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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tom Lehrer, acclaimed musical satirist of cold war era, dies aged 97

Tom Lehrer, acclaimed humorist and pianist, died at 97, known for satirical songs and significant insights on social issues.
fromBored Panda
5 days ago

29 Cringeworthy LinkedIn Posts That Got Called Out By This Twitter Page

LinkedIn often showcases exaggerated and absurd content rather than maintaining professional standards.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Robot Tries to Bust Dance Moves, Flames Out in Epic Disaster

The dance floor tragedy was captured in a video that recently went viral on social media, though its original source is unclear.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Makes Jokes Funny?

Psychologists and philosophers have developed competing theories of humor, claiming laughter results from factors such as superiority, relief, incongruity, and benign violations.
Humor
#parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Border Patrol Uses Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Saga to Taunt Migrants

Border Patrol in El Paso trolled migrants using a viral Coldplay kiss cam clip.
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 25 Best Sports Comedies of All Time

Sports comedies focus on the silliness of athletes, often mocking physical greatness and showcasing characters that reflect inadequacy, humor, and absurdity.
#pets
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

PUP: Tiny Desk Concert

PUP confronts world-weary discontent with deadpan humor, hard-earned wisdom and a lot of heart, transforming existential dread into joyful and uplifting music.
Toronto
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Best of the fest: 10 of the best shows to catch at this year's Edinburgh fringe

Frankie Monroe is a sinister character who refuses to cancel his show despite being dragged into hell.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Subtitles Got Jokes: Testing AI Caption Generators for Comedic Timing and Sass

Captions powered by AI have evolved into dynamic components of video content, enhancing comedic timing and performance.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mike Vrabel, puppy in hand, jokingly quizzed reporters on first day of Patriots training camp

Mike Vrabel brings humor and positivity to the Patriots' training camp environment.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

21 Hilariously Wrong Childhood Beliefs People Held Into Their Teens, 20s, And 30s

Childhood misconceptions can be amusingly silly and often persist into adulthood before being realized.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You think God didn't make gay men?' Comedian Leslie Jones on religion, grief and getting famous at 47

"I'm the type of person who, if I'm happy, everybody in the room is going to be happy, and if I'm sad, it's going to be very quiet and tense. I'm a temperature guider in the room."
Humor
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Mom Gets an Email From Son's Daycare and the Subject Line Made Her Heart Drop

The subject line read: "Isaiah is blue." Had they tried calling and she somehow missed it? "It definitely caught me off guard," Lizeth Alvarado, 29, tells TODAY.com.
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Hunter Biden Keeps It Deadpan During Comical Mid-Interview Bee Attack

I was drinking so much alcohol, almost a handle of vodka a day, and alcohol is the most destructive drug not just to your body, but it puts you in more danger than any other drug that I've ever experienced.
US politics
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 week ago

Don't Try This: The Worst DIY Fix for eMTB Trail Restrictions

Bolting an 80cc 2-stroke motor to a mountain bike offers a loud, chaotic ride but may face legal restrictions on trails.
fromSubstack
1 week ago

Death by AI

"I Googled my name ('Dave Barry') and what popped up was something called 'Google AI Overview,' which is a summary of the search results created by Artificial Intelligence."
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Readers reply: Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth?

Opening your mouth helps apply mascara more precisely without smudging.
#superman
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Film

Superman's 2-second squirrel gag is core to how James Gunn sees the superhero

Superman saves a squirrel during a kaiju battle, humorously showcasing his wholesome character amidst destruction.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Arts

James Gunn's 'Superman' movie is corny. Which is why it gets Superman right

James Gunn's Superman introduces humor and a new perspective on the character, emphasizing that Superman's essence includes a sense of corniness.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

No Sleep for Kaname Date cements the Somnium Files as gaming's truest sitcom

The latest installment, No Sleep For Kaname Date, amplifies the bizarre humor surrounding Kaname Date’s obsession with porno mags to a point that feels both excessive and oddly endearing.
Video games
Pets
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Video: Dog Owner Reveals Why They Are on Mute During Work Calls

