comedy

Hunter S. Thompson is a Crotchety Old Man Who Hates Technology

Mike Byhoff · 02/12/10 03:46PM

Brilliant writer, inventor of gonzo journalism, and angry man who left threatening, profanity-laden voicemail tirades to his AV dealer because his damn DVD player won't work. Hunter S. Thompson was everyman. His message below.

30 Rock Mocks CNBC's Greed-Driven, Hot Girl-Hosted Culture

Matt Cherette · 02/12/10 03:24PM

Like everything else on television this week, last night's 30 Rock revolved around Valentine's Day. And while Liz opted for oral surgery as a date night avoidance and Jenna lamented her stalker's newfound disinterest, Jack trolled for dates on CNBC.

Kristen Wiig on The Autobiography of Suzanne Somers

Zach Mack · 02/10/10 09:00PM

Dramatic readings are usually hilarious and have long been a go-to comedy tool: they've even kept William Shatner relevant to this day. Here, Kristen Wiig regales us with the sexy life story of Suzanne Somers.

Donald Trump to Jay Leno: "You're Fired!"

Matt Cherette · 02/10/10 03:15PM

Last night, Jay Leno said goodbye to NBC for the final time the next three weeks, as his failed primetime experiment came to a close. And who better to give him a sendoff than The Donald himself, live via satellite.

Nick Swardson on Babies

Zach Mack · 02/09/10 09:00PM

Most people know Nick Swardson as Terry from Reno 911 and from his role in Grandma's Boy, but his standup is not to be missed. Here, he discusses the similarities between newborns and your friends after a night of drinking.

Did The Daily Show Steal a Joke From Another Comedian?

Mike Byhoff · 02/09/10 10:30AM

On last night's Daily Show, Jon Stewart lampooned the weekend's Tea Party Convention and Sarah Palin's handwritten note. One of his jokes concerned Palin's use of the "High-School-Chem-Test" method of reminders. It was a great joke, but was it original?

Natasha Leggero on Why Hip Hop Sucks

Jon Martin · 02/08/10 09:00PM

Natasha Leggero usually does roundtables on Chelsea Lately, but now you can see her in her natural habitat. Watch as Natasha rants about the sad state of rap music, her words are harsh but oh-so-true.

SNL's Rahm Emanuel Obliterates Sarah Palin

Matt Cherette · 02/07/10 01:00AM

It seemed SNL was all about politics tonight, from the opening Fox News parody to a second Don't Ask, Don't Tell discussion in a View sketch. But it was Andy Samberg's obscenity-laden impersonation of Rahm Emanuel that stole the show.

Pete Holmes on Museums

Matt Leary · 02/06/10 09:00PM

Pete Holmes is a jolly, manic, nutjob of a comic. Originally from Chicago, he is currently making a name for himself in NYC. This bit pretty much sums up how most people feel while a a museum.

Mr. Show: Law School

Matt Leary · 02/06/10 01:30PM

This particular Mr. Show sketch is a big old ball of weird, but apparently also a realistic depiction of law school. Who would have thunk it?