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...attempts to pick up women. Weide, the Emmy-winning producer and director of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” fails to translate the comedic mastery of that show to this movie. “Curb,” while eccentric, derives its humor from the escalation of mundane situations through plausible means. Larry David may aggravate his interactions by acting petty or rude, but the original setups are always the result of something that feels real and evokes sympathy, which is what makes the show so uniquely and painfully hilarious. By contrast...

Author: By Jessica R. Henderson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People' | 10/9/2008 | See Source »

...placed on a hot grill, cooked macaroni and grated cheese is added on top, cooked on both sides, then the whole thing is smothered with maple syrup. I know it’s a stretch, but work with me here. Think of Bo Diddley as the batter and sodomy humor as the macaroni and cheese. Without the support of the batter, the macaroni would almost surely lack structure and the cheese would undoubtedly burn, leaving behind a charred and failed mess. Megapuss, then, is both the inspiration and the actor that puts the ingredients together and creates an unexpected delight...

Author: By Ruben L. Davis, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Megapuss | 10/9/2008 | See Source »

...touted in “Lookin’ Fly”) for conventional tropes. In spite of his best efforts, MURS’ shit is not as raw as his moniker promises.Of course, in response to these complaints, the no-longer-underground Nick Carter would say with uncharacteristically good humor, “Oh you mad cause I’m stylin’ on you / Love songs one minute then I’m wilin’ on you,” but this sort flip-flopping sacrifices both his integrity and message, and could prove...

Author: By Candace I. Munroe, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: MURS | 10/9/2008 | See Source »

...senators, he said, also seemed more comfortable at this debate which allowed for more opportunities for humor...

Author: By Eric P. Newcomer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Debate Draws Lively Audience | 10/8/2008 | See Source »

What do you look for in a guy: A sense of humor Where to find you on a Saturday night: Head and shoulders above everyone else Your best pick up line: I’m on the women’s basketball team. Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: Don’t be embarrassed. I’m sure nobody even noticed...

Author: By FM Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Scoped! | 10/8/2008 | See Source »

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