Working from home with a Golden Retriever provides both joy and distractions, particularly during work calls.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

25 Random Little Lies Parents Told That Their Kids Believed In For Years And Years And Years

Parents often tell children small lies that are believed for years, creating humorous, relatable memories.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Hilarious TikTok finally solves debate of whether Croydon is south London or Surrey

If this was the year 1276, when man like Archbishop Killwardby opened the Surrey Street Market, then yes, Croydon would not be inside London. But guess what? This ain't the year 1276, and you, my brother, are not a Bishop. If you were to do your research, you would see that following the London Government Act of 1963, Croydon was officially declared a London Borough on April 1, 1965, on page 4,565 of the Act.
London
fromPuck Prose
2 weeks ago

Buffalo Sabres Reveal Their Season Schedule With Opponents As Chicken Wings

The Buffalo Sabres revealed their schedule describing their opponents as different types of chicken wings, celebrating Buffalo's culinary history and avoiding references to their long playoff drought.
National Hockey League
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Hail the Important Nonsense of Krypto the Superdog

Superheroes often blend comedy and absurdity, with characters like Krypto demonstrating that humor can coexist alongside serious themes.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Moms Share the Most 'Unhinged' Things They Did After Having a Baby

I walked to the coffee shop down the street and realized I was wearing only the baby in the carrier on top. No shirt. No bra. Just the baby.
Parenting
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I needed to be locked up': how Kavana went from 90s pop stardom to smoking crack in a skip and bounced back

Anthony Kavanagh uses humor to cope with the bleak realities of life after pop stardom and addiction, ultimately finding self-acceptance.
Film
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

'Superman' Reveals The One Lesson Marvel Still Needs to Learn

James Gunn's Superman redefines superhero films by blending silliness and important plot dynamics, departing from traditional dark or snarky tones.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

17 People Who Did Very Dumb (And Disgusting) Things At All-You-Can-Eat Buffets

"I was a sous chef for 17 years. My last job was in a popular area in the Alps where we had a lunch buffet every afternoon. Once a week, it was themed, and I usually stood at the buffet and made either fresh waffles or pancakes. I had a huge setup with toppings and ice cream at one end. I was in the middle, and at the other end were the items I needed to make the food, like batter."
Food & drink
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'Wait Wait' for July 12, 2025: Live in Iowa with Jan Jensen!

This week's show features stories and games centered around summer, courting history, and news-related limericks.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.90min.com
2 weeks ago

David Raya hilariously arrives to his wedding wearing giant inflatable tuxedo

David Raya's wedding featured unique humor and memorable moments, including a giant inflatable tuxedo entrance and a glamorous ceremony.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

The Setup's "A Funny Thing Happened" Storytelling Night | Beer Basement

Every Second Wednesday at 8 pm, The Setup hosts 'A Funny Thing Happened', featuring bestselling authors, Emmy-award winning writers, and TED speakers in an intimate setting.
SF music
#education
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Teachers Share 'Most Horrific Place' They've Run Into Students and Parents Outside of School

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Teachers Share 'Most Horrific Place' They've Run Into Students and Parents Outside of School

fromMcCovey Chronicles
3 weeks ago

What do Giants fans think is going on with Justin Verlander?

