Humor

"God laughing at the cosmic joke" by AI

God has a sense of humor. Just ask the Pope or the Dalai Lama [1][2].

The metaculture wiki practices irreverent reverence in order to pay respect to the Cosmic Joke.[3][4]

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.” -Horace Walpole

If matters of philosophy, politics, and spirituality are treated with too much sacredness and seriousness, the joy, absurdity, and humor of life can be missed. This is one of the most important keys to happiness!

In case you didn't think it was, the cosmic joke is an example of meta or self-referential humor.

Lighten up, people. God wants you to be happy. That's why the universe is inherently hilarious.

Beware of Sarcasm

To demonstrate its universality, humor is spread throughout this wiki, instead having one funny page and 500 serious ones. Jokes and sarcasm are not labeled, but if they contain a reference to literature or pop culture it will be hyperlinked. A good rule of thumb is that if a literal reading would strike the opposite tone as the rest of the wiki, it's probably sarcasm.

The Internet is global, and cultural references often require a lifetime spent in the culture. If you are not specifically a GenX or Millennial American you may not get some of the references, like all the music, or identify with Daria levels of dry sarcasm, but you'll get it at least.

The Cosmic Joke

Get it?

Your Life Is a Cosmic Joke

What Is The Cosmic Joke?

Regular Jokes

An assortment of some of the greatest standup comedians and specials of all time.

George Carlin used his mastery of language to create biting social commentary that destroys sacred cows.

George Carlin - Religion Stand Up

For many, dark humor is way to deal with heavy emotions. This infamous set from Tig Notaro was performed just after her real cancer diagnosis.

Tig Notaro - Hello, I Have Cancer

Mark Maron lost his partner to COVID. To deal with it, he wrote a joke with one of the longest, darkest payoffs of all time.

Marc Maron - From Bleak to Dark

Richard Pryor kills the audience with stories about almost killing himself and his car.

Richard Pryor - Live on the Sunset Strip

Some prefer hilarious one-liners. Also check out Strategic Grill Locations (Audio).

Mitch Hedberg: Comedy Central Presents - Full Special

Steven Wright - Special

An example of meta humor. This set relies on our familiarity with common comedy clichés in order to parody them with generic versions.

Andy Daly - 5 Minutes of Meta

Some of the greatest comedy specials of all time.

Eddie Murphy - Delirious Best Moments

Eddie Izzard - Dress To Kill

Dave Chappelle - Killin Them Softly

Women are funny, too. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Michelle Wolf - Titanic Explains How White Women Are the Problem

Maria Bamford - Shot Gun A Diet Coke and Do My Positive Affirmations

Philomena Cunk: My Mate Paul - Ultimate 2025 Compilation

Here's a variety of other comedy styles for your enjoyment.

Jimmy O. Yang - Good Deal

James Acaster - Banana Revenge Fantasy

Neal Brennan - Various Bits

Bill Burr - Various Bits

Kumail Nanjiani - Hogwarts Should Have Taught Math

Some classic comedy bits.

Robert Klein - The Rabies Tale

Monty Python - Dead Parrot

Doesn't make much sense that this is age restricted. This bit is widely considered one of the best examples of farce in comedy.

The Simpsons - Steamed Hams

Singing Jokes

The genre of musical comedy owes its existence to Dr. Demento.

Behind The Dementia - Alcon 2000 Dr Demento Documentary

Barnes & Barnes - Fish Heads

Weird Al - White and Nerdy