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San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

HellaDesi Comedy Night showcases top South Asian and Asian comedians in San Francisco every Friday and Saturday with free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
14 hours ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features San Francisco and Oakland comedians competing in a joke-off for a championship belt and residency at The Function Comedy Club.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

HellaDesi Comedy Night showcases top South Asian and Asian comedians in San Francisco every Friday and Saturday with free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

HellaDesi Comedy Night showcases top South Asian and Asian comedians in San Francisco every Friday and Saturday with free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
fromVulture
9 hours 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
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.
Film
fromQueerty
1 day ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Late-night laughs: Stand-up comedy returns to Williamsburg's Kellogg's Diner after yearlong hiatus * Brooklyn Paper

Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg offers late-night stand-up comedy, combining food and entertainment in a unique after-hours setting.
#stephen-colbert
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Stephen Colbert Applauds Trump's Concise, Intelligent' National Address Then Drops the Act

Stephen Colbert humorously praised Trump's address before revealing it was an April Fools' joke, highlighting his ongoing criticism of the president.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Colbert on Trump's Iran speech: old news delivered by a narcotized turtle'

Stephen Colbert humorously recapped Trump's address and the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's low approval ratings and questioned the loyalty of his supporters amid declining poll numbers.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Woman With Her Back to the Viewer in Gallery Photos Speaks Out

The Woman With Her Back to the Viewer embodies a modern-day Rückenfigur, revealing her unique role in the art world and personal routine.
Women in technology
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Lindy West Controversy Is Obscuring Something Important

Millennial feminism faces criticism and perceived decline, highlighted by Lindy West's memoir reflecting personal and societal contradictions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours 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
Books
fromJezebel
1 week ago

'Maybe a New Audience Will Tell Me What They Think,' Lindy West Joked a Week Before Her Memoir Release

Lindy West's memoir, Adult Braces, has sparked intense reactions, particularly regarding its themes of polyamory and personal vulnerability.
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Jon Stewart on Trump: less war leader, more grandpa who's lost his filter'

Donald Trump's war in Iran is marked by his lack of focus and the trivialization of serious consequences in media coverage.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Smiley Face: finally, a stoner comedy for the girls who get overstimulated at the supermarket

Anna Faris's performance in Smiley Face showcases her unique blend of slapstick and absurdism, making the character of Jane both endearing and hilariously flawed.
#bill-maher
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Bill Maher calls Trump administration the "gayest" ever - LGBTQ Nation

Bill Maher humorously describes Trump's administration as both macho and gay, citing shoe gifts and decor changes as evidence.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Prepare for Unbearable Levels of Smugness

Bill Maher is the first recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, despite recent criticism from Trump.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Bill Maher calls Trump administration the "gayest" ever - LGBTQ Nation

Bill Maher humorously describes Trump's administration as both macho and gay, citing shoe gifts and decor changes as evidence.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Prepare for Unbearable Levels of Smugness

Bill Maher is the first recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, despite recent criticism from Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
Women
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Touche! 'Athena' at 21ten is a winning comedy * Oregon ArtsWatch

Two teenage fencers navigate competition, friendship, and identity through a dynamic comedy that balances humor with profound questions about fighting and being female.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only cabinet member with immunity from President Trump's firing spree.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only cabinet member with immunity from President Trump's firing spree.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
5 days ago

History is no joke ... or is it?

On this site birthed in 1963 lays lain layed lies the location original whereabouts around here of the Berkeley Copywriter's Guild, A place where word geeks were often found with their smug understanding of grammar and their tiny worn-down blue pencils marking up all the fun words for boring ones.
East Bay food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live is surely only funny if you're American. Can a UK spinoff really make Britain laugh? | Emma Brockes

British telly has never excelled at this live comedy format, or maybe, depending on your view, nowhere has. Near the end of this month, Sky is launching a UK version of Saturday Night Live, that most revered of American staples and a holy grail for US comedy writers going back to the 1970s.
Television
Podcast
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Tig Notaro on Cheryl Hines no longer talking to her: "Things shifted very severely" - Queerty

Tig Notaro ended her podcast with Cheryl Hines and their friendship after Hines' husband Robert Kennedy Jr. announced his presidential run and his views gained mainstream attention.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Portland's Queer Wrestling Circuit Fuses Comedy, Drag, and Genderfluid Fun

House of Danger Queer Wrestling Variety Show combines indie wrestling, comedy, and drag performance in a Portland venue, creating an alternative to mainstream wrestling's heteronormative culture.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Is That Your F*cking Name?': Jon Stewart Mocks Trump With Epstein Files After He Says Reporters Can Ask Him About Sex'

Stewart mocked: Who's name is that? Is that your f*cking name? Who's name is that?! Oh, you meant like general sex sh*t like Loveline sh*t. Sorry. You know, honestly, his leering behavior is less commander-in-chief at war and more grandpa who's lost his filter in public.
US politics
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
Humor
fromVulture
8 hours ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black Brings The Energy

Jack Black's return to SNL showcased strong writing and memorable characters, reaffirming his status as a reliable host in the five-timers club.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Meet the 2026 Mercury Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy!

