Hi Sara, I know this is kind of lame since I don’t know you or anything, but I had something I wanted to send you. Do you have a mailing address for fan mail?

Email me at sara@sarabenincasa.com and let me know where you’ll be sending from.

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What, in your opinion, is the best brand and type of boxed wine?

How on earth could one possibly go wrong with America’s Favorite Vino Franzia?

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My bf of 2+ years just sold his old car for $10k. Fair to be upset that he doesn’t plan on spending some of that $ on me (or us). His point is that he’s had the car for 20 yrs, longer than me, and it was sentimentally tough to let it go. Frustrated.

His car, his choice.

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I was a writer for 3 years, then I pretty much gave it up. I love the stuff that you (and others) write at Wonkette, but try as I may I can’t seem to get past a blank page. How do I get my spark back?

The only way to do it is to do it. I’m currently sitting with a thumb up my ass (METAPHORICALLY) pretending to write book. Thankfully, I made a chapter delivery schedule with my editor, so I know I have a deadline. Maybe you need a deadline, too, even if it’s for your own blog. It also helps to identify places where you’d like to submit work, and then make yourself submit to them. You probably won’t send crap, right? It’ll force you to make a real effort.

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I love my boyfriend but I’m not physically attracted to him. I have to fantasize about other men and women (I’m bisexual) to help me get off when we’re having sex. Is it time to cut and run?

I’d say that if you’re not physically attracted to him, this relationship is not going to work in the long run. It’s totally normal to fantasize about other people. I’d say it can even be healthy. Keeps some variety in your relationship without introducing the evil sip of CHEATERADE! But when you love somebody without being physically attracted to him/her, that’s usually just a friendship. The trouble is that it probably won’t be possible to just be pals, at least not at first, and maybe not ever. But would you rather stay with someone and grow quietly miserable or take a risk and go off on your own? Be respectful and DO NOT TELL HIM that you’re not sexually attracted to him. Come up with some other reason. Or dance around it without saying it.

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Wonkette’s HOT TOPIX with Michele Bachmann: Minimum Wage!

I do this every Wednesday, over at the Wonkette.

For an online datig profile, what do you advise: candor, selective candor + spin, or lies, lies, and lies?

Selective candor plus spin. Don’t ever talk about an ex or try to be funny. If you’re funny, it’ll come across naturally. If you find yourself obsessing over jokes, stop what you’re doing. Also, don’t be one of those creepy assholes who writes, "I’m not much to look at, as you are probably thinking, LOL" in an effort to be self-deprecating. Self-loathing is not sexy.

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"No. You are thinking of Jar Jar Binks. And fuck you for bringing him up." Now that’s funny. Where did you get your unique sense of humor? I love your comedy and commentary. I am so glad I found your radio show….

Thanks! I was enraged because someone asked me a question in an attempt to make a funny, and it brought up my PPSD (post prequels stress disorder). Goddamn fucking JarJar. I guess I got my sense of humor from my dad, who is funny, and my mom, who is foul-mouthed. I also grew up watching a lot of TV and reading a lot of books and generally staying indoors and being a nerd, at least until I hit high school and got attractive and learned how to kiss boys. So those years of geekery paid off, perhaps.

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Come Hang with Me and Your Librul Pals at Netroots Nation 2010 in Vegas!

I am doing this panel on Saturday, July 24th. FUN!

Satire and Progressive Politics
Saturday, July 24th 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Screening Series, Brasilia 7
Time: Saturday, July 24th, 1:45pm – 3:00pm
Room: Brasilia 7

From Jonathan Swift to the Daily Show, comedy and satire has long been used to shine a light on corruption, scandal, and the absurdities of politics. With the advent of the internet and YouTube, the use of satirical videos by comedians, videographers and every day citizens has never had more potential to impact the national dialogue. This panel of professional satirists will explore the use of comedy to advance a progressive agenda. Featuring Andy Cobb, Elon James White, Sara Benincasa and Lee Camp; moderated by Matthew Filipowicz.

Update!

A thing I wrote about Norway, for the Comedy Central. I blog there daily!

My Friday column on Wonkette. I am also now blogging there daily!

I am editing a new Gettin’ Wet featuring the lovely Jo Weldon, shot by the scrumptious Carol Hartsell.

Also I am going to be filling your video void over at the Comedy Central political place in the absence of new Colbert and Daily Show clips next week. Both shows are going on a nice vacation, and when your primary video content providers are not there, you call in the B Team. Then if they can’t do it, you keep going until you get somebody who is available. I am, therefore, your D Team.