David Letterman

Writer’s Blockade

Rhymes with “Best”

"I'm Still Here": Joaquin Phoenix implodes — we think

Everything You Ever Wanted to Pick Off a Pig (Times Two)

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

Sketchfest Q&A: Comedian Matt Braunger

​The only cure for the crappy, rainy weather is comedy... well, comedy and beer. Luckily, the Punch Line not only sells booze, but the club will also host but the very funny Matt Braunger this week as part of SF Sketchfest. He'll be at the venue along with Kyle Kinane and Brendan Lynch this Thursd ... More >>

Dramatic Comedy: Conan O'Brien Pulls Out of SF Sketchfest

Pic via Scrapetv​Tonight Show Host Conan O'Brien just pulled out from what was sure to be a very special tribute to his career at this weekend's SF Sketchfest. The sold out show was going to be held at the Herbst Theatre this Sunday at 2 pm. Ticket holders received the following email this afterno ... More >>

Green Day to Wal-Mart: Fuck Censorship

  Moral Crusaders? Green DayLooks like everyone who called Green Day sell-outs owes the band an apology. After releasing 21st Century Breakdown, their most ambitious album ever, the band followed up by doing the most punk thing they've ever done: refuse to sell a clean ve ... More >>

Welcome to San Francisco Ken -- Here's a Lawsuit. Interior Secretary Slapped With Suit During His Brief City Visit

Mission accomplished!The other day we noted how the Center for Biological Diversity was off to answer the David Letterman-worthy query: Can a man in a bear suit hand an environmental petition to the Secretary of the Interior? It turns out he can: The group sent out an e-mail claiming its 52,000-stro ... More >>

Upcoming Lit Events

Michael Chabon talks to Richard Price. Plus: Jeff Jarvis, Peter Singer, Tim Wise, and Tobias Wolff

Everything's Better With Bacon

Michael Chabon talks to Richard Price. Plus: Jeff Jarvis, Peter Singer, Tim Wise, and Tobias Wolff

The Terrible Infant Speaks

Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and coming home.

Mysterious Talented Silly Person

Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and coming home.

The House of Punk-Cakes

Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and coming home.

Someone in the Audience Was Drinking A Tall Can and Everything

Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and coming home.

All-Day Suckers

Sedaris and Colbert peddle Candy not everybody wants

The Reel Truth

Hollywood claims the sky is falling. To which we say, Puh-lease.

Working Blue. And Brown.

Inside the dirtiest joke ever told is a nugget of unadulterated joy

Resolutions of the Rich and Famous

Or, at least, people we like

Holiday Gift Guide

Or, at least, people we like

Film Pak's Punch

Love against the machine

Finger-Clicking Good

Why you have to see Bobby Badfingers finger-snap the drum solo to "Wipe Out"

Fun on the Fringe

What you see may suck, but at least the actors are having a laugh

If You Knew Sushi

The freshest and most unusual fish is the draw at the eccentric Midori Mushi

That '60s Show

Oliver Beene goes against fake millionaires and phony idols

House of Tudor

Bossa nova homage, rolling residences, guileless political discussion, and crop circles

Rescue 9/11

This year, a handful of shows provided the healing power of laughter

Hope Sinks

Between optimism and despair, there's comic (and author) Richard Lewis

Up the Academy

The Oscar telecast has, for a decade, been Gil Cates' golden moment

Drag King

Actor-comic Eddie Izzard just wants to be loved

Blow Up the Box

TV managed to suck and blow in 2000, but still, we watched...and watched

What, Them Worry?

As Mad celebrates its 400th issue, its editors wonder how to stay funny in a world gone mad

Ego Trip

Man on the Moon

Dog Bites

Man on the Moon

Fake It to the Limit

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

Stage

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

Stage

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

The Disney Perversion

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

Stage

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

Taking Howard Stern Seriously

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

Slap Shots

For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

To: j-rotten@sexpistols.com

An open letter

Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

The popularity of automaton jousts is on the rise

Slap Shots

The popularity of automaton jousts is on the rise

Letters

The popularity of automaton jousts is on the rise