Professional by Day. Prankster by Night. The Joker's Guide to Gifts.
The Joker’s study on why we laugh. Articles on the psychology of humor, negotiation tactics using comedy, and the history of pranks.
Giving a gift is a transaction. The Joker’s Black Book TOP SECRET THE JOKER’S BLACK BOOK “Where to find the gifts that actually don’t suck. Declassified for your eyes only.” “If you shop at the big box stores, you are giving ‘stuff.’ If you shop at these weird corners of the internet, you are giving … Read more
Real Estate is 10% selling houses and 90% trying not to scream. The appraisal came in low. The inspection found mold. The buyer wants to back out because “the vibe feels off.” In the Bartending world, it’s the guy waving a $20 bill at you while you are clearly making six margaritas for a bachelorette … Read more
100 Gag Gifts That Became Great Gifts (The Unexpectedly Essential List) This collection represents items often given ironically, for their novelty, or for being excessively “boring,” that turned out to be indispensable tools or personal luxuries. It was December 2019. The air was cold. The drinks were strong. The tension was palpable. I was at … Read more
Stop buying “Best Dad” mugs. Just stop. If you are reading this, you are probably struggling to buy a gift for a man in your life. Whether it’s your husband, your boss, or your brother, you’ve likely realized a universal truth: Men are impossible to shop for. Why? Because the “Gift Industry” treats all men … Read more