Mormon Life - Humor tag

Q&A with Tylan Glines, the star of funny "Mormon on Drugs"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0700

source: sistasinzion.com

Mormon Life says: And by "drugs" we mean anesthesia. Glines' dad filmed him after he had his wisdom teeth taken out and the video went viral. Tylan Glines, self proclaimed “Mormon on Drugs.” At first glance he may seem like the boy next door, but when his family decides to film his trip to the oral surgeon to have his wisdom teeth removed, the world finds out he’s so much more. With over 150,000 views in its first week, Tylan’s Mormon on Drugs YouTube video seems on its way to viral victory. While medicated, Tylan supplies viewers with a plethora of opinions and laughs. He’s a fan of Limbaugh and Justin Beiber. Likes Mitt Romney, dislikes President Obama, but not because he’s black. He cries almost as much as Glen Beck. Has a wee bit of a caffeine addiction, and yes he’s a Mormon. This Mormon on drugs had us intrigued, so we decided to have a chat with his sober self.

What if all the GOP candidates were Mormon?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:57:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

Mormon Life says: This is so funny! She describes a ward made up of all the GOP candidates and which callings each of them would have. (Ron Paul as the old, super doctrinal Sunday School teacher--perfect.) I read a tweet last week that said the winner of the New Hampshire primary was Mormonism. It based this on the fact that 50 percent of New Hampshirians (New Hampshirites? New Hampshiries? New Hampenstance?) picked a Mormon for their next president.

Well, isn't that interesting?

Of course, being a Mormon, I think everybody should vote for a Mormon. We're practical! We look good in suits! We're raised to run meetings! And like Romney and the recently withdrawn Huntsman have displayed on debate night, we're incredibly attractive. Where some critics say our Mormon faith might be a stumbling block to winning the presidency, I think it actually has an unfair advantage.

'Unitards' Official Movie Trailer

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:31:00 -0700

source: youtube.com

A lot of readers have expressed concern over the film's title and message. Scott Featherstone (who produced the film) has publicly apologized on Facebook for the misunderstanding. You can read it here.

Jon Heder on Napoleon Dynamite, avoiding raunchy roles, and fellow Mormon Mitt Romney

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:44:00 -0700

source: nymag.com

Mormon Life says: We love him. Look for Heder in LDS Living's upcoming March/April issue! It’s been seven years between the movie Napoleon Dynamite and FOX’s new animated series Napoleon Dynamite, and the original movie isn’t even streaming on Netflix Instant. “It’s not?” asked the once and future Napoleon, Jon Heder, before mock-expunging any self-doubt: “Whatever, dude. Everybody owns it already.” We talked to Heder about revisiting the role, how being Mormon has held him back from being a raunchy comedy star, and his feelings about Mitt Romney.

Reader Voices: How to open a church talk

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:48:00 -0700

source: MormonTimes.com

Mormon Life says: I'm still searching for the perfect opener ... I have given church talks for more than 57 years (this is a monumental feat since I am only 50 years old), and I have yet to come up with the perfect opener for a talk.

Most of my talks start out with, "When Brother Cannon asked me to speak ...," and the congregation automatically tunes out, way out. I can tell because suddenly the hymn numbers on that little plaque behind me suddenly become the most interesting feature on the planet. This used to be an OK way to start, I think, but I get a vague sense that the congregation has heard this act before, like a church talk mantra or something that must be said for good luck or else the curses of all ages will descend upon us like a specialized plague of blue death upon our children and children’s children.

On Your Feet: Taking a Charge (Episode 4)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:15:00 -0700

source: youtube.com

Mormon Life says: More BYU funny business with Stephen Jones.

Kid History Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:37:00 -0700

source: youtube.com

Mormon Life says: Another hilarious video brought to you by the "Kid History" Mormon family.