Justin Verlander has started 15 games for the San Francisco Giants without receiving a winning decision, which raises questions about the unusual nature of this circumstance.
San Francisco Giants
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

There's an upcoming election in Somerville, and the claws are out

There is a competitive race for bike path cat mayor in Somerville, featuring multiple feline candidates.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Xbox Game Pass Just Added A Shooter Worth Playing Just For The Laughs

High On Life is a gem of a first-person shooter that adds a cartoonish wrinkle to gaming's most action-packed genre. The adventure takes you to Blim City, a space metropolis full of all sorts of alien species.
Video games
#podcast
fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk
3 weeks ago

James May throws up after trying Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop gin

"Gin in a tin. Oh! It's Diddly Squat Farm Shop gin... Well, it is at least a gin. Smells ginny, very promising."
Cocktails
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How does the right tear down progressive societies? It starts with a joke | George Monbiot

Humor can normalize extreme ideas and allow unacceptable opinions to enter public discourse.
#tour-de-france
fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Don't start crazy, you'll catch me' - Tadej Pogacar jokes with Mathieu van der Poel ahead of Tour de France time trial

fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Don't start crazy, you'll catch me' - Tadej Pogacar jokes with Mathieu van der Poel ahead of Tour de France time trial

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

I Don't Know if We Need That, Guys': Yankees Broadcaster Doesn't Care for Closeup of Player's Big Dumper'

Kay humorously explained the origin of Cal Raleigh's nickname, Big Dumper, noting its connection to Raleigh's large posterior. His minor league teammates gave him this name, which he disliked.
New York Yankees
Digital life
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Joe Duffy gets into full character for his first post-Liveline gig - and it's a supermarket ad

Joe Duffy stars in Lidl's ad campaign as a detective uncovering low prices in a humorous series entitled 'Value Beyond Belief.'
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Yes, I wrote a very bad bug. In my defense I was just seven

Helen wrote a batch script at age seven that accidentally racked up a $2,000 phone bill for her local library. Her early coding journey began with overcoming learning difficulties.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Ask not for whom the Louvre of Bluesky tolls, it tolls for thee | TechCrunch

The Louvre of Bluesky, known for its brutal commentary and humorous captures of rogue posts, has disappeared after being targeted by a cowardly email.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

James May: When I'm mistaken for Jeremy Clarkson, I have to go home and examine myself very deeply'

James May expresses a distaste for many activities, stating, "I’m not too fussy about food... I’m making a series on YouTube called Sarnies of the 70s, where we dig up these terrible old fillings like Spam and Branston pickle." He regards sandwiches as efficient but undesirable crisis food and emphasizes a preference for his pub in Wiltshire over Clarkson's during a zombie apocalypse.
Food & drink
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Brad Pitt's Bean Fueled Farts Cleared Out a Film Set

Brad Pitt humorously recalled a film scene where he consumed beans, leading to an embarrassing flatulence incident that affected the entire crew.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Community Confused by "Rizzbot" Walking Around With Cowboy Hat and Chain, Complimenting Their Outfits in Gen Alpha Slang

Jake the Rizzbot complimented Austin residents using humorous Gen Alpha slang, showcasing a lighthearted approach to AI interaction.
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

TikToker Nara Smith Shared The Unique Names She Almost Gave Her Fourth Child

One user jokingly wondered, "Are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?" This reflects a humorous sentiment towards unique baby names.
Relationships
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

3 Ways Contempt Hides Within Humor in Relationships

Laughter sometimes reflects power dynamics rather than playfulness, with injurious humor revealing hidden hostility in relationships.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling Takes Space by Storm in Project Hail Mary | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The film follows Ryland Grace, a middle-school science teacher turned reluctant astronaut, who navigates an urgent mission in space despite his lack of training.
Film
Humor
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The head of McKinsey shares how he gets employees to tell him what they really think

Humor and vulnerability are essential for building trust and openness within teams.
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago

Anger Foot is just funny enough to distract you from how challenging it is

Anger Foot is a tremendously difficult action romp that navigates through cartoonish aesthetics and over-the-top presentations, emphasizing the humor found in player failures.
Video games
Humor
fromMail Online
1 month ago

World's funniest countries, revealed - and it's bad news for Brits

UK ranked 18th in a study on global humor; Czech Republic, Portugal, and Ireland are the funniest nations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is 'rated R, parental advisory required'

Hendrix, a blue-and-gold macaw known for his colorful language, was adopted after a humorous social media post generated significant interest.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bakari Sellers Jokingly Snaps at Scott Jennings During CNN Panel: Can You Not Touch Me?!'

