Most people wish the 80's never happened, but Patton Oswalt revisits this wonderful time for metal music and reminisces on the things he loved, and especially hated, about the music.

Brilliant writer, inventor of gonzo journalism, and angry man who left threatening, profanity-laden voicemail tirades to his AV dealer because his damn DVD player won't work. Hunter S. Thompson was everyman. His message below.

Like everything else on television this week, last night's 30 Rock revolved around Valentine's Day. And while Liz opted for oral surgery as a date night avoidance and Jenna lamented her stalker's newfound disinterest, Jack trolled for dates on CNBC.

Vincent Oshana's wonders does David Blaine really practice magic twenty four hours a day like he says he does? Even in the bedroom? Can he make certain things disappear?

In honor of Betty White's "moment," we bring you this story of how aspiring comedienne Julia Wolov used a night of imagined passion with the former Golden Girl to open the doors of Hollywood.

These lads decided to test the old theory about the "ba-dum TSSSSHHH" sound that so commonly follows less-than-witty jokes- that it is made by two drums and a cymbal falling off a cliff. Astonishingly, it's fairly plausible!

Today, Politico published a hard-hitting report: "Press Room Laughter Dies Down." No one is laughing any more at Robert Gibbs! But is it because of a change in "tone," or because Robert Gibbs is the least funny person in D.C.?

Dramatic readings are usually hilarious and have long been a go-to comedy tool: they've even kept William Shatner relevant to this day. Here, Kristen Wiig regales us with the sexy life story of Suzanne Somers.

Last night, Jay Leno said goodbye to NBC for the final time the next three weeks, as his failed primetime experiment came to a close. And who better to give him a sendoff than The Donald himself, live via satellite.

Most people know Nick Swardson as Terry from Reno 911 and from his role in Grandma's Boy, but his standup is not to be missed. Here, he discusses the similarities between newborns and your friends after a night of drinking.

On last night's Daily Show, Jon Stewart lampooned the weekend's Tea Party Convention and Sarah Palin's handwritten note. One of his jokes concerned Palin's use of the "High-School-Chem-Test" method of reminders. It was a great joke, but was it original?

Natasha Leggero usually does roundtables on Chelsea Lately, but now you can see her in her natural habitat. Watch as Natasha rants about the sad state of rap music, her words are harsh but oh-so-true.

It seemed SNL was all about politics tonight, from the opening Fox News parody to a second Don't Ask, Don't Tell discussion in a View sketch. But it was Andy Samberg's obscenity-laden impersonation of Rahm Emanuel that stole the show.

Pete Holmes is a jolly, manic, nutjob of a comic. Originally from Chicago, he is currently making a name for himself in NYC. This bit pretty much sums up how most people feel while a a museum.

This particular Mr. Show sketch is a big old ball of weird, but apparently also a realistic depiction of law school. Who would have thunk it?

Tonight, The Soup took on KTLA's morning show by airing footage of its detailed (and pun-filled) reporting of a stray chicken that made Good Day New York's coverage of the mystery buoy seem like a a Peabody candidate. Video, inside.

Jim Gaffigan, everyone's favorite pale comic, talks about the hypocritical tendencies of some vegetarians and his stance on animal cruelty.

When 30 Rock premiered its fourth season last October, some wondered if the show had lost its edge. As the weeks go by, though, it just keeps getting better. Tonight, it outdid itself. Inside, Liz Lemon's sleep-eating tour de force.

Eugene Mirman is a delightful goof. Here's an older clip from Comedy Central's Premium Blend where he covers credit cards, people that talk to dogs, and other hot topics of the 2000s.

In your foreboding Thursday media column: Jared Kushner has a bright idea, Howard Zinn's reputation impugned, David Letterman plays a funny joke, and Janice Min somehow survives being rich as fuck.