Seriously David Thorne, shut the fuck up.
Critising a dude on the internet can be risky business - Well, not really, but it does open one up to the accusation of hypocrisy. If you attempt to savage a "humorist" because you find their work painfully dull, repetive and encased in a candy shell of unearned smugness, then you had better do so with some genuine wit yourself, or you're just contributing to the problem. That's why I'm not going to try and be the least bit funny or analytical with this entry. I will just say this: Seriously David Thorne, it's over. Just shut the fuck up.