Rama Llama Ding Dong

You've likely seen this before, but I'm easily amused. Dali Llama! (Llama Art by Bob Guy; via Neatorama)

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Hatchling Mutant Ninja Turtles

Lights, Camera, Animals!

Dogma

The Galactic Empire Times

If you haven't seen this parody of the New York Times/death of Osama bin Landen, it's worth checking out. It's got online news media down to a science, complete with comments: "Why are we still giving aid to Tatooine? They probably knew of Kenobi's existence the whole time and even helped him! That whole planet is just a big hive of scum and villainy." to op-eds: "Their Only Hope: The War on the Rebllion After Obi-Wan Kenobi"

Actually, it's the comments that really make it. (Thanks, @boyreporter)

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Your Medium Is Dying

Help Me Obama-Wan Kenobi...

The Evolution of Satire

Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Kind Of A Big F*cking Deal

I'm just a bill.
Yes, I'm only a bill.
And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill.
Well, it's a long, long journey
To the capital city.
It's a long, long wait
While I'm sitting in committee,
But I know I'll be a law someday
At least I hope and pray that I will,
But today I am still just a bill.

Joe Biden: He signed you, Bill! Now you're a law!
Bill: Oh yes!!! (South Pol via BuzzFeed)

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Sweet, Sweet Candy!
Help Me Obama-Wan Kenobi...
The Evolution of Satire

Help Me Obama-Wan Kenobi...

You're our only hope. I love how Barack Obama is shoring up his title of Nerd-In-Chief with this display of Jedi skill on the White House Lawn.

It's not just Star Wars that this president knows. Witness John Hodgman at the Radio and TV Correspondents' Dinner, administering a nerd purity test on Star Trek, Conan the Barbarian and Dune (it's about eight minutes in).


This poster, of course, was inevitable. (Johnny Toxic via Buzzfeed)


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Sweet, Sweet Candy!
The Evolution Of Satire
Han Solo, P.I.

Sweet, Sweet Candy!

U.S. President Barack Obama, attending the G8 summit in Italy yesterday, was caught checking out the posterior of a young delegate. Or so it appears.

Upon further investigation by the fine folks at Fark, it turns out to be a Homer-esque sized misunderstanding. Seems the president has spotted the rare gummi Venus de Milo, carved by gummi artisans who work exclusively in the medium of gummi. He was just thinking about that sweet, sweet candy... (Link via The Daily What)

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Anatomy Of A Gummi Bear
The Evolution of Satire
Popaganda: The Pop Culture Revolution

Finally

I can't think of anything to say that hasn't been covered by every single other blog and media outlet known to man. Except that it's about time. And finally. Finally it's over. We can now all breathe a sigh of relief now that the Bush's have vacated 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. You rock Obama - can't wait to see what you do over the next four [eight] years. Happy Inaugural Day!

The Evolution of Satire

Barack and Michelle Obama: The fist bump heard 'round the world, June 3.


The New Yorker's July issue satirizes rumours about the Obama's, including suggestions that he's Muslim and anti-American. The Obama's don't find the humour in it.


Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart's Mock the Vote cover satirizes the satire, creating a perfect piece of comedy. The recreation is perfect even though they chickened out on burning the flag. Entertainment Weekly wins!