Ed Helms to host Comedy Central special “The Fake News with Ted Nelms”
In an era where literally anything that’s posted online can be called “fact” without any proof to back it up, and where comedy news shows are providing the most in-depth political coverage out there, it’s no surprise that more and more performers are getting in on the action. The latest comic to create his own […]
Andy Kindler urges everyone to keep making fun of Trump
In an interview, comic Andy Kindler – who spends about as much time engaging with Trump supporters as he does onstage these days – explained how jokes have become a very real weapon against a thin-skinned regime. Kindler, whose annual State of the Industry addresses at Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival always contain some very […]
Here’s proof that Donald Trump is the greatest emo songwriter of all time
Bless the good folks at Super Deluxe, who have given us an early Valentine’s Day present: this video of Donald Trump’s tweets, set to an early 00s-era screamo track. For a leader who’s supposed to be pretty busy, Trump sure does tweet a lot, and he doesn’t shy away from sharing his true feelings online, […]
This week, everyone shared their dream “Saturday Night Live” special guest picks
Last week, Melissa McCarthy literally burst onto the SNL stage with one of the most instantly iconic performances in the show’s history, a breathless (and breathtaking) spin on White House press secretary Sean Spicer that sent the internet – and, as usual, the President – reeling. Predictably, Trump sent out a series of tweets complaining […]
Jo Firestone is the best version of Betsy DeVos on “The Tonight Show”
Last night, newly appointed secretary of education Betsy DeVos stopped by The Tonight Show to refute rumors that she has literally no idea how schools work. DeVos, who reveals her new pamphlet-based education system and revised pledge of allegiance (which has more Macarena references than you’d expect), doesn’t come off too great. But Jo Firestone, […]
5 (more) comedians to help distract you from the end of the world
Vogue has compiled a list of “5 Comedians Who Might Help You Stay Sane for the Next 4 Years,” a group of politically-aware comics who won’t bum you out too much with their current events commentary. Their picks include Jena Friedman, Sabrina Jalees, Dave Hill, Sarah Beattie, and Aparna Nancherla, who is certifiably Chris Rock-level on […]
Joe Piscopo might run for Governor of New Jersey
Because all it takes to be a politician these days is a half-baked idea that maybe you should be a politician, former Saturday Night Live star Joe Piscopo is reportedly considering a run for Governor of New Jersey. “I’m very serious about it,” Piscopo told the New York Times. “I’ve never been more serious about […]
Vic Berger edits Trump’s press conference into a visual acid trip
Video editor / unlikely political commentator Vic Berger is back with another current events mash-up. This time, the Super Deluxe contributor put his signature, trippy spin on Trump’s recent press conference. Since the height of 2016 campaign season, Berger has been releasing political “coverage” that is, on the surface, a sort of Tim and Eric-inspired bizarrification […]
Jon Stewart Shares Message On “The Daily Show” Election Night: “This Isn’t The End”
While all of the other late-night hosts were dark last night as the election results were filtering in, there was Jon Stewart. Stewart – who returned to the desk at The Daily Show for the lead-up to this moment before he eventually extended – was joined by the show’s correspondents for a live election special. […]
Looking Back At 10 Of SNL’s Best Political Cold Opens Over The Past 10 Years
Courtesy of NBC. Saturday Night Live has been at the helm of political comedy since its inception in 1975. Now in its 50th season, comedy fans are getting to experience the household sketch series as it coincides perfectly with the 2024 election. Retired SNL cast members and successful comedians have often flocked to studio 8H […]