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fromWIRED
12 hours ago

The Person Behind Those Viral Polycule Ads Says It's Just a Joke

The flyer read, 'Seeking New Polycule Member: We recently had a defector in our polycule and are seeking a new member.' It invited applicants to join a 'fun-loving, diverse, ragtag bunch of lover people.'
Humor
#alex-jones
Media industry
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Alex Jones Losing What's Left of His Mind After Discovering Tim Heidecker's Old Adult Swim Clips

Alex Jones is reacting negatively to The Onion's acquisition of Infowars and the appointment of Tim Heidecker as creative director.
Media industry
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Alex Jones Losing What's Left of His Mind After Discovering Tim Heidecker's Old Adult Swim Clips

Alex Jones is reacting negatively to The Onion's acquisition of Infowars and the appointment of Tim Heidecker as creative director.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

If you're a fan of laughing, you should invest in Australian comedy take my (and Nick Offerman's) word for it | Rebecca Shaw

Australian comedy is gaining international recognition, showcasing the talent and hard work of local comedians.
#comedy
fromJezebel
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Where Are the "Legalize Comedy" Folks At Now?

Elon Musk and the Trumps criticize comedy, linking it to political tensions and violence.
fromConsequence
4 days ago
Humor

Zach Galifianakis Unlikely to Bring Back Between Two Ferns: "We're Living in Meaner Times"

Donald Trump's presidency has fundamentally altered the landscape of comedy, affecting shows like Between Two Ferns.
Humor
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Zach Galifianakis Unlikely to Bring Back Between Two Ferns: "We're Living in Meaner Times"

Donald Trump's presidency has fundamentally altered the landscape of comedy, affecting shows like Between Two Ferns.
Independent films
from48 hills
19 hours ago

Screen Grabs: Everyone is lying to you for money and no one cares about crazy people - 48 hills

Documentary filmmakers are uncovering inconvenient truths amidst political theatrics and media monopolies.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

SpongeBob Versus the Apocalypse - Portland Mercury

Portland Playhouse presents The SpongeBob Musical, blending humor with meaningful themes of adversity and character interpretation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

John Oliver Just Took the AI Industry Behind a Shed and Beat It With a Pipe Wrench

AI chatbots were rushed to market without considering significant consequences, leading to severe issues including emotional distress and violence.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why Druski's Erika Kirk Video Matters

Druski's viral video parodying conservative women sparked significant outrage, particularly due to its resemblance to Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Ben Shapiro Argues Firing Kimmel Over Widow Joke Is Like Getting Al Capone for Tax Evasion'

Shapiro stated that Kimmel's joke was incredibly stupid, but being tasteless was not the reason he should've been fired long ago. He emphasized that the rhetoric leading to violence is not Kimmel's joke about Melania.
US politics
#stephen-colbert
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert Doubts CBS' Financial Reason For Canceling

Stephen Colbert questions CBS's reasons for canceling his show, suggesting external factors related to Trump may have influenced the decision.
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel His Backup Iran Jokes' Since War's Not Ending Anytime Soon

Stephen Colbert humorously mailed Jimmy Kimmel his backup Iran jokes, highlighting the ongoing war and his show's impending cancellation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Rips Trump With Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Pope Diss Track': They Not Pious'

Stephen Colbert featured a diss track by a mock Pope targeting Donald Trump over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and political rhetoric.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert Doubts CBS' Financial Reason For Canceling

Stephen Colbert questions CBS's reasons for canceling his show, suggesting external factors related to Trump may have influenced the decision.
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel His Backup Iran Jokes' Since War's Not Ending Anytime Soon

Stephen Colbert humorously mailed Jimmy Kimmel his backup Iran jokes, highlighting the ongoing war and his show's impending cancellation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Rips Trump With Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Pope Diss Track': They Not Pious'

Stephen Colbert featured a diss track by a mock Pope targeting Donald Trump over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and political rhetoric.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Sam Altman Caught in What May Be His Most Spectacular Lie Yet

Sam Altman's startup World faces backlash for falsely claiming partnerships and misrepresenting its capabilities.
#bill-maher
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bill Maher Spars With Comic David Cross Over Zohran Mamdani: A Straight Up Communist!'

