Comedy
Stanford’s Now Teaching A Course On Humour In The Workplace
01 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Studies have shown that when used correctly, humour in the workplace is a very effective tool to inspire employees. There are some important caveats, naturally.
They’re Calling This The “Funniest Stand-Up Special Of The COVID Era” [Trailer]
17 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Nate Bargatze has been making people laugh for nearly two decades, but he really hit it out of the park with his new Netflix special.
Greta Thunberg Made A Tourism Ad For Mars, But With A Twist [Video]
18 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Greta Thunberg and her team filmed a satirical tourism video that is worth remembering as the Perseverance rover heads for Mars.
Dark Humour And Good Laughs In ‘The Simpsons’ 2020 Graduation Address [Video]
09 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As part of the live-streamed YouTube Originals event, ‘Dear Class of 2020’, Bart, Homer, Lisa, and Marge decided to send their best wishes. Well, sort of.
Just For Laughs: Comedians Pick Their Favourite Stand-Up Routines [Videos]
07 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some comedy routines have stood the test of time, and have inspired comedians to take up the art form itself.
Meanwhile In Australia, Violinists Are Playing The Titanic Ship-Sinking Hymn In Toilet Paper Aisles [Video]
18 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
A pair of Australian violinists decided to pay homage to the Titanic, with a darkly humorous stab at everyone stockpiling toilet paper.
Kommetjie Load Shedding Head Office Video Is The Funniest Thing You’ve Seen This Year [Video]
10 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SA comedians Oliver Booth and Glen Biderman-Pam poke fun at Eskom and its bizarre load shedding schedule in this excellent video.
You Know About ‘The Greta Thunberg Helpline’ For Angry Adults, Right? [Video]
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Before you go ‘all caps’ in that article comments section because Greta Thunberg wants to save the planet, call the ‘Greta Thunberg’ Helpline for Angry Adults.
New Stand-Up Comedy Special Features Africa’s Finest Talent [Videos]
04 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This comedy series, featuring some of Africa’s best comedians, is the perfect pick-me-up to get you through the upcoming national elections.
Let’s Finish Monday Off With The 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
17 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Please enjoy the finalists in the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, including some birds, a concerned bear, and two very happy lions.
This Is Dedicated To Everyone Who Has Lost Their Shit With A Window Washer [Video]
06 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Stop at a robot in South Africa, and there’s a chance somebody is going to try and wash your window. Don’t be a Wikus.
Please Enjoy The Funniest Jokes From The Edinburgh Fringe Festival So Far
14 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Comics and performers descend on Edinburgh every year, drawing crowds from around the world. To hear 10 of the funniest jokes, however, you don’t have to leave your desk.
REVIEW: Long Live The Queen! ‘Blame It On Bianca Del Rio’ In Cape Town
13 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Bianca Del Rio brought her ‘Rolodex of hate’ to Cape Town on Friday night, in the first South African performance of her hit stand-up comedy show ‘Blame it on Bianca Del Rio.’
‘The Blackening’ Is A Brilliant Take On Horror Movie Tropes About Black People
18 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Horror movies are notorious for killing off the black person in the group first, but what would happen if the entire cast was black?
A Selection Of Our Favourite ‘Dad Saves’ [Video]
09 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Dads may not have all the answers to parenting, but they boast some pretty impressive reflexes in times of need.
Mid-Week Downer? These Animal Pictures Are Bloody Hilarious
08 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Comedy Wildlife Photography is a great way to make us laugh while simultaneously raising awareness about animals all over the world. Please do enjoy…
Halle Berry Slams James Corden In ‘Drop The Mic’ Rap Battle [Video]
30 Oct 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Ever wondered if James Corden can be mean? So have we. Check out the rap battle that has made everyone want to be a little bit more gangster.
Think You’re Funny? We Have Good And Bad News For You
18 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s a study for everything these days, and that includes looking at some of the benefits of being funny. Alas, this one does with a disclaimer.
The BBC Have Ranked The Top 100 Comedies Of All Time
23 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After asking more than 250 film critics from 52 countries to pick their favourites, the BBC have put together their list. Not everyone will like it, of course.
Our Top 10 Funniest One-Liners From The Edinburgh Fringe Festival So Far
11 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in full swing, and that means there are plenty of decent zingers flying around. We’ve picked some of the best thus far.
It’s Happening – The Big 5…
30 Aug 2016 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The comedy mix you’ve been waiting for. These moments don’t come along very often. Grab it, china… GRAB IT!
The 15 Best Jokes From The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Are Top Notch
23 Aug 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival attracts a wide array of performers, although it is the comedy portion that often grabs headlines. No wonder with jokes like these.
The Cape Town Version Of ‘The Princess And The Frog’ Is Pure Class [Video]
17 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are some things that are uniquely South African, and now we can add this famous fairy tale to that list.
If You’re White And You Miss Your Black Friends From School, This Video Is For You [Hilarious]
16 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For many, school days were carefree and fun-filled, but maybe you’ve drifted just a little since then and you miss some of the boytjies.
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Is Trevor Noah Really ‘Stealing’ Jokes?
16 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
This isn’t the first time that our dear Trevor has been accused of stealing someone’s joke – but is it going to be swept under the carpet as quietly now that he is the host of The Daily Show.
These Are The 10 Funniest Jokes From The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
26 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You would expect the festival touted as one of the world’s premier comedy gatherings would produce some real zingers. You would be right and here are the best of the lot.
Please Enjoy Trevor Noah On Jimmy Fallon [Video]
20 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Our own Trevor Noah certainly seems to be popular in the weeks leading up to his new hosting gig. Here he is chatting to The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon.
Trevor Noah Went For A Drive To Get Coffee With Jerry Seinfeld [Video]
06 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Trevor Noah was the most recent guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s popular web show ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ and he did not disappoint.
Watch Obama Tear Into The Press With This Brilliant Comedy Routine [Video]
28 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The chance for Obama to make fun of his critics comes once a year, and he didn’t let this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner go by without getting stuck in.
South Africa’s Jews Are Cool With Trevor Noah’s Tweets
07 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Trevor Noah received some local and vocal support from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies in light of some of his old tweets getting plenty of criticism.
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