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Displaying all articles tagged:
Humor
remembrance
Apr. 11, 2023
Al Jaffee’s Snappy, Not So Stupid
MAD
Legacy
MAD
’s longest-serving cartoonist invented a way to do something unusual: turn a pulp-magazine page into an animated, interactive feature.
By
Christopher Bonanos
obits
Apr. 10, 2023
Legendary
MAD
Cartoonist Al Jaffee Dies at 102
He shaped the magazine’s tone and sensibility with his iconic “Fold-in” cartoons.
By
Hershal Pandya
development hell
May 12, 2022
The 4 Shows Netflix Is Looking for Right Now
These shows are guaranteed for two seasons (and only two seasons).
By
Bethy Squires
terfs
Oct. 25, 2021
All the Fallout From Dave Chappelle’s Controversial New Special
Amid widespread backlash to transphobic jokes in his latest set, Netflix continues to stand behind the comedian.
By
Danielle Cohen
miss u
Dec. 17, 2020
A Drunk Text From Your Black Tights
They really miss you. Will you take them back?
By
Emilia Petrarca
flirting
Apr. 29, 2020
30 Best Pickup Lines to Make Your Crush (Actually) Laugh
“Are you Steve from
Sex and the City
? Because even though I’m sure you have some faults, you seem like pretty much the best of the bunch.”
By
the Cut
april fools
Apr. 1, 2020
Now Is Not the Time for Pranks
Governments are warning their people not to joke about the pandemic on April Fools’ Day.
By
Hannah Gold
quizzes
Nov. 8, 2019
Which Garbage Animal Are You?
Are you more of a pizza rat or a cigarette roach?
By
Amanda Arnold
and
Claire Lampen
science of us
May 21, 2019
The Joy of Misreading Things
On finding absurdity in accidentally garbled phrases.
By
Edith Zimmerman
fashion
Mar. 29, 2019
This Jean Diaper Is the Secret to My Success
Perfect for the modern career woman on the go.
By
Gabriella Paiella
tv
Jan. 31, 2019
Finally,
The Sopranos
and the
Sex and the City
Universes Meet
I couldn’t help but wonder if Carrie Bradshaw and Paulie Walnuts are meant to be.
By
Gabriella Paiella
golden globes 2019
Jan. 6, 2019
The Celebrities Who Seem the Most Like They Have CBD Oil on Their Feet
Who’s a little more comfortable at the Golden Globes?
By
Kelly Conaboy
stunning revelations
Jan. 5, 2019
Kendall Jenner’s Super ‘Raw’ Story Was About … Acne
So brave.
By
Bethy Squires
shopping
Dec. 4, 2018
Our Favorite Totally Real Stores on Bleecker Street
Introducing ‘The Jennery,’ a digital-only concept store featuring artisanal products from around the world, all designed by women named Jen.
By
Anna Silman
2018 midterms
Oct. 12, 2018
In Praise of Beto O’Rourke, the Sweaty Man
Hillary had pantsuits, Beto has sweat.
By
Dan Chamberlain
science of us
May 2, 2018
How to Make an Abortion Joke
An analysis by a sociologist who studies them.
By
Cari Romm
vulture lists
Apr. 20, 2018
17 Celebrities Who Are Also Law Firms
From Bellamy Young to Sutton Foster.
By
Nate Jones
generators
Apr. 10, 2018
What’s Your Ridiculous Triple-Threat Career?
Find out with our handy generator.
By
Gabriella Paiella
beauty standards
Mar. 28, 2018
Even Giant Fish Can’t Ignore the Siren’s Call of Plastic Surgery
Not everything is better down where it’s wetter.
By
Lilian Min
first person
Mar. 19, 2018
Was My Joke the Final Nail in Fifth Harmony’s Coffin?
No. The thing about Fifth Harmony is that we never should’ve had a Fifth Harmony.
By
Emmy Blotnick
dating
Mar. 15, 2018
What Would Donald Trump Jr.’s Dating Profile Look Like?
With news that he’s getting divorced, we imagine the possibilities.
By
Gabriella Paiella
late capitalism
Feb. 26, 2018
15 Other Mascots We’d Like to See Turned Into Women, for Some Reason
Now that brands are obsessed with this move, we have a few suggestions. (For feminism.)
By
Gabriella Paiella
overachiever
Jan. 10, 2018
How to Teach Yourself to Be Funnier
To improve your sense of humor, start by making yourself laugh.
By
Susie Neilson
Dec. 14, 2017
If the
Star Wars
Prequels Took Place in a Galaxy With Modern Child-Labor Laws
What the prequels would look like if the Galactic Republic had employed 21st-century standards of child welfare.
By
Nate Jones
i don’t
July 17, 2017
Unconventional Tips for the Unconventional Bride
Rustic barn? Doughnut cake? Converse under your dress? They’ve all been done.
