Atomic Robot: Why search for a laugh anywhere else when your Facebook homepage is a goldmine of hilarity?

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Why search for a laugh anywhere else when your Facebook homepage is a goldmine of hilarity?

Written By Ken Hulsey

I've been wanting to write something humorous for quite some time now. The only problem is finding inspiration. Where can I discover things that are both funny and unintentionally funny? The more unintentionally funny, the better! Then, like a lightbulb moment, it hit me: there's nothing funnier than my very own Facebook homepage! Here are some highlights of the content that Facebook, using its advanced algorithms, thought I would find interesting, entertaining, and that would ultimately expand my limited knowledge of the real and virtual world around me.

Kicking things off, and let’s be real, the most pop culture relevant nugget in my feed for 2025 is a cheeky nod to a legendary ad-lib from a classic B-52s jam back in ’89. Who knew that a little quirky shout-out would still be strutting its stuff like it’s a dance party at a thrift store?

Is this click bait? Oh, you bet your bottom dollar it is! And surprise, surprise, they conveniently left out the iconic line from the song: "Tin Roof, Rusted!" I mean, who didn’t see that coming? Maybe they thought it would baffle us. "Did she really just say Heennrryy, I'm rusty?" Sounds like something out of an old Hee Haw skit or those classic cartoons where the mama bear is always hollering, "Heennrry, fix the roof!" or "Heennrryy, don’t forget junior’s baseball practice!" Whatever the case, all I can say is, “Kiss my grits!"

Actually, I'm scared to take that quiz. If I'm a Bodily-Kinesthetic Extrovert, I'd rather not know about it.

Isn’t AI just the coolest? With ChatGPT, you can transform that picture of your homely, and possibly drunk, pet rabbit—complete with a Cheeto stuck to his face—into an irresistibly cute cartoon bunny, straight out of a Disney afternoon special! And the best part? It’s all FREE! Or is it? What’s this about “restrictions apply”? So, is it really free, or are there rules? Does my original little fluffball need to pass a sobriety test before he can join the cartoon world? Ugh!

Oh, hold on a second ...

That's sticking it to the man! And when over a million folks are on board, you know they must be on to something!

You have to feel bad for ol' Ike Eisenmann:

Wow, there’s a lot to unpack in this one! First off, I had to look up who Ike Eisenmann is since I honestly didn’t know. It turns out he was the boy in the Witch Mountain movies and appeared in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which is pretty cool.

I’m assuming this is a deranged fan letter from back in the day—hopefully from a kid. If I were Ike, I would be worried it came from some weirdo, like someone who might have a young woman down a well or something.

Always remember to moisturize; it’s very important!

Who is going to tell Ike to read this? The writer criticizes Ike’s acting but seems to dislike acting overall. How many personalities does he think Ike has?

The name is blocked out to protect the innocent (we hope), but the writer has two addresses (not sketchy at all) so responding could be a challenge. I hope Ike did write him back; otherwise, he might want to be cautious about sketchy people lurking around and watching him from across the street when he goes to the store or visits his mom’s house. Can we get a wellness check on Ike?

Good for you, Molly, you're gonna love the food and the amazing scenery. Just try not to get shot if you visit Albuquerque!

You know what? The seventies were really a great time to be alive. If you are too young, and missed out on that groovy experience, this image pretty much sums the whole thing up.

The internet gives everyone the oportunity to lie and lie and lie!

This article about the Rams trading for a new kicker is straight-up mule muffins. While the Rams did sign a free-agent kicker from the UFL, they never made a trade for Moody. A quick online search confirmed that this information was a hoax. Remember when there used to be consequences for spreading false information, like slander suits? As I always tell my wife, don't believe everything you read on the internet—unless it comes from me. I'm the one you can trust.

There's one last thing!

So, there I was, minding my own business, when an ad pops up on my Facebook sidebar. Apparently, Facebook’s super-sleuth algorithms have determined that the perfect ad for me is an adult-themed video game featuring cartoon women who look like they just stumbled out of a Disney movie—only now they’re drunk and flaunting their goodies. Hmm, let me ponder that for a moment... Nope! I guess they figured, “Hey, he’s a dude; let’s go with the obvious!” Thanks for the keen insight, Facebook!

Happy scrolling, folks! May your feeds be filled with cute cat videos and zero drama!

Disclaimer: I didn't actually look up what a Bodily-Kinesthetic Extrovert is. I assumed that you didn't know either. If you do know, then you probably have a degree in something that won't help you find a job in the real world.

This is Ike Eisenmann: