down here, but everything's pretty much the same as how you describe it.
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"thanx for letting me know that my useless and unconstructive ways are shared by others. and for giving me a few laugh along the way.
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"i was reading it on collegehumor.com and it's funny as sh**.
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"screw all the people that do not find your stuff funny. do they own a brain?
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"I just read every single issue in the archive and I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time! I can't think of a better way to waste my evening, lol. Who cares, calc homework can wait until tomorrow. I just subscribed to your newsletter and I can't wait to read the future issues. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
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"haha, those people obviously have a very timid sense of humor, or possibly it's just that they suck! well I just thought i'd appreciate your work. take it easy.
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"I love the column, it's awesome.
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"I think you're funny.
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"I just started reading your rants about two months ago. I managed to catch myself up to date by dodging my work at school. I was wondering if you have anyone to continue the sight on once you graduate. I have alot of the same bitches that you do, and wonder if some of the things I complain about are going to be covered sometime. The sight is great and all of the people that write in otherwise are morons. Their claims to intelligence are completely off.
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"Hey all... I just wanted to drop a line to the people who have turned my life around... hahaha, just kidding. The real reason for my email is to give some moral support to steve the "observational humor guy"after all that brutal slandering that was in that very "well written"hate mail to him a few days ago... so here is the moral support... STEVE YOU DA MAN!
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"Good way to tell these fools off. I f anyone thinks that you are not funny, then they are wrong. You depict college life in a funny ass way that people would be crazy not to respect. I salute you Steve! Peace.
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"I have a funny-ass shoe, I am so happy to know finally that I am no longer alone in this world.
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" "Mike and Ed, I 'm sure Steve greatly appreciates you giving him your opinion. Since he must have been overcome by emotion he forgot to thank you so I 'm doing it for him. Thank you very much.... I really don't know what the world would do without uptight bitches like the two of you who find humor in nothing. Except of course your shoes. Well damn I came up with a great idea. Why don't the two of you get together and make a whole web-site featuring your shoes. That would definantly get some laughs,especially if they're as funny as you think, Mike. No one forces you to read his Observational Humor. I think one of the reasons Steve doesn't call it Observational Humorous Facts would be because they are only his opinion. Meaning you don't have to agree with it. I f it bothers you that much quit going to the sight. Only really bored people would continue to go to a sight they don't agree with just so they can write rude letters to people. I f you are that bored, watch your shoes for awhile. Ed, i'm not sure if your shoes are that humorous but if they're not I 'm sure Mike will let you watch his. " -Erica Jordan "I don't often respond to websites, cause frankly I don't really care. But after reading some of the "complaints"I just have to say to these people, GET A L I FE and A SENSE OF HUMOR!!!! Do some of these people have nothing better to do than scrutinize every little detail? Shouldn't most of them be doing there homework? Anywayzzzz.....keep up the good work and if you still get idiot's writing in to say they don't think your funny, tell them this: Turn off the computer and go back to "Dawsons Creek"and "felicity."
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"Hey Steve, have the morons that write you "observational humor hate mail"ever realize that they all write the same stupid sh*t? They all start off by asking you a question like, "hey steve, is observational humor suppose to be funny??"then they answer if for you..."well, its not!"Some people appreciate steve....Thanks
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"i would like to say that you are very funny and all the other people that don't think your funny can f**k themselves I go to University of Georgia and I told my friends about the website and everyone loves I mean it actually makes sense
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"just read your new years issue... I found it humorous (and observational too... go figure right?)... i'm kinda bored (home for the holidays.... I guess you know how that goes...)... so I thought i'd drop ya a line and tell ya that I think you're doin a great job and keep up the good work.... and that yes, mike must have one funny-ass shoe....XO!!
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"youre a great writer, and sarcasm is the ultimate tool to get around in life. keep up the good work.
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"I don't generally write fan-mail cos I don't generally have much to say but after those two hate-mails I thought I 'd just write to say that compared to a load of crap which I get through my mail box, observational humour actually makes me laugh and does successfully grind my academic 'efforts' to a halt (OK so that's not actually difficult). Anyway keep writing
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"I 'm actually a high school senior getting ready for college and I 've found your "articles"very interesting.
