Humor

Saturday Night Live’s Olbermann Sketch, Starring Ben Affleck Saturday Night Live’s Olbermann Sketch, Starring Ben Affleck

What if Keith Olbermann delivered a scathing special comment in defense of his fluffy white cat?

Nov 3, 2008 / Saturday Night Live

McCain Joins Tina Fey on Saturday Night Live McCain Joins Tina Fey on Saturday Night Live

Tina Fey pokes fun at Sarah Palin's post-election ambitions, while McCain himself shows he still has a sense of humor.

Nov 3, 2008 / Saturday Night Live

McCain Attack Ads by Lynch, Jason Reitman and Shyamalan McCain Attack Ads by Lynch, Jason Reitman and Shyamalan

What if John McCain's negative ads were remade by David Lynch, M Night Shyamalan and Juno director Jason Reitman?

Oct 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Landline

Sarah Palin’s Bubble Deflates Just as Her Clothing Bills Arrive Sarah Palin’s Bubble Deflates Just as Her Clothing Bills Arrive

All dressed up with no place to go.

Oct 29, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Pullin’ a Biden Pullin’ a Biden

The candidates' mistakes are called gaffes, bloopers, or as they're known on the street--'Pullin' a Biden.'

Oct 27, 2008 / The Daily Show

John McCain Is the Vet Who Didn’t Vet John McCain Is the Vet Who Didn’t Vet

This is a cautionary tale about what happens when politicians fail to vet their running mates.

Oct 27, 2008 / YouTube

Saturday Night Live’s Obama Variety Special Saturday Night Live’s Obama Variety Special

What if Barack Obama and friends decided to play it safe with his prime-time special by putting on a 70s-style variety show?

Oct 27, 2008 / Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell and Tina Fey Mock Bush, Palin Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell and Tina Fey Mock Bush, Palin

President Bush compliments Sarah Palin's 'folksiness' and implores voters to picture his face whenever they think of John McCain.

Oct 24, 2008 / Saturday Night Live

McCain Attack Ads by John Woo, Wes Anderson and Kevin Smith McCain Attack Ads by John Woo, Wes Anderson and Kevin Smith

What if iconic Hollywood directors John Woo, Kevin Smith and Wes Anderson took a crack at creating a John McCain attack ad?

Oct 23, 2008 / The Landline

The Republicans Change to a New Robocall Message After Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama on Meet the Press The Republicans Change to a New Robocall Message After Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama on Meet the Press

Time to slime the general!

Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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