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Baratunde Thurston
Political Humor / Stand-Up / Black
Baratunde Thurston Male
32 years old
New York, NY
United States



Last Login: 6/25/2009
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BioBaratunde Thurston is a comedian and vigilante pundit who has successfully merged his interests in technology, politics and comedy. He has written as Jack Turner for the popular black political blog, Jack & Jill Politics, since its founding in the summer of 2006. He also a writes at The Huffington Post, DailyKos and his own site www.baratunde.com. He contributed to blackpeopleloveus.com Baratunde has often used art as an expression of his activism. He has authored three books, including Keep Jerry Falwell Away From My Oreo Cookies, was nominated for the Bill Hicks Award for Thought Provoking Comedy, declared a Champion of the First Amendment by Iowa State University, and called “someone I need to know” by Barack Obama. He was an early member of Laughing Liberally and The Black Comedy Project, and his stage presence has earned him emcee duties at the National Conference for Media Reform, Netroots Nation and South by Southwest. He has been featured in various media outlets including NPR, the BBC, CNN, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, C-SPAN and ComedyCentral.com. Baratunde speaks at colleges and conferences around the country and performs regularly in New York City, where he lives and works by day as an editor for The Onion. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Harvard and before that, he graduated from high school. If you are a fan of Jon Stewart or the Bill of Rights, you will love Baratunde Thurston. He is not just an alternative to mainstream media. He’s an antidote.
Websitebaratunde.com
TV ShowsC-SPAN, Fox News Boston, CNN’s Out In The Open - with Jesse Jackson, BBC Newsnight Review, CNN's Campbell Brown, ComedyCentral.com - Root Of All Evil

    Baratunde Thurston's Interests
Groups: NYC Underground Comedy FestHTML MastersJesse Gersten's Jalapeno Burns Fan ClubDELBERT ENTERTAINMENTIn The Spirit of Bill: A Tribute to Bill HicksThe League of Pissed Off VotersMelting PointThe Good People

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     Baratunde Thurston's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Chocolate City (D.C.)
Body type:5' 9" / Athletic
Ethnicity:Black / African descent
Zodiac Sign:Virgo
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Someday
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Web Editor, The Onion

   Baratunde Thurston's Schools
Harvard University
Cambridge,Massachusetts
Graduated: 1999
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Philosophy
Clubs: Signet Society, Harvard Crimson, Black Men's Forum, Dorm Crew, Harvard Computer Society
 

1995 to 1999
Sidwell Friends School
Washington,Washington DC
Graduated: 1995
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Black Student Union, Wrestling Team, Track Team
 

1989 to 1995


Baratunde Thurston's Clips [View All Clips]
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Baratunde Standup: Sidwell Alumni Show & Obama's SC Victory
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Comedian Baratunde - Childhood Essay
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"I Wish My Name Was Baratunde" rating
My Name is Baratunde - The Remix
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Walmart's New Product Strategy
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Momentary Jokes (MoJos)
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Born on the 11th of September
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Nigerian Father
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My Name Is
My Name Is rating
Baratunde Comedy: Black Conservatives
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Barackatunde's Inauguration Recap (funniest video ever)  (view more)

thinking of leaving myspace. should i?  (view more)

my comment piece in the UK independent re: obama unity  (view more)

[newsphlash alert] final boston shows + NPR + Washington Post  (view more)

SEPT 28 BOSTON SHOW!: Comedy Against Evil: Baratunde, Myq, Jeff Kreisler  (view more)

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Barackatunde's Inauguration Recap (funniest video ever)
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Nov 17 2009 3:18 AM

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Nov 17 2009 3:18 AM

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Nov 12 2009 3:57 AM

This is my new video let me know what you think.
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Oct 12 2009 10:11 AM

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Steven Cravis

Steven Cravis



Oct 6 2009 4:35 AM

Hi, just stopping by to say hi :-) !

