Ethan Opens his Stupid Mouth On: His Articles | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Ethan Opens his Stupid Mouth On: His Articles

A little perspective as to how and why I currently do what I do

31
Ethan Opens his Stupid Mouth On: His Articles

To start this off, i’m going to say that I usually only use this page to post comedy articles. A little piece of humorous (and sometimes thought provoking) relief that can help take a reader’s mind off of the troubles of the world. Obviously none of it is to be taken TOO seriously (depending on the topic of the article). This article will break away a little from that.

This is going to be the first in a series of articles i’m writing where i’ll just talk about anything from the past week. Doesn’t mean it will be current events, it could be dealing with certain feelings or just random stuff I want to write about. Will this be the main attraction of this page? Of course not. But I want to improve my serious writing, as well as connect with my audience in a way that is bit more like having a conversation. In my comedy, you can learn about me from what I decide to parody or bring to light. In these articles, it will be said more direct.

For my first personal article, I wanted to talk about why I started doing my comedy articles. This page wasn’t originally comedic-fueled. When I was originally asked to begin writing for Odyssey, I did entertainment reviews. My first one I ever did was on the 2016 Ghostbusters movie, and then one more on Pokemon Go. Looking back on them, I always give a big cringe at them. They weren’t bad articles, but they weren’t my writing. Comedy is what I want to do in my life, so it made zero sense as to why I was reviewing what was popular at the time.

Being a storyteller is an opportunity I will take over anything else. Going against the grain is also something I enjoy to do. When it came to looking at other people’s articles I always noticed most were about the same topics.

Certain tropes and formulas are created through people constantly talking about the same subjects. Race, war, politics, gender. All important topics for someone who wants to know what is going on around them… but should all content creators be stuck on just those topics? Just because someone is intelligent enough to think about these subjects, should they constantly need to prove they have pondered them to the entire world? Well, to put it simply, “no”.

I tried that out and to be frankly, I found it quite boring. Take a current event, talk about it. That was far too close to a middle school homework assignment to my liking. I’m a comedian and a storyteller. I can talk about current events, but that isn’t what I want my writing to be. Good for getting views, bad for not wanting to blow my brains out while writing. I strive to create, not just report.

My current event writing was uninspired and my entertainment reviews were monotonous and parallel to millions before them. I finally decided that regardless of what was popular to talk about, I just wanted to write an article that was designed to do nothing more than make someone laugh. I released How to Tell if Your Significant Other is Defecting to Russia (which check it out, if you haven’t read it) and have been doing Onion-esque articles ever since.

These articles are just little pieces of myself I want to share with the world. If you want to laugh, just ignore these ones. If you’d like to know my opinion on some unconventional topics, well, just keep reading this series of articles. Either way you are one sexy motherfucker. You should be told that more often;)

-Ethan Stone Hatfield

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

193470
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

16810
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

459312
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

27439
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments