COMEDY

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15 Jokes From the World's Oldest Jokebook

The oldest recorded joke—a lowbrow Sumerian quip stating "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap"—dates back to 1900 BCE, eking out a pharaoh wisecrack from Ancient Egypt by a solid three

Kal Penn, John Cho, and Malin Akerman in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004).

10 Fast Facts About Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

2. Danny Leiner’s 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' could have been 'Harold & Kumar Go to Krispy Kreme.'

A Laugh Track Can Make Bad Jokes Seem Funnier, Study Finds

“Who is the best kung-fu vegetable? Brocco-Lee!” “What’s the best day to cook? Fry-day!” “What state has the smallest drinks? Mini-soda!”

The Office Star Ellie Kemper Wants to Do a Reunion Episode

While rumors of 'The Office' getting a reboot have been swirling around for years, the outlook on that happening any time soon doesn't look good. But a reunion episode might just be possible.

12 Things You Might Not Know About MAD Magazine

As fast as popular culture could erect wholesome depictions of American life in comics, television, or movies, MAD Magazine was there to tear them all down.

41 Fascinating Facts About Seinfeld

There’s a lot you might not know about 'Seinfeld,' the show about nothing. Like how it was anything but a show about nothing.

Rick Moranis stars in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989).

19 Big Facts About Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

What would it be like to be a quarter of an inch tall? Moviegoers in the summer of 1989 were eager to find out, and turned 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' into a hit.

Hey, Moe: Three Stooges Items From the Howard Family Are Coming to Auction

The head Stooge amassed hundreds of photos, documents, and other material over his lifetime. Here's your chance to own his passport or some of his poetry.

Vince Vaughn stars in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004).

10 Facts About DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

The sleeper hit 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story' both saluted and skewered the sports movie genre. It also gave Chuck Norris the chance to enjoy a free helicopter ride.

15 Most Excellent Facts About Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

10. The script for the comedy classic, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, was written in four days. By hand.

Netflix Promises That The Office Isn't Going Anywhere, Despite Reports to the Contrary

Have no fear, Dunder Mifflin devotees: Michael Scott has got staying power. (That's what she said.)

13 Fun Facts About 13 Going on 30

It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo did the "Thriller" dance to the amusement of audiences and the embarrassment of Ruffalo.

Hollywood's Brief Love Affair With Young Einstein Star Yahoo Serious

Australian actor Yahoo Serious came out of nowhere to conquer Hollywood with the 1989 hit 'Young Einstein.' Then, just as quickly as he appeared, he vanished.

17 Things to Look for the Next Time You Watch 'Office Space'

The Mike Judge comedy classic reintroduced red Swingline staplers.

40 Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Romantic Comedies

Once again, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Why not spend the day binge-watching some of your favorite romantic comedies? Here are 40 fun facts to get you started.

10 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Daniel Radcliffe's New Show Miracle Workers

Daniel Radcliffe plays a low-level angel who really loves mustard—and is trying to save Earth from being destroyed.

8 Fascinating Interpretations of Groundhog Day

In the nearly 30 years since the release of 'Groundhog Day,' fans have spent plenty of time and precious web bandwidth attempting to decode the alleged layers that exist just below the surface.