Required Reading
http://www.nailedmagazine.com/fiction/worry-warts-by-peter-derk/
Helpful Snowman Podoween 2014!
Our annual celebration of all things spooky. Or some things spooky.
True Activism
Howdy, Lately I’ve been really thinking about leaving the Facebooks. The reason isn’t anyone’s fault. No one specific, anyway. Here’s a weakness I’ll admit about
Every Contestant On Cooking Contest Shows
People see me and think I’m cute, and I think they underestimate me a lot. But beneath the surface, I’m like a [insert name of
The Three Books on Kindle
It’s been awhile, but I think Helpful Snowman is back on track. Things have been busy, and they’ll stay busy. What have we been up
Librarian Of The Year Diary: Day 13
The first ad was a failure. But then I thought maybe it’s because the economy is in the toilet. Which is the President’s fault, whoever
Librarian Of The Year Diary: Day 12
I haven’t gotten any requests for cutting open ribbons to make places open. So I decided to put myself out there, like with dating except
Librarian Of The Year Diary: Day 11
In preparation for some openings, here are some things I cut through with my Grand Opening Machetes: -1 watermelon -1 ladder -1 ladder that was
What Happens When You Search My Web Site’s Media Library For “Party”
Yeah. Picture of Lisa Loeb. That’s what happens. And it’s right.
Librarian of the Year Diary: Day 10
Day 10: There were some problems bolting the machetes together. Mostly I didn’t know how to make a hole in machetes. Usually if I want
Librarian of the Year Diary: Day 9
Did you know that you, YOU, can buy a machete at Wal-Mart for $9.84? And did you know that a giant scissors is just two
Librarian of the Year Diary: Day 8
I found some ceremonial ribbon cutting scissors online. They had cool gold handles and they are guaranteed to cut ribbon. They are also guaranteed to
Librarian of the Year: Day 7
I couldn’t find any giant scissors at the stores around here. They don’t carry those. When I asked if they had giant scissors, some dope
Librarian of the Year Diary: Day 6
I looked for a pair of giant scissors in case I have to do a ribbon cutting somewhere. I figured I should practice so I
Diary of Librarian of the Year
As many of you know, I’ve been presented with a prestigious honor. I’ll be keeping a diary of my exploits as one of the greatest
Pete, As A God-Fearing Father, Tries To Explain Oral Sex
Well. Okay. A blowjob is like… When a mommy and daddy love each other very much they do certain things. Or also, sometimes a mommy
Day 4: Keep a Food Diary
The plan is to improve myself by going through this book of 52 ways to improve myself. I’ll probably half-ass some of it and screw
Why It Actually IS Problematic That U2 Showed Up In iTunes
A bunch of people got pissed off because someone gave them free music. Yes, in a stunning turnaround, an industry that’s been fighting piracy for
Pete Attempts Bro Talk
I feel like bros are really good at coming up with different words to explain how they’re having a lot of sex. Like instead of
Pete Attempts To Write Speech For NFL Team Owner
Please, be seated. I don’t know if you’re usually seated. If usually you’re standing, then take a seat because hey, I think things are already
How Come Everyone Gives A Fuck About Golf?
I’m here to tell you a secret. Golf is pretty fucking fun. Now, before you get all uppity about how your idea and my idea
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 198
Where we become an elephant and fight for politics.
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 197
In which we expose the evils of advertisation.
Day 3: Get Off The Couch!
The plan is to improve myself by going through this book of 52 ways to improve myself. I’ll probably half-ass some of it and screw
Sunday Rant Day: Concert Wrist Bands
There’s a guy at every concert whose job it is to put a papery wristband around your wrist. Universally, these guys are really bad at
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 196: SNOWBOWL!
The gauntlet is thrown down for Helpful Snowbowl 2013. And thrown down hard!
Day 2: Get Some ZZZZ’s
The plan is to improve myself by going through this book of 52 ways to improve myself. I’ll probably half-ass some of it and screw
Possible Reasons Nobody Laughs At My Under The Dome Jokes: An Exhaustive List
1. They are not funny jokes. 2. Nobody watches Under The Dome. 3. There is nothing funny about being stuck inside a mysterious dome.
