Blog #4 - What's In & What's Out for DICF?

​written by: Madeline Slavens

Dallas Indie Comedy Fest - IN
This thing is IN, big time! It’s the top of the list because it is the most cool and most “à la moment” thing happening right now. It’s an un-missable event from April 11 to April 13th this year and it’s certain to be extremely fun. We’re hearing that it’s going to be two amazing evenings of comedy shows with workshops and social events as well. This event redefines what it even means to be “IN.”

​Friendship Bracelets - OUT
Sorry, Friendship bracelets. You’re OUT. Wearing your friend’s names on your arm is out because wearing your friend’s names on your heart is in! Keep those names close, queen!!

Enemy Bracelets - IN
This one may come as a surprise to some readers, but YES! Enemies are in! Collect the bracelets with the names of your most bitter rivals and archenemies. You must wear these villains on your own wrist to remind you of your rivalry and antipathy. Wear these and ruminate on your deepest dark feelings. It’s in, girlie!!

Chickenhead - OUT
I am sorry to say it, but just as Brat Summer eventually had to end, so too does the mourning time for Chickenhead. He would want us to be free, to laugh again, and eat and drink. Toss out your black clothes (unless you’re Amy O’Neil) and let the sun shine into the dark and dusty rooms of your life again!

Socks with Winter Sandals - IN
What?! They’re cozy as can be! Picture this: you’re all snug as a bug on your couch with your socks on your feet and you need to get up and grab some hot cocoa or gatorade from the kitchen. Are you going to lace up your tennis shoes to cross the room? No WAY! You needs socks with winter sandals. They are flexible, durable, offer a modicum of toe protection from falling objects and they’re IN darling! Get used to it!

Boots without Socks - OUT
Ew. Why is your weird sweaty naked foot skin rubbing all around inside your winter boots?! Where are your SOCKS!? Do NOT be wearing boots without socks. Do NOT let me catch you out there free-wheeling your naked feet within your boots. You will meet an untimely end. And you will, frankly, deserve it. Beware of boots without socks, you are not Reese Witherspoon on the Pacific Coast Trail.

Trading Trading Cards - IN
You gotta get out there and TRADE THOSE CARDS!! How are you going to get that limited edition Rachel Farmer card without trading for it?! Go talk to someone and offer a trade! Meet them! Become their friend! How else are you going to eventually learn the game that the trading cards appear to be part of? You’ve gotta learn that game! Anyone reported to have learned the game and/or be winning the game is secretly entered into a sweepstakes the prize of which is beyond any imagining! TRADE THOSE CARDS!!!!

Keeping Cards - OUT
Why are you hogging cards? What do you intend for these cards? That they should waste away behind glass in a series of frames on your gallery wall in your home?! I think NOT! Keeping cards is most definitely out and you must trade them and use them as if your little life depended upon it. Because maybe it does.

​About the Author: ​Madeline Slavens is Dallas born and raised. She's been involved in comedy and taste-making since she can remember. She's one of the IDIOTs; organizers of Dallas Indie Comedy Festival in April. She hopes to see you there!