Whitechapel - Comedy is Dead 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=740#Comment_740 2007-11-28T20:10:02-08:00 2007-11-28T20:10:49-08:00 howie.kaplan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=461 That's it, boys and girls. Pack it in. All you comics, comedians, humorists, what have you... it's done. Go back to school and learn a trade. Because the real world has officially made us ...
Because the real world has officially made us redundant.

Because THIS IS NOT A JOKE.

The concept of MIKE FUCKING HUCKABEE reciting the Chuck Norris meme is hilarious as satire. But fo'real? It scares the shit out of me.

I guess the only good to come of this is that it's officially made Chuck Norris jokes decidely not funny. Now if Mitt Romney can do an ad where pirates, zombies, and a navel-contemplating questionnaire endorse school prayer, my facebook account might stop being so useless.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=745#Comment_745 2007-11-28T20:15:36-08:00 2007-11-28T20:15:51-08:00 howie.kaplan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=461 This reminds me-- The Engine had a board for US Politics. What was it called? "America Cocks-Up The World '08"? Are we gonna see one on here?
Are we gonna see one on here?]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=753#Comment_753 2007-11-28T20:26:55-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 MJSM http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=433 That was equal parts fascinating and awkward. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=756#Comment_756 2007-11-28T20:28:47-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 tulpa http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=408 I guess he's trying to appeal to the last 4 people who still religiously quote chuck norris facts? I'm surprised Chuck Norris didn't go on a tirade about how evolution is a lie and Jesus is the only ... Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=760#Comment_760 2007-11-28T20:33:43-08:00 2007-11-28T20:35:13-08:00 howie.kaplan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=461 There's no chin under Jesus' beard. Only another cheek. For turning. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=765#Comment_765 2007-11-28T20:53:31-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 turing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=491 Internet jokes just don't make the transition to meatspace without becoming incredibly awkward and stilted. And of course everyone's usually sick of them by the time it's tried. The only version ...
The only version of that meme that ever really made me laugh was the Bruce Schneier Facts.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=806#Comment_806 2007-11-28T21:54:05-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Mark R http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=198 I think I'm dumber now. Good Christ I can't believe that is for real. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=894#Comment_894 2007-11-29T05:24:55-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 Howie: This reminds me-- The Engine had a board for US Politics. What was it called? "America Cocks-Up The World '08"? Are we gonna see one on here? We'll probably just run a ...
This reminds me-- The Engine had a board for US Politics. What was it called? "America Cocks-Up The World '08"?

Are we gonna see one on here?



We'll probably just run a thread in the Zoo, for now.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=920#Comment_920 2007-11-29T07:33:18-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Lazarus Long http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=338 If Howard Dean charges his lazor on national TV, I might just vote for him. Are you paying attention, Dean staff? Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=927#Comment_927 2007-11-29T08:01:18-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 hank http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=79 We'll probably just run a thread in the Zoo, for now. Wise. Should place it next to the Man Eating Cows so as to contain the potential asshabadashery that will eventually occur... We'll probably just run a thread in the Zoo, for now.

Wise. Should place it next to the Man Eating Cows so as to contain the potential asshabadashery that will eventually occur...]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1356#Comment_1356 2007-11-29T19:39:08-08:00 2007-11-29T19:39:34-08:00 jigsawjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=574 To continue the fall towards the Apocalypse of Absurdism, I give you: 80s puppet TV star ALF will be a regular commentator on the O'Reilly Factor.


