Sunday, May 3, 2026

SUNDAY FUNNIES: MAY THE FOURTH A DAY EARLY

Hello Everybody!
Today you have BOTH Piper D. Katt AND
Koda Canine here for a special event.

That's right. This time last year it was actually on a Sunday so we could celebrate properly.
Although it's actually tomorrow, we decided it was close enough this year to celebrate on The Sunday Funnies again.

We're talking about May the Fourth. Fans of a certain franchise have proclaimed that date International Star Wars Day, and it seems to keep growing every year.

May the Fourth.
May the Force be with you.
Closest OFFICIAL image we're able to post.😕
Get it?

Actually it's May the Farce be with you because it's joke time.
Ready?

CONSIDER THIS...
Even a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, the most evil person in the universe was a career politician.

It turns out that Chewbacca is originally from Wisconsin. He was born in Milwookie.

I tried to make some Wookie cookies. They were not Chewy enough.

A Sales Clerk to Customer: "RETURN of the Jedi is not possible without RECEIPT of the Jedi."

A wife got mad at her husband because, in her opinion, he had too much Star Wars merchandise.
“It’s either all that junk or me!” she yelled.
He just looked at her and replied, “May the divorce be with you.”

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?
A game of clones!

A generic "Galaxy far, far away."
Do Star Wars fans going shopping at the Darth Maul?

Darth Vader once tried to make cookies, but he burnt them.
They were a bit on the dark side.

Is that droid hungry?
No. BB-8.

Have you met Darth’s wife, Ella Vader?

Why do Ewoks never shout in the house?
Because they always use their Endor voice.

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you're looking for love in Alderaan places.

Since Disney now owns the Lucas Films properties (and the reason why we can't post official Star Wars images), what is Darth Vader's favorite song?
♪ When you wish upon a death star... ♫
A generic "Dark Side".

Why is a droid mechanic never lonely?
Because they're always making new friends!

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?
Toy Yodas.

Two Storm Troopers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.
"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trooper asks, thankful to still be alive.
The second Storm Trooper replies, "I just wanted you to know that I will always miss you."

In all honesty, I'm not sure what we will be doing this time next year because May 4 of 2027 is a Tuesday and not on a Sunday again until 2031!

We'll figure it out.
Meanwhile, join Koda and me next weekend on The Sunday Funnies as we team up to celebrate MOTHERS' DAY!

On that note♫, May the Force Fourth/Farce be with you!
KC and PDK.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS🎗 MONTH AND
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH.
MAY 2 IS FLAG DAY IN POLAND AND INTERNATIONAL HARRY POTTER DAY.
MAY 2 IS ALSO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY,
at participating locations only.
MAY 3 IS WILD KOALA🐨 DAY, WORLD FREEDOM OF THE PRESS DAY, CONSTITUTION MEMORIAL DAY IN JAPAN AND POLAND’S CONSTITUTION DAY.
MAY 4 IS INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY. May the Fourth/Force be with you.
MAY 5 IS CINCO DE MAYO AND CHILDREN’S DAY IN JAPAN.
MAY 8 IS THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN PEMBERTON INVENTING WHAT WE KNOW TODAY AS COCA-COLA.
MAY 8 IS ALSO WORLD DONKEY🫏 DAY.
MAY 9 IS PUBLIC GARDENS DAY AND LOST SOCK🧦 DAY.
MAY 9 IS ALSO EUROPE DAY AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS LIBERATION DAY.
MOTHERS DAY IS MAY 10.
MAY 10 IS ALSO WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD🐦 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
ACTUAL ONLINE TEXT
*Its Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says America still owes the United Nations money, whether or not the Trump/Republican regime actually wants to pay the debt.
*During King Charles III and Queen Camilla's diplomatic visit to America, the King addressed the US Congress and one comedic turn of note. The royal couple visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia before heading to Bermuda. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of May 2, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???
*America's military presence in Germany will be reducedNATO wants details. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The world's oldest penguin🐧 recently celebrated its 38th birthday.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*There is currently a ceasefire between the US and Iran, but how long will it last??? After previous proposal(s) have been rejected, Iran has submitted another peace plan for America's consideration. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)


THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*May 3 is Wild Koala🐨 Day.
*May 8 is World Donkey🫏 Day.
*May 9 is Public Gardens Day.
*May 10 is World Migratory Bird🐦 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...
*May 5 is the 65th anniversary of Alan Sheppard, Junior being the first American astronaut in space during 15 minute suborbital flight.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost to war.  
*Nedra Talley of The Ronettes has passed away.
*Comic book and television writer Gerry Conway (DC, Marvel, the Law and Order franchise) is no longer with us.
*Actor Dion Anderson (The Shawshank Redemption, Days of Our Lives, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Comic book writer Len Strazewski (DC, Now Comics and Malibu Comics) is no longer with us.
*Oscar winning sound technician Steve Maslow (many films between 1978-2023) has passed away.
*Roger Sweet, Mattel toy designer who developed He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise, is no longer with us.
*Singer/songwriter David Allan Coe (♫You Never Even Called Me By My Name♫, ♫Take This Job And Shove It♫, more) has passed away.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player Art Becker is no longer with us.
*Guitarist Georg Wadenius (Blood, Sweat and Tears and Saturday Night Live house band) has past away.
*Race car driver and Paralympics champion Alex Zanardi is no longer with us.
*Former professional football🏈 player Josh Mauro has passed away.
*Painter Georg Baselitz has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…


