Robin Williams Heartbreaking Marquee At The Laugh Factory: 'Make God Laugh'
As the world grieves over the incomparable loss of comic genius Robin Williams, some people are hoping that his untimely death won't mean that he's finished provoking laughs. Hollywood comedy club The...
View ArticleFarewell to Robin Williams: A Thank You Note
Robin Williams died yesterday. It seems surreal to write that. But since writing is the way I process the incomprehensible -- I find myself writing. Everyone is Tweeting and Facebook-ing and calling...
View ArticleDog Catches Fox Playing With Her Toy, Is Less Than Thrilled About It
This dog definitely doesn't believe that sharing is caring. Lupe, a pup who lives with her family in Canada's Yukon Territory, made a crucial mistake when she left one of her toys outside for a playful...
View ArticleThis Photo Gives Wedding Crashers A Whole New Meaning
Crashing waves may look pretty, but they're definitely not the best backdrop for a photo shoot -- unless you want to get really, really wet. Just ask Gina Pageot and Sergio Capozzi, whose recent...
View ArticleI Didn't Know Him
I didn't know Robin Williams, but I did meet him once. A few years ago, I was hosting a show at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre in LA and he showed up at 7:45, introduced himself, and asked if he...
View ArticleChicken Crossing Road Causes Traffic Jam
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, police were told there was a chicken — and it was attempting to cross the road. In fact, the citizen who called the police non-emergency line on Monday evening...
View ArticleIf 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Came Out In 2014, The Covers Would Blow Your Mind
In the 1980's and 1990's, Ann M. Martin's beloved book series "The Baby-sitter's Club" provided young readers with fun, family-oriented narratives that tackled more serious issues as the protagonists...
View Article'Thug Notes' Re-Read 'The Giver' So You Don't Have To
In preparation for the film adaptation of Lois Lowry's "The Giver," you might want to re-read the actual book, since you probably haven't looked at it since the seventh grade. But in case you don't...
View ArticleCameron Esposito, Stand-Up Comic, Talks Being A Woman Who Doesn't Sleep With Men
We love Cameron Esposito! The lesbian comedian recently relayed a story at one of her shows about a homophobic comment made by an audience member at a previous gig. According to Esposito, a man sitting...
View ArticleWhen Water Sports Go Terribly Awry, Hilarity Ensues
When you're on the water, there are so many different ways to have fun in the sun: wake boarding, water skiing, surfing, skim boarding -- the options are almost endless. But there's also the potential...
View Article4-Year-Old Is Heartbroken By The Idea That Deleting Photos Means They're Gone...
Forever is a pretty incredible concept when you're young. Forever is longer than anything you remember, longer than you've been around, longer than your parents have been around -- and quite frankly,...
View ArticleCircus Brings Rare Moment Of Laughs To Afghan Children So They Can 'Taste A...
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan children tumble, juggle, smile and laugh as they roll over mats and keep bowling pins in the air, performing a series of circus feats taught as a rare treat amid...
View ArticleDeconstructing Robin Williams and Losing an Integral Family Member
Like so many of us, I'm still reeling from Robin Williams' death. Like so many of us, when the news first broke, I was shell-shocked and prayed it was another Internet rumor. When his passing was...
View ArticleLet's Get High
Shouldn't we be flying by now? I know we were promised flying cars but I don't want to buy my flying machine from a guy in a polyester suit. "So can I interest you in some protective undercoating for...
View ArticleRobin Williams' First 'Saturday Night Live' Monologue Was A Perfect Send-Up...
As the world mourns the passing of actor and comic legend Robin Williams, his best scenes are being replayed on computer and TV screens everywhere. A hidden gem is his February 11, 1984 "Saturday Night...
View ArticleMichael Cera's New Indie Album Is Totally Surprising, Absolutely Awesome
Michael Cera dropped a surprise album a few days ago, becoming 2014's new male Beyonce. The title of the album is "True That," and you can stream it live on Cera's BandCamp page for free or purchase it...
View Article15 'Sharks' More Likely To Kill You Than A Megalodon
Quick! Is the megalodon, the ancient shark-slash-sea-monster with menacing jaws and a fearsome appetite, still circling the depths of our oceans, ready to prey on innocent human life? To fans of the...
View ArticleKid In Hot Dog Suit Loses Pants And Race, But Is Still A Wiener In Our Hearts
Well, hot dog! This kid really mustard the courage to keep going, even though he couldn't ketchup with his opponents. While we don't relish seeing him fall down, we think he's a real champion for never...
View Article'Doubtfire Face' Aims To Raise Awareness For Suicide Prevention
Since the tragic news of Robin Williams’ suicide broke, fans have shown an outpouring of support by sharing their favorite memories, films, quotes and stand-up bits. But advocates have been careful to...
View ArticleRobin Williams Once Secretly Fulfilled A Dying Girl's Wish
Since Robin Williams’ passing on Monday, there has been no shortage of inspiring stories to help mourners honor the late actor. But one particularly poignant event in the beloved comedian’s life was...
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