80s puppet TV star ALF will be a regular commentator on the O'Reilly Factor.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1370#Comment_1370 2007-11-29T20:11:02-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Alexis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=385 That's actually pretty funny, but from a political point of view it might not be too smart, conservatives aren't known for their senses of humor, and people might feel like he's not taking things ... Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1376#Comment_1376 2007-11-29T20:17:21-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 alwayscrashing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=162 Ignore the internet memes. Chuck Norris is a wanker. The Chuck Norris we all think we love is fiction.
The Chuck Norris we all think we love is fiction.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1444#Comment_1444 2007-11-30T00:31:18-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Exploder http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=488 But I love the Chuck Norris who spent his early twenties randomly starting drunken brawls with his brother to prove his all over badassness to rooms full of drunks in plaid long-sleeved shirts. He's ... Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1582#Comment_1582 2007-11-30T10:51:57-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Anonymous. http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=720 What's the bet Hillary Clinton will be the "victim" of a sex tape "leakage"? Actually, apologies for use of the word leakage there. Horrible image. Though thankfully a whole ...
Actually, apologies for use of the word leakage there. Horrible image. Though thankfully a whole ocean away from becoming Maggie Thatcher.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1585#Comment_1585 2007-11-30T10:54:23-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Ariana http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1 None whatsoever, Alex. No one wants Hill to be a victim. Absolutely NO one. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1801#Comment_1801 2007-12-01T01:00:51-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Anonymous. http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=720 With Bill's track record I can see it happening. I wonder if it'd work, in the marketing, "I want to president, check out all the sex positions I know." kind of way. At the end she could ... "I want to president, check out all the sex positions I know." kind of way. At the end she could turn around with a smile and say, "Be cool. Use protection."]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1831#Comment_1831 2007-12-01T02:16:28-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Streebo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=838 Sadly, American comedy died with Bill Hicks. RIP. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=1836#Comment_1836 2007-12-01T02:46:37-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Jay Kay http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=814 I say we find other crazy-ass celebrities to do this for other canidates. I propose Christopher Walken for Ron Paul, Samuel L. Jackson for Barack Obama, and Rupaul for Hilary Clinton.
I propose Christopher Walken for Ron Paul, Samuel L. Jackson for Barack Obama, and Rupaul for Hilary Clinton.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7162#Comment_7162 2007-12-11T16:22:07-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Adlai http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1138 Oprah AND Samuel L Jackson? He'd be king of the world! Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7167#Comment_7167 2007-12-11T16:47:31-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 F. David Swallow II http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=815 I thought that was funny, but i generally laugh when huckabee talks. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7179#Comment_7179 2007-12-11T18:27:12-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 underdog http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1381 Sometimes I see something and I say to the world "world, are you really serious?" and inevitably the world replies "yep, 'fraid so". I mean, okay, I live in Ireland so I don't ...
I mean, okay, I live in Ireland so I don't really get a say in it, but who would vote for someone as-their-president who tries to use an internet meme to get votes? What's that, issues you say?! Pa-Shaw! He has chuck norris on his side, and one time I saw this really funny site about him, so he gets my vote!

"Really, world, are you really like that? Really? Say it ain't so...it can't work like that, can it?"
"You know what I'm gonna say..."
"Just...just forget it, world. I don't wanna hear it..."]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7180#Comment_7180 2007-12-11T18:38:59-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 eggzoomin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1442 Surely this isn't news to all you dear, sweet people? For all his many faults, George Bush Sr is nowhere near as stupid as his son... and he went on Letterman before the '92 election in his nice, ... Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7187#Comment_7187 2007-12-11T19:00:38-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 screaming meat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1219 I'd never heard of mike Huck-wuka. Probably won't hear anymore after this. Contented.
Probably won't hear anymore after this.

Contented.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7195#Comment_7195 2007-12-11T19:32:41-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 wingnut2600 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1190 One of those Chuck Norris facts is not like the others... Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7196#Comment_7196 2007-12-11T19:47:07-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Scribe http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=904 "No one wants Hill to be a victim." She already played the role of victim, remember the whole right wing conspiracy thing? On the lighter side, if you think Huck is funny - then look ...
She already played the role of victim, remember the whole right wing conspiracy thing?

On the lighter side, if you think Huck is funny - then look at this.

