Interesting news on this front comes from the University of Pennsylvania: New research suggests that humor may
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SNL mocks Giuliani with sketch about voter fraud claims
Saturday Night Live (SNL) parodied Rudy Giuliani in is recent opening sketch that focused on attempts to overturn the November 3 election results for Trump.
Inauguration Day Report from the White House to the BBC (parody)
Marine One is taking off now – up into the clear blue winter sky, off to Mar a Lago via Andrews and whatever new grifts this crime family has in store.
Study: Right-Wing Authoritarians Aren’t Very Funny
Right-wing authoritarians are considerably less funny than people who do not share that disposition
Weird Al Yankovic makes the debate into musical mockery
Donald Trump’s debate performance has earned the parody treatment from legendary mockery expert Weird Al Yankovic.
Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now
Americans and other citizens of rich democracies have long taken our travel advantages as rights for granted. The pandemic changes this perspective.
Comedian Mocks Zimbabwe’s Government Despite Fear of Reprisal
Rising Zimbabwean political satirist has critiqued the government of Mnangagwa. This comes as the regime is cracking down on growing dissent.
Conservative Religious Army Rids White House of Rats, Snakes and Demons
Delusion is the new coronavirus strategy of the Executive that has hired an evangelical movement to the task. It’s a good thing this is just satire.
Trump jokes about driving people nuts with idea he wont leave the WH
In video of his private speech, Trump jokes about driving people “frigging crazy” with hints he might never leave the White House.
Not giving up power is becoming a recurring joke for Trump
President Trump jokes about serving more than two terms as president, telling a crowd that he might remain in the Oval Office “at least for 10 or 14 years.”