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In the newest CineMistakes video, we explain why Indiana Jones is actually a villain.

Cracked Exclusive: An Oral History of Malibu Stacy, the Barbie of ‘The Simpsons’ Universe

Lisa Simpson never viewed her favorite doll, Malibu Stacy, as anything but feminist. The very first time Malibu Stacy is mentioned on The Simpsons — in Season Three’s “Lisa the Greek” — Lisa is showing off the new studio apartment she made for the doll and mentions Malibu Stacy’s “weekly feminist newsletter.” So when a talking Malibu Stacy was introduced in Season Five’s “Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy,” you can understand her betrayal when the doll was giggling out phrases like, “I wish they taught shopping in school,” and “Let’s bake some cookies for the boys.”

Neal Brennan and Seth Meyers Choose the Greatest Living Joke Writer

The co-creator of Chappelle’s Show and a former Saturday Night Live head writer just chose their pick for the world’s greatest living joke writer. Greg Gutfeld who?

More G.O.A.T Reads:

• 18 of the Greatest Trash Talkers of All Time

• The Greatest Comedian of All Time, According to Heavyweight Champ Mike Tyson

• SNL’s Greatest Hits: 14 of the Shows Funniest Songs

• The 40 Greatest Action-Comedies of All Time

• 5 Lonely Adventures from History’s Greatest Introverts

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