By
Gabriella Paiella
humor
July 6, 2017
10 More Stories From the Goop ‘Conspiracy Theories’ Issue
Gwyn is really leaning into this whole Infowars comparison with the newest issue of Goop.
By
Jessica Roy
possibilities
June 20, 2017
Short Ken and 19 Other Alternative Ken Dolls
Divorced Dad Ken, anyone?
By
the Cut
June 6, 2017
6 Upcoming Justin Trudeau PR Stunts
He’s done shirtless hiking, photobombed prom pictures, and kayaked right up to people. Here’s what could be next.
By
Gabriella Paiella
May 9, 2017
The Connection Between Humor and Health: Kind of Complicated
Beware of overly simplistic story lines telling you to just have a sense of humor about life’s ups and downs.
By
Jesse Singal
inspiring
May 8, 2017
10 More Body-Positive Soap Bottles
Dove recently introduced a line of “Real Beauty” bottles. We thought, why stop there?
By
Gabriella Paiella
and
Anna Silman
Apr. 4, 2017
Test Yourself: Psychologists Created a Quiz to Define Your Sense of Humor
There are four options.
By
Roni Jacobson
how-tos
Mar. 24, 2017
The Ultimate Goop Guide to Lovemaking
Step two: Drink nothing but raw milk for a week.
By
Gabriella Paiella
mamma mia
Feb. 14, 2017
I Found My Perfect Wedding Dress at New York Fashion Week
[
Kisses fingertips like an Italian chef
]
By
Gabriella Paiella
alternative diets
Feb. 1, 2017
Lemon Water, Rusty Nails, and Roadkill: What Steve Bannon Eats in a Day
A peek inside Steve Bannon’s food diary.
By
Gabriella Paiella
Jan. 19, 2017
If You Have a Twisted Sense of Humor, It’s Probably Because You’re a Cool Genius
A new study found that an appreciation for dark jokes is linked to higher IQ and lower aggression.
By
Cari Romm
Jan. 13, 2017
How Telling Jokes at Work Can Seriously Backfire
Don’t do it unless you’re positive you’re actually funny.
By
Cari Romm
Jan. 10, 2017
Here Is What Hillary Clinton’s Cabinet Definitely Would’ve Looked Like
Attorney General Lena Dunham.
By
Gabriella Paiella
science of us
Dec. 6, 2016
Here’s What Happens in Your Brain When You Hear a Pun
New research explains the neuroscience of wordplay.
By
Cari Romm
Dec. 6, 2016
Being Funny Is Harder Now, and That’s a Good Thing
Sometime in 2011 or 2012, a thought popped into my head that I decided to share with my friends: “money can’t buy happiness, but it can’t buy […]
By
John Hugar
self-affirmations
Nov. 14, 2016
Ryan Reynolds: Ryan Reynolds Is Funny
Good for you, Ryan! We are proud.
By
Jackson McHenry
Oct. 5, 2016
A Smart Sense of Humor Helps People Survive Being Alive
Especially for women.
By
Drake Baer
July 7, 2016
So That’s Why Ancient Statues Have Tiny Penises
No, it’s not because they were modeled after your ex-boyfriend.
By
Christine Nguyen
and
Cait Munro
Apr. 29, 2016
Let’s All Take a Moment to Appreciate Baths
Sure, you’re sitting in a puddle of your own filth. But it’s a warm, bubbly, soothing filthpuddle.
By
Eva Hill,
Meaghan O%27Connell,
and
Cait Munro
unwifeable
Apr. 1, 2016
How to Win at Marriage Counseling
Do you want to be happy or be right? Be right, obviously.
By
Mandy Stadtmiller
humor
Feb. 12, 2016
Taylor Swift Does Not Approve of That Kanye Line
We have a new contender for the most awkward phone call in history.
By
Jackson McHenry
humor
Feb. 10, 2016
Deadpool
and the Promising Rise of Heteroflexibility in Comedies
Comedic protagonists — especially those who wear superhero suits — don’t generally leave room for nuance.
By
Kyle Buchanan
if only
Aug. 28, 2015
Hey, Sweetie, Here’s What We Really Did While You Were Gone at Camp
Letters to a camper.
By
Mark Healy
productivity
Feb. 18, 2015
Funny Meetings Might Be More Productive Meetings
A possible exception to common meetings-are-terrible folk wisdom.
By
Jesse Singal
babies
Jan. 14, 2015
Babies Are Tiny Comedians
And the “jokes” infants make can tell scientists a lot about their cognitive abilities.
By
Melissa Dahl
bad jokes
Dec. 21, 2014
How Chris Rock’s
Top Five
Gets Undercut by an Ill-Advised Gay Joke
It almost ruins an otherwise good movie.
By
E. Alex Jung
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