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Invasion! The Humor Issue
Volume
27
/ Issue 22
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Brent Brown
It's finally the new year, but we can't resist taking a few last jabs at the old one in our annual Humor Issue. From a wry look at dating in Asheville during the pandemic to 100% fake news predictions for WNC, we've got humor and satire galore to start your year off with a chuckle.
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Ryan Bush examines psychology, spirituality and emotion in new book
In his new book, local author Ryan Bush builds on the philosophies of Buddhism and Stoicism to describe a system for rewiring the brain’s response to external events, a method…(HUMOR) Mime plot silenced
Proposed changes to the city noise ordinance were part of a nefarious, multiyear plot by mimes, hell-bent on monopolizing the vibrant arts scene with their quiet ways.Dave Desmelik ruminates upon the months with “The Calendar Album”
With time on his hands, songwriter Dave Desmelik decided to complete a long-shelved project that focuses on the 12 months of the year — but not necessarily 2020.food
(HUMOR) Five virtual food-related classes for and after COVID-19
Editor’s note: The following story, unlike the rest of Mountain Xpress’s award-winning coverage of local news and events throughout the rest of the year, is 100% fake. Feeling a little…New year brings new restrictions on indoor dining capacity
Local restaurant owners face increasing challenges and difficult decisions as Buncombe County lowers dining room capacity to 30%.living
Responsible recycling for New Year’s cleanup
As 2021 dawns, the glow of the holiday season fades and social distancing continues in cluttered homes, many will make resolutions to clean up their space. Here’s a look at…news
Asheville Archives: Billy Borne’s 1921 cartoons
In this year’s Humor Issue, we return to Billy Borne’s cartoons. Though his work was published in The Asheville Citizen for over 20 years, our focus is on 1921. As…News in brief: Dogwood Health Trust releases annual report, new jobs come to Fletcher
The foundation approved roughly $47 million in grants throughout the year, including over $3 million for personal protective equipment, $5 million to address substance use disorder, $3.7 million for racial…opinion
Letter: Postal Service deserves our respect
"I think our local mail carriers are really doing a great job in the face of awful problems."Letter: A better way to support jobs in Buncombe
"We should be giving tax incentives to local sustainable businesses, not to a multinational corporation that relies on fossil fuels and perpetuates a war industry that is the scourge of…Letter: Kudos to AFD — and check those smoke alarms
"The whole procedure took about two hours and cost about $100 to save lives and structure."Heeeere’s the residential market
(HUMOR) What I’ve learned about dating in Asheville during a pandemic
"Dating is hard in general. Dating during pandemic? Even harder. Dating during a pandemic in Asheville? Wut?"(HUMOR) 2021 Funny Pages
Shelve it underground
(HUMOR) Xpressers almanac: What will 2021 bring?
Xpress staffers offer their humorous predictions for a year that might be even weirder than 2020. Asheville-area media, the Asheville Police Department, political figures and local protesters are all up…Xpress announces changes for 2021
From our publisher: "As 2021 dawns, we need to adjust our operations in anticipation of what’s shaping up to be another challenging year. Our focus and commitment must be on…