comedy

SNL Spoofs the Tax Masters Commercial

Matt Cherette · 10/10/10 12:20AM

You know that annoying commercial for Tax Masters (the firm that promises to "solve your tax problems") that stars its charisma challenged founder, Patrick R. Cox? Tonight, SNL parodied the ad, complete with a "half-formed twin brother" on Cox's head.

SNL Offers a Solution for Those with a Mom on Facebook

Matt Cherette · 10/09/10 11:02PM

Jane Lynch is hosting tonight's SNL, and—naturally—there are a lot of sketches that feature her playing a mom. Speaking of which, here's a hilarious "commercial" for an embarrassment-reducing product called "Damn It, My Mom Is on Facebook."

I Need Laughs: A Week in the Life of an NYC Comedian

Rebecca O'Neal · 10/06/10 10:15AM

Last February, Matt Ruby filmed I Need Laughs, documenting a typical week for him as an underground comic. Through performances at booked shows and open mics, Ruby allows viewers a glimpse into a world to which outsiders are rarely exposed.

Jon Stewart Bids Adieu to Rick Sanchez by Mocking the Hell Out of Him

Matt Cherette · 10/04/10 10:28PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart made a lengthy statement about CNN buffoon Rick Sanchez's comments about him/the Jews, and he didn't disappoint. Inside, video of the segment, during which—among other things—Stewart compared (with video!) Sanchez to The Office's Michael Scott.

David Letterman Reveals the Real Reason Why Oprah Hated Him

Matt Cherette · 09/28/10 11:41PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart visited David Letterman on the Late Show, and the two had quite the hilarious discussion about Oprah Winfrey. During the chat, Letterman revealed that Winfrey "hated" him "long before" the Academy Awards incident—and then explained why.

Justin Bieber Just a Cleverly Disguised 51-Year-Old Pedophile

Chrystina Orlando · 09/28/10 02:04PM

The Onion hilariously unmasks Justin Bieber's "true identity:" a 51-year-old pedophile! We're sad to report that this story is false. Therefore, males everywhere will continue trying to rationalize why they can't score as much tail as a 16-year-old kid.