Tag Archives: Humor
The West Wing cast (who else?) says walking is good for you!
Who better than the reunited cast of The West Wing — television’s walk-and-talk champions — to promote the health benefits of walking? Click here for the hilarious Funny or Die video — I can’t seem to embed it, but if … Continue reading
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Best use of the crappy Star Wars prequels ever
DJ duo Hot Problems offers a song — and a video — for the weekend: (via Tor.com)
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Books are made of win, cont’d: Chip Kidd gets skanky
…and gives a hilarious and enlightening talk on the creation of some of his iconic book covers: My job was to ask this question: “What do the stories look like?” [...] We bring stories to the public. The stories can … Continue reading
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Billy Collins animated, cont’d
My favorite living poet Billy Collins provides some context for his animated poems. Stick around for the hilarious piece he reads aloud at the end. (via TED)
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The best TED talk ever
Courtesy of Improv Everywhere. Founder Charlie Todd’s (real) TED talk is also very much worth a look. More videos here (including this one). (via TED)
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How to listen, cont’d: When life hands you lemons (or a Nokia ringtone)
Following Stefon Harris’ advice, violist Lukáš Kmit’ takes what he hears and runs with it: Well done. (via Boing Boing)
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“The Bark Side”
Oh, lovely, lovely, lovely. I had a ton of post ideas all lined up — then along comes this video, which just has to go up first: Check out little Doggie Chewbacca and little Doggie Ewok. I’m melting. (via Jalopnik)
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Jenny Holzer rocks so damn hard
I’ve loved Jenny Holzer’s work ever since I discovered her “Truisms” — “Lack of charisma can be fatal,” “Confusing yourself is a way to stay honest,” “Children are the cruelest of all” (or, conversely, “Children are the hope of the … Continue reading
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Why stereotypes need to die, cont’d: Iowa edition
In honor of today’s Iowa caucuses, some Hawkeye State myths that need to go away (language NSFW): (via The Dish)
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