| 2001 Political Humor Features | |
12/28/01 - 2001 Dubious
Achievement Awards
They told us irony was dead. We feared we'd never laugh again. But then along came Jerry Falwell, Geraldo Rivera, "Evil Bert," and John Walker to open the comic floodgates. Here's a look back at some of the year's more memorable feats of stupidity, logic-defying behavior, and other dubious achievements.
12/26/01
- The Best of 2001
A roundup of the year's best political satire, parodies, cartoons, and
late-night jokes.
12/21/01 - Winners of
the 2001 Political Dot-Comedy Awards
We are proud to announce the winners of About.com's 2nd
annual awards competition saluting the best political humor on the Net.
12/5/01 - And the
Nominees Are...
Cast your votes in the 2001 Political Dot-Comedy Awards,
About.com's 2nd annual awards competition saluting the best political humor on
the Net.
12/1/01
- Osama Bin Laden Gag Gifts & Novelty Items
Give the gift of infinite justice this holiday season with popular anti-bin
Laden gag gifts and novelty items, including toilet paper, voodoo dolls,
T-shirts, "Wanted Dead or Alive" posters, and other humorous products.
11/27/01 - 2001
Political Dot-Comedy Awards
Nominate your favorite sites for our 2nd annual awards
competition saluting the best political humor on the Net. Voting will begin in
early December.
11/20/01 - Apocalyptic
Stocking Stuffers
Got paranoia? We've got gifts.
11/7/01 - American
Flags and Patriotic Gifts
Find out where to buy American flags and patriotic products, including music, T-shirts,
pins, bumper stickers, and more.
11/1/01 - The Political Humor
Top 25
The week's most popular humor requests.
10/25/01 - Osama bin
Laden Multimedia
Animations, flash cartoons, games, song parodies and other multimedia taking aim
at Osama bin Laden and the Taliban.
10/18/01 - Osama bin Laden
Jokes
A collection of the best jokes circulating related to Osama
bin Laden, the Taliban, and the war on terrorism.
10/15/01
- Adventures of the WTC 'Tourist Guy'
The bogus "last photo" taken atop the World Trade Center has inspired
a number of amusing parodies. You can find the best of them assembled in this
gallery of images.
10/11/01 - Evil
Bert Meets Evil Osama
Has an angry muppet joined the jihad? A bizarre picture of Sesame Street's Bert
standing beside Osama bin Laden appears on anti-American protest signs in
Bangladesh.
10/2/01
- Osama bin Laden Cartoons and Patriotic Art
A collection of Photoshopped images, cartoons and patriotic art targeting Osama
bin Laden and boosting America's war on terrorism.
9/25/01 - The Healing
Power of Humor
There is precious little to laugh about these days. But in the
spirit of renewal and healing, America's humorists have returned to the scene,
hoping to do their part to lift the country's spirits.
9/12/01 - There Is No
Humor
A special message from Daniel Kurtzman, plus news links,
resources, and ways you can help in the wake of the tragedy.
9/05/01 - The
Week's Top News, Satire, Cartoons and Jokes
'Doonesbury' creator duped by Bush hoax; Dave
Barry on Bush's missile defense shield; a great new White House parody site; the
top 10 ways Gary Condit can improve his image; and Jesse Helms: almost dead, but
not forgotten.
8/30/01 - Gary Condit Jokes
Cheap shots and deep thoughts about
Gary Condit, the Connie Chung fiasco, and his peculiar fetishes.
8/16/01 -
Bush Inc. Releases Quarterly Earnings Report
The latest earnings report for Bush
Inc.; suggested
titles for Clinton's memoirs; words of political wisdom from "The Simpsons";
Bush and the Pope get acquainted; the skinny on Al Gore's new bearded look; and John Cusack for President in 2004?
7/30/01 - By Popular Demand:
Still More Bush Parody Pics
The George W. Bush Misguided Imagery Tour continues with all
new parody pictures, cartoons, captioned photos and other gag images helping
Dubya put his best face forward.
7/18/01 - All Condit/Levy,
All the Time
Cartoons and satirical views of the Gary Condit/Chandra Levy
media frenzy; Bush rests comfortably after surgery to implant pacemaker in
brain; Republicans plagued by nightmares; the Air Force hits broad side of barn
with missile defense test; and Bush vows to remove toxic petroleum from National
Parks.
7/6/01 - The Bushie Awards:
And the Winners Are...
In honor of President Bush's 55th birthday, we are proud to
announce the winners of our first annual awards competition saluting the best
Bush-inspired humor on the Net.
