Topic: Funny Or Die

5 chapters across the catalog

Morally Obtuse
Episode 902 25:48 - 31:16

902: Morally Obtuse

Funny Or Die, Alternative Constitution, Celebrity Political Video

Funny Or Die released a celebrity-filled video satirizing President Trump's executive orders by claiming he is reading from an "alternative constitution." The video features actors suggesting Trump was given a cursed version of the document as a teenager and is following a different Statue of Liberty sent by Russia. The celebrities jokingly urge viewers to swap his documents for the real Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, and McDonald's nutrition facts.

No Brexit For You
Episode 875 20:33 - 24:46

875: No Brexit For You

Amy Schumer, Budweiser Campaign, Voter Shaming Video

Amy Schumer appears in a video informing citizens that their voting history is public record, a tactic the hosts label as "voter shaming." They discuss the failure of her recent Budweiser ad campaign with Seth Rogen and criticize the use of gratuitous profanity in political messaging. The segment also touches on a "Funny or Die" parody of "We Are the World" aimed at driving turnout.

Nuclear Tipped
Episode 599 2:26:07 - 2:32:25

599: Nuclear Tipped

Obama on Between Two Ferns and Healthcare Bailouts

President Obama appeared on the comedy web series "Between Two Ferns" with Zach Galifianakis to encourage young people to sign up for the Affordable Care Act before the enrollment deadline. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney touted the video's viral success as a primary referral source for Healthcare.gov. However, analysts point to Section 1342 of the ACA, the "risk corridor" provision, as a taxpayer-funded bailout for insurance companies facing shortfalls.

Spam Horse
Episode 499 1:13:08 - 1:15:46

499: Spam Horse

Jim Carrey's Anti-Gun Video Critique

Jim Carrey's "Funny or Die" video parodying "Hee Haw" and Charlton Heston is criticized for being unfunny and culturally dated. The hosts argue that the video relies on offensive stereotypes of gun owners as "rednecks." They point out that Carrey's portrayal ignores the actual demographics of gun ownership in the United States.

Paris Hilton Does Zero Point Energy
Episode 42 1:08:21 - 1:13:03

42: Paris Hilton Does Zero Point Energy

Paris Hilton's Viral Political Ad and Energy Policy

Paris Hilton released a viral video on Funny Or Die responding to a John McCain ad that used her likeness. While framed as a parody, Hilton's proposed energy policy in the video closely mirrors the official Republican platform and President Bush's radio addresses. The high production value suggests the video may be a sophisticated "AstroTurf" marketing effort designed to reach a younger audience without traditional ad spending.