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"I would like to subscribe to your kickass list.
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"isn't it implied in the name "observational humor"that whatever your observations are should be humourous or funny? WELL?...they're not. "i love observational humor. your column f**king rocks. I used to print them out and tape them on the stall of the bathroom in our suite and my suitemates thought it was the shit. ur one funny kid.
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"Steve Hofsetter needs to publish that stuff in a book.
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"I just wanted to tell you that your column is awesome, and I look forward to reading it every time you write a new one. I 'm currently in high school, but I wrote two things that are kind of similar to your column and I posted it on the CollegeHumor.com message board. I t reflects more of high school life. I f you get the chance, I 'd love for you to read both of them, and tell me what your opinion on both are. Any suggestions on how to do it better, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
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"Thnk you for keeping us Canadians entertained, eh. it's amazing how all the stuff that you observe happens up here too, eh. But there is one thing that we can't relate to, and that is bars/drinking. I t's legal in Canada to drink and go to bars at the ripe age of 19 (18 in Quebec). We Canadians have deep sympathy towards American university students because of your ridiculously high legal drinking age of 21! wow. Keep up the good work, eh.
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"that is some funny stuff and you have quite the talent to write like you do.
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"I 've gotta tell you how hard it is being a senior in highschool and being accepted to college. Now that I 've passed the one class that I need, I could care less. I just want to say that I really enjoy your observational humor and think its really awesome. Thanks for the Laughs.
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"Has anyone else realized that all this funny stuff that "supposedly" happens to everybody is really just a bunch of stuff that happens to Steve Hofstetter? Oh, and by the way, to see some really ridiculous pictures of Steve (that he no doubt took to send to 13 year old girls he meets on the internet), go to www.columbia.edu/~sih7 "I found your thing on ch.com. Thought it was pretty kick-ass. Put me on you subscribe list, and keep up the good work homes.
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"I was looking through all of the Observational Humor pieces that you wrote for collegehumor.com and I really dig your writing. The "Diamonds are a girl's best friend"piece about the similarities between Sex and Baseball is actually very similar to a stand-up comedy bit that I do entitled 'Sex and Baseball' ( I know, real clever title isn't it) that I turned into a comparison paper for my English class... I really liked your piece along with many others.
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"This sh** is brilliant.
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"I 'm a big fan of your column. Please subscribe me! By the way, I 'm a freshman at UC Davis, and everything is so true, so true.
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" Observational humor is a work of f***ing genius. Everything you mention from laundry to moving to eating has happened or is happening to me. I 'm a senior now, computer science engineering (yeah I know) and I got the college thing down, I actually goto class AND do the homework but damn I did some strange things as a freshmam. "
"this column is hilarious! seriosuly this guy should be paid mad money!!!
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"i just wanted to drop a line to say that observational humor by steve hofsetter is the funniest shit I have read in a while. I hope he keeps writing and goes on to do well, whatever that may be. I have never read one of his columns and not laughed out loud. I am looking forward to reading whatever is coming up in the near future.
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"Your words ring so true and bring much needed laughter to my friends and I ... Keep up the good work!
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"Hey there, just wanted to say that I LOVE your newsletter, I 'm a big fan of the site in general.... thought you looked pretty cute in your picture too ;) 19/F at U of KS, I 'm really bored at work right now and just killing some time... thought I 'd drop a little fan letter and say keep up the good work! Kisses.
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"keep up the humor.. I enjoy it
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"you are absolutly insane, I love it!! subscribe me to your humorous outlook... keep me entertained... please?
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"This site Is sooooooooooooo funny
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"This is so FUNNY! I relate to everything you say!! I enjoy reading your issuses and look forward too the ones to come!!!!
