Humor Articles

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 1st March 2010 @ 10:40 PM

Blue Collar comedy is a class of funny made up completely of Jeff Foxworthy and friends. The comedians have been going strong for years, and they are only getting more popular over the years. Early in 2010, the Comedy Tour proved it can compete with big names in entertainment when the comedians landed on Billboard's Hot Tours list. Jeff Foxworthy along with Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy ranked at number four, grossing just over $2.6 million from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6. That span of time i... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 1st March 2010 @ 6:22 PM

Although Larry the Cable Guy is best known for his crude (and hilarious!) brand of comedy, the standup veteran recently established the Git-R-Done Foundation as a way to give back. A 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization named after the comedian's famous catchphrase, the Git-R-Done Foundation was founded by the comedian (real name Dan Whitney) and his wife Cara in 2009. According to the Git-R-Done Foundation's official website, the foundation's mission is to "provide ass... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 1st March 2010 @ 12:59 PM

It isn't just that he has performed on The David Letterman Show 20 times in his career; it's just that Brian Regan is that good. The stand-up comedian and critically acclaimed artist has earned mainstream attention thanks to humor about the classics, never ranting, cursing or raving as he entertains audiences the old school way - with jokes that deal with society's everyday humor. Regan continues to tour in support of 2008's DVD The Epitome of Hyperbole, which has him... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 1st March 2010 @ 12:29 PM

Do you need some more "fluff" in your life? If so, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is your man - a stand-up comedian and actor who has been making audiences laugh for years. Currently on his Fluffy Shop Tour, Iglesias continues to add more dates (in Orlando, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland and New York) as he rounds out the spring with performances through May. If you want to see Fluffy Man in action, check online and get your own pair of Gabriel Iglesias tickets today. At just 32 y... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 1st March 2010 @ 12:13 PM

Ever since Seinfeld went off the air in 1998, fans have been mourning the absence of comedian Jerry Seinfeld from network television. That all changed, however, on Feb. 28, when NBC offered a sneak peak at his new show The Marriage Ref after the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. Described by the Los Angeles Times as "a comedic look at the battles between married couples," The Marriage Ref will make its formal debut on March 4. Fans don't have to wait and see Seinfel... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Friday, 26th February 2010 @ 11:49 PM

Like many other celebrities, Bill Cosby may have benefitted from the early February death hoax, as it earned his current tour serious promotion. The recent hoax forced Cosby himself to rebuttal the Internet rumor, which displayed his quick knack for handy comedic skills. Writing on his website, Cosby concludes "As you well know, a dead person cannot rebuttal. Therefore, I am rebuttaling to tell you that when I heard the news [of his death] I immediately began rebuttaling and went int... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Wednesday, 24th February 2010 @ 12:19 PM

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias has mastered his brand of hilarity, a key component of which is his physical appearance. Some may call Iglesias "fat," but he has labeled himself "fluffy" instead, prompting others to do the same. In fact, his website is even called FluffyGuy and features T-shirts for sale that go all the way up to size 6XL. Forget "weight challenged," with Iglesias' popularity, "fluffy" may just become the next politically-correct term for someone w... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 22nd February 2010 @ 8:26 PM

As part of the Blue Collar Comedy team, Jeff Foxworthy and his crew of redneck misfits will join CMT's Big New Comedy Week in early March. Along with the trio of comedians, the comedy program will introduce newcomer Melissa Peterson in her first standup comedy special. The comedy hours will reunite Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy as they film Blue Collar Comedy: Ten Years of Funny, set to air March 13 in front of a live audience at the country music capital Nashville. more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 22nd February 2010 @ 8:28 AM

Ron "Tater Salad" White may have gotten his start as part of the massively popular Blue Collar Comedy Tour with "You Might Be a Redneck" comic Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall, but he has enough fame to stand on his own now. White's solo tour is currently underway and sees the often drunk and always funny comedian stopping in cities like Las Vegas, NV; Santa Ynez, CA; San Francisco, CA; St. Louis, MO; Worchester, MA; Washington, DC; London, ON; Chicag... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Wednesday, 17th February 2010 @ 5:27 PM

The list of truly legendary comedians is small, but one of the names sure to make the cut is Bill Cosby. He inches even closer to the top when that list is narrowed to legendary African American comedians, with Cosby competing with Richard Pryor for the top spot. Cosby has gone well beyond comedy in his sphere of influence, as he has also become an outspoken advocate of family values, education and ending poverty. Like any good dad, Cosby hasn't been afraid to tell the hard truth even when ... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Wednesday, 17th February 2010 @ 5:21 PM

