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We Treat Dolphins Better Than Gays

R.J. Fried | Posted 01.06.2010 | Politics

Read More: Politics, California Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Humor, Satire, Political Humor, Political Satire, Gay, Comedy, Gay Marriage, Politics News
R.J. Fried

While we were focusing on denying gays their right to marry, a few scientists had a couple dolphins over for dinner and next thing you know, scientists believe dolphins deserve rights of their own.

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Starting a Fight on New Year's Eve

Mark C. Miller | Posted 01.06.2010 | Comedy

Read More: New Year's Eve, Humor, Romance, Dating Advice, Dating, New Years, Love, Comedy, Comedy News
Mark C. Miller

Okay, I'm gonna level with you - I spent this past New Year's Eve alone. And it was all my fault because I had to go and get into a fight. And I'm a peace-loving, calm, rational guy.

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The Creative Process

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 12.31.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Creative Process, Comedy and Satire, Comedy and Humor, Poop Is Comic Gold, Humor, Satire, Large Hadron Collider, Kathie Lee Gifford, The Roots of Comedy, Humor and Satire, Comedy, Kathie Lee Gifford and the Large Hadron Collider, The Balanced Life, Comedy News
Jilly Gagnon

People like to perpetuate the idea of creativity as a result of divine inspiration followed by a burst of manic, late-night work, completed in a garret during a thunderstorm. But it's less poetic than that.

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It's Only an Act of Terror If it Terrorizes

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 12.29.2009 | Politics

Read More: Krxa, Billboard, War on Terror, Kfi, Afghanistan, Humor, Charles Karel Bouley, Karel, Yemin, Terrorism, Kgo, Middle East, Iran, Advocate, Huffingtonpost, Gay, Healt-Care-Reform, Al Qaeda, Politics, Radio, Kngy, Kudo, Iraq, Knx, Airlines, Comedy, Politics News
Charles Karel Bouley

Last weekend America had the chance to be in the driver's seat, in a position of power. Instead, American media, and officials, chose the victim route focusing on our vulnerability rather than our resilience.

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Least Known Contributions of History's Greatest Civilizations

Mark C. Miller | Posted 12.29.2009 | Los Angeles

Read More: History, Comedy News, Comedy, Civilization, Los Angeles News
Mark C. Miller

Surely Southern Californians are not the only ones in history to be nominated for the Cultural Wasteland Hall Of Fame.

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The Simple Truth Is It's Complicated Isn't Funny

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 12.29.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Comedy, Steve Martin, Alec Bladwin, Adultery, Love Triangle, Meryl Streep, Entertainment News
Jackie K. Cooper

The new Nancy Meyers' film has a cast headed by Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. But the plot doesn't quite work, and the stars don't shine as brightly as they should, and... well, it's complicated.

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The Year of Living Dangerously

Dora Levy Mossanen | Posted 12.27.2009 | World

Read More: Cooking Oils, Politics News, Gasoline, Comedy and Humor, Health, Living, Green Living, Comedy, Life, World News
Dora Levy Mossanen

We found out it's dangerous to have a yearly mammogram, dangerous to fry with monounsaturated oils, since they go rancid or oxidize in high temperatur...

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A Christian Conservative That Cared

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 12.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Long Beach, Krxa, Kfi, Kennedy, Entertainment, Karel, Charleskarel Bouley, Charles Karel Bouley, Kgo, Abolition, Liberal, Advocate, Motorcycles, Huffingtonpost, Gay, Show, William Wilberforce, Politics, Amazing Grace, William Pitt, Charleskarelbouley, Slavery, Radio, Kngy, Talk, Bouley, Longbeach, Knx, San Francisco, Health Care, Comedy, Politics News
Charles Karel Bouley

His name was William Wilberforce. He's proof an evangelical Christian conservative can be a good person.

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The Most Festive Night of the Year!

Gary Stager | Posted 12.24.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Darlene Love, Sports, Television, Entertainment, Comedy, Christmas, The Late Show With David Letterman, Entertainment News
Gary Stager

There is a great American holiday tradition that flies under the radar annually. It's not only funny, but heartwarming and wildly entertaining. Every December 23rd Late Night with David Letterman celebrates the holiday.

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VIDEO: Fox News Spins Snowball Fight Incident So That It's Interesting

R.J. Fried | Posted 12.23.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Dc, Police, Snowball, Fox News, Washington DC, The Snowball, Snowball Fight, Cop, Comedy, Fox News Channel, Comedy News
R.J. Fried

Though the gathering was an innocent snowball fight, Fox News knew a war protest was amidst. What better way to protest war than by throwing snowballs at people who agree with you.

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Copenhagen: A Theater of the Absurd

Sam Black | Posted 12.22.2009 | Green

Read More: Copenhagen Climate Talks, Darfur, India, Copenhagen 2009, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Climate Change, Robert Mugabe, Comedy, Barack Obama, China, Green News
Sam Black

I think we owe it to the Copenhagen participants to recognize that, for these two weeks, they made the debate over health care seem reasonable by comparison.

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My Annual Holiday Letter

Lesley Stern | Posted 12.25.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Financial Crisis, Depression, Holiday Season, Barack Obama, Economy, Recession, Seasons Greetings, Satire, Comedy, 2010, Merry Christmas, Christmas, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

I've also made great strides on the financial front. I discovered how to get the laundry machines in the basement to work without quarters! That ought to save me several dollars a week.

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SNL's Golden Age End

Dennis Perrin | Posted 12.22.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: John Belushi, Snl, Beverly Hillbilllies, Saturday Night Live, Dan Aykroyd, Comedy, Hollywood, Dvd Reviews, Entertainment News
Dennis Perrin

When Jake and Elwood Blues took their act onscreen, they left behind a thriving, coke-fueled franchise. SNL's fourth season was its most popular to da...