Nutcracker]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7197#Comment_7197 2007-12-11T19:49:19-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 screaming meat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1219 My kind of gal. Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7199#Comment_7199 2007-12-11T20:06:09-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 ARES http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=329 And now, as if there was any doubt to begin with (there wasn't): Bill Brasky > Chuck Norris
Bill Brasky > Chuck Norris]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7518#Comment_7518 2007-12-12T23:32:59-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 sacredchao http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1501 Chuck Norris is an idiot. I've never liked that guy, nor understood the machismo cult surrounding him. Mike Huckabee is a lunatic young-earther. While I do believe there shouldn't be any religious ...
Mike Huckabee is a lunatic young-earther. While I do believe there shouldn't be any religious test to become president, a test to see if you possess a minimal level of intelligence would be nice.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7520#Comment_7520 2007-12-12T23:40:40-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Necros http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1325 Well there is my dose of Cognitive Dissonance for the day. Lets not even give sound bites, just Chuck Norris jokes.... It truly is a new low for American politics.
Lets not even give sound bites, just Chuck Norris jokes.... It truly is a new low for American politics.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7536#Comment_7536 2007-12-13T01:21:03-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Jay Kay http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=814 While I do believe there shouldn't be any religious test to become president, a test to see if you possess a minimal level of intelligence would be nice. Too true, though one part of me wonders if ... While I do believe there shouldn't be any religious test to become president, a test to see if you possess a minimal level of intelligence would be nice.

Too true, though one part of me wonders if we do that, would we have anyone left? :|]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7540#Comment_7540 2007-12-13T02:15:38-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 sacredchao http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1501 Too true, though one part of me wonders if we do that, would we have anyone left? :| Me? :) Just kidding, obviously. I don't mean they have to have a high level of intelligence, they just need to be ...
Too true, though one part of me wonders if we do that, would we have anyone left? :|
Me? :) Just kidding, obviously. I don't mean they have to have a high level of intelligence, they just need to be able to understand basic facts of the universe: IE the earth is really fucking old.

I just showed this to my wife, and she is now scouring the internet for more Chuck Norris jokes.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7541#Comment_7541 2007-12-13T02:23:38-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Insect King http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1357 The worst point in the 2008 Presidential Race was when Doug Stanhope was bounced out of running for the Libertarian campaign. Sadly, American comedy died with Bill Hicks. RIP. No American ...
Sadly, American comedy died with Bill Hicks. RIP.


No American comedy since Bill Hicks?

That's awesome! I just can't make that funny shit like that up.

Thanks.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=7572#Comment_7572 2007-12-13T04:44:59-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 helloMuller http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=560 I propose Christopher Walken for Ron Paul, Samuel L. Jackson for Barack Obama, and Rupaul for Hilary Clinton. Isn't Oprah already making sure her book club is gonna vote for Obama? I propose Christopher Walken for Ron Paul, Samuel L. Jackson for Barack Obama, and Rupaul for Hilary Clinton.

Isn't Oprah already making sure her book club is gonna vote for Obama?]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8308#Comment_8308 2007-12-16T10:10:06-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 LBA http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=615 I weep for the political future of my country. As long as the American people can be easily convinced that the President should be "just a regular Joe" instead of someone who is ...
As long as the American people can be easily convinced that the President should be "just a regular Joe" instead of someone who is exceptional and is a leader, we're screwed. i want someone exceptional and intelligent to lead this country, if I wanted a regular Joe, I'd run and that would be a disaster. Except for appointing Warren as US Poet Laureate, that would be cool.

on second thought, I'm not a regular Joe, I actually read several books a year - understand, at least on a rudimentary level, some science and am not out to get rich quick. .. I'd make a fucking awesome President]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8313#Comment_8313 2007-12-16T10:44:21-08:00 2007-12-16T10:50:34-08:00 Randy74 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1273 Thois Chuck Norris jokes/facts were gettin annoying 2 years ago... Its time for Charles Bronson jokes..he's dead and he can still kick your ass! @ Streebo... Don't forget Carlin, although i ...
Its time for Charles Bronson jokes..he's dead and he can still kick your ass!

