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Gadling take FIVE: Week of Dec. 6-12

Humor is a great travel tool, particularly if you've had a bit of bad luck like I did when I was pickpocketed this week in Copenhagen--or if the tide is high and the streets have flooded, such as what has happened in Venice. In Venice's situation, as Jeffery points out, there's hope in boots.

Or, perhaps that travel companion you thought you were in love with has turned out to be a bust. Brenda has a few tips to prevent that from happening. But just in case you are stuck with Ms. or Mr. Dreadful, a laugh can help.

Whether you've had some bad luck, or you just want a reason to smile, here are some of the stories this week that have a humorous edge.

  • Scott's post on learning British accents in 7 minutes may help you speak like a Brit, or not. The guy in the video does present various sayings you may not have considered before.
  • Aaron's post on Steven Colbert's chat with TSA critic Jeffrey Goldberg provides a humorous look at how airplane security is currently a waste of time.
  • Although air rage is not a funny matter, particularly when it's happening to you, the behaviors Abha describes in her post on what happens when people do get surly on board have a certain chuckle factor. Plus, reading about how badly other people have behaved makes me feel better about my own tense moments. At least I'm not that bad.
  • The picture alone in Mike's post on the Babykeeper Basic made me smile. When I read his description of how the contraption also keeps a child from absconding with belongings while you pee, I laughed.
  • Then there's Annie's post with the video of a slowed down version of an in-flight safety video. Smoooooookinggggg is noooooooottt allooooowed. Clever.

Here's hoping there's fun in your life this weekend.

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Gear, Stories, Video

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