Jon Huntsman on 'Saturday Night Live'

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:21:00 -0700

source: nbc.com

Mormon Life says: We realize that 'SNL' can be inappropriate, but this clip featuring Jon Huntsman is clean and quite entertaining as he pokes fun of himself. We hope our New Hampshire readers especially like the video :)

Funny Advice from Grandparents to BYU Students

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:13:00 -0700

source: news.byu.edu

Mormon Life says: My grandpa's advice to me: "You can marry more money in five minutes than you can earn in a lifetime." True story.

On Your Feet by Stephen Jones - Punting (Episode 3)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:51:00 -0700

source: youtube.com

Mormon Life says: More hilarity from Stephen Jones.

Everything I Needed to Know About Myself, I Learned in Primary

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:34:00 -0700

source: mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com

Mormon Life says: Funny (and very honest) things this woman's Primary class told her. My calling at church is teaching the 5year olds. There are only four of them in my class, so needless to say, it is a comic routine in the making. They tell me things I'm rather certain their parents don't want anyone to know and they would be horrified if they heard repeated.

I'm not telling anyone. Pinky Swear.

I am, however, going to tell you what I learned about myself during Primary Singing Time at Church last week:

{LDS How-to} Love Life and See Good Days

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:27:00 -0600

by Emily Freeman
source: MormonLife.com

Mormon Life says: A horribly embarrassing trip to the grocery store in PJs turned into a funny experience and then a life-changing lesson.

Several years ago we spent the Christmas holidays skiing at a cabin. That was a really good idea for the first two days, but by the end of the third day I could no longer walk, so I ended up lounging in my (very cute) pajamas. Later that evening I agreed to go to the store because my kids decided they didn’t want what had been prepared for dinner, but I really didn’t want to change. My sisters-in-law were sitting at the kitchen table and I asked them, “Do you think it would be a big deal if I wore my pajamas to the grocery store?” Their reply? “No, you will be there for five minutes; no one will even notice what you are wearing.”

So I went to the store. I answered a phone call as I walked in and also noticed there was no one in line at the Redbox machine. (As I am sure you are aware, that never happens.) So I decided to return the three DVDs we had rented the day before. I don’t know if you know this, but the Redbox is the slowest machine invented. Before too long a line had formed behind me. Since I was now happened to be first in line, I decided to rent another movie for the night. As I waited for the movie to vend, a lady from the back of the line came up to me and asked, “Are you on the phone?” I looked at her and smiled and waved. Of course I was on my phone; she could see me talking into it. She continued, “Because you can’t use this machine while you are talking on the phone.” Now, in my defense, I thought she was telling me that you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to use the Redbox machine, so I giggled and winked and waved again, and she got back in line.

My phone call ended just as my DVD came out of the slot. As I turned to leave, the woman returned and said, “You are rude! And you’re wearing your pajamas!” I was mortified, and not quite sure what the correct response would be. I took my DVD and wandered into the grocery store, completely forgetting why I had come.

I walked aimlessly through the produce and thought to myself, That lady is right, I should never have been talking on my cell phone while I was using the Redbox. By the time I got to the frozen food section I was saying to myself, What were you thinking? You should never have come to the grocery store in your pajamas! By the time I got to the check stand I was thinking, If you would have taught your kids to eat white chicken chili you wouldn’t have had to come here for nuggets and fries. By the time I drove to the first stop sign I was in tears. I was a terrible citizen, an awful mother, and somehow I had managed to ruin the entire Christmas holiday.

I walked into the house, past my two sisters-in-law who were still sitting at the kitchen table and said, “The pajamas were a bad idea!” One of them asked what happened, and by the time I finished telling them, we were all hysterical with laughter. Through her laughter one sister-in-law asked, “Why didn’t you tell her, ‘I know I am wearing my pajamas, I dressed myself!’” (Why is it you never think of the right thing to say in the moment?)

