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Lisa Lampanelli’s ‘Equal Opportunity Offender’

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:04:00 -0400

Lisa Lampanelli’s ‘Equal Opportunity Offender’:

Lisa Lampanelli is a bitch. Plain and simple. However, unlike other obnoxious women I’ve listened to (i.e. sorority girls, my mother) that’s the exact reason why I love her. Political correctness has become such a pain in the ass these days that cracking a joke in any sort of social setting is like playing verbal Russian roulette. Lisa doesn’t play this game. Instead, she just aims and shoots with pinpoint accuracy that would make even Lee Harvey Oswald say, “wow…nice shot.”

Ron White Backs Principal Fired for Showing His Stand-Up

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:01:49 -0400

Ron White Backs Principal Fired for Showing His Stand-Up:

Comedian Ron White will be performing in Columbus, Georgia, later this month, the same town where a local high school principal showed a clip of White’s famous “You Can’t Fix Stupid” stand-up special to faculty. The clip from White’s special included vulgar references about female body parts, leading the school board to reassign prinicpal Marvin Crumb. Crumb has since then hired a lawyer.

Lisa Lampanelli’s ‘Equal Opportunity Offender’

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:59:41 -0400

Lisa Lampanelli’s ‘Equal Opportunity Offender’:

Rooftop’s National College Comedy Competition; Semi-Finals, ‘Grudge Match’ Videos

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:57:47 -0400

Rooftop’s National College Comedy Competition; Semi-Finals, ‘Grudge Match’ Videos:

What began as a quest by 32 college teams to see which school was the funniest in the nation is now down to eight. Rooftop’s National College Comedy Competition’s semi-finals underway now until April 27.

Dean Schardan: Bank Robber Turned Do-Gooder Comedian Pitches Reality Show

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:54:49 -0400

Dean Schardan: Bank Robber Turned Do-Gooder Comedian Pitches Reality Show:

A once felon and now “born again comedian,” Dean Schardan is really turning his life around. The man has not had it easy and it’s not because cruel people paved a tortuous road for him; unfortunately he’s the one who put himself in such terrible situations.

Zach Galifianakis Is Coming to Comedy Central With ‘Between Two Ferns’

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:53:24 -0400

Zach Galifianakis Is Coming to Comedy Central With ‘Between Two Ferns’:

Zach Galifianakis is coming to a television near you! That’s right, Between Two Ferns, an immensely web-series that centers around Galifianakis conducting awkward interviews with A-list celebrities, makes its debut appearance on TV May 6. Producer Scott Aukerman confirmed the news on Comedy Bang Bang this past Monday and also announced that there will be guest appearances by Richard Branson, Jon Stewart and Tina Fey.

Sarah Silverman Talks About Her Nude Scene at the Tribeca Film Festival

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:50:52 -0400

Sarah Silverman Talks About Her Nude Scene at the Tribeca Film Festival:

Comedienne and actress Sarah Silverman got stark naked for the indie film Take This Waltz. Directed by Sarah Polley, it’s a story about a twenty-eight year old named Margot (Michelle Williams), happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a good-natured cookbook author. She ends up meeting Daniel (Luke Kirby), a handsome artist that lives across the street, and their mutual attraction is undeniable.

‘VEEP’ Premieres Tonight on HBO – See How Louis-Dreyfus Prepared

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:48:42 -0400

‘VEEP’ Premieres Tonight on HBO – See How Louis-Dreyfus Prepared:

With VEEP premiering on HBO tonight, Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals how she prepared for the role of a lifetime. After all, playing the Vice President of the United States can’t be that easy. Or is it?

Laughing at the Dark

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:29:16 -0400

Laughing at the Dark:

While screening a clip from A History of Violence in a college classroom, myself and the other students were all laughing at William Hurt as he beat up a man for botching a murder. My teacher stopped the film and simply asked us why we were laughing. Though he was doing his own research for a thesis he was writing, that question has always stayed with me. I’m reminded of it every time I laugh when someone falls, gets hit in the head, or overreacts to a petty situation.