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This Show Doesn't Suck

Joel Stein | Posted 12.21.2009 | Los Angeles

Read More: Freaks and Geeks, Paul Feig, Jenji Kohan, Jessica Chaffin, Weeds, Showtime, Jamie Denbo, TV Pilots, Comedy, Los Angeles News
Joel Stein

Once a year a network turns down a pilot that seems like a huge mistake to me. This year that show was Ronna and Bev, on Showtime. It's a weird show by two very Jewish women.

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'Complicated' Doesn't Equate With 'Funny'

Gwen Davis | Posted 12.21.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Meryl Streep, Movie Review, Extramarital Affair, Fidelity, It's Complicated, Alec Baldwin, Comedy, Steve Martin, Entertainment News
Gwen Davis

The biggest puzzle of course is how this actress of such exquisite sensibilities could mistake this for a comedy. Meryl Streep is a national treasure, and she should protect herself.

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Handicapping the Project Runway Season 7 Contestants

Una LaMarche | Posted 12.17.2009 | Style

Read More: Nina Garcia, Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Project Runway, Style, Comedy, Michael Kors, Style News
Una LaMarche

Gosh, it seems like just yesterday we watched "Meana" Irina Shabayeva walk off with the most underwhelming victory in ProjRun history. Let's get ready for Season 7.

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Obama Quits, Cedes Presidency to Lieberman

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 12.15.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Lieberman Health Care, Public Option, Joe Lieberman Obama, Satire, Medicare Buy In, Parody, President Obama, Health Care Reform, Harry Reid, Political Satire, Joe Lieberman, Medicare, Comedy, Barack Obama, Comedy News
Matthew Filipowicz

You might think that Joe Lieberman is happy. And he is.

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Second City Chicago Holds 24-Hour Charity Event

Posted 12.16.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Second City, Bands, Second City Chicago, Chicago, Improv, Fundraising, Music, Comedy, Second City Chicago Charity Event, Chicago News

Second City Chicago is wrapping up 24 hours of improv comedy to benefit charity, which began Tuesday at 6 p.m. The event, "Letters to Santa," lasts...

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Bill O'Reilly Admits Obama Is Smarter Than George W. Bush

Buddy Winston | Posted 12.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Oreilly-Factor, Obama, Buddy Winston, Bill O'Reilly, Comedy, Late Night, Bush, Politics News
Buddy Winston

Bill O'Reilly admitted that President Obama is smarter than George W. Bush on the O'Reilly Factor last night. He also said that the folks at Fox like people who are smart.

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How to Live on $0 a Day: Top Gift Ideas for 2009

Lesley Stern | Posted 12.16.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Debt, Economy, Eco-Friendly, Credit Cards, Financial Advice, Christmas, Financial Crisis, Christmas Shopping, Bonuses, Humor, Financial Reform, Satire, Middle Class, Comedy News, Comedy, Teabaggers, Depression, Recession, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

If you happen to have some spare sanitary napkins around, or know where you can borrow some, you've got the makings for some cushy slippers with non-slip grip strips and a built in deodorant feature for fresh feet.

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Mr. Heckles Wants to be Your Friend on Facebook

Kim Mance | Posted 12.14.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Television, Second City, Films, Breaking Entertainment News, Entertainment, Chicago, Chicago Breaking News, Producers, Entertainment News, Chicago Entertainment, Comedy, Breaking News, Larry Hankin, Entertainment News
Kim Mance

This chat with Larry Hankin renewed my appreciation for the phenomenon of "Second City", a legendary performing arts school which teaches its students to "play the reality, not the joke."

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Kristopher Kringle, Beloved Children's Entertainer, Dead at 1000+

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 12.21.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Food Addiction, Santa Claus, Humor, Kristopher Kringle Obit, Kris Kringle Dead, Kris Kringle Obit, Kris Kringle, Comedy and Satire, Santa, Comedy and Humor, Satire, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Santa Claus Dead, Saint Nicholas Dead, Santa Claus Obit, Humor and Satire, Kristopher Kringle, Saint Nicholas Obit, Comedy, Comedy News
Jilly Gagnon

Kris Kringle died last night at his home in the North Pole. He is best known for his work as "Santa Claus" and "Saint Nicholas." When sarcasm grew in the 80s, his career tanked, marred by low-budget films starring Tim Allen.

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The Real Reason MTV Shouldn't Air the Jersey Shore Snooki Punch (VIDEO)

R.J. Fried | Posted 12.14.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Snooki, Video, Jersey Shore, Entertainment, Sucker Punch, Mtv, Snookie, Punch, Comedy News, Comedy, Mtv Jersey Shore, Comedy News
R.J. Fried

Congratulations, MTV - you completely failed to grasp the gravity of the situation. Little did you realize that you took the first step toward saving humanity. Allow me to explain...

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George Carlin: His Memoir Shows How He Wanted To Be Famous, Then How He Wanted To Matter

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 12.11.2009 | Books

Read More: George Carlin, Memoir, Comedy, Books News
Jesse Kornbluth

I missed George Carlin when he was making a name for himself in the 1970s, I skipped his groundbreaking HBO specials. I never saw him live. And the first line of his memoir, didn't exactly grab me.

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The Onion: Adults Go Wild Over Latest In Children's Picture Book Series (VIDEO)

Posted 12.10.2009 | Books

Read More: Comedy, The Onion, Reading, Kids' Books, Green Man, Twilight, Humor, Books, Children's Books, Harry Potter, Bestsellers, Picture Books, Books News

On The Onion News Network: Following a trend of cross-generational popular literature such as "Harry Potter" and "Twilight", a children's picture book...

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