Humour
Show Me The Funny!
by Scott Burnett
There's no shortage of content on the internet to get your funny bone working overtime. From cute pictures of cats, cats and more cats to the dark recesses of humour that would make Louis C.K. blush it seems that making people laugh is the internet's main concern.
(Well... maybe second to naked people doing naughty things. That seems to be pretty prevalent...)
Here are couple of my favourites to get you started on the path to strained cheeks and a sore gut:
Cracked.com - More lists and opinions than you know what to do with
Source: Cracked.com
One of my go to sites when I'm looking for a chuckle is Cracked.com. they're specialty is lists and articles that inform as well as delight. The biggest selling point would have to be the writers, many of whom perform in the videos on the site. Here's my favourite series called After Hours that focuses on pop culture debates with a twist.
The 10 Most Secretly Ridiculous Moments in Classic Movies -- Source: Cracked.com
Reddit.com - The internet condensed
Source: Reddit.com
Reddit has become one of the most popular sites on the internet simply because of its ease of use and the fact that you the reader vote on what's hot and what's not. While not every link is strictly humour, you can find some of the best webcomics, standup comedians sharing material, funny videos and plenty more in this highly customizable and comfortable to use site. If you're looking for a laugh you can start in this subreddit aptly titled "funny" - click here.
RickyGervais.com - Pompous insanity was never this funny
Source: rickygervais.com
Then there was Ricky. Considered one of the most innovative, rediculous, cutting edge, egotistical comedians in years, Ricky Gervais made his big break with the hit shows The Office and Extras before releasing his massively successful series of podcasts which introduced the world to the intellectual idiocy of Karl Pilkington...
Source: Youtube.com
Ricky Gervais, his writing partner Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington (their producer from their time at XFM 104.5 in London) have become synonymous with inane banter mixed with gloriously hilarious bits of discussion worthy of a listen. Click here to find the world famous podcasts and laugh yourself silly!