MAY 5 IS THE 135TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARNEGIE HALL OPENING.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION

*During King Charles and Queen Camilla's diplomatic visit to Americathe King addressed the US Congress and one comedic turn of note. The royal couple visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia before heading to Bermuda. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)
*Its Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says America still owes the United Nations money, whether or not the Trump/Republican regime actually wants to pay the debt.
*America's military presence in Germany will be reduced. NATO wants details. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*There is currently a ceasefire between the US and Iran, but how long will it last??? After previous proposal(s) have been rejected, Iran has submitted another peace plan for America's consideration. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*Analysis: Presidenting for profit. The record, so far. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Speculation: Is there a new US Passport in the future??? Maybe. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*May Day protests and rallies were held May 1 concerning the economy, social differences and other matters.
*The Trump/Republican regime obviously doesn't like science. First all the members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, were fired. Then arrested was David Morens, a research assistant for Doctor Anthony Fauci. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED POSSIBILITY

*The Department of Justice has indicted former FBI director James Comey again, but will it go to trial??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER OF APRIL 25, 2026...
PART OF INTERVIEW



*Trump isn't happy with 60 Minutes questions about the assassination attempt. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Republicans are already blaming the Democrats, who of course disagree. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: The conspiracy theories have started concerning the dinner. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
THE 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS…
*The Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana's favor April 29
concerning the 1965 Voting Right Acts requirement of accurate social representation in voting districts. While Louisiana may be the only one who "properly redistricts" in time for the 2026 Mid-Term Elections this fall, other Republican controlled states are expected to follow suit before the 2028 Presidential Election. Democrats have vowed to legally fight the ruling and any ensuing attempted changes, yet repercussions of the Court's actions are already being felt. (There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Will Indiana redistrict???
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
*Survive an assassination attempt, demand a ballroom??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ALSO…
*Voter remorse is growing as Trump's poll numbers and support shrinks. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
FACT BASED OPINION
MEDICAL NEWS…
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
FACT BASED OPINION

*Speculation: The future of CBS News???
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
ACTUAL MOMENT
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*If you still have SNAP/Food Card benefits, you may soon be able to buy hot rotisserie chicken.
ELSEWHERE…

*Golden Tempo won the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the 2026 Triple Crown of horse racing.🏇
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*The world's oldest penguin🐧 recently celebrated its 38th birthday.

THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GRANTING US 76,291 PAGE VIEWS IN APRIL 2026.😎

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THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 2, 2026

 😎FUN FACT
This is our 3,350th Blogger Post!😁

WHO AM I?
Can you identify the person (real or fictitious) based upon the clue below?
My first solo hit was basically a love song to a rat!

RHYME TIME⏰
The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?
Ancient enigmas.

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the April 25, 2026 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {The Monkees, Ziggy Stardust} =Both featured a David Jones, although Ziggy’s had to change his name to David Bowie because of the Monkee.
02. {Gilligan’s Island, Mister Magoo} = Jim Backus was a part of both, voicing the animated character.

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS
Who do we know Armando Catalano better as?
Actor Guy Williams, from Lost In Space and Disney’s version of Zorro, among other productions.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

SUNDAY FUNNIES: CATTY CELEBRITY CITINGS: APRIL 2026

Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!
For those who came in late, as usual a real quote from an actual celebrity or otherwise famous person will be followed by something (hopefully) witty from meow.
Ready?

"There are three kinds of people in this world. The ones that learn from reading. The few that learn from observation and the rest that have to touch an electric fence for themselves to realize what it is."~~Will Rogers, vaudeville performer, actor and humorous social commentator.
I used to wonder about the people who paid a fortune for those little bottles of Evian Water, until I read the name backwards. 

"Avoid negative people. They have a problem for every solution." ~~ Albert Einstein, famous scientist and certified genius.
And to those same people I say: If at first you don't succeed, cry, cry again.

"I thought I'd begin by reading a poem by William Shakespeare, but then I thought, why should I? He never reads any of mine."~~Comedian Spike Mulligan.
Could it be because Shakespeare passed away long before you were even born?

"If all you have is a hammer toe, everything looks like a toe nail."~~Actor Robert Downy Junior. 
 

Your silence may be misinterpreted, but it will never be misquoted.

"You pray for rain, you must deal with the mud for that is a part of it."~~Actor Denzel Washington. 
While some people don't like to get their shoes dirty, I've never heard the pigs🐖🐷 complain about mud.

"I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it."~~Artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Considering all the beautiful paintings you created in your lifetime, you certainly succeeded Vincent!

