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Comedy: LOL

Since the Web was first woven, people have been using it to find (and share) laughs. Whether you're looking for a funny clip to forward around the office, a quirky gift for a friend, or your own career in comedy, the Internet has something for you.

Introduction to Online Comedy

Comedy has never been a one-size-fits-all genre. What makes one person fall over in hysterics may ... read more »

Funny Online Videos

Every day, funny video clips are downloaded by millions of people all over the world, many of whom ... read more »

Funny Audio Clips

The increasing popularity of podcasts, MP3s, and Internet simulcasts has made the Web a ... read more »

Funny Animation

Multimedia authoring programs like Adobe Flash have opened up the world of animation so that anyone ... read more »

Live Comedy

There are few towns in America that do not have live comedy. In fact, most English-speaking countries have a bustling comedy scene, and you can find comedy in places as remote as Bahrain and Guam. The Internet helps you find comedy clubs and "one-nighters" (other establishments, such as a bars or restaurants, that occasionally feature comedy) near you, and see who is performing.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • When trying to choose a comedy club to attend, a good general rule is the older the club, the better. Like the Internet, comedy went through an overexpansion in the '90s, and a lot of clubs closed. The ones that have survived have typically survived for a reason.
  • Another way to tell if it's a good club is by looking at the schedule. Even if you haven't heard of the headliner that week, if they have other comics you like, then you might like the ones you haven't heard of, too. Big names don't play bad clubs. If your favorite comic likes a local club, you probably will, too.
  • Don't forget to check your favorite comedians' Web sites to see where and when they'll be performing in the near future.

Dulcinea's Picks

Punchline Magazine covers a variety of topics related to stand-up comedy. Check out the "Comedy Clubs" tab for a list of the country's most reputable comedy venues, or browse the sites of the affiliated "Comedians" to see who's playing where.
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Coast To Coast Tickets lists tickets for national headlining comedy shows. Search by performer name or city.
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Chucklemonkey is mainly a resource for comedians, but it's got a pretty good state-by-state club and open mic listing as well. The site is based in Los Angeles, and as such its West Coast information tends to be more accurate. You'll also find a list of comedy festivals arranged alphabetically by festival name.
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Political and Literary Humor

The success of television programs such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report points to the high ... read more »

Funny Merchandise

If you're looking to buy funny gifts for a quirky friend, loved one, or yourself, the Internet is ... read more »

Comedy Blogs, Critics and Movies

Like music, comedy is best understood in context of its preceding and contemporary influences. In ... read more »

Careers in Comedy

Comedy has never been an easy business to break into but the Internet has helped facilitate the ... read more »

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