“Gleefully wacky and irreverent.”

–The New York Times

“Line by line, Mr. Rudnick may be the funniest writer for the stage in the United States today.”

–The New York Times

“Deeply funny musings and adventures elevate Paul Rudnick to the highest level of American comedy writing.”

–Steve Martin

“One of the funniest quip-meisters on the planet.”

–The New York Times

“Paul Rudnick is a champion of truth (and love and great wicked humor) whom we ignore at our peril.”

–David Sedaris

“Quips fall with the regularity of the autumn leaves.”

–Associated Press

April 16, 2014

Bumper Brags

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I’ve been noticing those decals which the drivers of mini-vans have been adding to their windows, of stick figures which indicate family members: there’s usually a Mom stick figure, a Dad,a batch of children and maybe some pets. The first time I saw a set of these decals, I assumed that these were the people and animals which the driver had eliminated during a series of hit-and-runs.

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I also look for those bumper stickers which announce, “I’m The Proud Parent Of An Honor Roll Student” or “I’m The Proud Parent Of A Northwestern Grad.” Shouldn’t the parents of somewhat less accomplished kids also be allowed to over-share?

“I’m The Proud Parent Of A Drug Mule!”

“My Child Can Read This Bumper Sticker!”

“My Son? Acquitted!”

“A State School Is A Great School!”

“My Boy Went On A Job Interview!”

“My Daughter Is Dating A Married Man Who Says He Loves Her!”

“Honk If You’re Still In Grad School!”

“My Adopted Child Stole This Car!”

“My Twins Got A Perfect Score On Their SATs! Combined!”

“Unplanned? All Of ‘Em!”

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