Portland's 2026 Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcases the city's diverse stand-up talent with hosts Adam Pasi and Nariko Ott, featuring headliner Matt Braunger on March 27 at Revolution Hall.
Podcast
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Tig Notaro Calls Former Friend Cheryl Hines MAGA Turn 'Very Strange'

Tig Notaro ended her podcast and friendship with Cheryl Hines due to irreconcilable political differences stemming from Hines' husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s right-wing political career and MAGA alignment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks JD Vance With STD Jab Amid Report Iran Wants VP to Lead Talks

During Wednesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologue, the host expressed disbelief at suggestions Tehran viewed Vance as a more acceptable figure than Witkoff or Kushner after a report indicating Iran may favor Vance as an interlocutor in potential talks to end the ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It's official: scientists aren't funny. But it doesn't have to be this way | Helen Pilcher

The findings confirm research that I conducted more than 20 years ago. Under the guise of the Comedy Research Project, Timandra Harkness and I performed a randomised clinical trial to assess whether or not science can be funny.
Humor
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US hockey star Hilary Knight hits back at Trump's joke about women's team during SNL skit

US women's ice hockey captain Hilary Knight criticized Donald Trump's joke about inviting the women's team to the White House, later delivering a witty response on Saturday Night Live.
Humor
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Arsenio Hall's Stories from the '80s and '90s Are Truly Wild

Arsenio Hall reflects on his career, personal experiences, and the impact of racism in Hollywood and beyond.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
Humor
fromVulture
6 days 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.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why do this spring's blockbusters feel so smug?

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice combines multiple genres but relies on repetitive comedic elements that feel familiar and uninspired.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Palestine Comedy Club review roving performance collective finds light in darkness

They are exploring the nature of comedy and standup as a response to being a Palestinian now. This documentary follows the group as they attempt to put together a national tour, with shows in Ramallah, Nablus, Haifa, Nazareth and Jerusalem. In so doing, they encounter the basic problem of struggling through roadblocks, and sheer dismay and horror at the wholesale destruction of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Film
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
fromVulture
1 week 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
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Kemah Bob is on a mission to help women and trans folks take up more space in comedy

Navigating an industry dominated by white, cisgender, heterosexual men takes a lot of courage, thankfully, Kemah Bob is brimming with it. In 2018, she founded The Femmes of Colour Comedy Club, better known as FOC, with the aim of giving women and trans comedians the tools to take over the comedy world. The American comedian, who uses she/they pronouns, has appeared on Richard Osman's House of Games and BBC's QI. Her comedic skill is undeniable,
LGBT
fromKqed
10 months ago

'Steve Martin Writes the Written Word' Shows Depth of Comedian's Talent

Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is an aptly-named collection and excellent introduction to the comedian's best writings, including some new material. In another piece, he makes the list of 100 greatest books he read laugh out loud funny with fake titles such as "Omelet: Olga - Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Waitress' Names" and "Marijuana! Totally Harmless (can't remember author)."
Books
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza review how menopause set the standup free

Bridget Christie’s Jacket Potato Pizza shows serene single life, menopausal freedom, and comic detachment, but lacks the fury and fervour of her best work.
Humor
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Tina Fey Was the Unexpected Hero of 'SNL UK'

SNL UK premiered on March 21, featuring Tina Fey as the first host, closely emulating the American original with a mix of sketches and humor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rosie Jones looks back: Without realising it, I'd been workshopping jokes down the pub, saying, I'm not disabled, I'm drunk'

I was a smiley, happy child. I've had cerebral palsy since birth, so I've never known any other reality. At three years old I went to a disabled nursery connected to a disabled school, and I remember thinking, Why am I here? At the end of the day, the teacher brought my parents in and said, Rosie should be in a mainstream school.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass review silly, scattershot Hollywood comedy

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a scattershot, purely comic film that elicits laughter but remains uneven with too many jokes falling flat.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Knock knock, no one's there. Study finds scientists' jokes mostly fall flat

Two-thirds of the attempts at humour during these talks fell flat, drawing either polite chuckles or no laughter at all. Almost one-quarter of attempted jokes were judged as a "moderate success", eliciting audible laughter from around half the audience. Only 9% prompted most or all of the attendees to laugh enthusiastically.
Humor
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Michelle Buteau Is Here To Normalize Doing Sh*t On Your Own Timeline

Michelle Buteau rejects strict Jan. 1 resolutions, instead advocating starting fresh when ready and practicing self-compassion while balancing career, motherhood, and self-care.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Becoming Victoria Wood review intimate and hilarious portrait of the trailblazing standup

Victoria Wood overcame industry bias to become a pioneering, compassionate comedian whose self-deprecating routines and sharp observations deeply connected with everyday audiences.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

WATCH: You've never seen Wanda Sykes like this before! Funny lady breaks the mold with dramatic acting debut - Queerty

Wanda Sykes stars in Undercard as a former boxing champion-turned-trainer confronting addiction, family estrangement, and a second chance with her son.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

Short, character-driven, 23-minute comedies with self-contained episodes are ideal for casual, low-attention viewing while doing chores or hobbies.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatoly: An In-depth Look at His Heavyweight Humor

Anyone who spends untold hours surfing the Web for humorous content will eventually find the work of one Vladimir Shmondenko, a prankster who goes by the name Anatoly. He's developed a faithful following, and, as far as I can tell, makes a comfortable living entirely from his TikTok and YouTube videos.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Comedians pick on me for my loud laugh but nothing will make me stop | Jane Howard

He had already picked on me several times for laughing too loud, too readily (that wasn't even a joke, he chastised me at one point). I was trying hard to suppress my laughter to hold it in, to hold it back, to not fully express the joy I was feeling. I was being somewhat successful. And then I wasn't. Everyone in the audience was laughing but I was laughing too much.
Humor
Humor
fromVulture
2 months ago

Laurie Kilmartin Gets Away With It

Laurie Kilmartin delivers provocative, unapologetic comedy that challenges taboos and targets conservative figures, echoing George Carlin's confrontational spirit.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It turned out I had a brain tumour ' Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage

Several British comedians became standups for unexpected personal reasons, including avoiding a cover charge, impressing others, and confronting life-changing illness.
Humor
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Nate Bargatze Joined Bill Maher to Talk Comedy and Books

Stand-up comedy now offers broader pathways to success, with larger live audiences, generational career differences, and increased emphasis on mentoring younger comedians.
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