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The Humor Section

Why I'm a Cop, by Pablo Goldstein

by | May 28th, 2013

Listen up, kid. In my 12 years of walking the beat, I’ve learned what it takes to survive in the big city. But there ain’t many police like me. Nuh-uh. Usually cops end up as one of two schmoes: Either doe-eyed rookies burnt out after a few months, or Grey-Hairs sucking down a cold cup of Joe in the bullpen because they couldn’t hack it out on the streets. Wanna know my secret to avoiding those fates? I’ll tell ya. It’s because when I put on the badge in the morning, I know exactly why I do it.

I want to protect and serve the fine people of New [...]

Weekend Plans

A Ghostbuster's Tour of New York City

by | May 15th, 2012

[In the tune of the Ghostbusters Theme Song]

When you want to see Ghostbuster stuff in NYC neighborhoods Who ya gonna call? These guys!

Have you ever wanted to see how easy it was to go to all the external New York City locations in Ghostbusters? Well, as the video above shows, it's pretty damn easy (and fun). Also, at the end there is a list of all the locations' addresses so…what I'm saying, is if, ummm, you don't have any plans this weekend, do you maybe wanna check them out, or whatever? Yes!? It's a date.

Local Guides

Splitsider's Guide to NYC's Comedy Scene

by | February 4th, 2013

"This is where comedy works — where people are the most miserable," Doug Stanhope lamented as he walked the streets of New York City at the beginning of his special, No Refunds. Maybe it is the misery, dirt and exhaustion that comes with life in NYC that fosters great comedic voices; an optimist would say its the city's vibrancy, diversity, and bustling energy. Either way, it's impossible to deny that no place does comedy like New York. Though in the past, we've looked at the stellar comedy scenes of both Los Angeles and Austin, I'll faithfully defend New York as the greatest comedy city in the world.

There's more comedy to see [...]

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

The Simpsons Are Heading Back to New York City and Other Season 24 News

by | September 10th, 2012

Last time the Simpsons were in New York City, Lisa asked Homer if they'd ever come back. To which Homer responded, "We'll see, honey … we'll see." Well, 15 real world years and, I guess, zero Simpsons years later, they finally are. Surprisingly they aren't returning to quench Homer's thirst for crab juice; no, they're going for love. Al Jean told TV Line:

Yes, in the season premiere. Lisa points out to Bart that any girl who likes him dumps him after a week. He’s very dejected by this, and Mary [Spuckler] turns out to be his last hope. So he tracks her down. She’s run away from home [...]

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