I've finally started getting into #Rust programming. As a learning project, I'm working on an implementation of TinyBASIC, which I'm calling FlakyBASIC.

I'm glad that I persevered and overcame the steep learning curve. Now that things are beginning to click, I really enjoy Rust.

https://github.com/kbeecher/flakybasic/

#rustlang

In this week's article, Rodney Dangerfield's life story demonstrates how it's never too late.

https://funny-history.com/rodney-dangerfield-comedy-is-an-old-mans-game-part-1/

#standup #comedy

If all you need for #standup #comedy is a stage and an audience, why did it appear so late in human history? Let's find out...

https://funny-history.com/stand-up-comedy/

Just what is wrong with 'Del Boy' Trotter? A bit of analysis this week, discussing the comic flaw of Only Fools and Horses' legendary lead.

https://funny-history.com/the-comic-flaw-of-derek-trotter/

#comedy #sitcoms #bbc

This week's article looks at the rocky launch of sitcom Red Dwarf and learns a lesson. Just as Jaws wasn't about a shark, Red Dwarf isn't really about space at all.

https://funny-history.com/red-dwarfs-rocky-launch/

#comedy #sitcoms #RedDwarf

This week, A Funny Sort of History delves deeper into what makes The Golden Girls such a solid sitcom.

https://funny-history.com/the-golden-girls-no-gimmicks-part-2/

#comedy #sitcoms

This week on A Funny Sort of History, I profile a sitcom that should be used the teach sitcom writing. Why? Find out in my article about The Golden Girls.

https://funny-history.com/the-golden-girls-no-gimmicks-part-1/

#comedy #sitcoms

This week, A Funny Sort of History moves onto sitcoms. What are they? How do they work? If you positively must know the answer, read this:

https://funny-history.com/sitcoms/

#comedy #sitcoms

This week, I'm using one of my favourite skits of all time as an example of how comedy sketches work: SNL's Black Jeopardy with Tom Hanks as Doug.

https://funny-history.com/snl-black-jeopardy-with-tom-hanks-joyfully-making-a-point/

#snl #comedy #sketch

This week, topical comedy sketches. I argue for the virtues of being subtle rather than overt.

https://funny-history.com/satirical-sketches-obvious-vs-subtle/

#comedy #sketch #snl #spittingimage