Merrill Markoe
@merrillmarkoe.bsky.social
Writer of things intended to be humor and animal lover. I post A LOT of pieces on my Substack page:"Still Looking for the Joke" https://substack.com/@merrillmarkoe?utm_source=user-menu
I was skeptical at first but I seriously think they are ready for a netflix special.
February 10, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I was skeptical at first but I seriously think they are ready for a netflix special.
Super Bowl Sunday is my favorite day of the year because I can go ANYWHERE I WANT and there is NO ONE ELSE AROUND! No lines! No problems! PERFECT!
February 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Super Bowl Sunday is my favorite day of the year because I can go ANYWHERE I WANT and there is NO ONE ELSE AROUND! No lines! No problems! PERFECT!
WaPost journalists learned they'd been fired in an
e mail that was either titled "Your role has been eliminated by today's workforce reductions." or"Your role has not been impacted by today's workforce reductions." in case you wondered if they exercised any amt of what used to be called "humanity."
e mail that was either titled "Your role has been eliminated by today's workforce reductions." or"Your role has not been impacted by today's workforce reductions." in case you wondered if they exercised any amt of what used to be called "humanity."
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM
WaPost journalists learned they'd been fired in an
e mail that was either titled "Your role has been eliminated by today's workforce reductions." or"Your role has not been impacted by today's workforce reductions." in case you wondered if they exercised any amt of what used to be called "humanity."
e mail that was either titled "Your role has been eliminated by today's workforce reductions." or"Your role has not been impacted by today's workforce reductions." in case you wondered if they exercised any amt of what used to be called "humanity."
I wrote a new thing. Spoiler alert: It is pro mice. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/of-mice-an...
Of Mice and Me
At this moment in time, trying to figure out what is even meant by “trying to live your best life” is incredibly confusing.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I wrote a new thing. Spoiler alert: It is pro mice. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/of-mice-an...
New candidate for the funniest thing in 2026. At least this week. It just showed up on my Google search page.
February 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
New candidate for the funniest thing in 2026. At least this week. It just showed up on my Google search page.
I wrote a little something about the amazing Catherine O'Hara.
I wrote a piece...i believe they call it "an appreciation"... about one of my comedy heroes: Ms.Catherine O'Hara.
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Catherine O'Hara: The Grande Dame of Off-Center Comedy
Comedy writer Merrill Markoe remembers Catherine O'Hara and the impact of her career from 'SCTV' to Christopher Guest movies and beyond.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I wrote a little something about the amazing Catherine O'Hara.
Reposted by Merrill Markoe
I wrote a piece...i believe they call it "an appreciation"... about one of my comedy heroes: Ms.Catherine O'Hara.
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Catherine O'Hara: The Grande Dame of Off-Center Comedy
Comedy writer Merrill Markoe remembers Catherine O'Hara and the impact of her career from 'SCTV' to Christopher Guest movies and beyond.
www.rollingstone.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I wrote a piece...i believe they call it "an appreciation"... about one of my comedy heroes: Ms.Catherine O'Hara.
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
I wrote a piece...i believe they call it "an appreciation"... about one of my comedy heroes: Ms.Catherine O'Hara.
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Catherine O'Hara: The Grande Dame of Off-Center Comedy
Comedy writer Merrill Markoe remembers Catherine O'Hara and the impact of her career from 'SCTV' to Christopher Guest movies and beyond.
www.rollingstone.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I wrote a piece...i believe they call it "an appreciation"... about one of my comedy heroes: Ms.Catherine O'Hara.
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
So...um...this.
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youtu.be/RdACqC3z98A?...
‘The wolf is at the door’: Hayes warns Trump is building a police state
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM
So...um...this.
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youtu.be/RdACqC3z98A?...
Sorbet between courses. Let's have a look at all the FASHION WEEKS. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/its-all-th...
IT'S ALL THOSE FASHION WEEKS AGAIN!!!
Even the attempted destruction of democracy couldn't stop them. So let's have a look.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Who better to help you through FASHION WEEKS than I? Answer: no one. Here is PART TWO: merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/more-of-th...
More of Those Darn Fashion Weeks PART TWO
Wait, wait….there’s more.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Who better to help you through FASHION WEEKS than I? Answer: no one. Here is PART TWO: merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/more-of-th...
Sorbet between courses. Let's have a look at all the FASHION WEEKS. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/its-all-th...
IT'S ALL THOSE FASHION WEEKS AGAIN!!!
Even the attempted destruction of democracy couldn't stop them. So let's have a look.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Sorbet between courses. Let's have a look at all the FASHION WEEKS. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/its-all-th...
In honor of Martin Luther King day, I offer this nicely written but poorly spelled homage by my nephew, written when he was 7 years old. Now in his thirties, he shall remain nameless as he would be beyond annoyed at me for continuing to post this thing.
January 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In honor of Martin Luther King day, I offer this nicely written but poorly spelled homage by my nephew, written when he was 7 years old. Now in his thirties, he shall remain nameless as he would be beyond annoyed at me for continuing to post this thing.
Having put red meat back at the top of the food pyramid, RFK Jr. just decided that starting today, chocolate pudding should be considered a vitamin.
January 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Having put red meat back at the top of the food pyramid, RFK Jr. just decided that starting today, chocolate pudding should be considered a vitamin.
RFK Jr is about to introduce new dietary guidelines that encourage eating MORE red meat and high fat cheese.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
RFK Jr is about to introduce new dietary guidelines that encourage eating MORE red meat and high fat cheese.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
Now all that is left for him to make his healthy living plan complete is recommend that everyone hold their breath in order to take in less oxygen.
The big annual Consumer Electronics Show just opened in Las Vegas today. For your interest and amusement, here is a report I did (for some show or other....maybe for Not Necessarily The News?) on The Consumer Electronics Show in 1991 !!! youtu.be/MaxCNDJb9-Q?...
Consumer Electronics Show 1991
YouTube video by Merrill Markoe
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January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The big annual Consumer Electronics Show just opened in Las Vegas today. For your interest and amusement, here is a report I did (for some show or other....maybe for Not Necessarily The News?) on The Consumer Electronics Show in 1991 !!! youtu.be/MaxCNDJb9-Q?...
I wrote a post about how odd it is that I continue to love dogs because it makes no logical sense. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/why-do-i-l...
Why Do I Love Dogs?
An Indecipherable Puzzle
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January 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I wrote a post about how odd it is that I continue to love dogs because it makes no logical sense. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/why-do-i-l...
I wrote a post about how it is illogical that I somehow love dogs because taken on face value, it makes no sense.
January 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I wrote a post about how it is illogical that I somehow love dogs because taken on face value, it makes no sense.
Looking forward to seeing which members of the UFC will be on the half-time show at the inauguration of Barron Trump as the new president of Trumpezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Looking forward to seeing which members of the UFC will be on the half-time show at the inauguration of Barron Trump as the new president of Trumpezuela.
I still have 8 more hours to post this before it starts to grow internet fungus.
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
2025 was really awful. HOWEVER...
I am going to prove it is possible to have nostagia for an awful year.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I still have 8 more hours to post this before it starts to grow internet fungus.
Reposted by Merrill Markoe
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
2025 was really awful. HOWEVER...
I am going to prove it is possible to have nostagia for an awful year.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
I realize I'm a little slow on the uptake with this. But since it is still New Year's Day for a reasonable amount of more hours, here is my New Year's Video.
January 1, 2026 at 11:44 PM
I realize I'm a little slow on the uptake with this. But since it is still New Year's Day for a reasonable amount of more hours, here is my New Year's Video.
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
2025 was really awful. HOWEVER...
I am going to prove it is possible to have nostagia for an awful year.
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
A Happy New Year contemplation from meeeee. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/2025-was-r...
Everyone should read this. It's some important thinking. www.honest-broker.com/p/the-eight-...
The Eight Questions You Must Answer
The great divergence is at hand—and you must choose
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December 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Everyone should read this. It's some important thinking. www.honest-broker.com/p/the-eight-...