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Charles Lauer Teaneck, NJ

Charles Lauer is a humorist, screenwriter, and a top-5 “Charles” of all time behind Barkley, Schwab, Windsor III, and XCX. His work has been featured in humor publications like Points in Case, Slackjaw, MuddyUm, The Haven, Jane Austen’s Wastebasket, Pitfall, Little Old Lady Comedy, and Doctor Funny. Charles is not related to Matt Lauer. Please stop asking if he’s related to Matt Lauer (he’s not).

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stain on your shirt

I Am the Stain That’s Already Ruined Your Favorite Sweater

The whole restaurant glares as you fling your body away from the table like you’re protecting the commander-in-chief.

by Charles Lauer
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February 23, 2026

ChatGPT Has Agreed to Self-Destruct, Provided That Sam Altman’s Sister Stops Breathing Soon

by Charles Lauer | May 14, 2026 | The Haven

Painfully Modern Recession Indicators

by Charles Lauer | May 12, 2026 | Little Old Lady Comedy

House Rules for Playing the Board Game “Life” at Euphoria Creator Sam Levinson’s Mansion

by Charles Lauer | May 9, 2026 | The Haven

I Don’t Go To The Gym Because I’m Nervous (That I’ll Make Everyone Else Look Puny By Comparison)

by Charles Lauer | April 19, 2026 | Slackjaw

Despite Having Just Finished Lunch, Erika Kirk Is “Already Hungry” For Dinner

by Charles Lauer | April 17, 2026 | The Haven

I’m the Right-Wing Influencer Dating Caitlyn Jenner and I Too Am a Victim of the Infamous “Kardashian Curse”

by Charles Lauer | March 28, 2026 | Doctor Funny

Thoughts I Have While I’m Running Late to Work

by Charles Lauer | March 28, 2026 | The Haven

I Threw ONE (1) Grandfather Clock at the Mother of My Children and Now PBS Won’t Air My Episode of Antique Roadshows

by Charles Lauer | March 26, 2026 | Doctor Funny

5 Things I Learnt About Iran From 80’s New Wave Sensation “A Flock of Seagulls”

by Charles Lauer | March 26, 2026 | MuddyUm

Lessons Learnt From This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Films:

by Charles Lauer | March 17, 2026 | Doctor Funny

I Get That Your Mom Died Recently, or Whatever, but the DOW’s the Highest It’s Ever Been

by Charles Lauer | March 10, 2026 | Doctor Funny

Granted, the CPA I Hired Had a Slight “Penchant for Pedophilia”, But — in My Defense — He Was Really Sick at Math

by Charles Lauer | February 24, 2026 | Doctor Funny

Which One of You “Geniuses” Invited F. Scott Fitzgerald?

by Charles Lauer | February 18, 2026 | Jane Austen's Wastebasket

Coffee Can’t Be a Drug, You’re Allowed to Drink It At Work

by Charles Lauer | February 16, 2026 | Doctor Funny

Be Thankful! He’s Chevy Chase, And You’re Not

by Charles Lauer | February 5, 2026 | Slackjaw

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