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 195
A guest in the studio, not to mention a tradition started and finished.
How To Shoot A Musket, As Far As I Can Tell, From Movies
Step 1: Make a bunch of bullets. These are sort of like joints of gun stuff. Make these while seated near a fireplace where you
Day 1: Drink More Water
The plan is to improve myself by going through this book of 52 ways to improve myself. I’ll probably half-ass some of it and screw
52 Days to a New Me
I came across this book not so long ago Okay, it was actually a REALLY long time ago that I came across this book. I’m
Sunday Rant Day: Crossfit
The last three days there’s been a Reebok Crossfit Games on the TV’s at the gym. First of all, congratulations to Crossfit for landing a
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 192
Just what the hell we were thinking with sitcoms around the year 1990.
Sunday Rant Day: Public Bathrooms And Sex
Despite the title that I just realized was a horrible idea, this isn’t an article about sex in a public bathroom. It’s an article that
ineBREENated: The Fateful Findings Drinking Game
If you’re headed to the theater to see Fateful Findings, which you SHOULD be, print off a couple of these for you and your friends.
Limited Time: Free eBook
For the next couple days my poetry chapEbook, Barehanded, is free for Kindle. That means Kindle devices, apps, or even the desktop reader. So all
36 Things MS Office Really Should Do (swears included)
Okay, I am aware that complaining about Microsoft products is probably a complete waste of time. But as my father told me…well, he didn’t tell
The Derk Acting Method
If you want to act as good as me, as good as I did during my acting career (grades 8-8.75), all you have to do
Acting
Hi. I’m Pete. And, haha, yes, I do my own stunts. Wait, no. I DO NOT do my own stunts. Sure, we all know Tom
Sunday Rant Day: Your Cars
As you know, Sunday is now the day where I take a seat and just type about something that’s horrible, ruining my life, and needs
Don’t Cum On My Glasses, Please
Cumming on glasses is something I’ve seen on these pron sites now and then. It’s, well, clearly a fantasy of someone who has never owned
Airport Lots
Me stupid. Let’s just get that right out of the way. Last week I had the pleasure of parking at the airport Economy Lot. First
Announcements That Matched My Excitement For The Announcment That Gwen Stefani Was Joining The Voice
The announcement that Popeye’s chicken was now seasoned with real black peppercorns. The announcement that today’s school lunch would be spaghetti. The announcement that nail
Sunday Rant Day: Soccer
I decided that I’ll start using Sundays as rant day on this site. You know, for when I have these posts about societal stuff that
Punched-Up Jokes For Las Vegas Monorail Stop Narrator
Next stop, Las Vegas Convention Center. This is the most convenient place to get off if you’re a sucker and you’re here for a work
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 189
Bro show a few days early for the birthday of Ian.
Dear Taylor Swift,
First of all, I want to say thanks for coming to prom with me, Taylor Swift. I’m sorry I still call you by first and
In His Old Age, They Put Pete On A Chunk Of Ice And Send Him Out To Sea
[shouting from the ice chunk] Wow. Thanks assholes. Thanks a lot. Isn’t this just a tidy way to wrap up a life, huh? I’ll just
Helpful Snowbowl 2013
Howdy Listeners! I am proud to announce the commencement of Helpful Snowbowl 2013. Yes, I’m aware it’s 2014. But we already have a logo for
LinkedIN Updates
Check out your new endorsement! Steve Krebs endorsed you for “Hey Fuckup, why U no bring donuts today?! :(” Check out your new endorsement! Steve
Dad Jokes Answered
Hot enough for ya!? No. Your innards would be melted and you would be physically unable to tell that joke. That would be hot enough
Dictator Pete Prepares To Host The World Cup
Okay, let’s get ready here. Problems one and two are all the stray dogs and bums. I’m gonna need you to feed one group to
New Post At LitReactor!
I have a new column up at LitReactor. Head on over and give it a read. If you like it, make sure to hit those
Walking Staffs
The other night I was thinking how I might like a walking staff to help me to the bathroom at night. You know, those times
Best of Helpful Snowman Radio pt 1
This is some of the best chunks from our first 100 episodes. Lots to hear, friends. Enjoy. It was a labor of love and computation.
