comedy
There's Nothing 'Ripped From the Headlines' In 'Coming 2 America'
Stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and others tell VICE how the sequel to the 80s classic was purposely crafted to give viewers two hours of joy.
I Was A Trans Comedian. Here’s Why I Quit
Even “supportive” cis comics I performed with lectured me on the limits of “identity-based comedy.”
'Dirtbag Anthropology' Covers Masculinity, Love, and Loss
VICE spoke to comedian Kate Willett about the work and experience that led up to her audiobook.
The Far-Right Has Deep Roots in New York Comedy
A story in The New Republic details how the far-right has seeped into the New York comedy scene.
Nick Lutsko's Chaotic Comedy Songs Are the Soundtrack to 2021
With catchy tunes about Dan Bongino, Joe Rogan's podcast, and 'Gremlins,' the Tennessee musician thrives on absurdity.
Ted Alexandro Said SNL Stole His Joke, So He Asked for a Million Dollars
The New York comedian made a simple request in response to Saturday Night Live's Zillow sketch, which is very similar to his 2019 bit.
An Indian Comic Spent Over a Month in Jail for Jokes He Didn’t Tell
Munawar Faruqui was granted bail after 34 days in an Indore jail. The Muslim comic was persecuted on the basis of his art—and he isn't the first.
Joe Rogan Is Offering His Massive Audience Inconsistent Vaccine Views
His wildly inconsistent responses to the COVID-19 vaccines sow doubt in an already skeptical environment.
Comedian Chris James Mastered Prank Calling Right-Wing Radio Hosts
VICE spoke to the creator of "Not Even a Show" about the hundreds of hours he's spent pranking right-wing radio hosts.
A Comedian's Firsthand Account of the Capitol Riot
"You felt like you were in a war, if Eric Andre made a war."
Comedians React To Netflix's New Show About an Indian Stand-up Comedian
Does Bhaag Beanie Bhaag show the reality of the Indian stand-up scene? We asked some IRL comics to find out.
'This Is Branchburg' Is a Welcome Departure from Reality
VICE spoke to the two creators of the fictional podcast.