cringe comedy

Why ‘Jackass’ (Still) Works

Why ‘Jackass’ (Still) Works

Jackass was originally for early aughts audiences. Now 20 years and multiple blows to the head, heart, and extremities later, that moment has proven to be damn near immortal.

Inane Political Discourse, or, Alan Partridge’s Parody Politics

Inane Political Discourse, or, Alan Partridge’s Parody Politics

That the political class now finds itself relegated to accidental Alan Partridge territory along the with rest of the twits and twats that comprise English popular culture is meaningful, to say the least.