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fromVulture
15 hours ago

South Park Introduces Its Piddly J.D. Vance

The episode satirizes conservative culture through Cartman's podcast and critiques figures like Kristi Noem and J.D. Vance.
fromConsequence
1 day ago

South Park Imagines Mar-A-Lago as Fantasy Island with Mini J.D. Vance Handing Out Baby Oil

Trey Parker and Matt Stone target Kristi Noem and Charlie Kirk in a satirical portrayal blending government cuts and absurd humor.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

P. Diddy Taps On Trump Administration For Pardon Request - Above the Law

Sean "Diddy" Combs and his legal team have reportedly reached out to the Trump administration for a pardon after his conviction on prostitution-related offenses.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Cover Letter for a Job I Don't Want but Will Be Offended Not to Get

I once led a project to completion using only Slack emojis and a positive affirmation that I lifted from somebody's tote bag.
Careers
#tom-lehrer
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

A Big, Fat Man With a Teeny, Tiny Penis': Ex-GOP Rep. Revels in South Park's Trump Episode

Joe Walsh, a former GOP Rep turned Democrat, appreciates a South Park episode mocking Trump, noting its potential impact on his base.
#comedy
#video-games
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

20 Years Ago, A Cult Classic Open World Game Transformed A Beloved Sci-Fi Genre

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Cyborg schoolgirls destroy capitalism in cheeky new action game from Earth Defense Force devs

fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

20 Years Ago, A Cult Classic Open World Game Transformed A Beloved Sci-Fi Genre

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Cyborg schoolgirls destroy capitalism in cheeky new action game from Earth Defense Force devs

#trump
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

South Park's most furious episode ever': the jaw-dropping Satanic takedown of Donald Trump

Paramount faces backlash due to a $16 million settlement with Trump, leading to scathing critiques from shows like South Park.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Covid, social media, Black Lives Matter: Ari Aster's Eddington takes 2020 on and mostly succeeds

Ari Aster's Eddington blends social satire and horror by exploring the impact of technology and the pandemic on human behavior and relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Burn before reading and regret it for ever | Brief letters

"Before your feminine instinct tells you to destroy this letter." Hearing this opening line decades later left me wondering what the handwritten letter contained.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany: Comedian 'El Hotzo' acquitted over Trump posts DW 07/23/2025

Sebastian Hotz was acquitted of charges for online posts deemed satirical rather than incitements to crime during a heated public debate.
Independent films
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

San Francisco's 'Luigi: the Musical' shot me through the heart

'Luigi: The Musical' depicts celebrity criminals in a Brooklyn prison, blending outrageous humor and satire to reflect on American society.
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

Kyle Platts' new 2D short spins influencer culture into a hilarious gravy nightmare

The use of music in Kyle's short is particularly hilarious - stock, YouTuber-esque music underpins every sad moment with jarringly upbeat vibes, creating a juxtaposition that delivers laughs as well as discomfort.
Film
#the-onion
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

No One Has Exacted More Iconic Revenge Than The Yes Men. Can Their Tactics Live Up to 2025?

"A young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or broiled," Swift wrote.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Review: Eddington' is the wacko COVID Western we've waited for

The COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown turned many Americans into social media gunslingers, who favored conspiracies and adhered to their own belief systems and individual freedoms, consequentially disregarding reason and facts.
Film
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

Richard Turley gives Air's identity space to breathe through simplicity and parody

Air's rebranding strategy uses humor and simplicity to differentiate itself in a corporate landscape.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How Culture Shapes Perception of Political Humor

Political humor merges comedy and critique, making complex political issues engaging and accessible.
#zohran-mamdani
fromCommon Dreams
4 weeks ago
US politics

Satirical 'Mamdani Times' Takes Aim at NYT's 'Desperate' Coverage of Mayoral Candidate | Common Dreams

fromCommon Dreams
4 weeks ago
US politics

Satirical 'Mamdani Times' Takes Aim at NYT's 'Desperate' Coverage of Mayoral Candidate | Common Dreams

#terry-gilliam
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Billion Dollar Playground review drop everything! Your hate-watch of the summer is here

Billion Dollar Playground features ridiculously wealthy characters who complain about minor inconveniences, showcasing the absurdity of luxury living through their entitled perspectives on opulent vacations.
Television
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

With the Big, Beautiful Bill, You Can Now Sponsor a Billionaire of Your Choosing

The article satirizes wealth distribution, depicting a fictional bill that humorously reallocates funds to billionaires instead of public needs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Dana Carvey Admits Slipping Biden's Obvious' Decline Into SNL Skits: A Delicate Thing'

I knew that he was compromised mentally. I mean, it was obvious to me, but it was a delicate thing in the comedy world. There were a lot of people did not want to do anything that would kind of ding him in like an awkward way.
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

JK Rowling depicted alongside Elon Musk in Glastonbury mural

The tech bros want to go to Mars, so we're sending them there. There's room on the rocket for a few more souls so they're being joined by Trump, Netanyahu, Vance, Farage and Rowling - just some of the people who in recent years made life on Earth more difficult for us.
Social justice
#donald-trump
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How 'Squid Game' Lost Itself

Squid Game Season 3 suffers from shallow narratives due to the overemphasis on the underwhelming VIP characters.
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
1 month ago

Oui!