"I always wanted to go to Switzerland and see what the army does with those little knives."~~Comedic Actor Billy Connolly.
I would assume they pair them with the forks and spoons to eat their meals with. But if I ever meet anyone from Switzerland or MacGyver, I've got to find out how they clean those Swiss Army Knives afterwards.

"Freedom is the right to say no."~~Famous author George Orwell, most noted for 1984.
And above all, NO MEANS NO!

So on that note♫, take care everybody.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend when we have something special planned for the next Sunday Funnies!—PDK.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 19-25, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH, ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
AND GARLIC🧄 MONTH.
APRIL 25 IS WORLD PENGUIN🐧 DAY.
APRIL 26 IS WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY
AND INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE DAY.
APRIL 27 IS HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY, to promote better pet health.
APRIL 27 IS KING DAY IN THE NETHERLANDS.
APRIL 27 IS ALSO MORSE CODE DAY.
APRIL 28 IS ARBOR🌳 DAY AND WORLD ASTRONOMY🌠 DAY.
APRIL 28 IS ALSO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEXTER’S LABORATORY.
APRIL 29 IS INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY.
APRIL 30 IS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY.
MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS🎗 MONTH AND
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH.
MAY 1 IS MAY DAY.
MAY 1 IS ALSO THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF CITIZEN KANE.
MAY 2 IS FLAG DAY IN POLAND AND INTERNATIONAL HARRY POTTER DAY.
MAY 2 IS ALSO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY,
at participating locations only.
MAY 3 IS WILD KOALA🐨 DAY, WORLD FREEDOM OF THE PRESS DAY, CONSTITUTION MEMORIAL DAY IN JAPAN AND POLAND’S CONSTITUTION DAY.
MAY 4 IS INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY.
May the Fourth/Force be with you.
MAY 5 IS CINCO DE MAYO AND CHILDREN’S DAY IN JAPAN.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Germany's Lufthansa Airlines is cutting back on flights because of the US-Iran War. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of April 25, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???
*At least some countries hope to phase out the use of fossil fuels. But America??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Israel's latest actions in Syria and Palestine, while the ceasefire with Lebanon has been extended. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*More peace talks between the US and Iran were scheduled to begin April 20, but without JD VanceYet with the ceasefire extended, when will peace be agreed upon??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*At least some countries hope to phase out the use of fossil fuels. But America??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*April 25 is World Penguin🐧 Day.
*Sadly, April 26 marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
*April 27 is27 Hairball Awareness Day to promote better Pet Health. 
*April 28 is Arbor🌳 Day.
*May 3 is Wild Koala🐨 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*The Trump/Republican regime is still pushing to cut NASA's budget despite the Artemis II's successful mission and renewed interest in the moon.
*April 28 is World Astronomy🌠 Day.
*May 5 is the 65th anniversary of Alan Sheppard, Junior being the first American astronaut in space during 15 minute suborbital flight.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Former professional football player🏈 and two time Super Bowl champion Rod Martin has passed away.
*Former professional football🏈 player Doug Martin is no longer with us.
*Former professional wrestler Van Hammer (aka Mark Ty Hildreth) has passed away.
*Alan Osmond of the Osmond Family is no longer with us.
*Film production designer Dean Tavoularis (The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde, more) has passed away.
*Former professional baseball⚾ players Raymond “Corky” Withrow and Eliseo Rodriguez are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Composer/conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

MAY 5 IS THE 135TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARNEGIE HALL OPENING.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
*Speculation: Is Cuba next???
*More peace talks between the US and Iran were scheduled to begin April 20, but without JD Vance. Yet with the ceasefire extended, when will peace be agreed upon??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*The Trump/Republican regime is considering expanding the refugee program, for more white South Africans.
*Speculation: Are Republicans racist??? At least one might be. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
FACT BASED OPINION

*Trump may not get to sue the IRS after all.
*Speculation: FBI Director Kash Patel: A Drunk or Sober and Suing??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
THE 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS…
*Opinion: Apparently Republicans are okay with gerrymandering voting districts, but only when it benefits them.
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
ALSO…
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
FACT BASED OPINION

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
MEDICAL NEWS…
*Health and Human Services Director Robert J. Kennedy, Junior was questioned by Congress over his policy changesHe isn't taking responsibility for the measles crisisbut blames immigrants for it. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Should a major media conglomerate exist??? And what might happen if it does. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Donald and Melania Trump attended the White House Correspondents Dinner, but they didn't stay very long because of gunfire. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
FACT BASED OPINION
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*Robert F. Kennedy, Junior on Medicaid cutbacks and Measles. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Health and Human Services Director Robert J. Kennedy, Junior was questioned by Congress over his policy changes. He isn't taking responsibility for the measles crisis, but blames immigrants for it. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Congress has another aspect of the Trump/Republican regime's proposed 2027 Budget to consider: Cutting funding to provide heat for low income housing.
ELSEWHERE…
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

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