Comedy

Grammy Goes Pop And Never Comes Back

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 12.03.2009 | Entertainment


Charles Karel Bouley

Grammy has always walked a tightrope between what is commercial and what is artistically satisfying, but the 2010 nominees show that commercialism and corporatism have a strong hold on the awards.

The Daily Szep: Obama Sales Pitch

Paul Szep | Posted 12.02.2009 | Comedy

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Paul Szep

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Passive-Aggressive Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your Naughty List

Una LaMarche | Posted 12.02.2009 | Comedy


Una LaMarche

We all know the hidden meanings behind certain tried-and-true holiday presents. But what if you have a more specialized message to convey?

Thanksgiving On The Island Of Misfit Toys

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living


Charles Karel Bouley

Holidays are for families. I am so proud to be a member of a community that acknowledges that by creating families from the most unlikely of people in the most unusual of ways.

Recipe For A Perfect Thanksgiving

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 11.26.2009 | Comedy


Jilly Gagnon

Wake up at 3:42 AM with a pounding headache, wine spilled over your pants, and an absolute certainty that a small creature died in your mouth overnight.

How to Live On $0 a Day: Saving a Cherished American Holiday

Lesley Stern | Posted 11.23.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Ask your neighbors over for a potluck Thanksgiving feast, just like the Pilgrims invited the Native Americans. Once you've enjoyed their delicious offerings, kill them and steal their possessions and property.

Secret Michelin Man

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 11.18.2009 | Comedy


Jilly Gagnon

Arrived home from my "business trip" in "Kansas City." If my wife knew that I was really at the Double Tree Times Square, asking the concierge to book me into Y---- and Brasserie G----- under "my name," she'd be hysterical.

George Carlin: The Last Words of America's Greatest Comedian

Tony Hendra | Posted 11.16.2009 | Comedy


Tony Hendra

Calling George Carlin a "comedian" describes his work as inadequately as "painter" describes Francis Bacon or "guitarist" BB King. No one understood better that comedy at its best is a dark and beautiful art.

Going Rogue: The Sarah Palin Chapter Outline

Sean Carman | Posted 11.16.2009 | Comedy


Sean Carman

Tomorrow HarperCollins releases Going Rogue: An American Life, by Sarah Palin. Although the book clocks in at 432 pages, it's actually written in pencil on Big Chief tablet paper.

Stage Door: Wolves at the Window, Circumcise Me, Forbidden Broadway

Fern Siegel | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York


Fern Siegel

Ten Saki short stories are adapted for the stage in the piercingly funny Wolves at the Window. Smartly rendered and acted, Wolves, running through Dec. 6, is a gem.

Project Runway Finale Recap Part One

Una LaMarche | Posted 11.14.2009 | Style


Una LaMarche

Yes, the season is almost over, but the finale is cruelly a two-parter, so we've got to power through. Don't worry, I have visual aids and Jello shots. Are you ready? Let's finish what we started.

Mind-Control Machines

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 11.12.2009 | Comedy


Jilly Gagnon

Hell, owner. My name is iCat, and it's my job to advise you on energy use. Use me once and you'll never want to leave me ever again.

How to Live on $0 a Day: Assuaging Rage, One Prick at a Time

Lesley Stern | Posted 11.12.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

If you're quivering with rage just thinking about Wall Street, it's time to take action. I've discovered a way to achieve a semblance of inner peace without therapists, tranquilizers or weapons.

Tom Cruise Talks About Beating Disobedient Scientologists

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 11.11.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

Leading Scientologists, and Cruise's lawyer have disputed the claim. And now, in this exclusive video, Tom Cruise himself discusses the explosive charges. Take a look.

Funny Business

Jonathan Tisch | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York


Jonathan Tisch

New York City can be a funny place. Last week the city was hilarious thanks to the sixth annual New York Comedy Festival, a week-long celebration of stand-up comedy.

Rupert Murdoch Plans To Block More Than Just Google

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 11.10.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

In an exclusive interview, Rupert Murdoch explains that Google is only the beginning of News Corp.'s plans to further isolate themselves. Take a look.

Ishtar Lives! Men Who Stare at Goats

Michael Jones | Posted 11.09.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Jones

My theory is that Hollywood decided to remake Ishtar. The reason, I can only guess: global warming. It's causing everything else these days.

Obama Referenda

David Parker | Posted 11.07.2009 | Comedy


David Parker

Any time an American does anything at all, it is a demonstration of his or her support for, or opposition to, the President and his policies. Paying attention, Russia? That's how democracy works.

Bob Saget Means Well: A Huffington Post Interview

Jon Chattman | Posted 11.07.2009 | Entertainment


Jon Chattman

Bob Saget is probably the only man alive who could pull off a fundraiser for a debilitating disease one night, and sing a tune like "My dog licked my balls" the next. In both capacities, he kills.

Project Runway Episode 12 Recap: Let's Getty It Over With

Una LaMarche | Posted 11.06.2009 | Style


Una LaMarche

On the morning of the runway show, Chris is sitting alone in his apartment with his hands up to his face in his weeping pose. Then he writes "Big Day!" on the blackboard... to himself. He is creeping me out.

Carrie Prejean Discusses Her Sex Tape

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 11.05.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

It's being reported that former Miss California Carrie Prejean has settled her lawsuit without pocketing any of the over $1 million dollars she had requested. The reason? Sex tape.

Fifty-Sixth Millionth Couple

Annabelle Gurwitch | Posted 11.05.2009 | Comedy


Annabelle Gurwitch

Seeing her husband in the Oval Office cracks Michelle up ... " What are you doing here, get up from there!" she'll say. I'm so there, lady.

Holy Sex! How Seeking God Can Get You Laid

eSarcasm | Posted 11.04.2009 | Comedy


eSarcasm

Welcome back, dear disciples, for another week of science-inspired Q&A!

'Man-cession Eh?'

Rob Hiaasen | Posted 11.04.2009 | Comedy


Rob Hiaasen

"Men account for three quarters of the 7 million U.S. job losses. That has led to talk of a 'man-cession.'" ~ Christopher Swann Here are fifteen sig...

It's Not Maine, It's the Process

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


Charles Karel Bouley

The fact is, no civil right should be left up to the masses. Our founders were very clear about equality in the Constitution.