10 Awesome Websites That Make Fun of Politicians

Political satire is one of those things that is always invogue, and when you factor in a presidential election year it tends to reachepic proportions. So if the endless parade of candidates and talking heads hasyou pining for some quality humor at their expense, allow us to point you inthe right direction to get your fix. Here are 10 awesome websites that make funof all of those politicians:

 

1.      ColbertNation – This website exemplifies political satire at its finest andfunniest. Stephen Colbert is known for his satirical TV show The ColbertReport, and his website follows suit with equally humorous material. Just watchthe clips on Colbert’s internet home, Colbert Nation, for a small samplingof his comic genius. It’ll have you continually going back for more.

2.      The DailyShow – Dedicated to the web version of the famous Comedy Central showhosted by Jon Stewart, this website includes links to full episodes as well asshorter video clips, all geared at some good political humor. With a news teamthat includes Lewis Black, Samantha Bee and John Oliver, it’s a can’t-misssource for political laughs.

3.      The Onion –A website composed of news spoofs, The Onion lambastes politiciansalong with just about everyone and everything else. Check out their uniquebrand of political satire here and be sure tofollow along with the Onion coverage of the War for the White House.

4.      TheHuffington Post – If your political humor leans to the left, you’lllike this website’s slant on thepolitical landscape.A content aggregator and news website, HP offers a slice of satire from acrossthe web, and adds a liberal amount of spice to the mix, creating a recipe fullof satire and humor.

5.      Funny orDie – When something is the brainchild of creators Will Ferrell, AdamMcKay and Chris Henchy of GarySanchez Productions you know it’s going to be good, and this websitedoesn’t disappoint. It is a voter-driven site for comedians or would-befunnymen to submit their content for approval. Be funny, or die trying.

6.      The CapitolSteps – Begun by former Capitol staffers as a vehicle for satirizingtheir own employers, this site delivers an inside look at politics that goesstraight to the funny bone. And if their website isn’t enough for you, TheCapitol Steps also perform live throughout the country. You can find theircurrent tour schedule here.

7.      BorowitzReport – Andy Borowitz, author of New York Times best-selling book, The50 Funniest American Writers*: An Anthology of Humor from Mark Twain to TheOnion, shares his comedic views encompassing the world of politics on thiswebsite.  The blog is filled with an archive of some spot-on perspectivesthat will continually keep you smiling.

8.      ThePeople’s Cube – “America Through The Eyes Of A Former Soviet AgitpropArtist”, and “The Party Organ of Record: Your only source of the currenttruth.” For those who prefer their politics for the people,this siteserves up a veritable goulash of treats.

9.      The Spoof –This website is chock-full of user-submitted content that is hand-picked bywebsite editors and spoofs the headlines of the day. The site includes sectionswhere users can submit captions forphotos, and entries for fakecelebrity diaries, so you’re never short on laughs.

10.  ComedyCentral’s Indecision – Dating back to its inception in 1992, this is awebsite which grew out of the comedy network’s political news coverage. Checkout their Quote Unquote posts for some genuinely funny quotes and sound bitesfrom politicians, pundits and more.

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Jessica Miller   
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