The Stupid Issue
Umbrellas Suck. Consider the Umbrella Hat.
Just because the umbrella has been around practically forever doesn’t mean it’s actually any good.
I Reviewed Some of the Dumbest Items on Wish, the Internet’s Weirdest Shopping App
Ever wanted to fake a pregnancy or buy a Nicolas Cage pillow? Wish has you covered.
These Are the People Making Porn Out of Your Favorite Childhood Memories
The Las Vegas–based adult production studio WoodRocket has turned characters from SpongeBob to Simba into porn stars. We talked to the cast and crew about how they laugh through the sex.
From Pubes to Healthcare: The Stupid Brilliance of Sarah Squirm
The body-horror artist and comedian discusses her comedy show, the experiment of Los Angeles, ‘Uncut Gems,’ and Bernie Sanders.
Convertibles Are Aesthetically Irresponsible, but I Love Them
Driving in a convertible is vulnerable, showy, and corny. How does this car’s optimistic attitude fare in this tumultuous time?
Here's What Happens if You Wear a Bear Costume and Try to Take Photos of Strangers
Photographer Julian Master spent three days snapping photos of passersby in New York City and found that people treated him better when he was in the bear suit.
‘Cooking Basics for Dummies’ Is Actually the Best Cookbook Out There
In a world where everyone’s a chef, the most basic of basic knowledge has surprising value.
How Memes, GIFs, and Tweets Became the Language of a Generation of Queer People
In an increasingly ominous world, Gay Twitter is a place where those with politicized identities can come to find solace in stupidity.
The Story Behind the Cover of VICE Magazine's Stupid Issue
Photographer Julian Master tells VICE what it was like spending three days in a head-to-toe bear costume to snap the perfect cover shot.
A Defense of Billy Joel
For all his commercial success, Billy Joel gets no respect, but his distinctly simple music about the angst of being a Long Island piano man resonates with me, a millennial.
We Asked Smart People to Rate Dumb Things
Jia Tolentino tells us about her best and worst weed experiences, John Urschel grades sports balls, and more.
VICE Magazine’s Stupid Issue Celebrates Stories That Are Entertaining, Goofy, and Just Plain Dumb
It features a defense of Billy Joel’s music, a Q&A with comedian Sarah Squirm, highlights the mad geniuses of parody porn, and more.