All articles tagged with #humor
Kotaku reports that a Vatican-affiliated nonprofit gifted Pope Leo XIV a giant Materia orb from Final Fantasy, sparking jokes about which spell he might cast and tying the gesture to AI-era humanism; the piece questions the Saint Peter for Humanity charity and its leadership (including Kimbal Musk) and suggests the orb could be cursed, ending with a playful jab about Aeroga.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel nicknamed Donald Trump 'Teddy Doze-evelt' after Trump appeared to nap at a 9/11 memorial, then aired a montage of similar moments and teased Trump’s energy versus Mitch McConnell, while also joking about AI warnings and Trump’s AI-generated images.
Zach Cregger said test audiences found Resident Evil too funny, so he cut most of the jokes; the trimmed version tested better and he likes it more, arguing that a little humor goes a long way in horror, while still blending the game’s visual language from third- to first-person perspectives.
BuzzFeed compiles a list of 50 funny photos that highlight everyday absurdities—from oddly placed seats and confusing signage to over-the-top promotions—showing that while the world can be ridiculous, laughter is a universal way to cope and enjoy the chaos.
Defector’s Israel Daramola and Ray Ratto offer a sardonic Week 1 college football watch guide, weighing a glut of games and the season’s coach‑drama as they hype or lampoon matchups from UMass–Rutgers to LSU–Clemson, while musing on the sport’s chaos, star power, and how to navigate a sprawling opening slate.
Ars Technica highlights the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, celebrating quirky, thought-provoking research—from splash-free urinals and mosquito-based 3D printing nozzles to studies on kissing, upper-class ethics, cockroach milk, nose-blowing dynamics, venomous snakes, and soil-health underpants—demonstrating that comedy can illuminate real science. The ceremony, moved from Boston to Zurich for safety, will see Antwerp host next year, with Zurich returning in 2028 and every even-numbered year after; winners will also give free public talks online after the event.
HuffPost Women collects this week’s funniest posts from women (Aug. 22–28), spotlighting witty, relatable quips about life, work, dating, and pop culture from Twitter threads, memes, and anecdotes.
BuzzFeed’s 35-item roundup gathers funny text messages—from moms’ warnings to chaotic group chats and witty one-liners—celebrating relatable moments in modern texting and inviting readers to laugh and share with friends.
BuzzFeed’s Parents section compiles 15 screenshots from Mommy Facebook groups to spotlight the shocking, funny, and often questionable advice and drama that pops up in online parenting communities, from flying with a sick child to anti-vaccine takes and other controversial moments, illustrating how these groups can become cringe-worthy hubs of strong opinions.
Research suggests that laughing at ourselves can boost mental health and social connections, but it’s nuanced: some people (gelotophobes) fear laughter and may suffer in relationships, while others (gelotophiles) and playful humor styles can enhance bonding; self-defeating humor can be adaptive if mixed with other humor types, and cultivating a lighter, self-aware attitude through practice can improve resilience and warmth in social settings.
Dolly Parton used sharp wit and self-deprecating humor to upend male-dominated power in country music, taking control from Porter Wagoner and turning jokes at men’s expense into a strategy for autonomy, authenticity, and feminist empowerment that helped define her legendary career.
HuffPost Life curates this week’s funniest tweets from women, featuring sharp one-liners about work, everyday moments, dating, and life’s quirks from Aug. 22–28.
A Globe columnist playfully interrogates the “man cold” stereotype, noting that the science on whether men suffer more from the common cold is mixed, which makes the debate a blend of biology, perception, and humorous social commentary.
The piece outlines Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s long marriage and presents expert-backed reasons it endured: embracing complementary personalities, maintaining independence, sharing a sense of humor, and not trying to change one another.
BuzzFeed’s staff delivers a satirical roundup arguing that 2026 is the dumbest year yet, assembling memes, anecdotes, and cringe-worthy moments across topics to suggest the internet is convinced the year is defined by absurdity.