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Romance movies set unrealistic expectations for couples

Romance movies set unrealistic expectations for couples3+ hour, 6+ min ago   (320+ words) Hallmark Channel and Disney movies set unrealistic expectations for romance and may lead to some couples feeling dissatisfied with their own partner. In movies, it's usually flowers and dancing in the rain, mushy poems and loads of canoodling. In real…...

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Dave Chappelle sold out: It's too late for the code word

Dave Chappelle sold out: It's too late for the code word2+ week, 4+ day ago   (879+ words) Dave Chappelle addressed the controversy surrounding his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in his latest Netflix special, "The Unstoppable." And Chappelle's defense for headlining the festival? "Israel's killed 240 journalists in the last three months, so I didn't know y'all…...

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Comedian Tony Deyo to bring standup routine to Wayne Theatre

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (204+ words) The Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro will host comedian Tony Deyo on Saturday, Jan. 17, for one performance. Deyo will be joined by Susan Horne Comedy for the 7 p.m. standup show. Deyo is known for his impeccable comedic timing, a skill honed during…...

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Comedy showcase in Harrisonburg to feature fresh standup acts

Comedy showcase in Harrisonburg to feature fresh standup acts3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (262+ words) The newest class of grads from The Funny Womacks" Stand-Up Comedy Class get to perform in front of a live audience for the first time on Friday. Break a leg, amirite? The graduates " Steve Gregory, Murphy Irby, Derek Dye, "CB…...

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News flash: All that trash-talking on late-night TV is just a work

News flash: All that trash-talking on late-night TV is just a work6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (860+ words) Greg Gutfeld, behind the scenes, buddying up to Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, on a friend's podcast, defending Joe Rogan, it's all pretty much pro wrestling, isn't it? "It was nothing like the critics predicted. They expected me, Mr. Evil Fox…...

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan brings 'Everything is Wonderful' to JMU

Comedian Jim Gaffigan brings 'Everything is Wonderful' to JMU6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (369+ words) Comedian Jim Gaffigan will bring his "Everything is Wonderful" tour to James Madison University in Harrisonburg on Sept. 26. The show will take place in the Atlantic Union Bank Center, which opened in 2020. Gaffigan, an eight-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer producer,…...

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Cave Comedy Fest takes laughs underground at Melrose Caverns

Cave Comedy Fest takes laughs underground at Melrose Caverns6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (262+ words) A comedy showcase is going underground, literally, offering three shows in Melrose Caverns in Harrisonburg. The'fourth annual Cave Comedy Fest'returns on Saturday, July 26, 2025, delivering a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that blends historic wonder with hilarious stand-up comedy. The Funny Womacks & Friends…...

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Want to try standup comedy: Four-week course begins on June 11

Want to try standup comedy: Four-week course begins on June 118+ mon, 1+ week ago   (152+ words) By day, Chris Womack is a JMU kinesiology professor, and his wife, Dawn Womack, is a podcaster. When they get together on stage, they're The Funny Womacks, a husband-and-wife comedy duo. Putting the two together, the Womacks are offering a…...