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"thanks for inspiring me: I t is a hypocritical holiday Think about it...what are we celebrating? We are celebrating the I ndians and how they taught us how to survive on their land. That would be a nice concept if the colonists had not gone and killed all of the I ndians afterwards. Real nice. You taught me how to survive and grow food, now GET OFF YOUR LAND AND D I E!!! Sounds to me like we have something to celebrate. What shall we do to honor this happy occasion? I have an idea! Let's call together all of our relatives who don't get along and make them really fat after pushing and shoving to fight over the "perfect"turkey who was raised on some inhumane turkey farm that treats turkeys worse then we treated the I ndians and was slaghtered so that some kids and their cousins can stab at it endlessly with a metal fork...break out the streamers and balloons I am in the mood for a party!!!
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"NOTE: With every bunch of positive messages I get, there's always a few negative ones. Here's one from someone I don't know who actually goes to my own school. "Hey steve, how are you, you sexy bitch. ha, ha, ha, ha. happy thanksgiving.
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"thanks and wait for your cokies sometimes.Best ones ofcourse. "i think you're freakin hilarious
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"it's funny as balls dude
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"I'm not sure how I got to the CollegeHumor site but you're f**king hysterical dude..if you ever happen to be in Worcester, MA...come to Assumption College...my roommate and I think you're awesome. :) (Although to tell you the truth, I don't see Worcester as being the best vacation spot ever...so nevermind...)
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"I ´m really glad to read, that the bathrooms everywhere in the world are looking as well as these here in Germany.
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"That's it. Steve Hofstetter from Columbia University officially replaces Aaron Karo as Head Funny College E-mail Publication Guy. I t's so painfully obvious that Karo, whenever he actually decides to write something, is doing it because he needs some spare change. Not because he's got funny events or thoughts to share with you. No, that was the Karo of 3 years ago. Now he's just dull and it seems as if he's sending his emails out whenever he needs some cash. Steve, on the other hand, is one funny ass motherf**ka. Read his s**t and tell me it's not funnier than AK.
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"I love Observational Humor. I always look forward to it, but not in the way that I sit at my computer, waiting for the new issue. Umm...yeah. You have such a good sense of humor. People tell me I do, but my parents just say I 'm a cynic. (oh, I 'm in highschool, if that explains anything). I think we definitely need more people like you in the world. Oh, I guess the reason for this letter was that subscription thing, huh? Ok, well, I 'd to subscribe to your, um, article. Sure you got that?;) Keep those hilarious jokes coming.
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"My roommate and I read observational humor everyday. We love Steve Hofstetter...Thanks for the laughs.
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"i just want you to know that its some of the funnest sh** I have ever read not just speaking as a college student but from a female who went to bording school
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"Hi Steve!! I just have to tell you that my friends and I absolutely LOVE your observational humor!! I think my favorite one was about Universities and alcochol. I go to Ohio University, which is pretty much the biggest party school Ohio or any neighboring states has ever heard of. Maybe you have heard of our infamous Halloween party. I 'm ST I LL recovering from it!! Anyways, I hope you keep on writing! You have a wonderful gift of humorous writing--and you're right--things that are true are always the funniest!!
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"I'd like to say that this stuff is really good... I think you should definitely keep it up... gives us another reason to look forward to the weekend.
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"Hey bud, you crack me up down here at University of Florida...You got most of this college sh** down!! Keep it up.
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"Love your work :)
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"Great stuff, I love it.
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"That stuff is hella funny.
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"I like your observational humor column and would like to be put on the mailing list.
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"Please sign me up for your newsletter...Since I 'm going to USAFA next year, this is about as close as I get to experiencing a "real"college. Thanks!
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"funny sh**, please bombard me with similarly entertaining emails.
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"Hi, you don't know me, but I was just reading your observational college humor. that was the funniest thing i've ever read. especially the men and women. so true, and so funny.
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"I read your stuff and it is funny as sh**.
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"I have to tell you that I think your stories are hysterical, I love it.