6/27/01 - Kramer for Mayor
Yada yada yada: Kramer runs for NYC mayor; Rep. Gary Condit appeared in 'Attack
of the Killer Tomatoes' sequel; Bush trying to decide how to spend his tax
refund; Northern Irish, Serbs, Hutus granted homeland in West Bank; and
introducing Jim Jeffords Beer.
6/20/01
- Those Wild Bush Twins
Wacky pics featuring George W.'s hell-raising daughters, Jenna and Barbara.
6/13/01 - Dubya Does Europe
Bush can't speak Spanish either; Survivor star considering Senate bid; Al
Franken on the Bush daughters; a scan of Barbara Bush's fake ID; and rumors of a
lesbian affair between two Clinton Cabinet members.
6/05/01 - Dubya
Faces Reckoning With J & B
Bush
holds Camp David summit – with twins; the exploits of other naughty White
House kids; the real story behind Jeffords' defection; Monica wants her Gap
dress back; and another Bush gets caught using a fake ID.
5/17/01 - The Bushie Awards:
Vote Today
Thanks to your entries, we're proud to
announce the nominees in our first annual awards competition saluting the best
Bush-inspired humor on the Net. Cast your ballots today.
4/30/01 - Bush-Whacking: The
First 100 Days
Read the best quips, quotes and late-night jokes from Bush's first 100 days
in office.
4/24/01 - First Annual Bushie
Awards
In celebration of George W. Bush's first 100 days in office, we're proud to announce our first annual awards competition saluting the best Bush-inspired humor on the Net. Submit your nominees today.
4/10/01
- By Popular Demand: More Bush Parody Pics
The George W. Bush Misguided Imagery Tour continues with all
new parody pictures, cartoons, captioned photos and other gag images helping
Dubya put his best face forward.
4/03/01 - Bush's
Comedic Coming Out
As his first 100 days draw to a close, George W. Bush is finally coming into
his own. He recently made his debut as comedian in chief; his critically
acclaimed autobiography, My First Presidentiary, has just hit stores; and
now, with a little help from the creators of South Park, he even has his
own sitcom: That's
My Bush!
3/16/01 - Oscar
Snubs Nation's Leading Men
Bush, Cheney, Clinton and Gore were big hits at the box
office last year. Unfortunately, they got snubbed in the Academy Award
nominations. Check out their blockbuster films and judge for yourself whether
they turned in Oscar-worthy performances.
3/07/01 - Political Quote
Gallery
Dubya may be having a hard time wresting the spotlight from
Clinton. But he’s still providing plenty of comic fodder. Read all the
hilarious new quips and jokes taking aim at Bush, Clinton and others in the
newly revamped Political Quote Gallery.
2/22/01 - The Bushisms
Quiz
Few presidents have mangled the English language with as much dexterity as the George Bushes. Try as we might to read their lips, they often leave us searching for meaning, not to mention nouns and verbs. Can you
discern a George W. Bushism from a George H.W. Bushism? Take our quiz and find out.
2/09/01 - Political
Humor for Dummies
Here's a reference guide for those who can't figure out how
to navigate this site. Don't worry, it can be overwhelming —
there are more than 1,500 links. Here's a quick primer to help orient you, plus
a few shortcuts to the best political humor you'll find on the Web.
1/31/01
- Quips, Quotes & Late-Night Jokes
George
W. Bush has become heir to the throne of late-night political ridicule. But
based on the drubbing Clinton is still receiving, it's clear the comics are
suffering separation anxiety. Take a look at what various jokesters have been
saying about the transfer of comic power, Jesse Jackson, Hillary Clinton, John
Ashcroft and other easy targets.
1/25/01 - For Dems in
Denial, the Count Continues
The latest numbers are in, and Bush is getting clocked. Check out the president's ever-diminishing returns in real-time, track his every move, and get all of his vital stats.
Plus,
we have just the pick-me-up for those still suffering from Clinton fatigue.
1/19/01 -
An Inaugural Parade of Presidential Parody and Satire
In honor of our 43rd president*, we're inaugurating a new era of
political ridicule. To kick off Bush II, here's a slide show featuring the best
parody pictures, cartoons, and gag images skewering the Pretender to the Throne.
1/08/01 - The Clinton Scandals Quiz
Come take a stroll down memory lane and relive the Clinton
years in all their unseemly glory. Take
our farewell quiz and test your knowledge of Clinton lore, the sex scandals and
other stains on his legacy.
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