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Jerks of the Week: Dec. 7, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Famous Dave’s I wanted to go to my high school reunion a couple of Saturdays ago. It was my 15th-year reunion, so the possibility of finding Jerks of the Week material was sky high, though I was risking losing my coat again like I…

Jerks of the Week: Nov. 30, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Another Wedding I wrote about my sister’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. Believe it or not, I had another wedding to go to just several days later. My high school buddy Chris was getting married, and he invited me. Honestly, I was surprised…

Jerks of the Week: Nov. 23, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: The Trip to Pennhurst Asylum The title of this Jerks of the Week entry might make you think that I’ve lost it and had to be committed. If so, umm, where have you been all this time? I’ve lost it years ago. If you…

Jerks of the Week: Nov. 16, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Halloween 2015 Someone who has children has to answer this question for me: What the hell happened to Halloween? Seriously. What happened to Halloween, and why does it suck now? When I was growing up, I used to go out every Oct. 31 –…

Jerks of the Week: Nov. 9, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Jerks at My Sister’s Wedding – Part 2 I discussed the first part of the Jerks of My Sister’s Wedding here, if you missed it. If you’re fat and lazy like me, and you feel like it would take too much energy to click…

Jerks of the Week: Nov. 2, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Jerks at My Sister’s Wedding – Part 1 I never thought I would be angry upon learning that my sister would be getting married, but that was the case last Thanksgiving when she and her fiance, Rich, made the announcement. Sister: We’re getting married!…

Jerks of the Week: Oct. 26, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: The Shirtless A**hole Brigade I’ve written about a plethora of people in my neighborhood over the five years I’ve been living here. From Indian kids who stole cookies from me, to homeless women pushing carriages with dead squirrels inside, to an Asian drug dealer…

Jerks of the Week: Oct. 19, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Weight Gain and VANDALISM I usually pack on several pounds during the fall. If you’re wondering if Halloween candy as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts are the culprit, you’re only half right. I definitely eat a ton on those holidays – as well…

Jerks of the Week: Oct. 12, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Jerks of the Gym Pool I’ve written countless Jerks of the Week columns this year about people at my gym. I’ve written about Grandpa Pimp, who wants me to marry his one “stupid” granddaughter so that he can have a “normal” grandson-in-law, as opposed…

Jerks of the Week: Oct. 5, 2015 JERK OF THE WEEK: Jerks of the Jersey Shore, 2015: Papal Visit 2015 I’ve written about this before, but it’s astonishing how different news broadcasts are between here in Philadelphia and the middle of the state. I went to Penn State, and I used to laugh at the…