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"We read your hilarious obvservational humor column on the college humor website...you're great. we love you. we especially liked the bit, in "people in classes", about having Claire Danes in your English class. Why? Because it just so happens that the two of us are I N her English class this year. And actually? We don't worry too much about sounding stupid. Why? Because we know that it can't be worse than what she says. Examples: (all about the Canterbury Tales) 1. "I can't believe what he wrote. I was reading it with mouth agape." 2. (re: feminism in the CTs) "I t's amazing that Chaucer, a man, wrote those things so long ago...you know, I always thought they didn't invent those things until the 1960s!"She also wrote "Ovid"in her notes as "Avid"(yes, it was written correctly in the glossary of our book). Oh, and btw, we know you're probably thinking at this point "damn, these girls are obnoxious. this is a new topic for my column: 'those annoying people who like to talk about how stupid everyone else is while actually being completely incoherent themselves.'"We'd just like to say: Fine, think that. I t's utterly true.
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"you have got some funny things man! please put me on the mailing list so I can get this stuff every week! my friend asked me once about why girls pull stupid sh*t so much.....i told him to go to collegehumor.com and read your issues on men vs. women. it helped out a lot. thanx!
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"I love your site . . . I have to say I take a much more bitter approach to life at Columbia. (Hency my "Things That Make Me Bitter"page). Nice to know that some people see humor in it. :)
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"You're hilarious..Dave Barry eat your heart out!
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"I also have to give my compliments to Steve Hofsetter for analyzing college life to the funniest point. I love your realistic take on things around you, especially how you analyze men and women.
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"you are money!
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"You make us laugh. That's why we e-mailed you. Because you are funny.
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"I would love to get Observational Humor, I think it's pretty funny.
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"I used to work as an "environmental services technician"(janitor) at Franklin Pierce College. Now I work as a "maintainer"(janitor) at a local state community college. I enjoyed your comments. The thing that drives me through the irony of doing my line of work is that I am a self espoused weird Al of the janitor's profession, amusing myself by parodying rock lyric tunes with my own lyrics, relating to my profession. There are some students that are so very intelligent that they walk around with their heads, heavy with brain, leaning to one side, which would be celebratory if they could successfully finish a urinal flushing sylabus! Again, thank-you for your site. Most of the clients of the college community are terrific, and enjoy hearing my lyrics as I sing and work. As a matter of trivia, the senior classes, two years running selected me for the "Staff of the Year"award at the college I used to work at, probably because of the workplace irony expressed by both my conventional and bizarre parodies in the workplace. ( I know that my opinions are biased! I only wish that I could get some $$$ for singing them!)
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"Your website is the funniest one I have ever seen.
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"Honestly, this stuff is great. Guidance counselors should hand this out to HS seniors instead of the lame-ass pamphlets I got...
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"I was just wonderin if I could get a subscription to your humor thing. I ts REALLY funny.
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"I was let in on your site by a buddy of mine and for the past three nights I 've been up until 4 in the morning checking you guys out along with the mullets and some other links, My favorites are the Monkey Story,Celebrity Jepordy with Sean Connery and Steve Hofsetter's observational humor. And if parents can't realize that it's impossible to shelter kids these days they should move to a place in North Dakota (No offense) and find some open land and build a cabin without electricity so the kids won't be influenced by anything and grow up to be cattle. .
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"Everything you say rings true on so many levels- hilarious and insightful. I can't tell you how many times we [friends and I ] have read your writings and laughed about how very scary it was that they mirrored our own college experiences. Keep up the awesome work!
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"I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the articles you write. I t's kinda like Seinfeld in a way - the show about nothing. I t's stuff almost everyone has been through and noticed, and that's why it's so funny. I always forward the new ones to my friends b/c we all think you're hilarious. You definitely are a funny guy, so I wanted to let you know I enjoy what you do. "
"I really enjoy all the humor and insight. Thanks again."
"I loved the site!"
"i like the way you think and your sense of humor,although i'm only a junior in high school but your obsv. are funny and some of it applies and some it seems useful for when I finally get to college and get a life(or not)."
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Editors note: This is what I look like. That is why I don't do stand up. I t's tough being 20 and looking like a 4 year old girl, but that's why I 've learned to joke through life.
