20 Tweets That Made Me LOL in 2013
I saw a small fraction of this year’s tweets and I don’t follow everyone in the world but I still had my favorites just like everyone else.
Comedy Crush: Janine Brito, Dandy Stand-Up
“Totally Biased” Writer and Correspondent, Janine Brito is a queer woman of color that was on your television screen. If you missed it, now’s the time to catch up.
Top Ten Things I Genuinely and Unironically Love With Little to Zero Shame
“No one can deny the intense ’90s danceability of the Mortal Kombat theme. I even poorly choreographed a half-time dance routine for the cheerleading squad I was briefly a part of before being unceremoniously removed after punching a fellow cheerleader.”
Comedy Crush: Aisha Muharrar Loves Raisins and Apologizing
“Parks and Recreation” writer and terrible black best friend, Aisha Muharrar answers a few questions.
DeAnne Smith and Hot Yoga
“This is a ridiculous amount of sweat. I know this is hot yoga and everything, but how is there even this much sweat in me? How is this possible? This seems unsafe. Is this normal? Maybe I’m peeing. Am I peeing? How can there be this much sweat in a person? I think it’s pee.”
You Should Go: Travel Size Comedy Show
Caitlin Bergh and Brittani Nichols are hosting a new stand-up show in Los Angeles. Catch the first one this Friday at 8pm.
Comedy Crush: Liza Dye, “SNL Ready”
New York comedian, actress, and impressionist Liza Dye talks about her Michelle Obama impression, all those “ready for SNL” lists, and Kanye West.
Upworthy Springfield: Linkbait With A Hint of Nostalgia
What happens when the biggest, loudest, most annoying echo-chamber on the Internet gets invented in Springfield?
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 12: Two Parties, One Night
Catch the season finale of “Little Horribles” now!
Comedy Crush: Yamara Taylor, Television Writer, Sketch Enthusiast, Mom
Yamara Taylor (The Boondocks, How to Rock, Instant Mom) chats about comedy writing, trick or treating at Aisha Tyler’s house, and the dearth of five year old sketch actors.
Female Comics: You Can Be A Douchebag, Just Don’t Talk About Douche Bags
A TV columnist is attacking Sarah Silverman for “trying to be as dirty as the guys” in her stand-up routine. Seriously, when are men going to stop telling women what we can and can’t tell jokes about?
Party of Five: Hayley Huntley, Comedy Writer/Performer and Nail Art Enthusiast
“I just aim to perform female characters with dignity and intelligence — which is an obvious choice to me, but perhaps not so familiar in the entertainment industry.”
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 11: Spinning
Who needs spinning class when there are bacon double cheeseburgers?
Team Pick: Autostraddle And The Toast Watch Awful Gay Movies
What’s funnier than Riese, Laneia, and Rachel discussing awful gay movies by themselves? Riese, Laneia, and Rachel discussing awful gay movies with Mallory and Nicole from The Toast!
Idol Worship: A Hand-Curated Betty White GIF Therapy Post
In honor of my strong feelings about her, I wanted to compile an assortment of Betty White GIFs, both in character and just in lounge wear, to showcase more accurately every dimension of her personality. In the process, I learned a lot.
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 10: Oldies
Maybe Amy just has an old soul.
Idol Worship: Ten(ish) Questions About Packing for A-Camp with DeAnne Smith
“I’m still not sure how any of it happens.”
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 9: Basketball
This episode wins a gay ESPY.
Purveyor of Fine Jokes, Cameron Esposito: The Autostraddle Interview
“Diversity in any show will make that show stronger. It’s just hard to stay interested in the opinions of 87 straight white dudes in a row.”
VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 8: Armrest
Are there any airplane trips that don’t suck?