John Howard Matthews | Points in Case

John Howard Matthews' work has appeared in literary and funny places, including McSweeney’s, Points in Case, The Chicago Reader, Write City Magazine, and Wisconsin Review. John lives near Chicago with his wife and four-year-old robot vacuum.

Comedy Writing

Words My Parents Mispronounce That Could Be Real Things

Actual Word: Package Pronounced: “Peekage”: An accidental exposure of flesh or undergarments due to missing or loose clothing fastener(s).

by John Howard Matthews
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September 19, 2022

We’re Coming for Your Ill-Begotten Gains, Oligarchs!

We’re thinking of them, we’re discussing them, we’re writing them down, and yes, we will almost certainly be imposing them!

by John Howard Matthews
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April 9, 2022

Please Help, I’m Still Street Punk #5

Being stuck in character as STREET PUNK #5 for almost forty years has caused me more than a bit of grief.

by John Howard Matthews
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March 28, 2022

Aging Rock Star Performance Reinstatement Application

If with a group, how many surviving members are there? Of those who are still living, how many look like Keith Richards?

by John Howard Matthews
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January 17, 2022