Humor

Touring Maine Comedian Karen Morgan Reveals Keys to Comedy Success and Her Dry Humor Connections at Home

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Yarmouth, Maine — Comedian Karen Morgan, originally from Athens, Georgia, is captivating audiences across the nation, but she calls Maine her home—a place where her humor resonates deeply with locals. Swapping her courtroom suits for the comedy stage, Morgan’s journey from a trial attorney to a comedy sensation began with her success on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Currently, Morgan’s comedic voice fills venues from New York to Hollywood, and her routines can be enjoyed on Sirius XM Radio and Dry Bar Comedy through her latest CD, “Mean Candy.” Even amidst … Read more

Column | Carolyn Hax Tackles Inappropriate Remarks: Addressing Family Dynamics When Humor Crosses the Line

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In a troubling incident that has sparked widespread disapproval on social media platforms, a man reportedly made an inappropriate sexualized joke about his own toddler niece. This event has raised concerns about boundaries and the sexualization of children in everyday situations. Contextually, the man, identified as the brother-in-law to the child’s mother, made this comment during a family gathering. Witnesses explained that the remark was intended as a joke, but it was not received well by family members or the broader online community after the incident was shared. This occurrence highlights an ongoing societal problem … Read more

Misunderstood Humor or Discrimination? Jury Awards $220,000 in Controversial Workplace Harassment Suit Over Cajun Joke

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Washington, D.C. — A federal jury’s decision to award substantial damages in a case many considered frivolous resurfaces discussions about the unpredictable nature of offensive speech litigation. The contentious case centered on an incident where Allen Fruge, a Department of Energy employee in Texas, used a regional slang term in a humorous award intended to celebrate his colleagues’ participation in a training session. This term, however, was misconstrued by a recipient, leading to allegations of racial insensitivity and propelling the matter into the courts. Fruge, a white man and a self-identified Cajun, generated the certificates … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel Injects Humor into Trump’s Hush Money Trial with Alternative Juror Questionnaire

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Los Angeles, CA – Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel injected humor into Donald Trump’s hush money trial proceedings on Tuesday night, offering an alternative questionnaire for jurors in the case. Despite Trump’s attempts to dismiss or delay the case, he is facing trial for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels and others to prevent them from going public about alleged affairs before the 2016 presidential election. The judge released a list of 42 questions to be used for selecting jurors, which includes inquiries about affiliations with white … Read more