Rich Vos Fills the Void

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:26:36 -0400

Rich Vos Fills the Void:

“This is Richard Ira Vos.”

Those are the first, slow, deliberate words from a man wrapping up a breakneck week. When we got a chance to talk, the 54-year-old stand-up comic/iTunes chart topper/writer/Opie and Anthony regular/Woodstock 99 host had just recorded the fifth installment of his new podcast My Wife Hates Me with life partner and fellow comedian Bonnie McFarlane.

Mort Sahl: Comedy Pioneer

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:24:31 -0400

Mort Sahl: Comedy Pioneer:

George Santayana (the philosopher, not the guitarist) once wrote: “Those who do not remember their past are condemned to repeat their mistakes.” As far as adages go, it’s one of the better ones… because remembering the past is key in almost every aspect of life… and most definitely in the world of comedy.

4/20: Top 5 Stoner Comics

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:22:05 -0400

4/20: Top 5 Stoner Comics:

April 20, a day that no professor should schedule an exam ; a day all convenience stores should triple the price of eye drops.

Comedian Christian Finnegan’s Humble Beginnings

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:13:31 -0400

Comedian Christian Finnegan’s Humble Beginnings:

Christian Finnegan is a regular on “Are We There Yet,” a show with 44 episodes already under its belt and entering its third season on TBS this fall. But talk to him and he comes off like the average working comedian.

New Cast For ‘In Living Color’ Announced

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:11:26 -0400

New Cast For ‘In Living Color’ Announced:

It has been known for a while that FOX will be bringing back the ’90s hit show In Living Color, but there has been no word on who will be trying to fill the shoes of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and many other talented comics the sh

Watch the Ad for Three Stooges Movie Banned by CBS

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:08:58 -0400

Watch the Ad for Three Stooges Movie Banned by CBS:

CBS recently rejected an ad for the upcoming Three Stooges movie. According to Deadline, on March 22, 20th Century Fox submitted a movie commercial intended for a one-minute slot called “Stoogesta,” a spoof on a generic drug ad, which CBS accepted.

Sequel to ‘Dumb And Dumber’ in the Works; Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels on Board

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:06:24 -0400

Sequel to ‘Dumb And Dumber’ in the Works; Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels on Board:

The impossible just became possible. Harry and Lloyd will hit the big screen once again after an almost 18-year hiatus!

Jo Koy’s ‘Lights Out’

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:04:10 -0400

Jo Koy’s ‘Lights Out’:

Remember those parents who had wallet pictures of their kids that fell out in like droves of twelve—you know back when actual pictures were a thing—and somehow they all managed to be a different airbrushed photo of how adorable their child is?

Trending: Top 5 Hilarious Internet Memes

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:50:30 -0400

I don’t have a house phone anymore and I never come close to reaching all my monthly cell phone minutes. Nowadays pretty much everyone communicates via texts, messages, and chat. If your friends are anything like mine, you get sent links constantly to various – and hopefully funny – internet sensations. You might have noticed the exact same links showing up from different people, and if the mood strikes you, you yourself might send it to someone else thus helping create the status of an internet meme.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in HBO’s ‘VEEP’

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:08:18 -0400

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in HBO’s ‘VEEP’:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one heartbeat away from being the President of the United States! Literally. The Emmy award winner will return to the small screen to star in the highly anticipated HBO series, VEEP.

Bonnaroo to Announce 2012 Comedy Lineup

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:06:06 -0400

Bonnaroo to Announce 2012 Comedy Lineup:

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in association with Comedy Central, has confirmed the comedy lineup for its 2012 event. It is scheduled to take place June 7 – 10 in Manchester, TN. Bonnaroo is considered to be one of the biggest comedy events in the country. Presenting comedy since 2004, it has become a must-play for many comedians.