comedy

Jon Stewart Details President Obama's DOMA Shift

Matt Cherette · 02/24/11 11:21PM

Yesterday, President Obama told federal lawyers to stop defending the "One Man, One Woman" Defense of Marriage Act, a step forward for gays seeking equal rights. Tonight, Jon Stewart detailed the developments, and also unveiled a new Twitter account!

30 Rock: Does TGS Hate Women?

Matt Cherette · 02/24/11 10:31PM

On tonight's 30 Rock, Jenna was excited to appear on a women's web site, JoanOfSnark.com. The problem, though, was that the headline read, "Why Does TGS Hate Women?" Hm... sound familiar? (Hint, hint!) Here's video of the cold open.

Two Guys Get Attacked Sci-Fi Style By The New iPad 2

Lauren Soroken · 02/23/11 09:50AM

The new iPad 2 is rumored to be a little larger this time around and these two guys got a sneak peek. It's bigger, badder, and it wants to kill you with its red death rays.

Jon Stewart Breaks Down Wisconsin's Budget Crisis

Matt Cherette · 02/21/11 11:28PM

Have you been interested in knowing what all that fighting between unions and the Republican governor in Wisconsin was about, but too busy to actually look anything up? If so, then it's your lucky day! Here's Jon Stewart's summary.

Aziz Ansari Begs the Producers Guild for Work

Madeleine Davies · 02/21/11 07:00PM

Despite his role on the beloved Parks and Recreation and having a booming stand up career, Aziz Ansari is desperate to get hired. Also, did you recognize him as the Asian girlfriend in The Social Network?

Finally, a PSA For Victims of Sarah McLachlan's ASPCA Commercial

Whitney Jefferson · 02/19/11 10:00AM

Finally, Sarah MacLachlan has apologized for those depressing animal commercials. This parody has her saying "Every day, innocent people are emotionally harmed by my depressing ASPCA commercials and they're crying out for help" and apologizing for "harshing your buzz."

30 Rock: Liz Lemon's Breakup Is Everyone's Breakup

Matt Cherette · 02/17/11 10:47PM

On tonight's 30 Rock, Liz Lemon came into the TGS writer's room with an announcement: she was absolutely *fine* following her breakup with Carol. So fine, in fact, that she'd adopted a cat—Emily Dickinson—and a fanny pack!

Jon Stewart Showcases All the Lame Jokes from CPAC

Matt Cherette · 02/15/11 11:24PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart spent a few minutes discussing last week's Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC. According to Stewart, it was basically one big—and incredibly bad—roast/stand-up comedy special, with tons of so-unfunny-they're-funny jokes by conservative favorites.

The Real Housewives of Civil Rights

Morgan Barry · 02/15/11 06:30PM

February is a time for Americans to celebrate our greatest Black leaders and innovators, but often the women behind the men are lost in the shuffle. Thankfully, Elite Delta Force 3 have brought us The Real Housewives of Civil Rights.