Bill Maher criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling him a communist, while David Cross defended him as a democratic socialist.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Bill Maher Says Trump Looking For Payback at WHCD After Obama Tore Him a New A**hole'

Bill Maher predicts Trump will lash out at the press during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, reflecting on past experiences with Obama.
Boston food
fromBustle
3 days ago

Exclusive: Mary Beth Barone Has A List Of People Who Will Be Mad At Her New Special

Mary Beth Barone is currently filming Overcompensating and has gained recognition for her red-carpet interviews.
Berlin music
fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

The Pianist Behind the Snowbirds' Broadway Stage - The Village Voice

Retirees in South Florida seek Broadway choruses to perform music that has shaped their lives, emphasizing personal connection over pre-recorded soundtracks.
Digital life
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.
Podcast
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.
Film
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Stream On This Week: Zach Galifianakis Connects with Nature, and an Animated Cat Speaks His Truth

New streaming recommendations include 'This Is a Gardening Show' on Netflix and 'Ramy Youssef: In Love' on HBO Max.
Remodel
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Inside a YouTube Magician's Fun House

Justin Flom's creatively designed home features unique magic-themed elements that have gained immense popularity on social media platforms.
#jimmy-kimmel
fromPoynter
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

The Trump world is targeting Jimmy Kimmel again. This time, it's Melania. - Poynter

fromConsequence
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Melania Trump's Call for His Firing with Defiant Monologue

Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Kimmel Flips the Script on Trump: Wait a Minute Did He Just Make a Joke About His Death?'

Jimmy Kimmel humorously pointed out President Trump's irony in joking about his own death after demanding Kimmel be fired for a similar joke.
Left-wing politics
fromPoynter
2 days ago

The Trump world is targeting Jimmy Kimmel again. This time, it's Melania. - Poynter

Melania Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel's comments, calling them hateful and urging ABC to take action against him.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel's latest Trump firestorm is missing a key ingredient

Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump sparked backlash, but Disney and ABC have remained silent unlike previous controversies involving the comedian.
Left-wing politics
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Melania Trump's Call for His Firing with Defiant Monologue

Jimmy Kimmel defended his jokes about Melania Trump as satire and asserted his right to free speech after her call for his firing.
Humor
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his 'widow' joke at his first show after Trump called for his firing

Jimmy Kimmel addressed his feud with Melania Trump, defending his jokes and responding to her criticisms about his rhetoric.
Humor
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel says Trump joke not a 'call to assassination'

Jimmy Kimmel defended his joke about Melania Trump, clarifying it was misconstrued and not a call for violence against the President.
Boston Bruins
fromDefector
1 week ago

This Frickin' Guy | Defector

Brandon Hagel is a key player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, showcasing significant growth and performance despite past rejections from other teams.
#white-house-correspondents-dinner
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US politics

Jon Stewart on White House correspondents' dinner: We can't even pull off a dinner that shouldn't have existed in the first place'

Late-night hosts reacted to the White House correspondents' dinner shooting and Trump's blame on Kimmel's jokes for political violence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Washington DC

Fox's Jimmy Failla On Trump at WH Correspondents' Dinner

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a major event, with Jimmy Failla hosting a live broadcast to capture the festivities and interactions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Jon Stewart on White House correspondents' dinner: We can't even pull off a dinner that shouldn't have existed in the first place'

Late-night hosts reacted to the White House correspondents' dinner shooting and Trump's blame on Kimmel's jokes for political violence.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fox's Jimmy Failla On Trump at WH Correspondents' Dinner

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a major event, with Jimmy Failla hosting a live broadcast to capture the festivities and interactions.
Television
fromInverse
2 days ago

HBO Max's Most Underrated Show Is Secretly A Dystopian Saga

The Comeback's third season explores the potential dangers of AI replacing writers in television.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Even Hollywood's Funniest People Have to Compromise

Over Your Dead Body is a remake of the 2021 Norwegian film The Trip, and Taccone is doing his best to maintain its transgressive Nordic roots by mixing sex, gore, and deep marital discord with carefree aplomb.
Independent films
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Humor
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Dave Chappelle to Perform Three-Night Run at Netflix Is a Joke Fest

