April 2022 Content Call
First order of business: Sign-ups are open for the Humor Me open mic on April 3rd, 2022 at 8PM EST/5PM PST! This is a really fun event and a great way to get to know your fellow humor writers. More info here.
Now on to the content call:
CONTENT CALL
BIRTHDAYS
4/21 — Charlotte Brontë
4/25 — Ella Fitzgerald
4/26 — William Shakespeare
HOLIDAYS/THEMES
ALL MONTH — National Poetry Month
4/1 — April Fool’s Day + Ramadan begins
4/7 — National Beer Day + Opening Day
4/13 — National Scrabble Day
4/15 — Passover begins
4/17 — Easter
4/18 — Paul Revere’s Ride
4/20–420
4/22 — Earth Day
4/29 — Arbor Day
LAST WEEK ON THE BELLADONNA
11 Posters of Inspirational Celebrity Mantras by Tracey Berglund
Adele: “Cry. Confess. Chill.”
What Happens When We Die?: Best Case Scenarios by Katie Brookoff
Finally get cast as Yorick in your community theater’s production of Hamlet!
Oscar Nominated Movie Summaries Based Solely on Their Posters by Emily Kling
“Licorice Pizza” is an animated feature for those who thought pineapple pizza was a controversial order.
A Novelty Dolphin Mailbox in Cocoa Beach, Florida Learns the Bad News About Global Warming by Deb Rogers
Rising tides leading to a mass extinction event? Not on his peninsula!
Due To Supply Chain Issues, Cool Baristas Will Only Be Handing Out Two Compliments Per Shift by Kelsey Harper
This crisis will affect the following baristas: Sloane, Rock, JD, Esme, Gwendolynneae, Kio, and Slade. Service will run as planned with barista Eric.
Quiz: Is Your Cult Leader Toxic? by Katherine Bergeron
Are you getting right with God or just getting used? Find out now!
Estimated Shipping Date: A Note About Your Recent Order by Carrie McCrossen
We believe in corporate responsibility except in cases where we bear no responsibility like this one.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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Thanks for reading, and keep being your amazing selves!
