It was yet another chaotic week for the world, and SNL’’s Weekend Update was there for it. Among the bizarro news was Elon Musk, the troll-iest of billionaires, threatening to buy Twitter, the social media service that dared boot the most dangerous president in American history. “Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for over $40 …
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There May Or May Not Be A Bunch Of Filthy Gilbert Gottfried Outtakes From ‘Aladdin’ Hidden In A Vault Somewhere
Disney Following the passing of iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried, there’s been an outpouring of love for the beloved comic’s comic most memorable moments. As there should be. Examples include his roast performances, of course, as well as his epic trolling of Hollywood Squares contestants, and his scene-stealing lines as the wise-cracking parrot Iago in Disney’s …
Gilbert Gottfried Got In A Very Funny Jab At Chris Rock Over That Oscars Slap Before His Passing
Getty Image When news broke of Gilbert Gottfried’s death on Tuesday, social media was flooded with tributes — as well as hilarious clips of his stand-up, movie, and TV appearances. Some remembered his stunningly filthy take on the “Aristocrats” joke. Others shared his gonzo trolling of contestants on Hollywood Squares. And some dug up one …
Gilbert Gottfried Helped A Generation Of Insomniacs Find Treasure From Trash
Getty Image In a less auto-curated moment (the ‘90s) where new wasn’t the main prerequisite for what movies got put in front of people’s faces there lived a show that trafficked in modified smut and over-the-top hijinks. USA’s Up All Night was, upon reflection, a nearly pointless exercise on paper, tacking on a few segments …
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People Are Remembering How Great Gilbert Gottfried Was At Trolling Contestants On ‘Hollywood Squares’
On Tuesday, news broke that legendary comedian Gilbert Gottfried had passed away. He was 67. A king of insults with arguably comedy’s most distinctive voice, the performer died, his family said, after a “long illness.” They also told people that, while it’s a “sad day for all of us,” people should “please keep laughing as …
Gilbert Gottfried Dies At 67 After Long Illness
Gottfried was known for his outrageous voice acting and fearlessly crude humor, which earned him the reputation as a comedian’s comedian. He voiced the parrot Iago in Aladdin and was blacklisted from the Emmys after joking about masturbation in his monologue at the 1991 awards show. Gottfried also voiced the duck mascot of the insurance …
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Legendary Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Has Died After A ‘Long Illness’ At Age 67
Getty Image Legendary standup comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died “after a long illness,” his official Twitter account announced on Tuesday. He was 67 years old. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful …
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