The Bottom of the News

“It’s challenging, and all the competitors describe significant physical benefits to competing.” Pacific Standard takes you inside the world of competitive laughing. I’m holding out for the chagrin championships.

+ It’s not too surprising that the woman who claimed to be Andy Kaufman’s daughter and also claimed that he faked his own death has turned out to be a hoaxer. At this point, I’d settle for a few seasons of Taxi on Netflix.

+ The Yankees were interested in signing pitcher Brian Wilson, but only if he shaved his beard. In other words, no deal. (Something tells me the Red Sox would have no such restrictions.)

+ Meet the people who love Disney so much, they moved there.

+ Graffiti you’ll find only in Canada.