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Pop My Culture #114: Jodie Sweetin

Jodie Sweetin (Full House) goofs off with Cole and Vanessa on Kim and Kanye’s trademarked baby name, American Idol, Game of Thrones, Hollywood Squares, San Francisco, catch phrases, being Greek, The Goonies, double denim, Supermarket Sweep, Comet the Dog, Bob Saget, Urkel, Fozzie Bear, and the sad world of Kimmie Gibler. Follow Jodie at @JodieTweetin! Leave your answer to the firsts question (The first embarrassing hairstyle or bad haircut you… more

“The Newsroom” Is The New “Lost”

Weeks ago, when the pilot of Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom was seen by critics/bloggers, there was an vicious outcry about how bad it was. Reviews were so harsh, especially… more

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week 7/24

Well, these are the times when comedy can do the most good — bringing levity to a situation in dire need of it — and that doesn’t include misinterpreting the… more

What This Picture of Louis CK Shooting with a 16mm Camera Means To Me

Pictured above are the reasons that Louis CK is respected, admired, and studied beyond the art form of comedy. In fact, he’s studied and dissected beyond art in general and… more
 

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week 7/17

If you are offended by fart jokes, jokes about Batman, or even, dare I say, comedy itself, then I’m not going to tell you that you can’t write your own… more

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week 7/10

There’s been a lot talk lately about comedy and the controversial things that should and shouldn’t be said. I say, let’s bring it back to the funny and let the… more

America, Home of The Free to Make Fun of Ourselves

Fireworks, BBQ, and red, white, and blue everything is what will permeate nearly every household of the U.S. on the 4th of July. However, if you were to hear… more
 

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week 6/3

Obviously, you’re going to have plenty of downtime this 4th of July after food coma hits you after a patriotic helping of something covered in BBQ sauce, something deep fried,… more

The Internet Changes Comedy: The Next Wave

The idea that videos on the Internet could be anything beyond that, such as being adapted into movies or series for television, used to seem preposterous. Well, in 2012, having… more

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week 6/26

I can’t help if you were massively disappointed with HBO’s recently premiered drama series from Aaron Sorkin, The Newsroom. I’m not Aaron Sorkin, nor do I hold any sway over… more