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fromArs Technica
1 day ago
Music

Monty Python and the Holy Grail turns 50

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a landmark comedy film celebrated for its absurdist humor and cultural significance over the past 50 years.
fromKqed
7 months ago
San Francisco

'Sorry, We're Dead' Depicts a Deadpan Quarter-Life Crisis With a Bay Area Bent

Alex Zajicek's 'Sorry, We're Dead' blends absurdism and comedy to reflect on a quarter-life crisis within the vibrant context of Bay Area life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nude descending a staircase on a skateboard: Jan Hakon Erichsen's viral video art

Jan Hakon Erichsen creates absurdist performance art videos featuring playful destruction, humor, and engaging visual spectacle.
His work blends slapstick comedy with body horror, appealing to a wide audience on social media.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Humor

The bouyant absurdity of 'Melancholy Play' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Melancholy Play celebrates the joy found in sadness through engaging performances and whimsical storytelling.
The use of innovative staging contributes to the themes of playfulness and melancholy.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Humor

A Troubleshooting Guide to Your Moving Wall of Spikes

Absurdist humor underlines the scenario of a victim trapped by a moving wall of spikes and chaotic mutant interactions.
Music
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Monty Python and the Holy Grail turns 50

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a landmark comedy film celebrated for its absurdist humor and cultural significance over the past 50 years.
fromKqed
7 months ago
San Francisco

'Sorry, We're Dead' Depicts a Deadpan Quarter-Life Crisis With a Bay Area Bent

Alex Zajicek's 'Sorry, We're Dead' blends absurdism and comedy to reflect on a quarter-life crisis within the vibrant context of Bay Area life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nude descending a staircase on a skateboard: Jan Hakon Erichsen's viral video art

Jan Hakon Erichsen creates absurdist performance art videos featuring playful destruction, humor, and engaging visual spectacle.
His work blends slapstick comedy with body horror, appealing to a wide audience on social media.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Humor

The bouyant absurdity of 'Melancholy Play' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Melancholy Play celebrates the joy found in sadness through engaging performances and whimsical storytelling.
The use of innovative staging contributes to the themes of playfulness and melancholy.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Humor

A Troubleshooting Guide to Your Moving Wall of Spikes

Absurdist humor underlines the scenario of a victim trapped by a moving wall of spikes and chaotic mutant interactions.
more#comedy
#theater
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Berlin music

A mix of vaudeville and David Lynch': the hit play about a giant rabbit on a psychoanalyst's couch

Deborah Levy's play '50 Minutes' uses absurdism to address contemporary anxiety and taboo themes through the dialogue between a professor and a rabbit.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
React

Gangs of London star is devastating as man who stands up against the herd

The revival of 'Rhinoceros' emphasizes the enduring themes of social conformism through absurdist satire.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Berlin music

A mix of vaudeville and David Lynch': the hit play about a giant rabbit on a psychoanalyst's couch

Deborah Levy's play '50 Minutes' uses absurdism to address contemporary anxiety and taboo themes through the dialogue between a professor and a rabbit.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
React

Gangs of London star is devastating as man who stands up against the herd

The revival of 'Rhinoceros' emphasizes the enduring themes of social conformism through absurdist satire.
more#theater
Podcast
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

The Rehearsal Season 2 Is Bonkers, Obsessive, and the Most Personal Thing Nathan Fielder Has Ever Done: Review

Nathan Fielder's creative work has become a unique genre, celebrated for its surreal and absurdist meta-humor.
The Rehearsal Season 2 explores life scenarios through elaborate role-playing, revealing deeper human complexities.
#humor
fromThe Philosopher
11 months ago
philosophy

"Living a Wisecracking Life": David Shoemaker in conversation with Will Franken (Keywords: Humour; Morality; Absurdism; Deception; Stereotyping; Shame)

Wisecracks often incorporate morally troubling aspects, challenging our perception of humor and ethics.
fromFuturism
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's AI Turns the Words "Fart" and "Poop" Written 1,000 Times Into an Entire Podcast

AI can humorously create meaningful dialogue from seemingly meaningless content, showcasing its advanced language capabilities.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Beer

'Make Sure You Die Screaming' Is an Absurd Road Trip Novel for Modern Times

The novel explores serious themes through a humorous lens, featuring a chaotic road trip and an unlikable yet relatable protagonist.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Xbox Game Pass Just Got a Lighthearted Puzzle Game That's a Perfect Fit

Donut County explores humor and absurdity through gameplay as players control a hole, consuming everything to win a quadcopter.
fromThe Philosopher
11 months ago
philosophy

"Living a Wisecracking Life": David Shoemaker in conversation with Will Franken (Keywords: Humour; Morality; Absurdism; Deception; Stereotyping; Shame)

