The Whiskey Journal Investigates Black Twitter

Here's a throwback video created by a Chicago based satirical news publication called The Whiskey Journal. Comedians Ian Abramson and Tim Barnes do a "thorough" investigation to figure out the meaning of Black Twitter. So they take to streets to ask bystanders, Odinaka Od Ezeokoli and Thomas Wisdom, their thoughts and concerns.


Staff Editor - Ashley Lane

Black Trump Music Video

Roy Wood Jr. correspondent of The Daily Show, is turnt. Watch him play Black Trump as he is dropping the hottest beats of all time. Each lyric is a quote that was said by Trump himself. He can't make this up if he tried.

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Comedy Central presents: Chris Redd

Chicago native, Chris Redd is making heavy moves! Check out this clip of his ridiculous experience of being stuck in Atlanta after they received two inches of snow. On top of that, dealing with a sassy employee, Tanya. This shit is wild.

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Comedian B. Cole: Are Holidays For Women Only?

B. Cole, Chicago's own comic, is one of the many talents to come from the windy city. His style of joking about everyday scenarios are side splitting funny. Check this clip as he he talks about the difficulty of meeting women at the club to dating around the holidays. 

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Amazon Echo Silver: Old People Edition

Saturday Night Live is cracking fun at one of the most trending product, Amazon Echo. As technology advances we all know that the elder don't tend to keep up... at all so came the creation of Amazon Echo Silver for seniors. It’s super loud, responds to any name that sounds remotely similar to Alexa, and has an “uh huh” conversation feature for unbearably long ass conversations. 

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Key & Peele - Texting Confusion

We have all been victims of text confusion. In a world where grammar, punctuation and mostly commas are no longer used it is easy to misinterpret a conversation. However, comedians/writers/producers Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele of Comedy Central's "Key & Peele" like to take things to the next level.

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the kates at Chicago Improv

Performing LIVE at The Impov is the favorite all female showcase the kates that has taking the city over. For ONE NIGHT ONLY hosted by the free spirited and very wacky Kelsie Huff who is the host and founder of 'the kates'.

the kates promotes the most talented, unapologetic women. They provide an amazing platform for ladies in comedy from all backgrounds, religions, and walks of life. On top of that, this year 'the kates' university which is a safe space for women to grow and expand their talents in comedy.

Date and Time: Oct 12th - 7:30pm

Location: Chicago Improv

5 Woodfield Rd, 

Woodfield Mall Store K120B, 

Schaumburg, IL

For more info or ticket purchases, please contact at 847-240-2001 or visit Chicago.Improv.com

Comedian Gina Yashere at Zanie's Rosemont

Gina Yashere is a badass comedian who is originally from the UK but has taken over the states with her amazing humor. She has made appearances on the most iconic of shows such as Live at The Apollo and Mock the Week. She has been on The Nightly Show w/ Larry Wilmore, Gabriel Iglesias's special, Gotham Comedy Live and The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno. After making it to the final round of Last Comic Standing she has been blowing up the comedy scene.

She has three stand-up specials including Showtime's Skinny B*tch, SeeSo's Ticking Boxes and is the only British comedian to appear on Def Comedy Jam. She performs globally and currently is the newest correspondent for The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah. 

See her perform LIVE at Zanie's Rosemont --- THIS WEEKEND ONLY!