Anal Tablet
Saw this at a taco restaurant today. Is this a joke? Say it aloud. How would you pronounce that name? Because I would say it
My Nightmare
Author’s note: this is so super made up. Not real. Thank fucking god. Me: I’m here with Mick Jones, frontman and writer or co-writer for
The Elevator Of Misogyny
There’s been a ton of discussion about#yesallwoman and #notallmen and what it means to shoot people after you write a manifesto. By the way, nobody
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 187
Pee, poo, and everything you’d expect from these two.
Today’s Required Reading
New column at LitReactor. You’ll like it. There’s revenge against people who we’re mean in junior high. Please use the Facebook and twitter buttons at
How To Take Sexier Snapchats
Hey guys! I’m a social media expert -more like SEXpert!!!;)- and I’m here to help you sexitize your Snapchats with these sizzling hot tips. Get
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 186
We learn life-saving techniques and talk about hittin the links/bar.
Be Nice To Nerds. Chances Are You’ll End Up Working For One -Bill Gates
Be nice to nerds. But not too nice. Chances are you’ll end up working for one, and you’re going to want to be used to
Well This Is Just Great
My bank decided to go ahead and change their mobile banking app. Before you ask, No, I sure as hell, sure as shit, sure as
The L Word
Yesterday I discovered a disturbing secret. Turns out that Granny Smith, the apple lady, has a mysterious middle name. All I know is that it
Things Said To The Cat While Catsitting
Hello, Cat. Where do you keep all your stuff? Is this a floss container for you to play with, or did you turn this into
Dog Toys
Yesterday I was lucky enough to go into a pet store. Not the kind that sells pets. The kind that sells all kinds of stuff
Classic Episode Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 49
Back in the time machine to early 2012. New episode coming.
Pete Struggles To Cover Hail News
Boy, it’s coming down out here. Right now we’re looking at…I’d say eyeball size. Eyeball size like if you popped out the whole eye. Reference
Botanic Gardens Opening!
Can you believe the botanic gardens is back open? Finally! What’s a botanic? You know what? Who fucking cares!? I’m so happy that we’ve got
Pete Reads Romance
License to Love by Gina Robinson My rating: 1 of 5 stars Before reading this, know two things: 1. Spoilers abound. Spoilers abound because I
Failed Cute Church Signs
Jesus: It’s what’s for wafer snack. Christians: the OG blood drinkers #TeamJacob Spend Father’s Day with Our Father Who Art In Heaven instead of Your
The Truth Behind Orville Redenbacher
These fuckers. I work in this office with these stupid fuckers. God do I hate them. God how I want to make them miserable. If
Giant Bean Bag At The Coffee Shop
Okay, no. This is a terrible idea. Who is supposed to sit in there? And how am I supposed to feel about it? I can
Late Easter Finds
April 25: “Haha, look at that. Honey, did you hide this egg behind the lamp? Wow, you’re good at this.” May 2: “Oh, wow. Sweetheart,
New Episode In The Pipe
Is that the expression? Down the pike? Who the fuck knows. We have a huge, new, giant, gigantic episode coming your way. So much to
3 Flavors Of String Cheese High School Students Told Me, For Real, They Are Served
Pizza Okay, that tracks for me. We’ve all tried making our snack and then the pizza version. Sometimes it works, like for the bagel people
Why I Never Get To End Phrases With “Because That’s How I Do”
“There’s hairs that MIGHT be pubes all over the bathroom floor. I need more Swiffer pads…” “Let’s check the manager special bread in the back…”
Amazon just sent me an email saying I’d probably be interested in these movies
Birdemic 2 Thankskilling 3 Grabbers Things Manos, the Hands of Fate Gingerbread Man vs Evil Bong Snow Shark Horrible Horror and…Monsturd
Promises That Pens Make
“Prevents Check Fraud” I don’t get this one. How? How does this pen prevent check fraud in a way that others won’t? Some kind of
John Steinbeck, In Hell, Must Answer High Schoolers’ Questions About His Books For Eternity
JS: Yes, you in the…the hat. Kid: Um. Yeah. So in that book where the two guys work on the farm? JS: Of Mice and