@ Streebo...

Don't forget Carlin, although i do miss Hicks and hes almost more relevant now..









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Sigh.

When we start TRYING to believe that a politician is not a total tool because he tried to show some sense of humor with the explicit purpose of trying to convince us that he is not, in fact, a total tool, the terrorists have already won, or something.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8394#Comment_8394 2007-12-16T16:07:09-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 ratjin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=257 Well, Huckabee is coming off a saint of compassion and wit in the debates. Of all the Republican candidates, he's the only one who doesn't scare the crap out of me. I disagree with him, and I don't ...
The Chuck Norris video lacked the pizzazz it should've had, but I'm a guy who uses the word 'pizzazz,' so you shouldn't listen to me. However, I can't find it offensive to be a little less formal in your internet videos than in your TV ones (I'm assuming here that the Norris video was internet-only).]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8412#Comment_8412 2007-12-16T17:19:42-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 "Surely this isn't news to all you dear, sweet people? For all his many faults, George Bush Sr is nowhere near as stupid as his son... " Let's not lose our heads. George Bush Sr was a ...
Let's not lose our heads. George Bush Sr was a lying, cowardly shitbag prone to bouts of pronounced verbal incoherence and who famously puked on a prime minister and passed out at a diplomatic dinner.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8419#Comment_8419 2007-12-16T18:11:32-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 eggzoomin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1442 I never suggested he was anything other than marginally brighter than his spawn. The traits that you quite rightly mention I sort of covered under "many faults." My point was that ... Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8422#Comment_8422 2007-12-16T18:40:36-08:00 2007-12-16T18:41:51-08:00 Brand http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=455 Wow this Chuck Norris video has topped the Japanese Yakuza video where the yakuza look like a bad photoshoped Wolfwood.... I'm sorry but voting for someone based on celebrity endorsement is the ...

Wow this Chuck Norris video has topped the Japanese Yakuza video where the yakuza look like a bad photoshoped Wolfwood....

I'm sorry but voting for someone based on celebrity endorsement is the dumbest shit ever. I'll never get that, I guess it makes a statement on what useless sheep most American's are...]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8423#Comment_8423 2007-12-16T18:43:00-08:00 2007-12-16T18:47:22-08:00 Korakas http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1479 You say comedy is dead? I have this shovel here...
]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8701#Comment_8701 2007-12-18T07:56:50-08:00 2013-05-20T06:05:07-07:00 Insect King http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1357 Let's not lose our heads. George Bush Sr was a lying, cowardly shitbag prone to bouts of pronounced verbal incoherence and who famously puked on a prime minister and passed out at a diplomatic ... Let's not lose our heads. George Bush Sr was a lying, cowardly shitbag prone to bouts of pronounced verbal incoherence and who famously puked on a prime minister and passed out at a diplomatic dinner.

...And let's not forget the knee-slapping antics of how George Senior has tried for years and years to impress upon America that the Bush family are the new Kennedys.

The problem with Bush Senior vs Junior is that Senior was funny, he was the Wimp President in his short longs whereas Junior merely opens his mouth and he'll kill an audience so thoroughly with his random staggerings the only thing audible will be mike hiss and the chirrup of crickets.

Cheers,

Chris.]]> Comedy is Dead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=39&Focus=8717#Comment_8717 2007-12-18T10:05:54-08:00 2007-12-18T10:17:34-08:00 Lyons http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1524 As far as Poppy Bush goes, remember that he was the WWII vet who, while addressing a group of veterans on September 7, 1988, identified that date as the anniversary for Pearl Harbor. He was making ...
I like Huckabee. Unless McCain comes alive, Huckabee will get my support. Has the creationist charge actually been documented? I thought after the debate where he identified himself as not believing in evolution he qualified his answer.

edited to add: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-BFEhkIujA]]>