Political Humor

Although America has numerous political parties, the only two that hold any real power are the Democrats and the Republicans. These two parties came to power in the 1800s and by 1860 had become...

The United States was formed by a revolution. If you consider the U. S. a good place to live, then the revolution was a good thing. A revolution is normally born from injustice. Many people have...

Everyone is going green. But, it can be difficult and uncomfortable. All that scratchy hemp-wear and you got used to driving a car that is forbidden to use certain tunnels due to height...

Political satire attracts a lot of readers, as you can see by the success of The Onion. It is also fun to write. It's a good way to purge feelings aroused by being an observer of the political...

You're settled on the couch, tuning into an important televised presidential debate. But just maybe you're starting to get the presidential debate-watching blues, or even (gasp) yawning a little....

A prank uprising is a prank that involves several people. Sometimes a prank uprising can be harmless fun and other times it can turn into something rather dangerous.

Bob Dole was platoon leader in World War II, when he received multiple honors including two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. He sustained injuries in the war too severe to...

Many Canadians are familiar with comedian, Rick Mercer for his work on the hit political satire show, "This Hour Has 22 Minutes." But it wasn't until he caught President George W. Bush in an...

Any longtime politician is going to be a source for humor. However, Al Gore has been a greater source for humor than almost anyone since he first stepped on the national stage in 1992. Whether you...

Al Gore's style is like Gore himself: all about his environment. Though some ridiculed his boring, boxy suits and lacquered hairstyle during the 2000 presidential election, there's no way to deny...

In some circles, Bill Clinton is now as famous for his womanizing exploits as for his political career. The President’s infamous affair has landed him with a reputation of being able to attract...

Jon Stewart has been known as one of America's foremost comedians and satirists since the day he took over Comedy Central's flagship "The Daily Show." Today he is widely regarded as a master of...

Whether you are a struggling politician or an out-of-style entertainer, you have probably learned the hard lesson that popularity is contingent on the favor the public grants you. Here are some...

First one must ask, what is the general populace? Second question, is it worth losing? The general populace is a snap-shot of the general population, which are X number of individual minds...

All too often when people hear the phrase "stand-up comedy" they immediately think of a guy with a cheesy grin and a bow-tie talking about airplane food and the differences between men and women....

It's impossible to completely avoid offending anyone while doing political comedy. Politics is a touchy subject and anything on the spectrum is bound to offend somebody. There are, however,...

Political discussions are dangerous and bound to put you in a bad mood, but gee, they sure are fun sometimes!

It's hard enough, sometimes, to get along with people when you share an ideology or philosophy. It's even harder when you don't. Everyone is bound to have a family member or roommate who doesn't...

Anarchists tend to dislike government and conformity, but it is amazing how similar anarchists appear. Just look for the group of angry kids or young adults wearing a lot of black, Converse All...

Comedian Lewis Black has appeared in a variety of movies in addition to his work on "The Daily Show." The "Back in Black" segment of this Comedy Central show features Black's acerbic comedy style...

One of the great comedy traditions in the United States is political humor. Since the Clinton Administration in the 1990s, Will Durst has become a popular comic because his routines feature...

In the burgeoning world of gay and lesbian comedians, Kate Clinton has blazed a trail for the next generation. Clinton has been performing for over 25 years at clubs, colleges and LGBT (lesbian,...

You may need to hire a political comedian for a number of reasons. Your friends may want a political comedian for a birthday party or your boss may need a political satirist for an upcoming...

Political cartoons have been a prominent part of the American media since the beginning of the nation. Vintage cartoons from the nineteenth and early twentieth century are particularly...

Cable channels are beginning to embrace political humor as a part of their regular programming. Unlikely channels for political humor like Comedy Central and Fox News have put out TV shows poking...

The political humor genre of books and magazines has begun to expand in bookstores across America. The general public enjoys reading material that allows them to poke fun at politicians and the...

Until the last decade, Americans only had access to funny political pictures in the newspaper or the network television news. Memorable political pictures include Vice President Dan Quayle...

The political humor merchandise market is cyclical, based on periods of high-intensity campaigning and lower-intensity governance. During a campaign season, you can find t-shirts, buttons and...

Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" which uses the current political environment as fuel for humor. His role as host is enhanced by a group of "reporters" who help keep...

One of the best parts of "Late Night with David Letterman" is David Letterman's initial monologue. Letterman weaves political events, celebrity news and issues facing New Yorkers into the first...