Bakari Sellers humorously reprimanded Scott Jennings for touching him during a CNN panel discussion, referencing a past incident of similar protests.
#donald-trump
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Hate your Dad's jokes? Don't worry, humour doesn't run in the family

Humor is not inherited and is shaped more by environmental factors than genetics.
A study of twins shows comedic ability varies independently of genetic similarity.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People laughing in the galleries': finding humor in photography

The Phoenix Art Museum's exhibition 'Funny Business' highlights humor as a prominent theme in photography, challenging traditional perceptions of art.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Freaked out' Staten Islander chased by furious turkey in wild driveway showdown caught on camera

A Staten Island man was chased by a turkey in a humorous incident caught on camera.
Mental health
from48 hills
1 month ago

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in 'Lying Drunk' - 48 hills

Tony Hicks' 'Lying Drunk' candidly details his alcohol addiction journey, emphasizing the importance of humor in storytelling.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 month ago

The Day I Beat Lance Armstrong

The author humorously claims to have beaten Lance Armstrong by faking a photograph, creating a fun classroom legend.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dear Mary: I fantasise about the night I dressed up as a French maid on a stag do - should I tell my wife and kids I could be a cross-dresser?

Stag do celebrations can lead to humorous and liberated experiences, even with playful interactions from strangers.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Real Reason You're Still on Hold

The author reflects on a harrowing experience with a malfunctioning car, leading to profound frustration with customer service and ownership of technology.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"This Generation Is So Unserious": Gen Z Is Showing Off Their "WW3 Fits" On TikTok And It's A Little Too Real

Gen Z uses humor as a coping mechanism for overwhelming stress and negative news, reflecting emotional resilience in a digital age.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Such Brave Girls: TV so hilariously savage it will make you yowl with pleasure

Such Brave Girls portrays complex sisterly dynamics and the theme of desperation amidst humor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tim Dowling: how can my wife live without her glasses and even her phone?

The tension in long car journeys often reveals deeper relationship dynamics, especially around communication and shared responsibilities.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Star Jennifer Affleck Says She's in Labor at Nail Salon: See the Video

Jennifer Affleck humorously captures her labor experience during a nail appointment, blending humor with relatable parenting moments.
#comedy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Humor

Metahumor: The Joy That Sometimes Hides in Plain Sight

Metahumor cleverly highlights the process and failures behind comedy, making the act of laughing at humor itself a source of amusement.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Humor

The Hidden Connection Between Comedy and Depression

Comedians often use humor as a coping mechanism for emotional struggles, linking laughter to processes in the brain related to both humor and depression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digested week: It's summer, and I am a burnt smorgasbord for every bug | Lucy Mangan

Mish and Lucy, two five-year-old European brown bears, escaped from their enclosure and raided a cafe's food stores before being gently lured back, showcasing whimsical mischief.
Pets
fromVulture
1 month ago

Jeremy Allen White Gets Raised Up By His Security Guard

"Moody picks me up by my hips, lifts me into the air, carries me up these stairs in front of all these young women. I looked at him like never do that again! I've never felt so emasculated."
Chicago
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sophie White: I can't recommend making a will enough. To the people who pissed me off I will be leaving my most annoying items

Each of my sons gets their own video in which I tell them that they were actually my favourite child all along. It's a way of making me memorable.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

BI sat down with Johnny Hilbrant Partridge about his parody of private equity, which has become a cult hit on Wall Street and an unlikely side hustle.

The character 'PE guy' humorously critiques the excesses of private equity culture.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

AI has entered the comedy scene with 'Laugh GPT', challenging human comedians for audience favor.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Summer Reading List of Lighthearted Mysteries

Cozy mysteries offer a comforting escape amidst a chaotic world, perfect for summer reading.
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