Isn’t it amazing how one second we can be completely on top of the world, and all it takes is one person questioning our actions for the whole world to come crashing down around us? Sometimes these moments are funny, like when we wear our pajamas to the grocery store. But sometimes these moments are painful, like when we begin to doubt our abilities as a mother, a spouse, or a friend. All of the sudden it doesn’t feel like a good day anymore.

I love a scripture found in 1 Peter 3 that says, “For he that will love life, and see good days…happy are ye” (1 Peter 3:10&14). Peter’s suggestion is simple but profound—love life, and see good days. I find it so interesting that the scripture does not tell us to love life and have good days. Instead the counsel is clear—see good days.

In my determination to acquire this gift, I have discovered several hints that have helped me to see good days. Perhaps some of these might work for you.

•    Change your perspective.
•    Look at things in a different light.
•    Laugh.
•    Uncover the good that may be concealed.
•    Turn each day over to the Lord and let Him guide the way.
•    Keep a blessings jar.
•    Pray.
•    Find balance.
•    Live Happy.
•    Ask for an understanding heart.
•    Look for someone you can serve.
•    List what you love.
•    Find miracles in the ordinary moments.
•    Try something new.

I challenge you to do one of these things today. Start a happy book and fill it with the memories of your days of gladness and your good days. Looking back at those moments will help you to see how many good days make up your life.

Emily Freeman is the author of the bestselling 21 Days Closer to Christ and has just released her new book, Love Life and See Good Days.

Awkward Mormon Family Photos, Part II

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:00 -0600

source: bycommonconsent.com

Mormon Life says: In case you need to laugh today... We’re coming up on the one year anniversary of the original Awkward Mormon Family Photos post, so it is time for a sequel. For each photo in the list, I make my case that the people in the photo are Mormon. In the comments, please provide your own ratings, evidences and rebuttals of the Latter-day Sainthood of the people in following images:

I Have Your Heart, Mama?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:51:00 -0600

source: mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com

Mormon Life says: For all you Coke lovers out there . . . Over the past several days, Moxie has been asking me, "Mama? I have your heart?"

I know, right?

"Awww. That's so cute. You DO have my heart, girlie."

VIDEO: Steve Young Birthday Flash Mob

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:48:00 -0600

source: youtube.com

Mormon Life says: Love it! One of the best things is seeing how much his little girls love him as he holds them . . .

A flash mob wishes Steve Young a very memorable 50th birthday . . .

A Day for the Record Books

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:15:00 -0600

source: mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com

Mormon Life says: Flu season is upon us. Read this, laugh, and gird up your loins. You know those days when you ask yourself, "Who are these children, and when is their mother coming to get them?"

Yeah. I'm having one of those days.

It's no one's fault... except for the stomach flu's.

Why do we get the stomach flu every 12 weeks? Can anyone explain this to me?

This Year For Halloween, We're Giving Out Mormon Laffy Taffy

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:05:00 -0600

source: myregisblog.com

Mormon Life says: This guy's pretty funny. But what's he got against stake conference? Which is basically the same thing as regular Laffy Taffy, but the Halloween-themed jokes that are not only funny, they also help you feel the spirit. Jokes like...

What is a ghosts' favorite book of scripture? - The Boo! k of Mormon.

Funny Missionaries Lip Sync Primary Song

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:21:00 -0600

source: youtube.com

Mormon Life says: A friend posted this on Facebook and we had to share. We love it; however, we would love it more if the elder kept his hands on the steering wheel a little more :)

Little Girl Falls Asleep Watching General Conference

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:14:00 -0600

source: youtube.com

Mormon Life says: Very funny and cute. We hope she took a nap.

You Know You're A Real Mom When . . .

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:06:00 -0600

source: mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com

Mormon Life says: So funny. So true. 1. Your dinner consists of leftovers. From everyone elses plates.

2. Your baby dumps the gigantic bag of jumbo Costco cereal all over the floor. You look around to make sure the imaginary nanny cam isn't watching, and you scoop the cereal up and put it back in the bag. . . .