Cartoonists play a high-profile role in France’s political discourse, and they have been busy drawing the presidential candidates as the race approaches its end.
Tag: Comedy and Humor
As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter
President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former actor, has surrounded himself with advisers from his old comedy troupe. No kidding.
As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter
President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former actor, has surrounded himself with advisers from his old comedy troupe. No kidding.
She Broke Japan’s Comedic Barrier Playing Drunks and Fools (Yep, Men)
Niyo Katsura has won acclaim in rakugo, a classical form of Japanese storytelling, by doing anything onstage that a man can do.
Chris Rock, Who Is Vaccinated, Says He Has Covid
The comedian shared the news on social media and told his followers to get vaccinated.
A Popular Comedy’s Return in France Exposes Growing Divides
After 12 years, a French spy spoof movie series featuring a clueless, racist and sexist hero re-emerges in a nation where laughter has become more complicated.
Edinburgh Fringe Is Back. Is a Smaller Festival Better?
Locals long complained that the event had gotten too big. This year, because of the pandemic, their wish for a reduced Fringe has been granted.
Graham Norton Comes Around
The Irish entertainer is known for his freewheeling talk show, but in his novel “Home Stretch” he explores what it’s like for a gay man to return to his home and find both it and himself wholly transformed.
She Used a Male Doll in a Joke. Now She’s Accused of Sexual Harassment in South Korea
Male critics in South Korea say they were offended by Park Na-rae’s comedy on YouTube. Her supporters say she’s a victim of double standards. The police say they are investigating.
Ed Balls Day Turns 10. How Is It Still Funny?
A decade is an eternity in internet years. But people still haven’t forgotten the British politician’s errant tweet, and he’s still playing along.