Keyword: comedy
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How can you make an assassination attempt funny? The quick answer is that you can’t, and you shouldn’t. Yet, comedian Drew Dunn did it somehow. His routine about the Trump assassination attempt on July 13 is great. It’s not over-the-top—it’s hilarious. Given the subject matter, some might not find it humorous, but I respect comedians who push the limits and go there since not all are successful or good at it. Yet, this one right here is hysterical. There was probably high anxiety in the room when he set up the joke. Dunn said that if the government wanted to...
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The creator of Masameer County was charged with promoting homosexuality and terrorism for his South Park-style satirical cartoon.Masameer County was supposed to be Saudi Arabia's big break in the comedy world. The online cartoon, similar in tone to South Park and Family Guy, had been growing in popularity as the kingdom was undergoing social reforms. When Netflix picked up Masameer County in 2021, it quickly topped the viewership charts in Saudi Arabia. And you didn't have to be Saudi to enjoy it. The citizens of Masameer, a fictional Saudi metropolis, suffer from the same everyday problems as the rest of...
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If Biden was a drug, advertised: Do you feel irritable? Anxious? Fearful? Less financially well-off? Do you feel like you are alone in a basement with no one around? Well maybe its time you really tried Biden(tm). Boden helps all tyese potential things by ignoring them. None of that matters when you're on Biden. Biden comes with internet filters to censor bad things and only show you good things. Biden also comes with a number of yes-men and women to shield your safe space from dangerous misinformation, so you can blissfully go about your day in complete ignorance. Do not...
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I cannot think of anything in comedy in my lifetime more deeply meaningful to me than Babylon Bee. There was Mark Twain. Who agrees? Who believes that the Bee's Trump Bible is sacrilegious?
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If Groucho was the witty Marx Brother, Harpo was without a doubt the wild one. His persona of the silent lunatic who runs around wreaking havoc is one of the most instantly recognizable characters in movie history. But just who was the man behind the character? The answer to that is much different than people realize. Transcript of 15 minute video available.
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This is a hilarious video of a supposedly Scottish Cop who introduces people to only then offers an apology for the use of politically incorrect trigger words. 🤣 It's over 3 years old, but perhaps you are like me & have never seen it. It's obviously a skit, but very funny & creative. 🤣 Oh, how I long for a return to good humor.
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Famous comedian and actor Joe Flaherty died at 82 years of age, having previously experienced a short illness. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Tuesday, according to Global News. Flaherty is reportedly best known for his role as Harold Weir in the cult favorite NBC comedy series, “Freaks and Geeks,” as well as his unforgettable character opposite Adam Sandler, in “Happy Gilmore.” News of his passing traveled quickly, as friends, colleagues and loved ones took to social media to pay tribute to a beloved actor, gone too soon. “No one could have played the role of Donald like Joe...
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Y’all remember this? dem politics.
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The Second City is preparing to open its New York City location in early 2024, drawing attention to one of Chicago’s most prominent yet intangible exports: comedy. Chicago’s comedy scene has long had a far-reaching reputation, with talent from Tina Fey to Bill Murray tracing their comedic roots to the city. The various stages, training programs and a more affordable cost of living draw many aspiring comedians to get their start in Chicago, over New York or Los Angeles. Improv as it is known today was developed here, and the city’s tourism arm Choose Chicago reports that comedy theaters contribute...
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YouTube video combines the original 1-minute comedy skit with the arrival of the police to confiscate the airgun/prop gun. Turn on captions with English translation. On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Dutch absurdist comedian Hans Teeuwen uploaded a video mocking Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema. On the table to Teeuwen’s right was an object looking somewhat similar to a pistol. The item may have been included as a jab at the past trouble the Mayor found herself in. Her teenage son was arrested with a deactivated revolver owned by her husband and said to be used as a prop in movie sets.Three...
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A comedy club in Seattle has canceled four comedians after the venue decided their acts did 'not align with the neighborhood's progressive values.' It might seem like a bad joke, but the Capitol Hill Comedy Bar, known for promoting the voices of the queer community, had booked comics Jim Florentine, Dave Smith, Luis Gomez and Kurt Metzger for some upcoming shows before scrapping them. But Florentine, known for his edgy and outspoken style, is among the foursome whose shows were scrapped. He is now predicting the club will ultimately close down following the decision. 'We got this email saying, listen,...
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Richard Lewis, one of America’s most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, died last night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his publicist Jeff Abraham. Lewis had been living with Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he revealed in April, 2023. “His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time,” Abraham said. Complete information on survivors was not immediately available.
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Richard Lewis, the darkly funny, perennially black-clad comedian and actor known for playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” died Feb. 27 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 76. His publicist, Jeff Abraham, said Mr. Lewis died after a heart attack. Mr. Lewis announced in April that he was retiring from stand-up comedy after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about two years earlier and dealing with four surgeries for his back, shoulder and hip.
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San Francisco's supervisors plan to offer a formal apology to Black residents for decades of racist laws and policies perpetrated by the city, a long-awaited first step as it considers providing reparations. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the resolution apologizing to African Americans and their descendants. All 11 members have signed on as sponsors, guaranteeing its passage. It would be one of the first major U.S. cities to do so. The resolution calls on San Francisco to not repeat the harmful policies and practices, and to commit “to making substantial ongoing, systemic, and...
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This needs no description and I don't think any description would do it justice.
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Released on this date in 1974.
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Wilson portrayed many characters on his show and wasn’t afraid to laugh at himself while making his audiences laugh. One of his best-known characters was Geraldine Jones. Geraldine was one of the most recurring characters Wilson portrayed. She was a sassy, outspoken, liberated, black woman. She wore her clothes tight and revealing and flirted with the men but never failed to be anything but faithful to her (never seen) boyfriend, Killer. Geraldine wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed but that didn’t keep her from being overly confident. She was a “what you see, is what you get” kind...
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A sculptor has expressed renewed hope for a large-scale memorial to Benny Hill, on the centenary of the comedian's birth. The Benny Hill Show ran on BBC and ITV from 1955 to 1989, making the Southampton-born star a household name. Barnsley sculptor Graham Ibbeson was commissioned to make a fibreglass mould of the late comedian in 2004, but it has remained in storage ever since. He said a public statue would be a fitting tribute to Hill's talent. Mr Ibbeson said: "He was a comic genius. His stage was everybody's living room.
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The title of this 2:29 video looks like clickbait. But trust me, it’s not. I’m not the biggest fan of Chappelle, but this is good stuff. And very topical.
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