Jokes

The good humor man

Who invented jokes, and why do we laugh at them? Jim Holt discusses the history of funny.

By James Hannaham Jul 21, 2008

He just reinvented comedy, and boy are his arms tired

No, but seriously, Mitch Hedberg is the funniest new comedian in the world.

By Chris Colin June 22, 2001

21st Challenge No. 30

Cloudy crystal-balling: When techno-predictions go awry

By Charlie Varon and Jim Rosenau January 29, 2000
The yuks server

Laff.net has crafted, copied and stolen 50,000 jokes. Soon it will unleash them on you.

By Mark Gimein August 4, 1999
21st Challenge No. 23 results

How to destroy your computer, and other lousy ideas for online learning.

By Charlie Varon and Jim Rosenau July 3, 1999
21st Challenge No. 21

Results: "Microsoft is my shepherd" and other prayers for the digital age.

By Charlie Varon and Jim Rosenau May 8, 1999
21st Log: More fun with Chinese movie titles

By Andrew Leonard January 5, 1999

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