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Comedy Central's "Reality Bites Back" Reminds Us of the Absurdity of Reality TV...and That Michael Ian Black Rules.

One of the most effective and constructive kinds of humor is obtained by reducing a real-world situation, person, or idea to its absurd logical extreme, or magnifying its flaws by making obviously absurd statements. Humor through absurdity is at the core of satire.

A review of Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones' Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

A discussion of the dreaded Antichrist in Christian prophecy and why one should resist the temptation of trying to name him. Includes a list of some individuals so designated on the Internet.

This year more than ever, the absurdity of attempting to determine the best college football team in the country shows that the old bowl system may have had it right all along.

I hope you see the absurdity of the claims stated by this author in this article about smoking hookah. What it comes down to is that who ever wrote this article simply has an opinion about using hookahs, which is not very favorable.

The definition of what constitutes "art" keeps being pushed into regions of absurdity and grossness. No greater example of such exist than an art project by a Yale student named Aliza Shvarts.

The internal reason for the manifestation of depression is the sadness that the person feels because they start realising that there is too much absurdity in the human mind and in the human world.

Narrative and opinion article on the absurdity of the U.S. presidential election and candidates positions.

In science, when all logic fails to uncover hidden truths, the remaining data is the answer, no matter how absurd it sounds.

In what can only be described alternately as lunacy or absurdity, the Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Police Chief, and the Los Angeles City Council are virtually unanimous in their opposition to changing one letter in Special Order 40.

Alternating between serious drama and comic absurdity, Charlie Bartlett never settles on a consistent mood, which in turn mixes the messages it attempts to deliver.

Kierkegaard concludes that science cannot provide the proof necessary to validate the notion of God. Kierkegaard instead relies on the notions of paradox absurdity and blind leaps of faith to affirm the existence of God.

The unequivocal epitome of absurdity, The Brothers Solomon is equal parts stunning hilarity and eyebrow-raising ridiculousness.

Wielding his words like an artist's brush, Carroll illustrates Alice's powers of reason, gives her identity, explores rules of conversation, and finally shows the absurdity of reading too much into written words.

The main theme of Geoffrey's[1] essay on dialectic preconceptual theory is the absurdity of semanticist class.

Normally, any discussion that brings up Hitler or the Nazis has reached a level of hyperbolic absurdity that it cannot be continued. But in a discussion about the Geneva Conventions, there is no way to avoid talking about the Nazis.

Easily reaching new heights of absurdity, Akiva Schaffer's debut comedy Hot Rod blends ridiculous slapstick, obnoxious antics, and random outbursts of genius

Britney Spears cut off all of her hair, then let her dog do its business on television (I DON'T CARE!). Paris Hilton continues to party (I DON'T CARE!). Lindsay Lohan got booked for another DUI and having cocaine in her pockets (I STILL DON'T CARE!).

what a ridiculous award that Time Magazine now gives out

Halloween brings out the children in us all. Pick up these recommended movies and watch them with your kids on Halloween. Get that popcorn popping, grab a blanket, sit back and enjoy!

At the United Nations General Assembly last month, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had harsh words for United States President George W. Bush. In the aftermath, the U.S. mainstream regarded the entire event as a joke.

The author attacks the philosophy of utilitarianism.

You know him as Flavor Flav, Public Enemy's flamboyant rapper, but his real name is William Jonathan Drayton, Jr.

Flyboys, a film about the famous World War I fighter squadron, the Lafayette Escadrille, is a perfect example of how to stuff into a single movie every cliché ever done in any war picture and make it work.

Too many classic authors, such as Edgar Allen Poe, are classified as racist because aspects of their writing styles are viewed out of the context of their time period.

This article is a follow-up to J.J. Jackson's submission, America is a "Free Speech Zone."

An essay about following your dreams, being different and believing in your truth.

The Iraq war is a big problem in the America. But I believe we need to listen to the Iraqis and leave their land. We need to seek the face of God and end this war. It is too absurd. America in it's arroagnce need to admit that it's wrong.

A review of Jim Henson's Labyrinth.

This article investigates the styles of comedy in Family Guy and South Park, perhaps shedding light on which might be the better show.

Bobobo is one of the craziest animes of all time. Is it worth checking out? I think so!

Singling out little old ladies in airports instead of focusing on military-aged Muslim men of Middle Eastern descent is a waste of time and makes us more vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

One would imagine that an ideal society would be free of such injustices as religious persecution and any other form of discrimination or judgment, but Utopia is a place where all these non ideals not only exist, but thrive.

