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So Wrong it's Beautiful: Zach Galifinakis Interviews Natalie Portman

Colleen Kane — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:02:00 GMT

Our former Bearded Man of the Week, Zach Galifinakis, has nailed it in the latest of his "Between Two Ferns" celebrity interview series for Funny or Die. This time around he's interviewing acteress Natalie Portman. This super-awkward, super-inappropriate interview is perfectly executed and truly a thing of beauty. What makes the pairing so much better is Natalie, who seems like a old-fashioned graceful adult among the oversized children of today.

We don't want to give anything away, but Zach does compare his own manhood to that of Whiz, Natalie's dog. Won't you watch it with us? We need to watch it again...

Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis from Between Two Ferns

Bravo to Zach & Natalie.

The Results Are In: Who Would You Rather, Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman?

Who Would You Rather, Boleyn Girls Edition: Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman?

The Dangers of the Snuggie

Colleen Kane — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Late Line Special Report - Snuggies: Warm, Comfortable, Deadly? - watch more funny videos

It was bound to happen: after nearly universal approval came Snuggie overload and Snuggie backlash. And now, a special report on the dangers of the Snuggie lifestyle, from Funny or Die.

3 Things We Wish We'd Gotten For Christmas, Or: Scanner Verena Is A Sucker For Infomercials

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The Gaythering Storm Against Anti-Gay Organization NOM

Colleen Kane — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:33:00 GMT

Hecklers had a field day this month with the anti-gay-marriage video from the National Orginization for Marriage, "Gathering Storm", inspiring a spoof video and website created by Reddit readers, numerous YouTube videos, and an anti-gay marriage ad by Stephen Colbert, who said "Gathering Storm" was like "watching The 700 Club and The Weather Channel at the same time."

Funny or Die has entered the ring with their response, "A Gaythering Storm," and like many FOD vids, this one is star-studded: Lance Bass, George Takei, and Alicia Silverstone. Side note: we're concerned about Alicia after seeing her in this video. Girl does not look healthy. We know it's Earth Day and all, but please eat some cheese and get some meat on those veggie bones.

Now for that video:

A Gaythering Storm from Jane Lynch

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This Week in Gayness: Don't Ask... Just Don't Ask

The Gay Marriage Debate Rages on in California

While You Were Sleeping: Gay Marriage in New York State?

Brian Fairbanks — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:15:00 GMT

This adorable cat is a master clothing thief.

Lindsay Lohan says she's humiliated by her breakup with Samantha Ronson. If we were a hot movie star and Sam Ronson dumped us, we'd be pretty upset, too. Oh, and Ronson denies she took out a restraining order, but anyway...

Our favorite political story of the year so far: "Dead Mayor reelected"

OctoCrazy's inheritance and some overtime funded the in vitro. So now you know how she made all that rent money she burned.

Mounties grow mustaches to support charity-- can't wait for the "After" photos.

Obama congratulated the Tar Heels coach with a phone call from Air Force One.

Are you a habitual job hopper?

This Zac Efron-Vanessa Hudgens Funny or Die video featuring a star-studded cast is well worth your time. Just be careful where you watch it-- there are a few LOL moments.

Gay porn star Jack Wrangler died. He had been married to a woman for many years. The interesting details are here.

Embattled New York State Governor David Paterson said he will introduce a bill to legalize gay marriage. Fingers crossed...

Zac Efron's Sexual Awakening

Zac Efron Mud Wrestles A Nude Model

VIDEO: Alyssa Milano as Marisa Tomei in Wrestler Takeoff

Colleen Kane — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Funny or Die made a quality spoof of the trailer for The Wrestler. The theme? The economy. Instead of a down-on-his-luck wrestler, we have a down-on-his-luck Uncle Sam. Alyssa Milano plays Marisa Tomei's part, or Lady Liberty. It was about time-- it had been almost two seconds since an actress played a stripper with a heart of gold.

The Uncler w/ Uncle Sam and Alyssa Milano from Alyssa Milano

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Did Obama Sell Out The Gays?

Scanner Matt — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:37:00 GMT

We understand Barack Obama's "team of rivals" cabinet strategy, but why is he giving the stage at his inauguration to a bigot who Scanner Brian has pointed out lately to be a "Christian nutjob" who, "favors assassination"? And may we add, actively hates gay people.

Politico reports Reverend Rick Warren, a key component of California's Prop 8 (or hate) campaign, will be performing the invocation at Obama's inauguration. Off course, this pissed off a lot of people:

“Your invitation to Reverend Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at your inauguration is a genuine blow to LGBT Americans,” the president of Human Rights Campaign, Joe Solomonese, wrote Obama Wednesday. “[W]e feel a deep level of disrespect when one of architects and promoters of an anti-gay agenda is given the prominence and the pulpit of your historic nomination.”

Obama's trying to throw the religious conservatives a bone, but did he have to pick this big fat evangelical dick?

We can only hope someone throws a shoe at Reverend Rick this January.

Also: Obama might be considering closing gays completely out of his cabinet. Wall Street Journal reports.

Related:

VIDEO 'Prop 8 - The Musical' starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Richter, Maya Rudolph, that Girl from 'Scrubs' and MORE!

Presidents Who Smoke: A Photo History

Is this guy the Barack Obama of the GOP? Um, no.

**Bush: "People Voted For Barack Obama Because of Me" No sh*t!**

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Flight of the Conchords... Already Premiering Right Here, Baby

Brian Fairbanks — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:30:00 GMT

After the jump, your season two premiere, complete and uncut, courtesy of Funny or Die...