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Sep 15 2009 8:44 PM

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Aug 25 2009 2:04 PM

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Trenton Stone

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Jul 18 2009 10:37 AM

Just wanted to stop by and see how you’ve been. I have changed my profile, come check it out when you get a chance. Thanks again for your support.

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Kelli Dunham

Kelli Dunham



Jun 30 2009 1:27 AM

I have what I think is a vintage copy of "Better off Laughing" (I think that's the name of it) from back in the day...maybe 91 or 92 at Judy's comedy conference (whatever it was called) in Palm Springs. I still have to wrestle it away from friends who start reading it and then want to "borrow" it. Damn good stuff!
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Jun 8 2009 10:15 PM

Check out my new video and let me know what you think.
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The Procussions

The Procussions



Jun 4 2009 2:16 AM

FINALLY, NEW MUSIC! "The Art Of Broken Glass" (EP), click myspace.com/mrjmedeiros and take a listen! Available on itunes or directly from my site. New Mr.J songs to add to your profile! WORD!


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Jun 3 2009 4:10 PM

Hey thanks for being a freind please come check out our myspace page and see the new show.
Paul Green

Paul Green



May 19 2009 3:24 PM

Check out my Official myspace at www.myspace.com/princepaul

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thedavidallen

David Allen



May 8 2009 12:44 AM

This is going to be the greatest birthday party ever. Let me just finish making this cake. Wait, Dale... Is that Yellow Frosting?!

Yes, and... as you know Grandma is allergic to Yellow frosting.

(Enter europeon improviser)

Has anyone seen that damn dog I was fucking earlier?

Blackout.
thedavidallen

David Allen



May 8 2009 12:44 AM

This is going to be the greatest birthday party ever. Let me just finish making this cake. Wait, Dale... Is that Yellow Frosting?!

Yes, and... as you know Grandma is allergic to Yellow frosting.

(Enter europeon improviser)

Has anyone seen that damn dog I was fucking earlier?

Blackout.
Tony Lovell

Tony Lovell



May 2 2009 4:46 PM

How about "at this time?"
A New Millennium Nigga

A New Millennium Nigga



May 1 2009 1:09 AM

Hahahaha...
Josh Jacobson

Josh Jacobson



Apr 26 2009 5:31 PM

i heard jewish people cant get swine flu
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Apr 16 2009 3:06 AM

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Constance X

Constance X



Apr 15 2009 3:27 PM

Yes you can OD on vitamins ... you won't just die right away, but you can damage your liver with Vit. A for instance.
Mürsel Işık

Mürsel Işık



Apr 15 2009 9:30 AM

<br />Burning burning I drift and tread <br />Love’s painted my body blood red <br />I’m not in my senses nor mad <br />Come see what love has done to me <br /> <br />Now and then like the winds I blow <br />Now and then like the roads I go <br />Now and then like the floods I flow <br />Come see what love has done to me <br /> <br />Hold my hand lead me from this place <br />Or take me into your embrace <br />You make me weep, make me rejoice <br />Come see what love has done to me <br /> <br />Yearning I roam from land to land <br />In each tongue I ask for the Friend <br />Ever a stranger, no one understands <br />Come see what love has done to me <br />
Comedy Time

Comedy Time



Apr 9 2009 5:27 PM

lol... You Half BAKERRRRRRrr...lol!
F1RST PERSON

F1RST PERSON



Apr 3 2009 4:58 PM

Salutations Baratunde! Its the one and only F1RST PERSON coming through to bless your page with that 413 love. I had to swing by and let you know about the release of the official video for "Seeing is Believing". Stop by my page, check it out, and let me know what you think. 1.<br /><br />F1RST PERSON
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Mar 26 2009 5:55 PM

Hey thanks for being a freind...check out our page and see our Comedy of the week.
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Come join us on a DETOUR: NYC's Premiere Film Noir & Arts Festival @ Galapagos on Thurs, April 16th 7:30 pm SHARP! Go to LOOKpresents.com to order TIX online and save $5!!!
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