By the time most folks start slowing down, W.G. “Bill” Williams is speeding up—riding the digital wave of laughter like a seasoned comic on a cyber-stage. With more than 50 years of professional writing under his belt and 30 years dedicated to curating the best in humor and inspiration online, Williams has become the go-to guy for a daily dose of feel-good wisdom—and a well-timed chuckle.
It all started in the early ’90s, when Bill found himself managing a team of financial advisors spread across the Midwest. Email was the shiny new tool on the block, but let’s just say it wasn’t love at first click. “They had email,” Bill recalls, “but they weren’t opening it. So I started adding a funny or inspirational thought at the top of every message—and bam—suddenly everyone was reading.”
That experiment turned into a legacy: A Thought for the Day, a long-running email series, and now 20 Years of Internet Humor, a collection of the best belly-laugh moments and inspirational zingers from decades of emails, websites, and shared smiles.
Think of it as your daily digital vitamin—but instead of Vitamin D, you get Vitamin LOL.
Laughter in the Inbox
Bill’s formula is simple: say something meaningful, deliver it with wit, and never underestimate the power of a well-placed pun. And apparently, the world agrees. His 20 Years of Internet Humor series has garnered five-star reviews and a loyal audience from ages 15 to 115.
“The news is heavy,” he says. “We all need something to lighten the load—and that’s what this project is all about. Everybody ought to find something to laugh about every day.”
One standout gem from the book (page 210 if you’re flipping through):
“A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.”
And from page 211:
“Some people hear voices… some see invisible people… others have no imagination whatsoever.”
It’s this kind of cheeky wisdom that keeps subscribers coming back—and recommending the collection to friends, family, and that coworker who really needs to lighten up.
A Legacy of Laughter
But Bill’s not done. He’s just getting warmed up. His goal? “I’d love to have 10 or 20 volumes of these Internet Humor books on the market,” he says. “And then maybe I’ll get around to writing something else entirely.”
In the meantime, you can still get your daily “Thought for the Day” for free (yes, free)—or better yet, pick up a copy of 20 Years of Internet Humor and start gifting joy to others.
Whether you’re a fan of classic one-liners, dry wit, or laugh-out-loud zingers, Bill Williams has something for you. Because in a world that’s become way too serious, he’s made it his mission to remind us all: don’t forget to laugh.
Connect with Bill
📘 Get your copy of 20 Years of Internet Humor
💌 Sign up for the free daily “Thought for the Day”
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📧 Email: bill@internet-humor.com
Because no matter what kind of day you’re having, there’s always room for one more good laugh.
