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Humor
April 8, 2021
Alex Shephard
Is Gutfeld! the Worst Show on Television?
Greg Gutfeld’s new Fox News “comedy” show is the latest evidence that conservatives have no sense of humor.
December 30, 2015
Linda Rodriguez
The History of Farting for Money
How the internet brought about the demise of an illustrious profession.
January 31, 2014
Alice Robb
Social Psychologists: It Takes 36 Days After a Tragedy Before Jokes About It Become Funny
The science of humor
April 29, 2013
Laura Bennett
Conan O'Brien’s WHCD Jokes Were A Missed Opportunity
The comedian couldn't help making himself, not the media, the butt of his jokes
March 1, 2013
Adam Wilson
Play It Cool, Bro
Seth MacFarlane is exactly what's wrong with American men

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