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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Joe Rogan Heaps Praise On South Park Over Trump Micropenis

Joe Rogan praised South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for their comedic depiction of Donald Trump.
#jd-vance
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

There are 1,000 grotesque memes of JD Vance and they're all more likable than the real thing | Marina Hyde

The term 'Backpfeifengesicht' describes a face that deserves to be slapped, exemplified humorously by JD Vance's distorted public persona.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why weird JD Vance memes have taken over the internet

A divisive Oval Office exchange has surprisingly united internet users through a meme associated with JD Vance's comments during Zelenskyy's visit.
#south-park
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Controversy is always good fodder': Uganda's cartoonists turn their pens on president's provocative son

Political cartoons in Uganda critique the authoritarian government and address the sycophantic praise for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
#comedy
Humor
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid Trump tariffs, the world responds with a free export: Humor

The Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. uses humor and memes to critique U.S. tariffs and trade policies.
Comedians at a recent show avoided discussing politics, unlike the Chinese Embassy's active engagement on tariffs.
Humor
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid Trump tariffs, the world responds with a free export: Humor

The Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. uses humor and memes to critique U.S. tariffs and trade policies.
Comedians at a recent show avoided discussing politics, unlike the Chinese Embassy's active engagement on tariffs.
#late-night-comedy
#trump
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

S.N.L.': Trump Celebrates 100 Years (Oops! Days) in Office

President Trump signed more executive orders in his first 100 days of the second term than any modern president, drawing humor and contrast in SNL.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A COVID-era Western, a slasher sequel and a 50-year-old classic to watch this week

A satirical COVID Western depicts a town divided over masks, politics, and personal conflicts.
#donald-trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US politics

Seth Meyers on the Maga schism over the Epstein files: This meltdown has been years in the making'

A rift has emerged between Donald Trump and MAGA supporters over his refusal to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Stephen Colbert on Trump's speech: Filled with useful lies and applauded by useless idiots'

Stephen Colbert humorously critiqued Trump's address to Congress, using satire to highlight the Democrats' protests and Trump's controversial claims.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Stephen Colbert on Trump's speech: Filled with useful lies and applauded by useless idiots'

Stephen Colbert humorously critiqued Trump's address to Congress, using satire to highlight the Democrats' protests and Trump's controversial claims.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng Announce 2025 North American Tour

Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng will tour North America with a live comedy show addressing various political and social issues without providing solutions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Rep. Hank Johnson Picks Up a Guitar to Play the Jeffrey Epstein Musical Number No One Asked For

Rep. Hank Johnson performed a song demanding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, facing considerable backlash.
fromCounterPunch.org
1 month ago

Don't Mess with the Zohran

He knows New York is just a state of mind Like Coney island, come to think of it, where the wind howls like the laughter of children.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Send them to Mars': Led By Donkeys Glastonbury exhibit takes aim at Musk

Billionaires like Musk and Zuckerberg are critiqued for advocating Mars colonization while Earth remains neglected and under threat.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump Embraces Daddy' Nickname

Rutte described Trump's influence as a father figure in U.S.-Europe relations, though he clarified he did not intend to call him "daddy" in a literal sense.
US politics
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reconstruction review teens re-enact crimes for state-driven pantomime in communist Romania

Pintilie's film critiques state-sponsored morality through absurdity and surrealism, highlighting the complexities of guilt and authority.
#theater
#san-francisco-mime-troupe
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | New Yorker dresses as 'washed up scum' Andrew Cuomo in Mermaid Parade

A man parodied Andrew Cuomo at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, humorously addressing his political campaign ahead of the mayoral primaries.
#jon-stewart
#jimmy-kimmel
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump for Showing South African President Genocide' Video: As Real as Those MS-13 Knuckle Tattoos'

fromDecider
3 months ago
US politics

Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump supporter claiming God put Trump in the White House: If he did, "It was to test us"

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump for Showing South African President Genocide' Video: As Real as Those MS-13 Knuckle Tattoos'

fromDecider
3 months ago
US politics

Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump supporter claiming God put Trump in the White House: If he did, "It was to test us"

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Yes review a fierce satire of Israel's ruling classes, radioactive with political pain

Nadav Lapid's film critiques Israeli indifference towards Gaza while exploring the complexities of trauma and identity in the wake of political violence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Holy Bazinga!' Stephen Colbert Roasts His CBS Bosses for Considering Shady' $50M Trump Payoff

Colbert humorously critiques CBS's potential settlement with Trump, suggesting it may jeopardize public trust and lead to concerns of bribery.
Los Angeles
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal take on Trump's Wild West

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' critiques contemporary America using grotesque themes set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Watch a 98-Year-Old World War II Vet Absolutely Demolish a Tesla With a Tank

We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again.
Right-wing politics
#snl
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for 2nd appearance as Elon Musk on 'Saturday Night Live'

Mike Myers' impersonation of Elon Musk humorously critiques the billionaire's political influence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

S.N.L.' Imagines an Oval Office Meeting With Trump, Rubio and Musk

SNL humorously depicts an imaginary peace-making meeting between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio amidst political tensions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Cecily Strong makes surprise return to 'SNL' as cast mocks Jeanine Pirro and Pete Hegseth

Cecily Strong returned to SNL to parody Jeanine Pirro, bringing attention to recent political appointments with humor.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

SNL' Pokes Fun at Trump's Tariffs and Economy Chaos in Easter Cold Open

SNL revives a classic sketch featuring Trump interrupting a biblical re-enactment, merging humor with political commentary on economic issues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

SNL Cold Open Mocks Signal Chat, Pete Hegseth, JD Vance

SNL lampoons Trump administration officials through a humorous sketch involving a high school group chat.
The sketch critiques past controversies of the officials while blending humor with political commentary.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for 2nd appearance as Elon Musk on 'Saturday Night Live'

