September 26, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at September 26, 2014

Can you Pass Ben Gleib’s Idiotest?

Gleib, a stand-up comedian best known for his roundtable appearances on Chelsea Lately, is the host of Idiotest, a game based on the hugely popular app of the same name. The show debuted in August and airs at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT Tuesdays on GSN (Game Show Network). We talked with Ben about the new show, what makes someone fail an idiotest, and his podcast, Last Week on Earth.
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July 26, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at July 26, 2014

How Creepy are the Creepiest Internet Spy Cams

If you’ve got a credit card and Internet access, you can become the creepiest pervert on your blocks with the purchase of one of these sleazy home surveillance tools. These are ostensibly available to keep an eye on the nanny or to catch or cheating spouse in the act, but the Peeping Tom potential for these is off the charts.
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July 10, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at July 10, 2014

New Comedies Shine in Emmy Nominations

In a year filled with heavy-hitting dramatic performances and series, an array of fresh, original and edgy comedic offerings were honored with nominations for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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July 8, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at July 8, 2014

The 5 Most Ill-Conceived Female Comic Book Movies

Comic books are traditionally geared towards adolescent boys. Adolescent boys are generally attracted to big-busted ladies wearing skin tight outfits. That being said, in this era of big-budget comic book blockbuster films, why have precious few starred a hero with a giant pair of X chromosomes?
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June 25, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at June 25, 2014

Second Annual Funny or Die Oddball Comedy Tour Dates

An all-star lineup has been announced for this summer’s “Funny Or Die Presents Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival 2014.” Last year's 15 city tour was so successful that this year's events are being greatly expanded. 21 dates of comedy kicks off on August 8 in Tampa, Florida, and concludes on September 21 in Austin, Texas.
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March 20, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at March 20, 2014

Presidents in Pop Culture: What We Saw and What We Didn’t

Last week, President Obama made headlines when he appeared on “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis,” the Internet comedy series on “Funny or Die.” But he wasn't the first president to seek pop approval. We found four presidents uncomfortably pandering for votes in the pop culture sphere. And four tragic missed opportunities that might have changed American history, had only a clever strategist come up with the idea.
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January 29, 2014
Published by Dan Murphy at January 29, 2014

The Eight Most Bizarre Moments in Super Bowl History

In its XLVIII-year history, the Super Bowl has had its share of incredible plays, but it’s also had plenty of head-scratchingly bizarre moments where things didn’t quite go as planned. Here’s a look at eight of those moments.
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