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| Author: | Talya [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Stand-up Comedy |
I've been watching a lot of stand-up on Youtube, and I've realized, that with a few rare exceptions (George Carlin, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, and Louis CK), the American comedians aren't always the ones that keep me laughing the hardest. I don't know if it's a cultural thing or not (Not Canadian culture, either, possibly my Irish parents), but I'm finding that comedy across the pond is generally funnier. My favorite comedians: 1. George Carlin (I'm sure he'll never leave this list.) 2. Russell Peters 3. Dara O'Briain 4. Jimmy Carr There have been so many others I've found funny: Frankie Boyle, Stephen Fry, Steve Martin, Robin Williams, 80's Eddie Murphy stuff, Johnny Carson (although, he was funnier in a guest interview than in his standup), Bill Cosby, Chris Rock... but some are just a cut above. Guys like Sandler or Romano were never that funny to me...in fact, I can't stand to listen to them. Even Jerry Seinfeld is rarely more than a few chuckles. Who are your favorites? |
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| Author: | Ulfynn [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:45 am ] |
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Jim Gaffigan Richard Jeni Eddie Izzard Mitch Hedberg Might add some more later, but these guys have made me cry laughing at times (well maybe not Hedberg, but still...) |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Izzard. |
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| Author: | Raltar [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Dave Attell. |
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| Author: | Numbuk [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Patton Oswalt Brian Posehn (my wife and I quote the "Mexican Baby" bit often to ourselves at theaters) And ones that I've seen in person that I found hysterical Michael Ian Black Chris Hardwick With Chris Hardwick I was able to secure seats right up front and I made the comment to my wife that we were close enough to spit on. But ironically, I was one of the folks in the audience he decided to incorporate into his act and get extremely close and personal (physically) with. And he ended up spitting (accidentally) on me, which he then proceeded to humorously apologize and wipe it in further. |
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:18 pm ] |
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Carlin Bill Cosby (especially his old stuff) Gabriel Inglesias Eddie Murphy Louis CK Robin Williams |
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| Author: | Lenas [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
You'd like Tim Minchin |
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Lenas wrote: You'd like Tim Minchin I do, but I don't really consider him a stand up comic, he's really more of a variety act which is why I didn't include him in my list. |
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| Author: | Talya [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Lenas wrote: You'd like Tim Minchin I have a hard time listening to his songs for very long, but he's quite funny. |
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Talya wrote: Lenas wrote: You'd like Tim Minchin I have a hard time listening to his songs for very long, but he's quite funny. IMHO, this is his best work. |
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| Author: | Numbuk [ Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
You just reminded me to add Stephen Lynch to the list. |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:27 am ] |
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Lewis Black |
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| Author: | Diamondeye [ Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Gabriel Iglesias is hilarious. He basically describes my world down here. Try "chocoate made me late." Bill Cosby and Chris Rock are pretty funny. Other than that I tend to like local unknowns. |
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| Author: | Aizle [ Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stand-up Comedy |
Diamondeye wrote: Gabriel Iglesias is hilarious. He basically describes my world down here. Try "chocoate made me late." I think my all time favorite skit of his is the racist gift basket, but any of his cop stories are also a hoot. |
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