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Posted by: dx1997 April 01, 2009 07:22 pm
I know it pretty much starts with Eddie Murphy and his old stuff such as Raw and for more recent fans, Dave Chappelle and Russell Peters.
With that said, is there anyone else worth checking out? Either old or new? I feel like there are more stand up acts out there, but who is worth finding?
Posted by: The Buzz April 01, 2009 07:30 pm
George Carlin
Mitch Hedberg
Bruce Bruce can be funny but is kind of hit or miss
Martin Lawrence and DL Hughley(sp?) both have some good sets out there
I'm drawing a blank for some reason, but hope I helped somewhat.
Posted by: KanadianKrusty April 01, 2009 07:37 pm
Lewis Black is fantastic in small doses. Other than that, Louis C.K and Patton Oswalt are stellar. Henry Rollins is awesome and can sorta-kinda be considered a stand-up too I guess, especially the more recent stuff.
Posted by: dx1997 April 01, 2009 07:42 pm
Nice, thanks for the help. Any others out there with recommendations would be appreciated too.
Surprised I forgot about Carlin and Lawrence.
Posted by: The Buzz April 01, 2009 07:49 pm
He's not for everyone, but Jeff Dunham can be funny at times.
Posted by: still fly April 01, 2009 07:53 pm
Early 90s Def Comedy Jam ftw.
Posted by: Jingus April 01, 2009 07:56 pm
What the motherfuck is wrong with you people for not mentioning Richard Pryor already.
Posted by: The Buzz April 01, 2009 07:58 pm
I've enjoyed some Bill Cosby, Rodney Dangerfield, and Sam Kinnison(sp) for those who like older comedy.
Posted by: Charlie April 01, 2009 08:31 pm
QUOTE (Jingus @ April 01, 2009 03:56 pm)
What the motherfuck is wrong with you people for not mentioning Richard Pryor already.
Pryor's earlier stuff isn't as good as his later work, IMO.
Posted by: Jebus April 01, 2009 08:33 pm
For newer stuff, I'm a big fan of Jim Gaffigan, Zach Galifianakis & Jon Dore.
Posted by: foleyfanforever88 April 01, 2009 08:49 pm
NOT Dane Cook.
Posted by: sbofn April 02, 2009 01:22 am
Larry Miller. Probably more recognizable as an actor, but his stand-up is hilarious.
Note to self: Learn how to embed videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj3s5A8gk4s
Posted by: wnyxmcneal April 02, 2009 01:25 am
Norm Macdonald is hilarious. His standup shows are a mix of classic Norm bits and new stuff that's just as funny.
I'm hoping to see him a few times as he's playing NY
Posted by: Sesquipedaliantique April 02, 2009 01:44 am
Frankie Boyle and Jimmy Carr are both utterly genius. Both of their routines involve mocking various members of the audience, which is really quite impressive when you consider a lot of it must be improvised.
Posted by: Hawkius Maximus April 02, 2009 04:16 am
I quite enjoy Russell Brand. The key to him, is you have to understand that he seemingly has no boundaries whatsoever in his act. He'll talk about anything that he feels like. One of his closing bits is about having a three way with a guy and girl, and accidentally getting sperm on the other guy. Wacky hijinx ensued
In the first special I saw (and better then his Comedy Central one), a woman randomly screams out if she can have his autograph. He immediately answers yes, as long as she means autograph in the sense of needless sex, and if so, then he'll gladly print his name in her womb. He's now turned that into a regular bit, but at that special it was improved.
Outside of that, "Best Standup Comedy" begins with George Carlin and ends with George Carlin. In my opinion no one comes close to Carlin's wit, storytelling abilities, and humor.
Posted by: special k April 02, 2009 10:07 am
QUOTE
I know it pretty much starts with Eddie Murphy
Do you mean chronologically? Highly incorrect. It is good stuff though.
I really enjoy David Cross.
Is it not cool to like Chris Rock anymore? His stand-up is way better than Chapelle's, IMHO. Katt Williams is really funny, though he can probably bug the shit out of some people.
Posted by: TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe April 02, 2009 10:55 am
Jim Gaffigan is awesome. "Beyond the Pale" is hilarious and his new Comedy Central special "King Baby" was really great too. I was laughing out loud at it and I was watching it alone.
Craig Ferguson had a great CC special last weekend as well. Check it out if any of these are on again.
I think Mitch Hedberg is the king, though.
Posted by: The Buzz April 02, 2009 12:18 pm
On that note, Craig's late night show usually provides the laughs.
Posted by: Lord of The Curry April 02, 2009 12:24 pm
QUOTE (special k @ April 02, 2009 06:07 am)
QUOTE
I know it pretty much starts with Eddie Murphy
Do you mean chronologically? Highly incorrect. It is good stuff though.
I really enjoy David Cross.
Is it not cool to like Chris Rock anymore? His stand-up is way better than Chapelle's, IMHO. Katt Williams is really funny, though he can probably bug the shit out of some people.
I was gonna rep David Cross too.
"People always talk about how hard it is to raise kids. 'Oh, David it's so hard. Gosh, I love her so much but it's hard to raise kids.' Come on man, that's not hard. You know what hard is? Try talking your girlfriend into her third consecutive abortion. Yeah. That's hard. That takes finesse. You're just inconvenienced."
Posted by: starvenger April 02, 2009 01:20 pm
I like Russell Peters, but I will concede that his Asian-centric act is not for everyone.
Posted by: themax April 02, 2009 03:38 pm
Brian Regan is one of the best clean comedians out there.
Louis CK is great and one of the most honest guys I've ever heard.
Posted by: Lord of The Curry April 02, 2009 03:39 pm
QUOTE (starvenger @ April 02, 2009 09:20 am)
I like Russell Peters, but I will concede that his Asian-centric act is not for everyone.
I'm surprised he's managed to coast this far along making literally the same joke.
Posted by: starvenger April 02, 2009 05:01 pm
I'm pretty sure that most comedians do that (do basically the same joke). It's all about how you sell it. For certain he's not the only one to have used the "beat by my parents" routine, but you remember "Somebody gonna get hurt real bad", y'know?
That aside, there's a crapload of "the difference between us and you" jokes you can do when there aren't many Asian comedians. Dat Phan doesn't count, because he's not funny.
Posted by: JHawk April 02, 2009 05:05 pm
QUOTE (starvenger @ April 02, 2009 05:01 pm)
Dat Phan doesn't count, because he's not funny.
Your mom talks funny, we get it.
How the fuck did he win Last Comic Standing?
Posted by: starvenger April 03, 2009 08:37 am
My guess is pity, because there's no way he's funnier than Rich Vos or Ralphie May.
Posted by: treble April 03, 2009 10:04 am
I just watched 'A Wee Bit O'Revolution', and it was ok, but I think I like Ferguson's monologues on his show better.
Other guys that I like:
-Jim Norton
-Jim Gaffigan (I didn't like King Baby as much as Beyond the Pale, though, but it was still good)
-Louis CK
-Ricky Gervais (Out Of England is great. The whole AIDS bit is hilarious)
-Mike Birbiglia
Posted by: special k April 03, 2009 11:31 am
Oh! I can't believe this thread has gone this long without mention of Eddie Izzard.
Posted by: CookieMueller April 03, 2009 02:03 pm
I like Sarah Silverman, especially Jesus Is Magic, but I know a lot of people hate her. I also like Kathy Griffin, but I can't imagine a heterosexual man that would really love her.
Eddie Izzard is great. His HBO specials are all quality.
Cedric the Entertainer is my favourite from Kings of Comedy.
Nick Swardson is one of the few newer comedians I find funny.