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Jon Stewart Exposes the Media's Laughably Dishonest Tax-Related Reporting

Matt Cherette · 04/14/10 03:44AM

Tonight, Jon Stewart overviewed the media's reaction to a report that many poor households don't pay federal income tax before comparing it to the non-reaction over the fact that Exxon Mobil also doesn't pay. Inside, video of Stewart's magnificent juxtaposition.

"Visionary" Eric Leebow Thinks He Invented the Social Network

Matt Cherette · 04/13/10 02:43PM

Eric Leebow is a self-proclaimed "Internet visionary" and the CEO of Freezecrowd. According to Leebow, Freezecrowd is like an online college yearbook, where one can "tag" people in photos and view their friends list. Sound familiar? Inside, Leebow is exposed.

The Daily Show Compares the Fight Over Gun Ownership to Gay Rights

Matt Cherette · 04/12/10 10:42PM

Tonight, The Daily Show's Wyatt Cenac profiled John Pierce, an "open carrier" who faces strong opposition to his decision to publicly brandish his weapon. What resulted was a hilarious comparison of Pierce's fight to that of America's gays. Video inside.

TV Producer Has On Air Freakout

Michael Jordan · 04/12/10 01:02PM

A TV news producer starts freaking out and, somehow, the audio makes it onto the live broadcast. Professional? No. Horrifying? Yes. Hilarious? Very yes.

Tina Fey Unveils "The Sarah Palin Network" on SNL

Matt Cherette · 04/10/10 11:10PM

Tina Fey reprised her role as Sarah Palin on tonight's episode of Saturday Night Live with an unveiling of the fictional "Sarah Palin Network" in what turned out to be a smart, tight and thoroughly funny sketch. Video inside.

Tea-Bagging Celebrities Are Balls Out Crazy

nightintern · 04/05/10 10:00AM

Ah, the tea-baggers! America's latest crazy political offshoot group—and, thanks to a growing number of celebrity members, the most entertaining one, too. Here, we showcase the most popular and outstandingly ridiculous celebrity tea baggers.

Jon Stewart Mocks McCain's Palin Desperation

Matt Cherette · 03/30/10 10:32PM

It's no secret that John McCain faces an uphill battle in his Senate Republican primary. It's also no secret that McCain strategically invited Sarah Palin to campaign along with him last weekend. Tonight, Jon Stewart mocked them both for it.