Mike Myers' impersonation of Elon Musk humorously critiques the billionaire's political influence.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

S.N.L.' Imagines an Oval Office Meeting With Trump, Rubio and Musk

SNL humorously depicts an imaginary peace-making meeting between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio amidst political tensions.
#saturday-night-live
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

SNL's Colin Jost Stunned By Brutal Taboo-Touching Trump-As-Pope Weekend Update Gag

Colin Jost responded humorously to Michael Che's edgy jokes about Pope Trump amid the election of the first American pope.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

SNL's Colin Jost Stunned By Brutal Taboo-Touching Trump-As-Pope Weekend Update Gag

Colin Jost responded humorously to Michael Che's edgy jokes about Pope Trump amid the election of the first American pope.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

DIVA or Die: Red, White, and F You

The event is a provocative burlesque show aimed at empowering resistance against societal issues during PRIDE month, emphasizing body positivity and political activism.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why Mumbai is clamping down on free speech DW 05/02/2025

Aditi Mittal navigates India's censorship landscape, consulting legal and familial advice to protect her comedic expression.
#trump-administration
#bill-maher
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Bill Maher Mocks Musk-Hating Liberals Burning Tesla EVs: Like Drag Queens Attacking Wigs'

Bill Maher humorously addresses the backlash against Elon Musk and Teslas among leftists after Musk's political actions.
US politics
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

"Real Time With Bill Maher" Addressed the Limits of Satire

Political satire faces challenges as reality often eclipses comedy, particularly with sensitive topics.
Bill Maher discusses the absurdity of recent news and the impact on comedians.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Bill Maher calls Trump's first 100 days a 's-tshow' - despite friendly visit with president

Bill Maher criticizes Trump's first 100 days, listing over 100 negative aspects despite having a constructive meeting with him.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Don't Get Any in Your Hair': Bill Maher Absolutely Roasts Politicians Eating the A**' of Trump

Bill Maher criticized Republican politicians for their extreme allegiance to Trump, likening it to a troubling form of devotion.
US politics
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

"Real Time With Bill Maher" Addressed the Limits of Satire

Political satire faces challenges as reality often eclipses comedy, particularly with sensitive topics.
Bill Maher discusses the absurdity of recent news and the impact on comedians.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tortured over a tweet: how the war between Kenya's Gen Z and their president has moved online

"I was tortured and beaten up. It was too much, life there wasn't good," says Mwangi, recounting the ordeal he faced during his abduction.
UK news
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Late Night Grades Trump's First 100 Days in Office

Late night hosts reflect humorously on Trump's first 100 days in office.
The comedic takes highlight the absurdities and challenges of the Trump administration's early days.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Senate GOP group invites Democrats to take 'one-way' trip to El Salvador in mock travel ad

The NRSC's new ad offers a satirical take on Sen. Chris Van Hollen's meeting with an alleged MS-13 gang member, presenting it as a tourism promotion for El Salvador.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Illegally Deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia is Still Imprisoned in El Salvador

The mocking of a U.S. citizen's plight highlights grave concerns over human rights and the perception of power dynamics.
#elon-musk
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Mayor Eric Adams, numerous NY pols lampooned by journalists at legendary Inner Circle dinner

The 101st Inner Circle dinner humorously critiqued Mayor Eric Adams and others, focusing on Adams' legal issues and connections to former President Trump.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Michael Moore Thanks Fans For Turning Trump's Mouth and Face' Into Literal Butthole' In Bizarre Portrait Contest: Truly Impressive'

Michael Moore's Trump portrait contest drew over 1,000 creative and humorous submissions, often transforming the president's mouth into a butthole.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Late Night Debriefs After a Tariff-fying' Day at the White House

Trump's announcement of new tariffs was humorously dubbed 'Liberation Day' by comedians that pointed out its absurdity.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

WHCD Amber Ruffin

The White House Correspondents' Association has made the controversial decision to fire comedian Amber Ruffin, signaling a significant shift away from its tradition of political satire at its annual dinner.
NYC LGBT
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

India: Comedian charged for skit criticizing politician DW 03/25/2025

Kunal Kamra stands firm in his defense of free speech despite facing defamation allegations for criticizing a politician.
Kamra's comments reflect a growing tension between comedians and political figures in India.
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Inside France: Playground politicians, French unions and a banana split

In fact, it seems that this is the main function of that great global conflict in modern discourse. The defining fight of the 20th century...now reduced to a punchline for idiots.
France news
fromwww.newyorker.com
4 months ago

Updated Kennedy Center 2025 Schedule

The lineup features a provocative mix of events that blend entertainment with controversial political themes.
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Bill Maher Debated Swing States and Sex Work

Maher indicated that much of the absurdity in the current political discussion is intentional, evident in his commentary and comedic approach to serious topics.
US politics
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mickey 17 review two Robert Pattinsons for the price of one in Bong Joon-ho's acidly funny sci-fi satire

Warner Bros. has delayed Mickey 17's release, sparking speculation about the film's quality and relevance amidst current political themes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Internet Is Doing Weird Things to J. D. Vance's Face

Memes portraying Vice President JD Vance as a cartoonish character are going viral across both left and right political spectrums.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Trump Was Always Going to Betray Veterans

Military service assures citizenship in a satirical fascist regime, echoing real-world issues regarding veteran benefits and political rhetoric.
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

It can happen here: The Order' reopens the debate on fascism in the US

The emergence of authoritarianism in America is highlighted through current political figures and historical context.
Political satire reveals the creeping influence of totalitarian ideologies in contemporary governance.
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