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Washington Post apologizes for Clinton joke

Two Washington Post journalists are apologizing and their satirical online video series has been canceled following criticism of a joke they told about Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Buried in documents is a little Sotomayor humor

Did you hear the one about the three judges who go duck hunting? Sonia Sotomayor has.

Canadian radio Obama assassination joke criticized

A broadcast industry council slammed Canada's French-language radio broadcaster for airing a comedy sketch that suggested that Barack Obama would be easy to assassinate because the first black American president would stand out against the White House.

Obama pokes fun at failed commerce pick

Hours after his pick for commerce secretary dropped out of consideration, President Barack Obama joked that maybe Abraham Lincoln would have liked the job.

McCain's brother says N. Va. 'Communist country'

Republican presidential candidate John McCain's brother made an apparent joke at a campaign rally this weekend that might not play well in parts of newly competitive Virginia.

Former DNC chair apologizes for hurricane gaffe

A former Democratic National Committee chairman apologized Sunday for suggesting that Hurricane Gustav's expected arrival as Republicans prepare to open their national convention is a sign God favors Democrats.

Dutch man suffers cut buttocks in joke mishap

Dutch police say a man who pushed his exposed buttocks against a restaurant window as a joke was injured when the glass broke and lacerated his behind.

Cheney tells West Virginia joke

Vice President Dick Cheney threw a verbal insult at West Virginians on Monday, but quickly apologized.

Tenn. Mayor Sends Water, Humor to Ga.

Drought-parched Georgia got a "cool wet kiss of friendship" Wednesday from neighboring Chattanooga, Tenn., in the form of a truckload of bottled water delivered to lawmakers at the state Capitol.

Huckabee: Rivals Might Consider Suicide

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee joked Tuesday that other candidates might be considering suicide because their level of support doesn't match their fundraising.

Radio Host Claims Colbert Stole His Joke

A talk-radio host is claiming Stephen Colbert stole his joke.

Group Launches Ad Against McCain's Joke

The liberal group MoveOn.org is launching an ad against Republican John McCain and his joke about bombing Iran, arguing that the nation "can't afford another reckless president."

Paraguay President's Joke Stirs Outrage

Paraguayan President Nicanor Duarte's joke that a female Cabinet minister might need a romantic partner provoked an uproar Friday, with critics denouncing his remark as demeaning to women.

New Yorker Denies Making `Polish Joke'

The editor of The New Yorker said Thursday his magazine never intended to offend anyone when it published a cartoon that joked about a Polish name and drunkenness.

Masked Man Tells Bank: 'Just Kidding'

A man wearing a ski mask walked into a bank and demanded money, then told tellers, "just kidding," authorities said.

The Vine

A Sad day for the Turkey

Yes, it is a sad day for the Turkeys...I wonder if Obama is going to pardon the turkey this year...maybe he'll bring the Turkey to NY and try him there

David Brooks: Sarah Palin is a joke
Source: Crooks and Liars

Check out this video of David Brooks explaining why Sarah Palin is a joke and isn't fit to be a viable candidate for 2012.

The Car

I am on tour to a city rich with ancient history.My friend has arranged a car for comfortable sight seeing.I went to an amcient Buddist place yesterday in tne same car.At the site,there was plenty of rush and the car had to be parked in the parking slot.The In Charge of parking a …

Jewish maids practice black magic in Kuwait
Source: arabtimes

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20 : There are about 1,800 Jewish maids working in Kuwaiti households, reports Alam Alyawm daily quoting Interior Ministry sources.

The Verdict On The New GOP.com: FAIL
Source: Crooks and Liars

excerpt: "" It's no secret that effective and intelligent use of the internet has escaped the Republican Party. That said, it should come as no surprise that the reviews are in on the new and improved GOP.com, and it's not good.

Is Obama Becoming a Joke?
Source: RealClearPolitics

Political satire matters when it is larger than the joke. The growing rap on Obama is that he is a man both ineffective and meek; a man who is loved by all and feared by none.

Mass. House approves Kennedy succession change - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

Hmm, wonder what minority, female, gay, handicapped individual they're gonna put in there...because we do things so fair now, don't we?

Laugh of the Day: Who said it?

Got this joke yesterday and just had to share it with you. What a cracker! :o) This joke is about an Indian boy on his first day at school in the USA.

The Biden Birther Manifesto
Source: YouTube

Ever wonder why Joe Biden claims he's a "foreign" policy expert? Looks like the Kenyan-in-Chief isn't the only one with birth certificate issues. Biden! Show us your birth certificate!

Forget 'Disapproval' Resolution, House Votes to Set Joe Wilson's Pants on Fire
Source: The Satirical Political Report

"THIS IS THE KIND OF BIBLICAL 'EYE FOR AN EYE' APPROACH THAT WE DEMOCRATS HAVE TO BE MORE RECEPTIVE TO,

New Arab Incitement: Israelis Train Snakes to Attack
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

The rumor apparently began when a snake bit a woman outside a village adjacent to the Jewish city of Ariel. Local Arabs said that after the attack, the snake "escaped" toward Ariel.

Break Time: Back to School Humor (adult) Funny!

A first-grade teacher, Ms. Brooks, was having trouble with one of her students. The teacher asked, 'Harry, what's your problem?'

U.S. President to give speech to children, Republicans apoplectic with rage
Source: - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia

Possum Trot, KY- Joshua Morgan doesn't want his 8-year-old daughter to hear from President Obama next week.

Joke of the Day /About Health Care

First of all, accept my apology for the vulgar words in the joke, which I just received through email. I think it describes Congressmen both for or against the Health Care reform.

Show rebuked for Obama joke
Source: Straits Times Interactive - SINGAPORE

TORONTO - CANADA'S public broadcaster broke television regulations when it aired a New Year's Eve skit that joked about the possible assassination of US President Barack Obama, the country's broadcasting regulator said on Monday.

Microsoft Announces Merger With McDonald's, Christianity
Source: glossynews.com

In what is being hailed as the end of the free world, Microsoft, McDonald's, and Christianity have joined forces to form a single $300 billion/1.9 billion adherent corporate-religious entity known as McRosoftianity.

Stress Kills; Got a Joke With A Moral To It? Post It Here!!!

U.S. doctors point to stress as being a major killer of the American population. In these economic times, stress is probably working overtime killing us.

Good News Wednesday--Personal Ads for your Amusement

Lonely Heart Ads…. I know we all say we'd never do this—and if you ever have, you have actually blamed it on someone else, being drunk, on a dare, etc. And it's ok. I'd never ask you if you really have placed a personal ad anywhere. And yet, I am curious.

Sarah Palin's Facebook Alter-Ego Gets Found Out
Source: Wall Street Journal

Was it easy for a Los Angeles screenwriter to pass himself off on Facebook as Sarah Palin? You betcha, it was.

The Truth About The Healthcare Bill

If You Like What You Have, You Can't Keep It: In October 2008, President Obama said, "If you've got health care already, and probably the majority of you do, then you can keep your plan if you are satisfied with it." The House Democrats proposal does not match this rhet …

What's the Best Prank You've Fallen Victim To?

So earlier today in WORDSPERWADE's column, I posted the following in response to the prompt "I'm so tired...FILL IN THE BLANK." ============================================================================= I'm so tired, this morning I fell for this:

Create Your Own Kenyan Birth Certificates and Save!
Source: Gawker

Awesome news, everyone: you can make anyone you want be born anywhere you want, in case you need to prove that your boss is not A Natural Born Citizen or something.

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