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Web Shorts
March 18, 2010
BETWEEN A FERN AND A HARD PLACE
Web Video: “Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis: Ben Stiller” (from Funny or Die)
Ben Stiller sits down with Zach Galifianakis to discuss life, love and the pursuit of awkwardness.
Web Shorts
March 17, 2010
RATED “P” FOR PATRICK
Web Video: “St. Patrick’s Day: The Movie” (by Landline TV)
With big-budget romantic comedies such as Valentine’s Day and the upcoming New Year’s Eve generating buzz, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood vomited up this. (starring Sue Galloway, Katie Schorr and Brian Berrebbi)
Humor Pieces
March 17, 2010
TOPPING OFF THE MORNING
Humor Piece: “At What Point On St. Patrick’s Day Did We Pass Out?” (from The Onion)
Many bars open as early as 5:30 AM for today’s festivities, which allows you the convenience of passing out before you’re really awake
Websites
March 16, 2010
VIDEO THRILLED THE JOKE STAR
New Website: “Funniest Jokester” (at FunniestJokester.com)
The recently launched Funniest Jokester allows YOU to upload videos of yourself telling your funniest joke…for a chance at a $10,000 prize! Here’s jokester Stacie Williams with one to beat.
Web Shorts
March 16, 2010
CRAZY FOR A FOX
Web Video: “The Worst Speeches of All Time: Nerd’s Obsession with Megan Fox” by Brendan Colthurst & Teddy Wayne (from Atom.com)
Celebrity obsessions are nothing new. Young boys were parchment-blogging about Joan of Arc back in the roaring 1420’s. But can one kid ride his Megan Fox obsession all the way to political glory?
TV
March 15, 2010
TICKLING THE FUNNY BONE
TV Clip: “Really!? with Seth and Jerry Seinfeld” (from SNL)
You may have had to resign from Congress, Eric Massa, but if Ticklefight-gate means you get to star in a Jerry Seinfeld routine, then keep that tickle machine running.
TV
March 12, 2010
DELIVERING SALVATION
TV Clip: “Mail Mary” (from The Daily Show)
So the U.S. Post Office and the Catholic Church are working together? Nice. We’ll take a book of stamps, two Communion wafers and a sip of Pinot.
Stand Up
March 12, 2010
THE CHAPPELLE SPELL
Standup Clip: “The 10 Funniest Dave Chappelle Standup Bits” (from Comedy.com)
Let Dave Chappelle teach you how to laugh again.
TV
March 11, 2010
AWARD PLAY
TV Clip: “The Soup Awards: Tool Academy” (from The Soup)
Do the Oscars do enough to celebrate tools? Sure, they let Sean Penn on every year, but he’s only one tool. Presenting a more tool-friendly Awards Show, here’s Joel McHale, Seth Green and Rachel Leigh Cook.