Dave Chappelle will perform at Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 from May 7th to 9th at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
#jon-stewart
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jon Stewart Dunks on RFK for Being Outshined' by Chivalrous' Stephen Miller During WHCD Chaos: True Colors'

Jon Stewart criticized the chaotic response of officials during a shooting incident at a recent event, highlighting the neglect of RFK Jr.'s wife.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jon Stewart Dunks on RFK for Being Outshined' by Chivalrous' Stephen Miller During WHCD Chaos: True Colors'

Jon Stewart criticized the chaotic response of officials during a shooting incident at a recent event, highlighting the neglect of RFK Jr.'s wife.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Should be fired': Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked

Melania Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel for a joke comparing her to an expectant widow, prompting calls for action against him from both her and President Trump.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Inside the World-Conquering Rise of the Micro-Drama

Chinese companies create micro-dramas, serialized soap operas with minute-long episodes, that captivate global audiences with racy plots and emotional twists.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Humor

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's Profane Easter Day Threat of Carnage': Teasing Weeknight War Crimes'

Stephen Colbert mocked Trump's Easter threat against Iran, highlighting its absurdity and the contradictory nature of his ultimatum timeline.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Humor

The Bill Maher Effect

Trump's influence at the Kennedy Center has led to significant changes and controversies, including the awarding of the Mark Twain Prize to Bill Maher.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

LIVE STREAM: President Trump Headlines WH Correspondents Dinner Watch Live on YouTube

Trump's attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner highlights his complex relationship with the media and his ongoing legal battles with news outlets.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Bill Maher Effect

Trump's influence at the Kennedy Center has led to significant changes and controversies, including the awarding of the Mark Twain Prize to Bill Maher.
Independent films
fromEsquire
6 days ago

How 'Over Your Dead Body' Reinvented the Action-Comedy (Again)

Jorma Taccone's latest film, Over Your Dead Body, blends comedy and violence in a home-invasion thriller inspired by action cinema.
Graphic design
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Brian McDonald's waggish works key into an overstimulated world - 48 hills

Brian McDonald is a San Francisco collage artist known for his layered typography and themes of consumerism and absurdity.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Jack White Puts Domingo Out of His Misery

Jack White took a humorous approach to stop Domingo from singing, bonking him on the head with a frying pan to enforce the no singing rule.
NYC music
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"The Drama" Is One Long Troll

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in a film that explores the fallout of a shocking revelation, sparking significant discourse.
fromLaughing Squid
3 weeks ago

A 'Smile' Horror Movie Parody Poking Fun at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Famous Grin

The Mayor's Office poked gentle fun at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's famous grin with a parody of the horror movie franchise for the annual Inner Circle fundraiser gala.
NYC politics
Media industry
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform

The Onion plans to take over Infowars' platforms amid Alex Jones' financial troubles, creating parody content and benefiting Sandy Hook families.
Television
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Colman Domingo and "SNL" Revisited the Heyday of TV Science

Colman Domingo showcases his acting range in a sketch that blends humor and heartwarming moments.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Please Call Their SNL Episode 'Jack Silver'

Jack Black shared that he was unaware of who his musical counterpart would be for the SNL episode until he received a call from Jack White. Black recalled, 'He was like, 'What do you think, should we do this SNL thing?' I was like, 'What are you talking about?' And he was like, 'Wait, they didn't tell you?' I was like, 'No, you're going to be the musical guest?'
NYC music
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Charli xcx's Brat movie marks the moment the mockumentary died | Zach Schonfeld

The mockumentary genre has become stale, lacking the innovative spirit that characterized earlier works by directors like Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Larry Wilmore Stuns CNN Panel With Pretty Amazing Card Trick

Larry Wilmore performed an impressive card trick on CNN, leaving panelists in awe by revealing a card with Abby's name on it.
Humor
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

The silent power of memes

Memes significantly influence political discourse, shaping perceptions and opinions, particularly in the US since 2016.
Television
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Chappell Roan Controversy Is Nonsense, But The Memes Are Good

I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do not hate children. That is crazy. I'm sorry to the mother and child that someone was assuming that you would do something, and if you felt uncomfortable that makes me really sad. You did not deserve that.
Music
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Tina Fey regrets a few political SNL jokes, but not her Sarah Palin

"It is fascinating to know that what you say will be taken seriously. We always worked really hard to make sure they were what we call a 'fair hit.' It only felt like it would work if it was based in something that was true."
Humor
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Packaging evil into something funny': is making fun of Trump now just clownwashing'?

