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by Raj Tawney Don’t let the ghoul fool you with his ruthless spoken trickery MAGA is his wizardry Feeding off our energy until the weak give in Food for his cauldron Slobber and spit, you’re a corn-on-the-cob in his grip If he measures your head it’s for... More »
Written by: Paul Lander Artist: Dan McConnell Paul Lander is a TV comedy writer, award-winning columnist and producer. His humor pieces have appeared in MAD, American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, McSweeneys, National Lampoon, Robot Butt, Little Old Lady Bl... More »
By Mollie Fermaglich I sit in a spacious room, eagerly awaiting Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. Okay – it’s not really a room but a finished basement, stocked with enough canned goods and bottled water to have sustained both the French and the G... More »
You’ve undoubtedly read the reports by now. Seen my name added to an ever-expanding list on the 24-hour news networks. Yes, I contracted COVID-19 at the Rose Garden reception celebrating Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. As one of your d... More »
Written by: Paul Lander Artist: Dan McConnell Paul Lander is a TV comedy writer, award-winning columnist and producer. His humor pieces have appeared in MAD, American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, McSweeneys, National Lampoon, Robot Butt, Little Old Lady Bl... More »
By Martin H. Levinson A cognitive bias refers to systematic errors in one’s thinking. Such biases can skew our perceptions and impair our ability to think clearly. The following five cognitive biases are particularly harmful to rational thought. The calamity... More »
Written by: Paul Lander Artist: Dan McConnell Paul Lander is a TV comedy writer, award-winning columnist and producer. His humor pieces have appeared in MAD, American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, McSweeneys, National Lampoon, Robot Butt, Little Old Lady Bl... More »
By Lauren LoGiudice As I hover above a foamy latte, I’m reflecting on all the drama on my account. The lies about me are endemic. No, I was not manufactured in a lab in China. No, I was not a conspiracy by the Democrats. No, wearing a mask does not violate y... More »
By Cynthia Gralla Zelensky and Trump did it. Why can’t you? But you’ll have to star in the right vehicle to secure the votes. Japan: Host “So Do You Me Want Fun Clean,” a passive-aggressive reality show in which you and your team of interior decorator... More »