Being a black male intellectual used to make me stand out. Now, it's the norm. Thanks for nothing, man.
By G'Ra Asim May 26, 2009
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A shout-out to all of you childless singles out there, from the self-righteous mothers of the world!
By Heather Havrilesky
May 10, 2009
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A satiric clip pokes fun at women who think motherhood turns them into Mother Earth.
By Sarah Hepola
April 27, 2009
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The British actor, comedian and professional troublemaker talks about political comedy, dressing up as Osama bin Laden, and his new "Booky Wook."
By Joy Press
March 13, 2009
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Social networking sites for dogs? Kitty wigs? It's time to stop the madness.
By Katie Rolnick
February 13, 2009
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Why Obama needs a team of impatient, unforgiving, third-trimester renegades to whip this country into shape.
By Heather Havrilesky
January 27, 2009
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By Tom Reestman
January 22, 2009
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New ways to survive these tough times.
January 14, 2009
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The lolcats, the Internet's most famous felines, may be hilarious. But in their yearning, I see nothing less than the tragedy of the human condition.
By Jay Dixit
November 15, 2008
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"This is not the moment for the Republican Party to start trying to reinvent itself."
November 12, 2008
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Our YouTube satire of the day likens those "real" Americans' undying love of country to the behavior of an abusive boyfriend. In a funny way!
By Sarah Hepola
November 4, 2008
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For the past eight years, Jon Stewart, Tina Fey and other comedians have had us laughing through our tears. If Obama wins, will the laughter die?
By Thomas Schaller
November 4, 2008
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"She thinks genetics is a joke ... she advocates the deliberate, planned, state-financed stultification of American children."
October 29, 2008
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Broadsheet writers discuss "SNL" comedian Maya Rudolph's return to the show as Michelle Obama.
By Sarah Hepola
October 26, 2008
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We take a look at the baby past his bedtime.
October 17, 2008
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Is David Alan Grier's flava-ful new sketch comedy show a black version of "The Daily Show"?
By James Hannaham
October 15, 2008
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"The report has shown that there was no illegal or unethical activity there in my choice to replace our commissioner."
October 15, 2008
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Veteran "Curb Your Enthusiasm" director Bob Weide talks about bringing his prickly brand of humor to the big screen with "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People."
By Adam Baer
October 1, 2008
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The hilarious feminist comedian to exit "Saturday Night Live." Broadsheet to mourn.
By Rebecca Traister
September 16, 2008
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My son bullies me, insults his mother and once punched an old man in the nuts. I know it's probably just a phase. But what if it isn't?
By Christopher Noxon
September 8, 2008
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Attention, reality-TV programmers: "I'm From Sky Mall" and "Hangover CSI" -- you're gonna love them!
By Sarah Hepola
September 5, 2008
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This summer's buzzword implies that sitting on your couch can be an adventure. But even the smarmiest euphemism can't turn Paris Hilton into Paris, France.
By Billy Frolick
September 1, 2008
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Is this comedy about a heavy-metal wannabe a Gen X rock 'n' roll fantasy?
By James Hannaham
August 20, 2008
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What's so funny about Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly whacking each other in the head? Everything.
By Stephanie Zacharek
July 25, 2008
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The president has used "awesome" to describe everything from dead soldiers to the pope. How did a slang word trickle up to the highest office in the land?
By Andrea Higbie
July 23, 2008