Dr. Patch Adams Known For Wearing a Clown Nose Has a Foot Amputated-And He Says He's Thrilled-Watch
Dr. Patch Adams, who uses humor to heal and was portrayed by Robin Williams in a film, celebrated his foot amputation with a video message.
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The 'Frazzled Cafe' Online Provides Virtual Support From a Comedian Mindfulness Expert
Frazzled Café Online is like a neighborhood coffee shop in a virtual environment, where people who are feeling overwhelmed can share their experiences.
This Austin Restaurant is Making the Wittiest Pandemic Signs Anywhere
A restaurant that's famous for its hilarious signs has been pulling out all the stops to bring laughs in the era of COVID-19. Austin-based restaurant El Arroyo started making comic signs in the early 80s, and they've been perfecting the art ever since. When the pandemic reached the States' shores, and bars and restaurants began […]
The Doctor is a Clown?!?
Does free medical care sound like a good idea to you? How about a movie starring Robin Williams based on the true story of a doctor who for 27 years has given free medical care?
Motorcycle Cop Lassos Runaway Bull (Video)
A motorcycle cop lassoed a runaway bull that was on a rampage in residential neighborhoods and threatened the lockdown of two elementary schools.
Trojan Horse T-shirts Trick Neo-Nazis
Festival goers at a nationalist, right-wing concert in Germany were taken by surprise when souvenir t-shirts they were given had a secret anti-far right message that emerged only after being washed. Once washed, the slogan turned into a message from a group offering help to right-wing extremists break away from the neo-Nazi scene.
How Politicians Overcame Partisan Divide To Pull A Prank (Video)
Oregon lawmakers from both sides of the aisle included snippets from the song lyrics to Never Gonna Give You Up into their speeches on the House floor and then stitched them together to make a video for April Fool's Day.
This Prank is a Blessing for Homeless Guys on Christmas Morn
The holidays can be especially tough when you are living on the street. But not this year for a couple men sleeping on benches. Thanks to a couple elves, they woke up with a decorated Christmas tree next to them, complete with presents.
Giant Rubber Duck Floats in Hong Kong Harbor
A Dutch artist is cheering people in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor with a yellow 50-foot-tall rubber duck. The Rubber Duck Project motto is 'Spreading Joy Around the World'. And indeed it has -- since 2008.
Daughter Fulfills Dad's Last Wish With Side-Splitting Obituary
Chris Connor's last wish was to be given an obituary as hilarious and interesting as he was – so his daughter Caitlin rose to the occasion with gusto.
Cadillac Ranch Patron Remembered
The Texas multimillionaire art prankster who paid people to plant 10 Cadillacs in the Texas dirt in the 1970s as "a monument to the American Dream" has passed away.
Gas Station Spreads Joy With Their Witty One-Liners on Welcome Sign
A gas station in a Seattle, Washington suburb is winning people over with its witty sense of humor, displayed weekly on their roadside sign.
Unlikely Friendships in the Animal Kingdom: 5 Best Videos
Watch five of the best videos involving animals and humans protecting each other, befriending each other, and even shopping in unexpected ways.
A Love Letter to Land Lines on the 40th Anniversary of Cellphones
Sometimes, when I am home alone, the red phone rings downstairs. It's a rotary phone from eBay. I bid $63.13 for it two years ago because we needed a land line for our alarm system. I am thinking about the red phone today as the world jibber-jabbers about the 40th anniversary of the first cellphone call.
Homeowner Erects Halloween Haunted House, Invites Thousands
Bob Schiro's Halloween displays are legendary in his San Jose. His goal is to foster neighborliness, but, it's grown bigger than that. This year's haunted house, a Victorian mansion, is three stories high.
Racers Carve Out Giant Pumpkins for Annual Boating Regatta
Last weekend, folks in Nova Scotia hauled their giant pumpkins from the pumpkin patch into the water, carving them into boats for the annual Pumpkin Regatta competition.
Healing with Humor: Cancer Patient has Unique Way of Spreading Happiness
He cheers a group of cancer patients running in a race, calling himself the captain of Team Tumor. The 38-year-old father of two small children with stage-4 cancer has logged hundreds of hours of chemotherapy. But instead of living with defeat and humiliation, this Utah dad spends his time trying to give a laugh to others with cancer.
Obama Plays Comedian-in-Chief at Media Correspondents Dinner (Video)
On Saturday night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the White House Correspondent's Dinner, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the annual social event that has been held since 1920. In keeping with tradition, the President poked fun at himself and the news coverage he's received from the reporters in attendance.
Anchor Reads Her Own Wedding Proposal Live On Air After Fiancé Hijacks Script
An on-air personality at the news desk for the Fox-54 station in Huntsville, Alabama, was tricked into reading a breaking news story that included a wedding proposal from her own boyfriend, after he planted the breaking news script on the reporter's teleprompter,
Facebook Riches for Artist Who Painted Headquarters
The graffiti artist who took Facebook stock instead of cash for painting the walls of the social network's first headquarters made a smart bet. The shares owned by the artist, David Choe, are expected to be worth upward of $200 million when Facebook stock trades publicly later this year.
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