By Laughspin Staff | November 16, 2012 at 7:38 pm | One comment
It's not that we here at Laughspin need any convincing about the power and beauty of comedy. It's just that it's heartening to see the artform's effects on its fans from time to time. Hence, we're really excited about this open letter to Paul F. Tompkins, originally posted on...
Posted in: News, Opinion
By Dylan P. Gadino | October 17, 2012 at 12:42 pm | No comments
I'm sure you've already seen this since it came out yesterday. But in case you didn't or want to relive this historic interview with Tony Hawk and Louis C.K., it's here for you to enjoy.
Oh, and here's a bonus: Check out this macro that you can share with your friends....
Posted in: Audio/Video, News
By Billy Procida | September 10, 2012 at 1:39 pm | 4 comments
In an era when we obtain our news in 140 characters or less in an ever-refreshing scroll, many ADD-riddled folks do not have the ability to pay attention to something for more than a few seconds at a ti--ooo, look at the birdie! If you have a friend who asks, "Is this almost...
Posted in: News
By Lucas Gardner | June 25, 2012 at 2:43 pm | One comment
Jim Norton, whose new hour special Please Be Offended airs June 30 at 10 pm ET on Epix (catch a preview clip here), took to Reddit this morning for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with his fans. Norton hit all of his favorite talking points – freedom of speech, the public's...
Posted in: News
By Lucas Gardner | June 11, 2012 at 11:06 am | No comments
In a Reddit AmA (ask me anything) comedian, The State alum and self-proclaimed sexy bitch Michael Ian Black fielded questions from the Reddit community. He talked about the potential for a Stella reunion, his failed TV shows, and gives some solid advice to Redditors in need....
Posted in: feature slider, News
By Samantha Simon | June 5, 2012 at 11:00 pm | 9 comments
So, this shouldn't be too surprising -- someone on Reddit actually made the video game, Journey To the Center Of Hawkthorne, from the Community episode finale "Digital Estate Planning." Sure, it was only a matter of time, but it's pretty impressive that the turnaround was this...
Posted in: feature slider, News, TV/Movies
By Lucas Gardner | May 25, 2012 at 11:48 am | No comments
Stephen Colbert recently had the honor of becoming the first man ever to be included on Maxim's Hot 100 list, but he's not one to just coast on his good looks. Colbert is getting charitable and showing his appreciation for our troops by participating in a new Reddit gift-giving...
Posted in: feature slider, News
By Lucas Gardner | May 14, 2012 at 3:55 pm | No comments
Louis C.K. Returned to Reddit today for another AMA (ask me anything) session. Taking questions from the Reddit community, the comedian discussed his recent successes, some hopes for the future and all kinds of fun personal details. Here are some things we learned.
You should...
Posted in: News
By Carrie Andersen | January 19, 2012 at 5:45 pm | One comment
I’m ridiculously thankful that sites like Wikipedia and Reddit are back online following their Jan. 18 blackout protest of SOPA and PIPA, two bills that threaten the open Internet.
Why am I so thrilled?
Aside from the fact that I can once again procrastinate by learning...
Posted in: feature slider, News