Word: funniest
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...Ferris T. Hankins ‘05 is tearing up his Lampoon comp. For several years, the funniest thing about the ‘Poon was that its writers call themselves the “literature board” while producing mostly pieces of no more than 300 words which are usually in list format and rarely feature plot or characters. Hankins has breathed new life into the rag with submissions like “What if Historical Figures Spoke in Modern Slang English?” Commented Lampoon President Steven C. Hely ‘02 while reading Hankins?...
...debilitating disease, garbage-scavenging artists and a porno theater could be one of the most innocent, playful films in recent memory—and a comedy at that? French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, that’s who, and his third major release also ranks as one of the funniest and best-crafted films—foreign or domestic—of the year...
...response to Rosenblatt's essay, I offer this thought. The "Age of Irony" was captured brilliantly on Seinfeld, the funniest sitcom of the '90s. The last episode, so disliked by the show's many fans, featured jail terms for the four principal characters--a telling indictment of their ineffable shallowness and that of the decade. The show and the '90s were about nothing. Certainly it's unpleasant being scared of terrorists, but it's about time for life in America, once again, to actually be about something. EDWARD SMITH Belleville...
...Megan claims that she receives much attention from upperclass men. They described a typical weekend night as involving getting together with roommates, grabbing a bite to eat at the Berg, and then heading off to the final clubs or room parties. Megan added, “the hottest and funniest guys to chill with are the varsity tennis players and swimmers.” When asked if they felt exploited or objectified, Emily exclaimed that she thought it was not offensive but flattering...
While in London, I also was able to catch the Broadway-bound revival of Michael Frayn’s hysterical farce, Noises Off. The play remains one of the funniest stage delights ever conceived, and the fact that its author also composed the constantly gripping and intellectually stimulating Copenhagen speaks volumes for his across-the-board talent...