Archive for March 23rd, 2009

SMACK-DOWN ‘08 WINNERS

This is a special issue of ComedySmack to announce the winners of ComedySmack’s Smack-Down ’08: The Best Comedy of 2008. The contestants and winners were determined by our panel of comedy insiders and by public voting. The winning comedy is a representation of the best and funniest items featured on ComedySmack last year. Congratulations to the winners of Smack-Down ’08!

FEY MEETS PALIN MEETS COURIC

TV Clip: “Palin and Couric Interview” (from Saturday Night Live)

LOST AFTER TRANSLATION

Standup Clip: No Moleste by Tig Notaro

MCCAIN/PALIN

by shap on March 23, 2009. [Newsworthy]

Political Comedy: “McCain’s Voicemail to Palin Leaked to Press” by Michael Weingartner and Lee Camp (from 236.com)

SCHTICK MAGNATE

Webshort: “White Collar Comedy with Mortimer the Steel Baron” by Matt Ruby

PEN GAL

Humor Piece: “When Barry Met Sarah: The Obama-Palin Letters” by Jim Windolf (from VanityFair.com)

EMANCIPATION PROVOCATION

Overheard: Dan Allen

STANDUP ON THE ROOF

Website: RooftopComedy.com

DRUGS AND NINTENDO

College Comedy: “Brand New Wii” (by Duke University Improv)

THE REEL DEAL

Random Video: “Who Needs a Movie?” (by Fred and Sharon Spencer)