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Satire: Ron Paul vows ‘free bananas’ in 2012
In another episode of “Bad Lip Reading,” a series of satirical videos that re-dubs audio tracks of politicians and celebrities in a manner that seems to fit what they are saying, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) is spared not an ounce of ribbing as he’s portrayed rattling off nonsensical phrases like…
Parody: Flavor Flav moderates ‘Insane on the Campaign’ debate
After making a musical parody of Occupy Wall Street in November, the Cult Comedy Picture Show released their latest video on Tuesday, which pokes fun at the Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. The musical parody is based on Cypress Hill’s hit single “Insane in the…
Dennis Leary’s parody sends jihadist Charlie Brown to hell for Christmas
Comedian Dennis Leary took a shot at Muslims over the Christmas holiday with a video that turns cartoon character Charlie Brown into a stereotypical bearded Islamic radical intent on killing Americans. On his Whosay website a few days before the Christian holiday, Leary posted a parody of the classic seasonal…
Parody video: Grandma got indefinitely detained now
Arab-American comedian Remy Munasifi, who has lampooned everything from “Occupy Wall Street” to the debt ceiling debt, uploaded a video to YouTube on Monday that parodies the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and indefinite detention. The parody music video is based on the goofy Christmas tune “Grandma Got Run Over by…
Satire: ‘How the Gingrich Stole Christmas’
As has become custom, comedy website Funny or Die is in high form this year with political satire just in time for the holidays. This time, it’s the logical target: Newt Gingrich, who’s name has all the letters for “Grinch” nearly in order. In the animated short, comedian Paul F.…
Jib Jab says ‘Buh-bye’ to 2011
From the ‘Occupy’ protests to the debt ceiling debate, the folks at Jib-Jab have provided another charismatic year end review, this time for 2011. It’s the 7th edition of the series from the entertainment studio, promoting the video as “sung by a popsicle stick puppet choir!” WATCH: Video from Jib…
Parody: Tim Tebow the first Christian to play football
The Onion News Network’s Kenny and Doc on Tuesday reported on the top sports story of 2011, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, who has become known for his penchant to kneel and pray during football games. At this rate, they noted, the league could have as many Christians as “atheists,…
Mitt Romney gives awkward Top Ten on Letterman
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney appeared on The Late Show Tuesday evening to provide an awkward, but fun Top Ten segment. Included in the list was Romney asking the audience, “Isn’t it time for a president who looks like a 1970′s game show host?” WATCH: Video from CBS, which was…
Parody: Santa 2012 candidate promises ‘no presents for gays’
It’s been difficult for Kris Kringle to deliver presents around the world in tough economic times — and now several challengers are looking to the 2012 election to claim the title of Santa Claus. In Funny or Die’s parody of current campaign advertisements, candidates for Santa 2012 are attacking the…
Colbert calls for ‘Blitzkrieg on Grinchitude’
Department stores don’t offer free gift-wrapping anymore, recession-era Santas are now revising children’s expectations downward, it’s all a bit too much for Stephen Colbert, who has declared the “Blitzkrieg on Grinchitude.” Because, as he and gun-toting Arizona families know, “Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like an AK-47.” Watch the clip, embedded via…
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