Season 2 Online Premiere - Flight of the Conchords (US Only)

The Wire: We Was Robbed (of an Emmy Nomination)

VIDEO 'Prop 8 - The Musical' starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Richter, Maya Rudolph, that Girl from 'Scrubs' and MORE!

Scanner Matt — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:48:00 GMT

Ever notice whenever celebrities get political (gays, abortion etc... ) the Christian right scoffs at these mere jesters of sodom and gomorrah, but if any one of them finds God, it's like the second coming of Mel Gibson? This is very funny, but where the hell were all these people one month and one day ago?

Video after the jump.

Prop 8 - The Musical, too little too late? Regardless, it is here now and makes its point and makes you laugh... oh, unless you hate gay people that is.

Ready Celebrities.......... Get Politically Satirical!

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

Scanner Matt Loves Michiko Kakutani

"Wet, Hot, American Summer"... the Musical?

Hayden Panettiere: "Don't F*ck With My Presidential Candidate"

Brian Fairbanks — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:13:00 GMT

Hayden Panettiere, our Greatest Love Of All*, made a video for one of our favorite websites talking about how much she loves cigarettes and her Presidential candidate...

You might be surprised who she supports... and at how dirty her mouth is. Yowza! [Warning: NSFW dialogue!]

This is the kind of video that if a) Obama wasn't going to win anyway or b) all of her fans were not middle age ex-cons banned from voting in their respective states, it might be a game changing October surprise. (Actually, an October surprise would be a Penthouse shoot featuring Hayden clad only in temporary Save the Whales and Vote Democrat tattoos. Let's make it happen, people!)

*you know the running gag about me being in love with her is just that-- a gag-- right? Although we don't deny she has her hot moments...see above photo for more on this...

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McCain Sabotages His Own Attempt To Save The Nation

Wake-Up Call: Hayden Panettiere's A Singer?

While You Were Sleeping: Will Ferrell Answers Your Questions

Brian Fairbanks — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:53:00 GMT

The investigation into who hacked Sarah Palin's e-mail is focusing around the 20-year-old son of a Memphis Democratic State Representative.

Joe Biden is a friend of the gays.

What's the verdict on Kate Holmes on Broadway?

If Holmes felt nervous and jittery, she didn't show it. She delivered her lines with confidence and projected her girlish voice so it could be heard loud and clear. She danced around on stage with gusto. She looked lovely in two dresses that highlighted her trim yet shapely figure. She wore a brown shoulder-length hairpiece to hide her trendy pixie cut.

After the show, Cruise told a reporter Holmes was "extraordinary."

David Blaine is set to hang upside down for 60 hours in Central Park, starting on Monday.

Kathy Griffin may follow Project Runway and flee Bravo for another network.

Megan Fox thinks Zac and Vanessa's nude snaps are no biggie.

And Will Ferrell answers your questions on Funny or Die:

Developing: Will Ferrell For President

Katie and Tom Share a Child, a Religion and a Hairstylist

Did Keith and Nicole Name Their Baby Sunday to Spite Tom Cruise?

Sarah Palin Thinks Global Warming Is Polar Bear Sh*t

Nicole Pasulka — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:08:00 GMT

Gina Gershon as Sarah Palin on Funny or Die has us rolling. Everyone's been so focused on the resemblence between Sarah Palin and Tina Fey, they've failed to notice how much Gina Gershon looks like Alaska's governor. And, whoa, does she.

Thanks to Gershon's spot-on Palin impersonation, the video manges a few solid jabs at the VP candidate without seeming preachy or mean. And in her American flag bikini, holding that giant gun, we're reminded that if Sarah Palin "shoots you in the face, it's because she was aiming for it."

Video (and bikini) after the jump.

See more Gina Gershon videos at Funny or Die

Was that "Cat Scratch Fever" playing?

James Franco Still Funny, Mila Kunis Still Smokin'

Bryan Christian — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:45:00 GMT

More Funny or Die for ya, this time with an amusing little "What If?" where actual actors are forced by the Writer's Strike to perform scenes from reality TV. The great thing here -- aside from Mila Kunis being phenomenally adorable, something that she never truly was for us on That 70's Show -- is that James Franco, who got his start on a sitcom but has kind of been doing lame dramas and Spider-Man since forever, works that goofy wig like he owns it. He's in the zone, yo. Do more comedy, Jimmy! Don't become Nicolas Cage!!!

What's the next reality TV show to get the same treatment? Our vote is for Man vs. Beast. Get the guy from Heroes and The Rock in a fur coat and you're set!

The One Time John Mayer Beats Hardcore Girl/Girl Action

Bryan Christian — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Anyone here seen that "Two Girls, One Cup" video that's been showing up around the Webnets? We sure as hell haven't. First we caught word of it, we saw a video of happy-go-lucky kids having their innocence televisually murdered by watching the thing and decided it wasn't for us. We hear Perez Hilton has the clip on his site now, class act that he is, but there ain't a way in hell we're doublechecking or providing a link. What we can do, however, is provide you with the above video from John Mayer and Funny or Die, which purports to give us a, erm, taste of what makes this year's Tubgirl so special without forcing us to violate the sacred trust we've established with our eyeballs. Enjoy!

PS: OK, we know that some of you are seriously going to run out and find the original. We remind you that, as Nicolas Cage so eloquently teaches us, you can never un-see something. So, before you do anything rash, seriously: meet us after the jump to see the karmic havoc that this little clip can apparently wreak.