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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Fully Operational Mobile McDonald's Unit Has Short-Circuited My Brain

Trump's second presidency is marked by attempts to dismantle democracy and an absurdity in governance.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The Apprentice' faced the challenge of making us even more scared of Donald Trump. It managed it

The Apprentice satirical biopic highlights the chaos and shocking elements of Donald Trump's early years in the business and political realm.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Poor Trump: you can't even accept a luxury jet from Qatar without being called corrupt these days | Marina Hyde

Trump's acceptance of a state-funded plane raises ethical concerns, surprising even some of his supporters.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Fully Operational Mobile McDonald's Unit Has Short-Circuited My Brain

Trump's second presidency is marked by attempts to dismantle democracy and an absurdity in governance.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The Apprentice' faced the challenge of making us even more scared of Donald Trump. It managed it

The Apprentice satirical biopic highlights the chaos and shocking elements of Donald Trump's early years in the business and political realm.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Poor Trump: you can't even accept a luxury jet from Qatar without being called corrupt these days | Marina Hyde

Trump's acceptance of a state-funded plane raises ethical concerns, surprising even some of his supporters.
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

NYC's One Man Army to bring mind-bending shorts to Upper West Side's Triad Theater | amNewYork

One Man Army NYC is set to showcase a unique screening of sci-fi and satirical shorts titled WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY: Strange Future, catering to genre enthusiasts.
NYC music
fromsfist.com
21 hours ago

Noe Valley Jokesters Want to Secede from SF and Join Marin County Instead

As that station reports, someone is circulating an online Change.org petition for Noe Valley to secede from San Francisco and incorporate into Marin County.
San Francisco
#film-review
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of a Unicorn review goofy eat-the-rich satire isn't fun enough

The film 'Death of a Unicorn' uses satire to critique late-stage capitalism while blending humor and mythical elements, aiming to resonate with contemporary audiences.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Independent films

True Bromance? 'Friendship' Is a Biting Satire About Male Loneliness

Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of a Unicorn review goofy eat-the-rich satire isn't fun enough

The film 'Death of a Unicorn' uses satire to critique late-stage capitalism while blending humor and mythical elements, aiming to resonate with contemporary audiences.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Independent films

True Bromance? 'Friendship' Is a Biting Satire About Male Loneliness

#comedy
NYC music
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Reality TV Sendup 'Nobody Loves You' at ACT Is Witty, Sharp, and Entirely Lovable

The new musical at ACT effectively blends comedy and critique of reality television, showcasing its compatibility with Broadway.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ Show Is a Hit. But Its Latest Episode Shows It Has a Problem.

Hollywood is struggling significantly, facing issues from COVID-19 and the streaming wars.
The series 'The Studio' provides sharp satire on the entertainment industry but may lack a definitive critique.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn comedian's fake jail stunt lands him in real jail

William Banks faked a prison stint for social commentary, raising ethical questions about satire and criminal behavior in the digital age.
NYC music
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Reality TV Sendup 'Nobody Loves You' at ACT Is Witty, Sharp, and Entirely Lovable

The new musical at ACT effectively blends comedy and critique of reality television, showcasing its compatibility with Broadway.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ Show Is a Hit. But Its Latest Episode Shows It Has a Problem.

Hollywood is struggling significantly, facing issues from COVID-19 and the streaming wars.
The series 'The Studio' provides sharp satire on the entertainment industry but may lack a definitive critique.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn comedian's fake jail stunt lands him in real jail

William Banks faked a prison stint for social commentary, raising ethical questions about satire and criminal behavior in the digital age.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Want to know how the world really ends? Look to TV show Families Like Ours | John Harris

Dorian Lynskey's work emphasizes how the climate emergency, while catastrophic, unfolds at a pace slower than typical disaster storytelling allows, challenging traditional narrative forms.
UK politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How I'll Become Pope

I’ll be really nice to all the other cardinals in the conclave. I’ll ask if they’ve been working out, and say, ‘It looks like someone’s been praying for broader shoulders and sideburns.’
NYC politics
#spirituality
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Jesus returns as an AI INFLUENCER who you can video call in real-time

AI Jesus chatbot fuses spirituality with consumerism, offering real-time chats that mix biblical advice with product promotions.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Jesus returns as an AI INFLUENCER who you can video call in real-time

AI Jesus chatbot fuses spirituality with consumerism, offering real-time chats that mix biblical advice with product promotions.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I am sick of seeing the rich and powerful on my screen. Where are all the TV shows about normal people? | Rebecca Shaw

The abundance of TV shows focusing on the challenges of the affluent has become overwhelming and repetitive.
#cultural-commentary
#social-commentary
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago
Miami food

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Carl Hiaasen's "Fever Beach" captures Florida's absurdity through humor and sharp commentary on societal issues, especially in the context of flawed characters.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Laughing in the Face of 'Overwhelming Malice'

Humor, especially dark or sarcastic, is increasingly used as a means of coping with dire social and political conditions.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The 'Succession' creator's new movie skewers tech billionaires and a Meta-like company

"Mountainhead" explores the tensions among tech billionaires amid global unrest, showcasing the consequences of wealth and influence.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

Someone Is Hacking Crosswalk Buttons to Speak in the Voice of Elon Musk Lamenting the Terrible Sadness in His Life

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

Someone Is Hacking Crosswalk Buttons to Speak in the Voice of Elon Musk Lamenting the Terrible Sadness in His Life

fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Video. Mural in Rome questions funeral guests for Pope Francis