Psychoanalysis's true strength lies deeper than its simple ability to analyze literature; instead, it is psychoanalysis's ability to inspire a greater consciousness among people which is admirab

"In world history, those who have helped to build the same culture are not necessarily of one race, and those of the same race have not all participated in one culture" (Benedict).

In the wake of Joe Liebermans loss to upstart Ned Lamont, media talking heads and politicians from the right predict the demise of the Democratic Party. What does this say about their respect fo American democracy?

Abercrombie wants to be as fun and youthful as Kraft cheese, as Camel cigarettes, as GM cars. It's the American way, this advertising, and it's a sales ploy. Sad.

Prince Akishino, the glorious, mustachioed King in waiting and his beautiful, hairless wife, the luscious Princess Kiko have indeed given birth to a nameless baby boy...

Before there was Eminem ragging on the stars, there was Weird Al. But his staying power far surpasses your common comedian. Here are his top ten songs in no particular order...er...I mean

This is about that place between Heaven and Hell.

Frank Zappa's music has been described in many terms. "Normal" is not usually one of them. With his band the Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa brought a whole new world of satirical, intelligent and unique music to millions of people.

Yes, that's right Shari'a courts in Canada. Our friends in the north have been so immersed in making Canada the heaven in earth for multiculturism that they have forgotten everything about human rights, women's rights and equal representation.

Offers a humanist critique of corporate capitalism and modern attitudes about work, with a Hegelian flavor. Establishes how we are trained to participate in our own economic exploitation, and awakens us to the true nature of modern employment.

This law will affect many charities. Read and have your eyes opened.

A great way to put people off the scent, is to shout loudly. That is what gays do, Look at any paper they write and you will never find truth or actual facts. This is because they are incapable of being critical.

When a person looks at a film about war, there are numerous things that strike the mind, namely; the quality of the movie in terms of realism, the gory details that are shown and the moral dilemmas.

A fo-religion which centers aroudn a "Flying Spaghetti Monster" has gained popularity and become an internet cult phenomena.

One man loves Bedford County and has dedicated much of his life to serving the community.

Arguing against Christian mythology on logical or rational grounds becomes tiresome; some people are simply blinded by their ignorance. But what happens when we stoop to their level and crack open the Bible? Can we use the Bible against its thumpers?

A review of Joel and Ethan Cohen's The Big Lebowski.

An open bar in Chelsea...a meat market unplundered....and one man with a mission

Motherhood....Can't Avoid Those "Mom-isms"

Here are my picks for Associated Content's top news articles of 2006.

Chekhov's The Bear is not one of his better known plays, but almost always provides the theater willing to take on the challenge with a memorable hit.

Ignoring road side bombs, religious warring factions, hypocrites in government, and the absense of feints confuses me. What tactics are being used??

The theater life in Washington D.C. is the best in the country for bringing fine entertainment to everyone. The live acting and performances are a welcome addition to the marble and stone monuments.

"Class is fundamentally elitist," says Debord. The subject is contextualised into a Batailleist `powerful communication' that includes truth as a totality.

Technology can be a blessing or a curse or both, and this collection of tech news items shows how today's electronic gizmos are giving our wonderful opposable thumbs a workout that evolution never could have predicted.

A review of Adam McKay's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

An analysis of Brett and Jake's relationship in The Sun Also Rises

The role of the knight in relation to their king changes dramatically throughout literature. Roland, Beowulf, and Cuchailainn demonstrate these differences in the various attitudes they have regarding their kings.

Doing the most mundane things is rife with warnings, instructions and prohibitions that will drive you insane. Don't microwave your popcorn before you read this article.

A comparison of the real-life character of Alcibiades as portrayed in Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War versus the political philosophy expressed in Plato's The Republic.

This article briefly examines some of the works of Stanley Kubrick and reveals him as more than just a seeker of controversy.

The premise of the precultural paradigm of reality suggests that reality has intrinsic meaning. The subject is contextualised into a Lacanist obscurity that includes consciousness as a reality.

Subsemanticist textual theory implies that sexual identity has significance. However, the subject is interpolated into a capitalist narrative that includes consciousness as a reality.

News media are responsible for bringing the latest information to the public, but it is often stated that "if it bleeds, it leads." The following discusses media news coverage versus news hype in the medical field as well as the tragedies of 9/11.