Sofia Iliopoulou's photography captures silent narratives through striking black-and-white portraits, showcasing a satirical view of luxury, wealth, and their performative nature.
Fashion & style
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Yoga for Finding Inner Calm in L.A. Right Now

"...your body reacting naturally to the rapid erosion of civil liberties in real time."
Yoga
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Daniel Hannan celebrates his chronicle of Brexit idiocy foretold | John Crace

The article mocks Dan Hannan's repeated failures and misguided predictions, emphasizing the irony of his perceived status and accolades.
fromThe New Yorker
9 years ago

My Favorite Fireworks

This article showcases a collection of unconventional, humorous, and eccentric fireworks designs that satirize societal themes and teenage culture.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

My Super-Special 79th Was Not Super Special

What does a president have to do to get the right kind of birthday tank parade?
US politics
#wealth
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

In Mountainhead,' a Copper Pot Offers a Subtle (and Silly) Display of Wealth

The interplay of wealth and social dynamics in a satirical setting highlights the absurdities of billionaire life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Mountainhead review tech bros face off in Jesse Armstrong's post-Succession uber-wealth satire

Mountainhead is a biting satire of the ultra-wealthy, reflecting their absurd mindset in a luxurious setting.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Joan Baez Just Wants to Watch Twilight and Marry Hozier

Joan Baez advocates for balancing news consumption with escapism through fictional entertainment.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

How Dogma Finally Escaped Harvey Weinstein

Kevin Smith's film Dogma struggled for rerelease in the face of legal and personal conflicts with Harvey Weinstein.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Mountainhead" and the Age of the Pathetic Billionaire

Jesse Armstrong's "Mountainhead" critiques the moral failings of the ultra-wealthy, reflecting on their impact on culture and satire.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

TikTokers are proudly proclaiming nepo baby status in the latest viral trend

TikTok's 'holy airball' trend satirizes claimed ties to major brands, often revealing humorous claims or commentary on nepotism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel: Between Elon and Melania, Trump now has two foreigners who won't sleep with him'

We're living in the golden age of stupid, and first he fired the American people, next he wants to fire the politicians,
US politics
#tech-billionaires
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Silicon Valley

"Mountainhead" Channels the Absurdity of the Tech Bro

"Mountainhead" is a satire of tech billionaires, showcasing their moral failings as they compete for wealth.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley

The Real Life Tech Execs Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' Is Based On

Film satirizes tech oligarchs through characters reflecting Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg during a global catastrophe.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

The Real Life Tech Execs Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' Is Based On

Film satirizes tech oligarchs through characters reflecting Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg during a global catastrophe.
#tech-culture
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley food

'Mountainhead' on HBO Draws Eerie Parallels Between Billionaire Bros and Zizian Cult

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley food

'Mountainhead' on HBO Draws Eerie Parallels Between Billionaire Bros and Zizian Cult

Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Anal Probes and Aliens: Why So Many People Fell for a Joke Story

Bizarre reports may be believed due to the availability of seemingly relevant information and source confusion.
#film
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

New HBO Film From 'Succession' Creator Premieres Next Week Depicting Tech Billionaires During a Financial Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's new film explores the arrogance of fictional tech entrepreneurs during a financial crisis.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

New HBO Film From 'Succession' Creator Premieres Next Week Depicting Tech Billionaires During a Financial Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's new film explores the arrogance of fictional tech entrepreneurs during a financial crisis.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

In Praise of Jane Austen's Least Beloved Novel

"No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be a heroine." This quote establishes the unconventional nature of Austen's protagonist.
Books
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Mountainhead succeeds at showing you how truly deranged the billionaire mindset can be

HBO's 'Mountainhead' critiques the absurdities of Silicon Valley's billionaire culture using humor and satire to reflect their influence on society.
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Succession' Creator Goes After Tech Oligarchs in Delicious Satire, 'Mountainhead'

Mountainhead is a satire of tech billionaires' delusions showcased during a poker weekend.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mountainhead to See How They Run: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Jesse Armstrong's satire portrays tech moguls at a retreat, where the launch of a deep-fake tool leads to societal chaos, highlighting their disdain for the expendable.
Film
Portland
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
#politics
#netflix
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Relationships

'Sirens' Has Beachy Vibes but a Dark Heart

Sirens satirizes the lives of the rich through chaotic drama and dark humor, emphasizing their secrets and interpersonal tensions.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Relationships

Netflix's Star-Studded New Show Is Like a Candy-Colored Take on The White Lotus

The series 'Sirens' explores social class and family ties through satire, focusing on a Buffalo woman's confrontation with her sister's life among the wealthy.
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

'Sirens' Has Beachy Vibes but a Dark Heart

Sirens satirizes the lives of the rich through chaotic drama and dark humor, emphasizing their secrets and interpersonal tensions.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

The Studio' Episode 10 Finale Recap: What Happened?

Rogen's film executive, Matt Remick, is a believable caricature of someone who is trying their best to make good films while also willfully carrying out Hollywood's greatest flaws to save his own ass.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Definitive Guide to Types of Oligarchies

Various humorous forms of government illustrate control driven by vanity, emotional turmoil, and absurdity.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'SNL' season finale spoofs Trump's visit to Mideast as lovefest with Saudis: 'Got a lot of cool stuff'

SNL's 50th finale mocked Trump's Middle East visit, portraying it as a farcical lovefest with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm from Glasgow the swearing came naturally!' The full uncensored history of The Thick of It

It was a moment in time when petrified politicians lurched from crisis to crisis, scrambling desperately to control the narrative as their endless gaffes derailed even the vaguest attempts to change this country for the better.
London politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Eddington review - Ari Aster's tedious Covid western masks drama and mutes his stars

The movie struggles with dull themes and pacing, failing to engage viewers despite a talented cast and strong cinematography.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

LEGO recreates the $120K banana art that made modern art a joke - Yanko Design

Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian', a banana taped to the wall, redefined modern art through absurdity; LEGO’s tribute both mocks and celebrates this audacity with humor.
Humor
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