Laika's mural near the Vatican humorously depicts Pope Francis observing a guest list for his funeral, drawing attention to world leaders with strained relations with him.
Europe politics
#larry-david
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Bill Maher calls Larry David's satire of his Trump dinner kind of insulting to 6 million dead Jews'

Maher defends his dinner with Trump against David's Hitler comparison, emphasizing the importance of honest dialogue.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Bill Maher calls Larry David's satire of his Trump dinner kind of insulting to 6 million dead Jews'

Maher defends his dinner with Trump against David's Hitler comparison, emphasizing the importance of honest dialogue.
fromGrub Street
4 weeks ago

Comedian Kyle Gordon Starts His Passover With Bacon

"It sometimes feels like I'm in a death-metal band because I'm screaming so much," Gordon says, alluding to the vocal demands required for his performances.
NYC food
#american-psycho
Film
fromDecider
4 weeks ago

'American Psycho' at 25: Is this portrait of '80s era Wall Street excess weirdly aspirational or a total horrorshow?

The character Patrick Bateman from American Psycho presents a satirical view on self-care and societal obsession with image.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Brooklyn

"American Psycho's" Director Just Educated "Wall Street Bros" On What The Movie Is Actually About

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

'American Psycho' director calls out 'Wall Street bros' for idolizing Patrick Bateman: 'I'm mystified by it'

Film
fromDecider
4 weeks ago

'American Psycho' at 25: Is this portrait of '80s era Wall Street excess weirdly aspirational or a total horrorshow?

The character Patrick Bateman from American Psycho presents a satirical view on self-care and societal obsession with image.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Brooklyn

"American Psycho's" Director Just Educated "Wall Street Bros" On What The Movie Is Actually About

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

'American Psycho' director calls out 'Wall Street bros' for idolizing Patrick Bateman: 'I'm mystified by it'

#apple-tv
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Seth Rogen and a fabulous cast highlight the satire 'The Studio'

Seth Rogen's new series, The Studio, humorously explores the insecurities of Hollywood executives.
Beer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Apple's buzzy new Seth Rogen show mocks brand movies. People who make them are thrilled.

The Studio critiques Hollywood's brand integration while gaining support from industry insiders who see it as a validation of branded content.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Seth Rogen and a fabulous cast highlight the satire 'The Studio'

Seth Rogen's new series, The Studio, humorously explores the insecurities of Hollywood executives.
Beer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Apple's buzzy new Seth Rogen show mocks brand movies. People who make them are thrilled.

The Studio critiques Hollywood's brand integration while gaining support from industry insiders who see it as a validation of branded content.
#tariffs
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why China Laughs at the Idea of Americans Taking Their Manufacturing Jobs

The trade war between the U.S. and China is prompting a wave of satirical AI videos portraying American manufacturing workers.
Chinese netizens are using humor to critique the situation of U.S. manufacturing jobs amidst tariffs and trade tensions.
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why China Laughs at the Idea of Americans Taking Their Manufacturing Jobs

The trade war between the U.S. and China is prompting a wave of satirical AI videos portraying American manufacturing workers.
Chinese netizens are using humor to critique the situation of U.S. manufacturing jobs amidst tariffs and trade tensions.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Hacked Crosswalks Play Biting Satirical Messages Imitating Musk And Zuckerberg

"You know, it's normal to feel uncomfortable or even violated as we forcibly insert AI into every facet of your conscious experience."
Silicon Valley
#snl
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'SNL' takes aim at Trump tariffs with 'White Lotus' sketch featuring Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm: 'The White POTUS'

SNL's 'The White POTUS' effectively satirizes Trump's presidency through a spoof of 'The White Lotus', highlighting absurdities with sharp humor.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'SNL' takes aim at Trump tariffs with 'White Lotus' sketch featuring Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm: 'The White POTUS'

SNL's 'The White POTUS' effectively satirizes Trump's presidency through a spoof of 'The White Lotus', highlighting absurdities with sharp humor.
#the-white-lotus
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The White Lotus' Luxury: How Branded Collaborations Are Capitalizing on Privilege

The White Lotus fans can experience a luxury wellness retreat to celebrate the Season 3 finale, reflecting the show's opulent settings.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The White Lotus' Luxury: How Branded Collaborations Are Capitalizing on Privilege

The White Lotus fans can experience a luxury wellness retreat to celebrate the Season 3 finale, reflecting the show's opulent settings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Your Friends & Neighbors to Black Mirror: the seven best shows to stream this week

Jon Hamm's Coop, a hedge fund manager, faces a midlife crisis as he grapples with personal and professional losses, leading him to a darkly comedic plan.
Mental health
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Whoopi Goldberg didn't get 'The View' a $6 million federal grant. That claim originated as satire. - Poynter

The claim regarding a $6 million grant awarded to Whoopi Goldberg is untrue, and it originated from a parody website known for fabricating stories.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age

Even a passing acquaintance with the work of Jacobs-Jenkins, who's a queer Black man, would condition theatergoers to understand the outburst as satirical exposure of a threadbare fallacy of racial innocence.
US politics
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

I Can't Stop Talking About The Traitors

The Traitors is a unique blend of satire and camp, offering viewers an engaging and chaotic reality television experience.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Guess what? You don't matter': what Trump's war on DEI means for every American who's not a straight white man

The satirical business Rent-A-Minority critiques superficial corporate diversity efforts.
The venture went viral, sparking discussions on meaningful diversity and inclusion.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange-And So Much Fun

Mickey 17 creatively explores existential themes through its protagonist's grim yet oddly comedic experiences as an 'expendable' worker.
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