The 25 Best Tom Haverford Quotes
Recently named one of our 20 Best TV Characters of 2012, Aziz Ansari’s narcissistic-but-lovable Tom Haverford stands out in one of our favorite consistently-funny ensemble casts on television. Responsible for introducing us to DJ Roomba and Tom Haverfoods, Tommy Timberlake provides quotable one-liners for each episode of Parks and Recreation along with the added bonus of Ansari’s sharp comedic timing and impeccable delivery. We complied a list of our favorite Tom Haverford quotes from Seasons 1 through 5 of Parks and Rec. It’s today’s little dose of treat yo’ self.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day, TVTweets of the Week
Twitter weighs in on Beyonce's lipsync, J.J. Abrams directing 'Star Wars' and of course, Coachella's newest lineup. read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesAziz Ansari Revealed as Voice Behind Homeland Parody Twitter Account
After accidently Tweeting from his own personal account, Aziz Ansari has revealed himself as the man behind the Homeland parody account SergeantBrody, Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsAziz Ansari: Business, Major
The dangerously delicious comedian talks swagger, success and going it alone. read more
Found in: Comedy, FeaturesPaste mPlayer Issue 41 Is Live!
Welcome to our first ever comedy issue, featuring Aziz Ansari on the cover, plus Hannibal Buress, Natasha Leggero, Marc Maron’s picks for comedians on the rise and a story written 140 characters at a time by Tweeters like Patton Oswalt, P.F. Tompkins, Rob Delaney, Kelly Oxford and @Discographies.... read more
Found in: NewsBonnaroo Announces 2012 Comedy Lineup
Bonnaroo announced its comedy lineup today that is in addition to the previously announced headliner Aziz Ansari. The festival, which runs from June 7-10 in Manchester, Tenn., already announced its music lineup that features Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bon Iver, and now they have added the 15-comedian lineup. read more
Found in: Comedy, NewsAziz Ansari To Sell Special Through Digital Download
Last December comedian Louis C.K. offered his latest stand up special, Live at the Beacon Theater, via his own website for $5. He was worried about torrenting, but it only took a two day span for him to cross 100,000 sales. read more
Found in: Comedy, NewsAziz Ansari Announces Stand Up Tour Dates
Funnyman and star of Parks and Recreation Aziz Ansari is heading out on an extensive summer tour. Tickets for the tour, dubbed Buried Alive, go on presale tomorrow morning and Ansari posted on his Tumblr that more dates will be announced soon. read more
Found in: Comedy, News30 Minutes or Less review
Even among the rather specialized genre of stoner comedies, 30 Minutes or Less isn’t exactly the cream of the crop. And arguably, after the movie’s opening scene, it adopts a more slacker than stoner vibe. But the problems with the film, which are myriad, are mostly masked by an eclectic and naturally funny cast that punches above the script’s weight class. Ultimately, 30 Minutes or Less is a theatrical release more suited for viewing at home with a favorite beverage close at hand.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsParks and Recreation Review: Season 3 Premiere
I went on record a year ago with the kinda controversial opinion that Amy Poehler’s Parks and Recreation had surpassed the already venerable 30 Rock (Community is now the best of the bunch, but that’s another story). This was roughly akin to my other 2010 declaration of the superiority of Five Guys’ burgers over In-N-Out’s. I’m sticking with both declarations, though the mid-season (finally!) premiere of the third season of Parks and Rec didn’t necessarily drive the point home.... read more
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