Summing up motherhood in 34 seconds

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This made me laugh so much because I can imagine myself in a situation like that if I were a mom thinking (in a humorous-loving way) there is no escaping.  Especially the end is funny. Somehow it made me think of the movie Alien. 

Obama and Biden

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I'm sure you've come across these "conversations Biden has with Obama" on Facebook or other social media.

It's photos of Biden and Obama taken in the White House over a period of time and fictious conversations they have during the elections. 

I find them hilarious and brilliant. 

Here is one: 

For more click here. 

Adele's "Hello" Parody

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In “What I’m Up To” (in "My Interests") I wrote about going to the gym recently. The beginning was tough because I also started watching my diet and suddenly it felt like the whole world was made of sugar and I had to fight to resist it.

That’s why this video clip below made me laugh and made me feel like I can get my cravings off my chest. 

John Oliver - Donald Trump

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For the ones who don’t know John Oliver:

He is an English comedian and political commentator, who used to work on The Daily Show with the brilliant Jon Stewart and is known for hosting HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

 

There are so many things I love about him:

·      his British humor and accent

·      the fact that, as a Brit, he can pull off political jokes on American TV and gain popularity with it

·      how he proves things right or wrong in a systematic, easy and funny way and backs everything up with great research work

·      how he questions statements and shows us all how not to believe everything we read or hear

·      his lovable way

·      how much influence he has on politics (apparently his comedic commentary has been credited with helping U.S. legislation, regulations, court rulings and other aspects of U.S. culture, which has been dubbed “The John Oliver Effect” – Luckerson, Victor TIME and Jon, Dekel National Post)

 

Watch this video of John Oliver talking about Donald Trump and how finding Trump amusing is well and good, but that we need to understand what the consequences could be if we we don't stop this man.

 

Brilliant!

Heads Up

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Ellen DeGeneres has released (quite a while ago) this fabulous, funny game that she sometimes plays with her guests.

It’s a word guessing game and it’s called Heads Up. 

You can download the App to your smart phone or tablet and when you start the game you hold the screen above your head. The other person gives you hints and you have to guess as many words as possible in 60 seconds.

 

Since you are not allowed to look at the screen, there are ways how to control Heads Up:

When your guess is correct you tilt your device (tablet or smart phone) face down and when you want to pass a word you tilt the device up.

At the end of the 60 seconds you can see how many words you got right and how many you have passed.

 

The game includes 18 themed decks.

I downloaded two versions of it – one with words and one with pictures. The pictures are good because I can play that with friends who don’t speak English or with students, who are studying English with me. (You can play it with kids as well!) 

Here is a video of Ellen playing the game with Alison Sweeney. 


I like the version with doing accents. 

Last but not least, I added this funny video of a lady who just doesn’t get the rules. 

Enjoy!

Tim Minchin

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The same friend, who took me to the great French restaurant, which I posted about in the “Lau..haha..gh” section, also told me to watch Tim Minchin on YouTube.

 

“He is hilarious”, she said. … “You’ll love him”, she said. …

And she was right.  

 

Tim Minchin (Timothy David Minchin) is a British/Australian Comedian Slash Musician Slash Writer.

 

I’m just at the beginning of discovering his work but I can tell you that he is indeed very funny (luckily, since he is a comedian), that his jokes are very smart, and that he is quite political.

 

He does a brilliant job in combining serious topics that concern everyone with provoking well-chosen language and ridiculous seeming topics.

 

I have no talent for remembering song lyrics and I’m someone who can’t do grocery shopping AND talking on the phone to someone at the same time. Therefore I’m especially amazed by people like Tim Minchin, who is a genius in multitasking and singing really fast and adding lots of humorous moments to his performance with his pauses and mimics. 

 

Why don’t you check out this YouTube video – Prejudice – below and see for yourself?

 

 

I also liked “F%!%§ the Poor“, „The Pope Song “, and “Always the Germans”.  They all cracked me up!!!

 

Have fun!

 

The Ellen DeGeneres Show - Amy Schumer

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Ellen just puts me in a good mood. So, if there is still anyone out there, who doesn't know her then please check this video out to get a glimpse of her show, so you find yourself in a good mood too. 

I didn't really know who Amy Schumer was but she is hilarious and I want to see more of her. 

Honest Trailers

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One very good friend of mine, whose British humour I love, recommended me this web series where all kinds of movies are introduced in a different way - a more "honest" way. 

You'll love the voice. 

I chose Love Actually as one of the Honest Trailers series. 

The Late Late Show With James Cordon

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I love the The Late Late Show with James Cordon, especially the car pool karaoke part and how he pulls that off: He manages to create a funny friendly atmosphere, sing pretty well, and remember all lyrics WHILE driving. Is he really driving? Cause that's just amazing multitasking, in my eyes. 

If you are not a fan already, let's see if I get you hooked on with this car pool karaoke video with Adele as a guest.