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Childish Gambino Is Trying To Be A Grown-Up

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 11/15/2011 - 12:45am

Rapper, actor, writer and comedian Donald Glover tackles unorthodox subjects on his new album.

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The Hazards Of Twitter: How Much Is Too Much In 140 Characters O...

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 03/17/2011 - 10:01pm

Neda Ulaby reports that recent world events have refocused attention on the shifting standards for jokes in the Twitter age.

One comedian has already lost a high-profile job for tweeting about Japan.

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Tweet Named 'Most Beautiful'

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 06/07/2010 - 5:14am

Comedian Stephen Fry searched for the wittiest Twitter message when he chose the most beautiful tweet ever at a literary festival in Wales.

The winning tweet is from Marc MacKenzie: "I believe we can build a better world! Of course, it'll take a whole lot of rock, water & dirt.

Also, not sure where to put it."

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The Best Will Farrell? Will in Austin

Austin Metablog  Sun, 05/16/2010 - 9:00pm

Will Ferrell, comedian, actor, and? relief pitcher for the Round Rock Express? (via The Unique Wedding)



 

Weatherman's Forecasts Get Your Attention

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 02/09/2010 - 4:36am

Jim Kosek is an AccuWeather.com weatherman. He shouts in the style of the late comedian Sam Kinison. In a recent forecast captured on YouTube he shouts:"Our paralyzing, crippling, record-breaking storm comes TA-DAAAAY!"

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Another elevator traps an innocent man

That Other Paper  Fri, 05/02/2008 - 2:24pm

In the last couple of weeks, a video of the guy who got trapped in the elevator at New York City’s McGraw-Hill building for 41 hours was passed around online — did you see it?

Well, comedian Max Silvestri recently fell victim to a malfunctioning elevator — and, like the other guy, his experience was caught on camera: via CC Insider



 

Two minutes with Ramin Nazer

That Other Paper  Mon, 03/03/2008 - 2:08pm

Comedian Ramin Nazer has several talents — among them, the ability to spit out random numbers, the ability to string words together in unique ways, and the ability to think things.

That Other Paper’s Christine Acker recently caught up with Ramin to discuss these important issues and others, like what exactly a laugh is.

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Video: Take your canvas bags to the supermarket

That Other Paper  Fri, 02/29/2008 - 4:18pm

Take your canvas bags to the supermarket, sings comedian Tim Minchin in this video made for BBC3’s Comedy Shuffle.

After watching this, you’ll probably never forget to bring bags with you next time you’re at the store — this song is pretty damn catchy.

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