Talk show host, author and stand-up comedian Chelsea Handler recently unveiled plans to celebrate the release of her third book, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, with a 21-city book tour. Handler's tour will appropriately be sponsored by Belvedere Vodka-her second book is titled Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea-and produced by Live Nation. The trek will begin in Chicago on March 10. Handler will perform in front of sold-out crowds across the nation before wrapping up her road t... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Friday, 12th February 2010 @ 11:40 PM

Readers who have gotten their hands on Chelsea Handler's literary masterpieces My Horizontal Life and Are You There, Vodka, It's Me, Chelsea are rejoicing this month, as the raunchy yet entertaining comedienne is set to debut another collection of stories describing her eccentric life. Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, the comedienne and author's third hilarious compilation, has been set for release on March 9, 2010, and it certainly won't go unnoticed in the literary world. ... more...

Humor | By Carolyn Anderson @ Friday, 12th February 2010 @ 10:34 PM

Being funny is one great skill that can attract people to you. Of course, we all love to laugh and we love company who can make us laugh. With laughter, we feel a positive vibe between us, break awkwardness, make people want you, and of course, it makes us get rid of or problems. If you want to learn to be funny and be more attractive to people around you, read on for more tips. - Learn it. Yes, it can be a natural talent for some but if you want to learn to be funny, you can at least lea... more...

Humor | By Carolyn Anderson @ Friday, 12th February 2010 @ 10:06 PM

Jokes are great ice breakers, mood lifters and a great source of happiness. There may be some people who are very talented when it comes to telling jokes but you can at least learn how to tell jokes and be funny. Learning how to tell jokes and be funny can be a great skill. In fact, one of the characteristics that many women love in a man is a good sense of humor. Aside from that, many people love a funny man. Of course, nobody hates a man who can make them laugh. Aside from being a jolly... more...

Humor | By Carolyn Anderson @ Friday, 12th February 2010 @ 9:46 PM

Being funny is one quality that most people love in others. In fact, having a good sense of humor is a plus in dating. Of course, who hates a person who can make you laugh. If you want to learn how to be funny, you can however do it. Although being funny is a great talent for some, and some may have grown up with such good sense of humor, it can however be learned or at least, you can train to yourself to be one. Indeed, a funny guy can tell a not-so-funny thing and everyone starts to lau... more...

Humor | By Lawrence White @ Wednesday, 3rd February 2010 @ 9:01 AM

There comes a time when we need to be someone else. When the invitation to a themed fancy dress party arrives, I want my costume to be great, not a home made disaster. You think that you have been very clever in designing your outfit, so why does everyone ask "Who have you come as?" Thank goodness for fancy dress suppliers! I had to go to a fairy-tale inspired affair and so I hired a Shrek costume. Well he was from a land Far, Far Away! I went down to the shop, tried ... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Monday, 1st February 2010 @ 3:01 PM

As one of many late night hosts, Craig Ferguson added his own version of the Conan O'Brien/ Jay Leno debacle in his taped Friday night skit that parodied MythBusters while paying tribute to his fellow red-haired late night host in his own way (according to Entertainment Weekly). The show stacked against NBC with the philosophy "This is working...so blow it up!" The eccentric late night host hasn't gotten as much attention as his friends, but Ferguson has long been in the spotli... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Friday, 29th January 2010 @ 12:59 PM

Ron White likes a good scotch, a cigar and loves to tell a good joke. The stand-up comedian's act is the perfect complement to any happy hour, and with two Grammy nominations and a book on The New York Times Bestseller list, he's out to prove his point. White earned a place on the stage next to Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and since then his act has really taken off. Swirl your smoky scotch and laugh along with the rest of crowd w... more...

Humor | By Brent Warnken @ Friday, 29th January 2010 @ 12:29 PM

Jerry Seinfeld's latest project is a new NBC show, The Marriage Ref. The premise of the series brings married couples' disagreements before a referee (played by Tom Papa), who will ultimately decide on a winner of the dispute. The show will also feature a team of panelists including Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Larry David and Eva Longoria Parker. Billed as "downright funny" and "revealing," The Marriage Ref gives us an inside look at the relationships of ordinary co... more...

Humor | By Marcus Cronate @ Thursday, 28th January 2010 @ 1:31 PM

So Orlando is the capital of the world's theme parks. There is no denying that Orlando has the most theme parks compared to any other city in the world. So when does this all stop? The Harry Potter Theme Park will be opening in late spring in the Island Adventures Park; this is growing to an inordinate amount! So the question should be posed, does Orlando really sound like the best name for a city shrouded in Theme Parks? In all honesty I don't think it does, Orlando doesn&#... more...