Comedy can challenge authority and prevent normalization of harmful political realities, but it risks becoming a safety valve for apathy instead.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

SNL Seemingly Cracks a Joke About the Idea of Trump Getting Assassinated Audience Cheers Wildly

Che's joke during Weekend Update suggested that President Trump's theater visit could end badly, drawing a parallel to Lincoln's assassination. The audience reacted with loud cheers and applause.
Humor
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

She Accidentally Roasted Her Dad's Quarter-Zips on Live TV. The Internet Loved It

I think of my dad, the 21-year-old broadcast journalism major said, explaining that he is a business owner who works in finance, not exactly the most trendy, fashionable guy. Watching from home was the subject of the joke himself: McCrary Mac Lowe. His reaction, a blend of disbelief and amusement, was captured by his wife, Shannon, who filmed the moment and later posted it to Instagram.
Fashion & style
Humor
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

April Fools' Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks

Brands should reconsider their approach to April Fools' Day to avoid negative consequences.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Indiefest Brings SF's Weird Al' Yankovic-Themed Burlesque Documentary to the Roxie Screen on Saturday

But there's a Saturday night screening that really slapped our polka face. You may recall back in early 2023 when an SF-based burlesque group was running a Kickstarter to make a documentary about their Weird Al' Yankovic-themed burlesque troupe. Welp, they actually raised their $115,000 and made the damned thing, and now the documentary will have its West Coast premiere Saturday night at The Roxie at 8:30 pm.
Film
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

Tourette's Activist Group Calls SNL Sketch 'Not Acceptable'

Tourettes Action condemned SNL's sketch mocking Tourette's syndrome as unacceptable, emphasizing the disability is a serious neurological condition, not entertainment or a personality trait.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

40 Photos Of The World's Dumbest People (See If You Made The List!)

Society shows growing stupidity and absurdity over the past 20 years, mirroring the film Idiocracy's vision of a catastrophically dumb future.
Humor
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

"SNL" Took on Looksmaxxing With a Weekend Update Segment

The U.K. version of Saturday Night Live debuted, while a cut sketch featuring Sarah Sherman gained popularity online in the U.S.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico finds massive audience online - Poynter

A Colbert interview with James Talarico was pulled from CBS over FCC equal-time concerns and subsequently reached roughly 85 million views across YouTube and social media.
Humor
fromEsquire
1 month ago

SNL's 'The Pitt' Parody Is the Best Sketch We've Seen In a Long Time

Saturday Night Live's MAHAspital sketch satirizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health policies and alternative medicine approach, mocking vaccine skepticism and emphasis on unproven natural remedies.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Harry Styles's Dead-On SNL MAHA Sketch

A Saturday Night Live sketch satirizes the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement by parodying medical dramas, exposing how fringe health skeptics rely on mainstream cultural tropes while promoting pseudoscience.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Where Have All the Good Memes Gone?

The lyrics have a rather annoying quality to them, similar to the way that other songs like "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Fireflies" by Owl City or even "Friday" by Rebecca Black did in their time - songs that gained rapid popularity and, just as quickly, sparked rapid backlash from many due to overexposure to them.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded horrific' by leading Tourette syndrome charity

This is not acceptable. Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette's.
Humor
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Jim Carrey is a clone' theory is absurd. Of course people believe it | Dave Schilling

Jim Carrey's appearance at the Cesar awards sparked internet conspiracy theories claiming he was replaced by a clone, driven by his more subdued demeanor and subtle facial changes rather than any credible evidence.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Chris Fleming's Bitmoji-Filled Tour de Force

No one could accuse Fleming of tailoring his act to please a conventional audience. His stage attire lies somewhere between "androgynous hipster" and "clown," and his only criteria for a premise appears to be "What does my brain fixate on?" He expects his audience to keep up with any cultural reference his Massachusetts-born, millennial, Skidmore arts-graduate brain might make without ever stopping to explain what, say, "Gatsby-esque" might mean in the context of Bitmoji.
Humor
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