Wisecracks often incorporate morally troubling aspects, challenging our perception of humor and ethics.
fromFuturism
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's AI Turns the Words "Fart" and "Poop" Written 1,000 Times Into an Entire Podcast

AI can humorously create meaningful dialogue from seemingly meaningless content, showcasing its advanced language capabilities.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Beer

'Make Sure You Die Screaming' Is an Absurd Road Trip Novel for Modern Times

The novel explores serious themes through a humorous lens, featuring a chaotic road trip and an unlikable yet relatable protagonist.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Xbox Game Pass Just Got a Lighthearted Puzzle Game That's a Perfect Fit

Donut County explores humor and absurdity through gameplay as players control a hole, consuming everything to win a quadcopter.
more#humor
#satire
Podcast
fromVulture
1 month ago

Every Boy I Know Is Obsessed With 'Pipe Rock Theory'

Conner O'Malley's latest work humorously blends satire and absurdity in a podcast-style format, exploring contemporary cultural themes.
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago
US news

Return of the Plastic Straw

The article satirically portrays absurd new policies by the United States government targeting items like paper straws and Dijon mustard.
Podcast
fromVulture
1 month ago

Every Boy I Know Is Obsessed With 'Pipe Rock Theory'

Conner O'Malley's latest work humorously blends satire and absurdity in a podcast-style format, exploring contemporary cultural themes.
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago
US news

Return of the Plastic Straw

The article satirically portrays absurd new policies by the United States government targeting items like paper straws and Dijon mustard.
more#satire
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

The Absurd Connections of 'Universal Language'

Universal Language offers a unique surreal experience through nonlinear storytelling and absurd humor, highlighting the quirks of life in a whimsical Winnipeg.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The weirdly whimsical PBJ - The Musical hits the App Store on March 26

PBJ - The Musical combines Shakespearean themes with whimsical gameplay about peanut butter and jelly, aiming for a light-hearted experience.
Catchy music and animated visuals enhance the absurdist charm of the game.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago
Music

Mogwai: The Bad Fire

Mogwai's song titles infuse absurdist humor into music, showing their evolution from explosive soundscapes to a more uplifting, consistent style.
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

The state birds are garbage, but this video about them is genius

YouTube is an excellent platform for unique, niche videos like 'The State Birds are Garbage' that explore unconventional topics with humor and creativity.
#culture
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Music

The factional anthem: why dictators, leaders and protesters have fought over Beethoven's Ninth

Melania Trump's entrance to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony added an absurdist layer to the RNC, prompting reflection on culture and politics.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC fruit vendor, 74, who sold banana devastated after it became viral $6.2M artwork: 'I am a poor man'

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million, highlighting the absurdity of the art market and its value perception.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Music

The factional anthem: why dictators, leaders and protesters have fought over Beethoven's Ninth

Melania Trump's entrance to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony added an absurdist layer to the RNC, prompting reflection on culture and politics.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC fruit vendor, 74, who sold banana devastated after it became viral $6.2M artwork: 'I am a poor man'

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million, highlighting the absurdity of the art market and its value perception.
more#culture
#surrealism
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Winter Cover Story: Clayton Schiff and a Left Turn at the Far Side

Absurdity enriches life, blending nostalgia with surreal aesthetics in Clayton Schiff's work, inviting viewers to explore deeper meanings of the mundane.
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Winter Cover Story: Clayton Schiff and a Left Turn at the Far Side

Absurdity enriches life, blending nostalgia with surreal aesthetics in Clayton Schiff's work, inviting viewers to explore deeper meanings of the mundane.
more#surrealism
fromstupidDOPE
6 months ago
Design

Maurizio Cattelan's $1M Duct-Taped Banana Returns to the Art World Spotlight | stupidDOPE

Cattelan's Comedian exemplifies the absurd nature of the art market, raising questions on the value placed on art itself.
#film-industry
Writing
fromWashington Post
10 months ago

Review | 'Kinds of Kindness': A trilogy of twisted tales from Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos's film "Kinds of Kindness" delves into dark truths with absurdist variations and black humor, supported by a strong cast.
fromPolygon
10 months ago
Writing

Netflix's killer-shark movie Under Paris is the missing link between Jaws and Sharktopus

Shark attack movies can be set in unconventional locations to create a unique story experience.
Writing
fromWashington Post
10 months ago

Review | 'Kinds of Kindness': A trilogy of twisted tales from Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos's film "Kinds of Kindness" delves into dark truths with absurdist variations and black humor, supported by a strong cast.
fromPolygon
10 months ago
Writing

Netflix's killer-shark movie Under Paris is the missing link between Jaws and Sharktopus

Shark attack movies can be set in unconventional locations to create a unique story experience.
more#film-industry
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