Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and the “Saturday Night Live†crew have proven that comedy is an effective vehicle to get people interested in politics. Jon Stewart in particular has become something of a political icon to young adult viewers--Tucker Carlson even went so far as to call Stewart a “sacred cow†on CNN.
Check out some of the other ways politics and humor have collided in the slideshow below.
Implications - Politics is vastly known as a very serious matter with lots of debate, thus providing the perfect opportunity for parodies. The incorporation of humor into unusual scenarios -- like these viral hybrids show -- can be highly addicting.
35 Viral Hybrids of Politics and Comedy
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Extreme Political Parodies
Obama Girl Hits Sarah Palin Below The Belt
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Political Porno Spoofs
“Naylin Paylin” Script Leaked
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Record TV Premieres
Sarah Palin & Michael Phelps Boost SNL Ratings
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Political Dance Spoofs
Sarah Palin and Obama on Dancing With the Stars
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Political Parody Raps
Amy Poehler's Sarah Palin Rap on SNL
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Political Emulation Wars
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on SNL
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Self-Spoofing Politicians
Sarah Palin as Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live (SNL)
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Political SNL Parodies
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton
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Political SNL Parodies II
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Katie Couric
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Political Magazine Satire
Sarah Palin Parodied on New Yorker Cover
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Political Drag Contests
The World's Most Powerful Men As Women
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Viral Presidential Duets
Barry's First Duet With Obama Girl Rocks
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Political Parodies III
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin in the Palin-Biden Debate on SNL
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Socialites for President
Paris Hilton's Political Campaigns
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Outrageous Political Beatbox Videos
Sarah Palin Remixed
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Political Beer Ads
Budweiser “Wassup” Boys Endorse Obama
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Politicians on Late Night TV
Sarah Palin To Do SNL and Letterman
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Political Spoofs
Sarah Palin Parodied by Sara Benincasa
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Political Comedy Holiday Specials
Stephen Colbert's ‘A Colbert Christmas'
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Presidential Parodies
Josh Brolin to Play George W. Bush on SNL
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Political Logo Lampooning
Obama-Biden Become Donuts and Bacon
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Endless SNL Political Parodies
SNL Thursdays to Focus on Election
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Running For Both Parties
Stephen Colbert For President
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Political Pundit Parodies
Lil' Bill O'Reilly
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The Daily Show Reports from Iraq
For Real This Time
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Political Comic Books
Stephen Colbert in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
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Global Warming A Hoax?
GM's Bob Lutz Talks To Colbert
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Political Remix
Chris Crocker Britney Spear Viral Remixed to 'Leave Sarah Palin Alone'
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Batmobama and Robiden
Partisan Political Cartoon Prints
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Political Spoof Musicals
Les Misbarack Mocks Sarah Palin, Obama, McCain
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Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs
Crocs Introduces a Themed The Simpsons Classic Clog
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Politically-Inspired Runway Collections
Selkie’s The Libertine Collection Channels Feminine Power
Cozy Streetwear Cartoon Collections
The UGG x Palace x Looney Tunes Capsule is Playful
Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes
The Patrick Star Superstar Blends Playful Motifs with Iconic Model
Playful Bar Interiors
The Funny Bar Redesign Reshapes a Compact New York Nightlife Space
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Humorous Fun-Forward Ads
Six Flags Rolls Out Its 'Funsultant' Campaign to Prove Fun Is Serious
Wig-Snatching Games
Exploding Kittens Teased a New Party Game Called 'Snatch Snatch Wig'
AI-Satirical Ad Spots
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Tech Hype
Cartoon Inspired Sneakers
The Adidas Stan Smith x Spongebob Squarepants Collection Bring New Looks
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Mockumentary Product Tests
Robert Irwin vs. 100 Crocs Puts Columbia Sportswear Shoes to the Test
Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons
The Hedley & Bennett x Bob's Burgers Collection is Playful
Animated Streetwear Capsules
The Simpsons x Family Mart Capsule Celebrates Playful Everyday Style
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Workplace Comedy Meals
HelloFresh The Office Eats Celebrates Hilarious Culinary Moments
AI-Generated Journalist Avatars
Synthesia Creates Helen Drew Avatar For BBC London
Beauty Comedy Collaborations
e.l.f. Beauty and Joe Hegyes Shared a GRWM Inspired by Collectibles
Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear
Kith Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts Comic Strip
AI-Generated Marketing Videos
Xinhuanet Debuts the SCO Poetic Saga Video
Branded Jewish Dating Shows
Matchmaking Traditions Inspired a New Manischewitz Matchmakers Show
Holiday Hosting Pants
Butterball and Hedley & Bennett Created Thanksgiving Hosting Pants
Mascot-Inspired Animated Short Films
Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bear Makes a Cinematic Debut
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Humorous Sandwich Commercials
Jersey Mike's Subs Spotlights Eli Manning and Danny DeVito
One-Night-Only Dining Events
The Saratoga Supper Club Turned a Convenience Store into a Speakeasy
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Playful Football T-Shirt Designs
HOMAGE Unveiled The Simpsons x NFL Collections