Two big stars in one big movie. The math works but the end result doesn't seem to work at all. Extremely overrated and overdone, Mr. & Mrs. Smith is definitely one of those movies that you keep on your list - but only as a rainy day movie.

Primo Levi was a quiet, studious character who ended up in Auschwitz as a result of his work for the Italian resistance.

Review of the 1958's B-Movie, The Blob

Sexual identity is intrinsically responsible for capitalism. Marx uses the term �the postdialectic paradigm of narrative' to denote the collapse, and some would say the rubicon, of postcultural class.

This article is a review of Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22.

After years of creative frustration, filmmaker and Monty Python member Terry Gilliam is back. The Brothers Grimm recently showed in theaters and contained many familiar Gilliam themes. However, his most recent film, Tideland, is causing much controversy.

Atlas Shrugged, one of Ayn Rand's more famous novels, is really a defense of capitalism as the best economic system.

Joan Baez sent sparks of emotion and soulful artistry through the air at the intimate Vic Theater in Chicago on October 14. She appeared on stage two weeks after the debut of Martin Scorsese's well-received documentary on Bob Dylan's rise to stardom.

When readers get their first taste of Gary Soto's poetry they must savor its authentic seasoning of ethnic spice-- Soto's Mexican voice is distinctly clear.

Soren Kierkegaard was a believer in the Christian concept of God who not only acknowledged the unbeliever's claims that Christianity is a paradox, irrational and completely improvable, he accepted these claims and even argued for them!

In the study of the history of psychology, women are notably scarce. Despite their relative obscurity, there are many important women in the history of psychology.

Hannah Hoch, one of the few woman artists of her time, was a vital catalyst for the growth of Dadaism and the recognition of females in art. Throughout her career, Hoch bore oppression against her artistic statements and against her gender.

Notes on William Miller's discussion about the theory and practice of screenwriting for comedies.

Evelyn Waugh's A Handful of Dust is an ironic tale of condemnation. Amongst the delectation that characters express over the subjects of adultery, greed, spite, envy, and deception brews an underlying inclemency.

Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, is an excellent version of this story, incorporating truly cinematic storytelling techniques and expanding on Austen's critiques.

The Battle of Algiers was a gripping film about the Algerian resistance to French occupation. The bloody struggle of the F.L.N.'s (National Liberation Front) fight against the French was compelling because it seemed very real.

Editors receive dozens, sometimes hundreds of press releases each and every day. Their mailboxes and inboxes overflow with announcements about ... nothing exciting. Make your release stand out, or it'll go straight into the trashcan.

Marvel's Bill and Ted comic book series was written and drawn by indie comics legend Evan Dorkin and recieved critical acclaim. This smart, funny series has finally been reprinted in two trade paperback collections.

Pat Robertson's comments signal a shift in middle-American Conservative ideology regarding the war in Iraq

So I found myself watching "For Love or Money 4" the other night, the latest in a long line of so-called reality shows intertwining the search for true love with gaudy entertainment.

Leave your sci-fi conventions at the door and set your Improbabilty Drives for Maximum Wackiness.

Museums, art galleries, opera and theater are only some of the attractions you will find in Tulsa; but the real draw is the endless number of festivals this city has to offer.

Democrats and other liberals and progressives watched in incredulous awe as George W. Bush won a second term as U.S. president. How could so many people vote against their own best interests? How can they believe that they voted for "moral values," when t

The language of every child contributes to and is developed by reading. The path begins with listening to stories, then following the adult read to self-reading for enjoyment and meaning. Along this part, the most important tool children learn to master a

Women are still given unequal treatment in the Armed Forces, it may be up to them to force a cultural shift in the military to allow them to serve in exactly the same way as their male counterparts.

Schizophrenia has long been treated as transparent by American popular society, but what is it really? Even though it is the world's most common mental illness, many treat it as though it weren't even there, even those with relatives coping with it.

If African, Asian and Native Americans are considered minorities and oppressed groups based on educational attainments, poverty and health standarts - Appalachian Americans have it the worst of all. They are the INVISIBLE minority in America.

The French literary critic playfully explodes the genre of autobiography and offers complex vignettes of his thought processes and tastes.

An unforgettable trip to Hawaii by two 50 yr old kids. My fourth
cruise. Sweet cruise emplohees, fantastic food, fun, games,
and a trip to the sexiest beach that almost turned out tragic.

R. Kelly continues to amaze me. On this EP, there are two versions of the song and an additional tune