It's a great concept, and the history of political cartooning in American political discourse is a major, if underspoken, part of things. A consideration of what's being done now would actually be ...

WHAT'S SO FUNNY: Photograph by Ajaya Joshi of a rally at Khula Manch on page 1 of Nepali Times #295 (28 April-4 May 2006) showing the power of ridicule as resistance. The Soviets had just invaded ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Let’s face it. Political ads can get tiresome, but there’s one hilarious ad that will make you want to see more just like it. It’s a viral political ad starring a wife who begs ...

I’m not an actor, I’m a [Ghostbuster, former SNL] star!” Kristen Wiig returned to 8H for her second time as host, and delivered exactly the Kristen Wiig episode you expect. To be fair, we only got two ...

As the author of a book on humor, I’m often asked to analyze what makes particular jokes funny. It’s dangerous because, as E.B. White said, analyzing humor is like dissecting frogs — the subject ...

Political ads are everywhere these days, and it’s only going to get worse as Election Day approaches. Most ads can be divided into two categories: positive, biographical spots highlighting a candidate ...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — If you drive by any busy intersection in Arizona, you’ll probably see political signs along the side of the road. It’s enough to stress voters out, which is why Gina Schuh ...

The post Jimmy Fallon Wants to Be “Funny,” Not Political: “I Just Keep My Head Down” appeared first on Consequence. Jimmy Fallon isn’t going to Fall-on his sword for democracy, telling CNBC that The ...