funny

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If scientists could peek into your brain while you listened to Chet Baker sing “My Funny Valentine,” perhaps they’d see how his worn-down murmurings float you off to a nightclub in the stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Funny, emotional, deeply human, with unforgettable performances from Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Other highlights from the Comic Relief: Funny for Money show include a bank heist sketch with Luther star Idris Elba.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Hannaway remembered him as a "passionate theatregoer" who would sneak off to Manhattan to see Broadway shows and wait at the backstage door hoping to catch a glimpse of Barbara Streisand after watching Funny Girl.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Funny thing is, even though I thought Mr. Winston was a weirdo, I actually kinda got this poem, mainly because of church.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds