Funny

December 3, 2019

Men Bare All for Funny ‘Dad Bods and Rescue Dogs’ 2020 Charity Calendar

Dogs with Brachycephalic syndrome (or short snouts)—such as pugs and French Bulldogs—are continuously bred, despite the fact that their condition can lead to severe respiratory distress. That’s why nonprofit organization Lucky Bulldogs Rescue in Iowa is committed to rescuing these “smushie face” pups from the commercial breeding system. The volunteers aim to find the dogs loving forever homes, where they can get the medical care they often need.

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November 15, 2019

Adorably Hilarious Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Our domestic pets make us laugh on a daily basis, but animals in the wild can have their funny moments, too. Now in its 5th year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced the hilarious winning photos for 2019. The funny images were chosen from over 4,000 entries from 68 different countries, revealing that silly playfulness is universal amongst animals.

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October 15, 2019

Irishman Pre-Records a Darkly Funny Message to Play at His Funeral

The Irish are known for their dark sense of humor, but a recently departed Dublin man called Shay Bradley took it to a whole new level by having the last laugh at his own funeral. Before he died, he arranged for a pre-recorded message to be played aloud after his casket was lowered into the ground. To the onlooking mourners, it appeared as though Bradley was shouting for help from his grave.

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September 18, 2019

40 Funny Finalists from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Photographing animals in the wild is a challenge in itself, but capturing them during their funniest moments takes a whole new level of skill—and of course, a sense of humor. Now in its fifth year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced the finalists for 2019, revealing 40 hilarious images from wildlife photographers around the world.

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