The Internet's Shrek Obsession, Explained
Shrek is love. Shrek is life.
Pokémon Go Player Says He Put A Magikarp In The White House To Send A Message
Magikarp may be one of the weakest monsters in Pokémon Go, but he still managed to briefly control one of the most sought-after gyms in the entire country: the White House. It’s amazing.
Guy Plays Pokémon Go In Area 51, Finds Empty Gyms [Update]
We already know that one of the most secretive places on earth probably hides aliens or whatever. Boring. The real question is, what Pokémon can you find at Area 51?
Pokémon Go Players Are Waging War Over The White House
For the last week, Pokémon Go players have been taking part in a secret battle to gain control of the most visible and coveted gym in the entire country: the White House.
Pokémon Go Fan Trolls Westboro Baptist Church, Church Fires Back
It is 2016, and at least one religious institution hasn’t let go of the idea that Pokémon is somehow sinful. What a time to be alive.
Jeb Bush Cracks Great Joke About Barbara Bush Abusing Him as a Child
When a candidate is down and out in the polls, there’s one tried-and-true strategy that should never be overlooked: an excellent sense of humor.
Ted Cruz Should Probably Just Stop Telling Jokes
Yesterday evening, for at least the second time in his presidential campaign, Ted Cruz failed miserably when trying to deliver a lighthearted quip to a child.
Jeb Bush Shows Off a Little Bit of That Humor We've Heard So Much About
Earlier this week, the New York Times reported, with studied skepticism, that “it is at least possible that Jeb Bush is funny.” In Lexington, South Carolina, tonight, the struggling scion gave Senator Katrina Shealy a “funny” nickname. Can you guess what it was?
This Story Makes Me Like David Sedaris More, Actually
From WCYY Radio in Portland, Maine comes what is purportedly “A Bad Encounter With Funny Man David Sedaris.” But is it?
Who Is Dumber, Democrats or Republicans?
Here in the liberal media, we all like to joke, in our little liberal elite cabal, about how dumb Republicans are. And Republicans sure are dumb! But are they dumber than Democrats?
A Selection of Jokes About the Pope's Momma
If someone "says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch," [Pope Francis] joked.
Time to Retire, Dave Barry
I'm not "too cool" to admit that Dave Barry was funny. Dave Barry was funny. Was funny. I'm saddened to announce that Dave Barry's funny days are now over.
Last night, Jay Leno received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, as colleagues praised his work ethic and generosity, and called him "one of the nicest guys in the business." If only he was fucking funny.
Abominable Travesty Equates Jay Leno and Mark Twain
Snickering car collector Jay Leno, America's foremost mediocrity merchant, was today named the recipient of the 17th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Perhaps there has been a mistake?
Is Boston Really America's Second Funniest City?
The Humor Research Lab has done the impossible and likely unnecessary, by determining through an elaborate algorithm which cities in the US are funniest. Joke's on us: Chicago is #1 and Boston is #2.
This Is What It Would Look Like If Google Were Just Some Poor Guy
People google a lot of dumb shit over the course of a given day. Just ask Casey Anthony.
Judge Quits After Court Rules He Can't Make Jokes
A New Jersey judge who has been moonlighting as a comedian for the past two decades has been forced to abandon his bench after the State Supreme Court ruled this week that his comedy career was "incompatible with the Code of Judicial Conduct."
LA Sheriff's Deputies Naturally Enjoy Racist Jokes
The entertainment at the LA Sheriff's Department "Sheriffs Day Luncheon" yesterday was a stand-up comedian who reportedly told lots of racist jokes, and then received a plaque of appreciation from the LA Sheriff. Yes? And? Sounds like they chose the entertainment perfectly.
Jack Handey Just Can't Win
Jack Handey has written "Deep Thoughts" for Saturday Night Live, "Shouts and Murmurs" for The New Yorker, and last week published his first novel, The Stench of Honolulu. He is one of the funniest living writers in the world today. He spoke to us via email about comedy, the perils of notoriety, and the best nut.
How to Use Humor on the Internet
This week, internet website "The Awl" sparked a minor uproar when it ran an article parodying the voice of Business Insider's Henry Blodget under Blodget's byline—when, in fact, the article was written by someone at The Awl, as a parody. It's not hard to see the potential for confusion. How is the average reader…
