BY MIKE KERWICK She issues a warning that her list will come off as cliché, that referencing Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett as influences is no way for a female comedian to come off as enlightened or original. But it is an honest list.See all stories on this topic »NorthJersey.com

Chase Mitchell Did you guys hear prop comedy is now illegal in California? Rex Huppke A sperm-count test kit will hit drugstores in April. Thank God, I usually get to 2 million, lose count and have to start over. Lauren Ashley Bishop i'm not …Splitsider

While the posters and trailer have indicated that the reboot will have a darker tone than the original trilogy, Webb insists that The Amazing Spider-Man will have plenty of the character's signature sense of humor. There's this trickster quality we …See all stories on this topic »Reelzhttp://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

Don't worry friends, only two more “Nose Pick'en Idol” cartoons. Then you get to vote (for the grossest cartoon) on Friday… Stewart, C. (2012). GROSS ALERT – Guy Humor – Rhinotillexomania Idol Contestant 3: Baton Twirling Distraction Pinky Nose Picker.See all stories on this topic »PsychCentral.com (blog)http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

The interactive site uses humor to measure people's knowledge of property management terms, regulations, and best practices. Today online property management software company Buildium, LLC launched its new Property Management IQ website.See all stories on this topic »http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

By Kevin Connolly BBC News Here is a sophisticated comedy research tool which will help to identify your location anywhere on the planet as surely as any tracking of your IP address or triangulation of your nearest 3G masts. If you answered "to get to …See all stories on this topic » BBC News [...]

Funnyman Tracy Morgan cheered up miserable New England Patriots fans on their way home from the Super Bowl by putting on an impromptu comedy show at Indianapolis Airport. The 30 Rock star jetted out to Indianapolis, Indiana to see his favourite team, …See all stories on this topic »Contactmusic.comhttp://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/6323619112330937645

The Greek Government has apparently moved closer to agreeing a rescue deal which will provide it with a 130 billion euro bailout. But experts believe the new loan is not a cure. Greece has already agreed to dismiss 15000 public-sector workers by the …See all stories on this topic » RThttp://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/6323619112330937645 [...]

With The Muppets out in UK cinemas on Friday, Terence looks back over the history of Jim Henson's much-loved creations and their subversive comedy… The Muppets, depending on where you live, are about to return or have returned to the big screen, …See all stories on this topic »Den Of Geekhttp://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/6323619112330937645

Participants share true stories in five minutes or less during the Moth Story Slam in Detroit. (Liz Mackinder) If Kimber Howard was nervous when she took to the stage at Cliff Bells last Thursday night, it certainly didn't show.See all stories on this topic »http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

In fact, most settled on cliché plots with kids, celebs, sex and humor. "Advertisers this year are playing it very safe," said Tim Calkins, a professor of marketing at Northwestern University. "They're running spots that are clearly designed to appeal …See all stories on this topic »Plain Dealer (blog)http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

BET's comedy 'Second Generation' stars Craig Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans; the drama 'Gun Hill' stars Larenz Tate. Damien Wayans stars on BET's "Second Generation. " (BET) By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times BET, which has been targeted in recent …See all stories on this topic »Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/6323619112330937645

IT'S NOT THE LOOKS – Lorne Elliott may have the look of a slapstick comic but he's one of Canada's top comedians who will be providing the laughs Friday in Morinville. If you've ever met comedian Lorne Elliott in person, or seen his photo, …See all stories on this topic »

by Kevin N. Hume I'm pretty tired of hearing members of my generation saying the phrase "I'm getting old," usually preceded by a loud, ugly groan. Folks, I will be turning 28 on Monday and you won't hear me complaining about getting older.See all stories on this topic »http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

But, they always try and hide it with some type of distraction! Just like the above-cartoon: “Pinky Finger Nose Picker”. Stewart, C. (2012). GROSS ALERT – Guy Humor – Rhinotillexomania Idol Contestant 3: Baton Twirling Distraction Pinky Nose Picker.See all stories on this topic »PsychCentral.com (blog)http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/9283195672371410386

Comedians seeking to jumpstart their careers are creating content specifically aimed online video-hosting websites – and finding their creations win …http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16933734

ABC has given pilot orders to a comedy starring Mandy Moore. Moore is going from the drama of ABC's Grey's Anatomy to a family comedy at the network, with the Disney-owned network ordering an untitled single-camera comedy from 20th Television that …See all stories on this topic »Hollywood Reporterhttp://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/6323619112330937645

(847) 735-8554 or visit http://www.citadeltheatre.org In “Sirens,” Deborah Zoe Laufer's romantic comedy making its Midwest premiere at Citadel Theatre, a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary bumps head-on into a midlife crisis as they take stock …See all stories on this topic »http://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/11473065735053366609/6323619112330937645

Young voters are more likely to turn to late-night comedians for their news, for example. Just 7 percent of voters 30-49, 9 percent of voters 50-64 and 6 percent of voters 65 and older cite late-night comedians as a news source — but 15 percent of …See all stories on this topic » [...]

He has been called the comedian's comedian, a 21st-century raconteur who avoids the limelight by shunning profile-raising TV work. Now Daniel Kitson is returning to stand-up after a three-year absence, sparking a frenzy for tickets to watch him test …See all stories on this topic »