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My name is Dru. I'm a writer, comedian and improviser in New York City via Seattle. I'm wearing a dog collar in this picture, and drinking a PBR. Explanation complete.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
How To Write a Poem – Rule #2: The Hyperbole
Poetry is tough. With that in mind I’ve decided to share a few rules with the internet. Rules that are easy to follow. As quoted from Othello: “A minute to learn… a lifetime to master” (Othello is a trademark of … Continue reading
The Wolf Blitzkrieg: Last Night’s CNN.com
Yesterday I was leaving work I quickly checked CNN.com for my last blast of worldly news. This is what I saw: Now. To CNN’s credit there are plenty of decent news-y headlines here. But then, once we put up a … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Thoughts
Tagged cable news network, cnn, cnn is a joke, cnn is shit, cnn.com, Dru Johnston, nailed it, the wolf blitzkrieg, wolf blitzer
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The MTA is Racist Against Giants
I’ve seen this sign countless times but didn’t realize until last night that the green guy is easily twice the size of the gray guy. Also the gray guy clearly doesn’t have a disability. Giants must give up seats to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Thoughts
Tagged giant, jolly green giant, MTA, mta disabilities law, priority seat, this sign is ridiculous
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Dru & Noah’s Novel – Ep. 2
Episode two of the Nate Dern joint is up today! Thanks to Nate for the writing and directing, Todd Bieber for being amazing on UCB Comedy and Noah Forman for… well… for being you. There’s also something I really love … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged dru johnston and noah forman, noah and dru's novel, ucb comedy, ucb theatre, web series
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Thoughts From The Revolutionary War…
He’s a British soldier fighting in the Revolutionary War and the Officers are focusing on making sure his jacket and glasses match the other soldiers’ attire. He is sent into battle knowing that he looks good, and knowing that he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction
Tagged Dru Johnston, revolutionary war, the whites of their eyes, unified goal
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