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Playful Tomato Athletes
The Heinz National Games Campaign Turns Tomato Stems into Sports Figures
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Animation Restaurant Partnerships
Huddle House and CoComelon Partnered to Make Mealtime More Fun
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Nostalgic Infomercial Grill Spots
Bud Light x Traeger Grills Launch the 'Traegerator'
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Fatherly Braiding Classes
Secret Life Of Dads Hosted a Pints & Ponytails Event
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Humorous Olive Oil Campaigns
Graza Launched a National Brand Campaign Called 'Seriously Serious'
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Humorous Holiday Tableware
White Claw & Please Don't Destroy Dropped the Roast Host Collection
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Feel-Good Kombucha Pop-Ups
Lipton Ice Tea's Komboomcha Box Shared the Joy of Dance & Music
Cannabis Dining Experiences
The BIC EZ Reach Lighter Supper Club with SWED Explores Pairings
Trash-Centric Musical Campaigns
The Glad x Sesame Street Collab Stars Oscar the Grouch
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Cartoon-Branded Auto Releases
Chrysler Spotlights the Pacifica Minivan with the Iconic PEANUTS
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Actress-Led Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade and Lindsay Lohan Partnered to Promote Kombucha
Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns
IKEA UK Introduces the Adorable Life in Stitches Campaign
Film-Inspired Cocktail Campaigns
Ketel One Vodka Collaborates with Patrick Schwarzenegger
Artist-Adorned Contemporary Fashion Capsules
The Stella McCartney x Jeff Koons Capsule is Chic
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Cartoon FPS Game Collabs
Call of Duty is Working with Beavis and Butthead on New Game Event
Comedian-Supported Deodorant Ads
Pete Davidson Stars in AXE's Latest Advertising Campaign
Aging Parent Podcasts
The Grey Take is a Podcast About the Complicated Reality of Growing Older
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Movie-Celebrating Pork Products
Disney x SPAM Celebrates the Upcoming Lilo & Stitch Movie
AI-Powered Satirical Ads
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Corporate Culture
Comedic Short-Form Series Debuts
KindaTV is Hosting the Canadian Comedy Series Pioneer Girl
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Humorous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Launch a Social Ad
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Host-Inspired QSR Meals
Wendy's and FOX Big Noon Kickoff Partnered for New Combos
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Pop Culture-Inspired Mayo Ads
Hellmann’s Releases 'Sweet Sandwich Time' Ahead of the Big Game
Daily Puzzle Game Shows
The Wordle Game Show Brings the Online Game to Real Life
Late-Night Manhattan Lounges
Starchild Rooftop Offers Panoramic Views and Classic Cocktails
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Character Footwear Crossover
The South Park X Crocs Collection Boasts Cartoon-Inspired Details
Hybrid Potato Snacks
McCain Vibes Fuse the Qualities of a Chip and a Crisp in One
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Swicy Cowboy Boots
Bush's Beans and The Surgeon Collaborated on Custom BeanBQ Boots
Comedian Collectible Trading Cards
Laugh Factory Partners with EPOCH to Deliver Collectible Cards
Flavor-Fueled Short Films
The McCain Masala Movie Celebrates South Asian-Inspired Cuisine & Cinema
Family-Centric Animated Films
The Sneaks Movie is an Animated Feature Honoring Sneaker Culture
Viral Intro Generators
Introhook Delivers Instant Viral Video Openings To Boost Viewer Retention
Cinematic Telecom Commercials
Xfinity's Making Its Super Bowl Ad Debut with Jurassic Park... Works
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
AR Cultural Experiences
Snapchat and the Palace of Versailles Created Dansez Versailles
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Television World Crossovers
Netflix Stages a Stranger Things and Sesame Street Crossover
Survival-Style Fantasy Football Experiences
Yahoo Sports and Liquid Death Inject Dark Humor
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Horrific Beer-Themed Comics
Garage Beer and Illustrator Tim Jacobus Partnered for Garage Fear
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Candy Delivery Campaigns
SKITTLES® Partners with Elijah Wood for a Game Day Spot
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Bar-Centric Lecture Events
Sip & Learn Toronto Merges Night Life with Continued Education
Fan-Focused Hockey Campaigns
The ESPN Chirpline Lets Fans Vent During the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Creative Frustration Outlets
Punch Your Client Is A Satirical Game For Creative Professionals
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Congress Voting Insights
VoteSee Tracks Congressional Votes to Help Voters Make Informed Decisions
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Publisher-to-Platform Content Ecosystems
HarperCollins and Toonstar Turn Books into Animations
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Social-First Snack Comedies
Pretzelized's Hybrid Snacks and Comedic Series Sparks Fun Debates
Family-Friendly Podcasts
Nickelodeon and Starglow Turned Beloved Franchises into Podcasts
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Playfully Branded Skateboarder Partnerships
Kellog's Tony the Tiger Partners with Tony Hawk
Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
The Spongebob Squarepants x adidas Stan Smith Freizeit Reimagines a Classic
Cheeky Auto Campaigns
Hyndai Presents the Entertaining and Practical He Got Money Campaign
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Photo Art Tools
Caricature Maker Transforms Photos Into Stylized Humorous Portrait Illustrations
Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings
HEAD Golf and Links Social Tour Bring Style to Toronto Invitational
Cultural Icon Collabs
Ice Cube x Goodyear Partner for Blimp Partnership During Truth to Power Tour
Organic Savory Spritzers
Natural Grocers Teased April Fool's Day Flavors Like Raw Onion Water
Text Satire Generators
SatirifyMe Turns Ordinary Text Into 18th-Century-Style Satirical Wit
Social Bio Generators
Bio Cringe Creates Humorous And Exaggerated Social Media Bios
Social Gathering-Inspired Campaigns
Farm Rich Partners with Laura Rutledge on a New Campaign
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Prediction Market Integrations
Polymarket and Parti.com Embedded Live Trading Into Livestreams
Collaborative Music Curation Tools
Jamocracy Brings Voting and Customization to Spotify Playlists
Humorous Parenting Guides
Eat, Pray, Cry Offers A Candid, Comedic Take On Modern Parenthood
Comedy Series Launch Events
Audible Hosted a Launch Event in West Hollywood