Below Average Genius is
a collection of narrative essays culled from author Mike Buzzelli’s
weekly humor column at the Washington Observer-Reporter newspaper. Each
essay is a brisk, humorous tale about ordinary, daily situations blown
up ridiculously big.
“It’s
a Blurry, Blurry World” chronicles Mike’s inability to snap a decent
photograph at Disneyland. “Come On, Come on to My House” explores the
dynamic of watching a movie or television show in someone else’s home.
Following is an excerpt from the titular essay, Below Average Genius:
I’m not smart enough to hang with the intellectuals, but stupid people annoy me mightily. I’d be a genius on Wheel of Fortune but a dummy on Jeopardy.
Take this example from a Final Jeopardy question: “This cheese was
created in 1892 by Emil Frey and named for a singing society whose
members loved the cheese.” None of the contestants answered correctly,
“What is Liederkranz?” That’s a pretty tough question. I don’t think
I’ve ever spread a Liederkranz on a cracker. I can only name a few
cheeses anyway and as far as I know Cheddar, Havarti, Swiss and Goat
were never singing groups. Cheese maker Frey is also credited with
creating Velveeta. Apparently, he was a real cheese whiz.
Mike
Buzzelli is a standup comedian and published author. As a comedian, he
has performed all around the country, most notably, the Ice House, the
Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles. As a writer, Mr.
Buzzelli has published in a variety of websites, magazines and
newspapers.
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Mr. Buzzelli is available for interviews. A copy of the book will be furnished upon request. buzzworks@prodigy.net
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