Re: Your Top 3 Favorite Comedians (Alive or Dead)

by The Demon of Carthage Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:51 pm

Chris Turner wrote:My friend asked me: if you could have any superpower in the world, what would it be? I said cold war Russia.

Chris Turner wrote:I don't believe in God, I don't begrudge anyone who does. I think it's brilliant that you have something to believe in, and hold on to. What I don't like are celebrities jumping on the religious bandwagon just for the sake, for appearing cool, and trendy. Because I firmly believe that a Christ is for life, and not just for dogmas.

Dude is on fire rofl

by Thimmy Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:56 pm

The Demon of Carthage wrote:I first saw him doing a bit at Conan's (I think?). I thought he was pretty funny. He needs to release more material though because he has been recycling the same jokes for quite some time now.

A lot of comedians recycle their jokes. I watched 5 or 6 different stand up appearances from that Canadian-Indian comedian who does race humor (forgot his name). They were all mostly the same jokes, or variations of the same jokes, and he had the same laugh every time he told them. It was quite awkward to watch, but I get the impression that it’s pretty common to do this.

by Unique Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:33 pm

Thimmy wrote:
The Demon of Carthage wrote:I first saw him doing a bit at Conan's (I think?). I thought he was pretty funny. He needs to release more material though because he has been recycling the same jokes for quite some time now.

A lot of comedians recycle their jokes. I watched 5 or 6 different stand up appearances from that Canadian-Indian comedian who does race humor (forgot his name). They were all mostly the same jokes, or variations of the same jokes, and he had the same laugh every time he told them. It was quite awkward to watch, but I get the impression that it’s pretty common to do this.

that be russel peters. i like him tbh. Very Happy

by Freeza Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:41 pm

Unique wrote:
Thimmy wrote:
The Demon of Carthage wrote:I first saw him doing a bit at Conan's (I think?). I thought he was pretty funny. He needs to release more material though because he has been recycling the same jokes for quite some time now.

A lot of comedians recycle their jokes. I watched 5 or 6 different stand up appearances from that Canadian-Indian comedian who does race humor (forgot his name). They were all mostly the same jokes, or variations of the same jokes, and he had the same laugh every time he told them. It was quite awkward to watch, but I get the impression that it’s pretty common to do this.
that be russel peters. i like him tbh.

Mainly know him for playing the asshole in Source Code. Perfect fit for that role.

by Unique Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:02 am

Freeza wrote:
Unique wrote:
Thimmy wrote:

A lot of comedians recycle their jokes. I watched 5 or 6 different stand up appearances from that Canadian-Indian comedian who does race humor (forgot his name). They were all mostly the same jokes, or variations of the same jokes, and he had the same laugh every time he told them. It was quite awkward to watch, but I get the impression that it’s pretty common to do this.
that be russel peters. i like him tbh.

Mainly know him for playing the asshole in Source Code. Perfect fit for that role.

you dont like him i take it Very Happy

by McLewis Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:33 am

John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & ‘Friday’ Star Was 77 https://t.co/FXpKd6LrP2 pic.twitter.com/falhpvwPg0
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 30, 2019

This one tore me up this morning.

If you're a millennial around my age, you probably grew up around the time the original Friday movie came out. John's role as Mr. Jones is legendary and very much iconic. Literally every scene he had in that movie was a highlight.

I also really loved him on the Wayans Bros sitcom and of course as Grandad Freeman in the Boondocks. I never did get around to seeing Black Jesus so I feel like I need to watch that now.

RIP

by Freeza Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:04 pm

Unique wrote:
Freeza wrote:
Unique wrote: that be russel peters. i like him tbh.

Mainly know him for playing the asshole in Source Code. Perfect fit for that role.
you dont like him i take it

I’m not really educated enough on his stand up. He legitimately just nailed the role as an asshole Laughing

by Unique Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:07 pm

Freeza wrote:
Unique wrote:
Freeza wrote:

Mainly know him for playing the asshole in Source Code. Perfect fit for that role.
you dont like him i take it

I’m not really educated enough on his stand up. He legitimately just nailed the role as an asshole

he is funny but his act is mostly based on stereotyping.

by McLewis Fri Dec 13, 2019 7:33 pm

Spoiler:

by Myesyats Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:36 am

Recently discovered this guy, well worth a watch!

The Demon of Carthage wrote:I love him too. My favorite one-liner from him is:

"Growing up, I didn't feel any white privilege. I know some people had it, man. You know, I knew some motherfuckers with sweaters. But I was two tank tops in the winter, okay."

Definitely deserves more exposure.

Another one from Theo Von when he met Danny McBride: (his podcast is getting bigger and bigger, thanks to Joe Rogan for giving him exposure)

"[...] and then he's like: [how's your day, everything going good for you?] We were just taking picture, just saying small talk and I was like: [Yeah, man, lotta ladies up here, good thing I brought my dick].... and he didn't say anything."

This too, Bobby Lee + Theo Von is magic.

by Nishankly Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:08 am

Imagine liking Russel's Peter lmfaoo. Lovely stereotypical c*nt. Nothing other than that.

by Unique Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:22 am

Nishankly wrote:Imagine liking Russel's Peter lmfaoo. Lovely stereotypical c*nt. Nothing other than that.

if you cant make fun and jokes about your own people in a comedy show then you might as well give it up.

by The Demon of Carthage Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:54 pm

@Myesyats: if you liked Chris Distefano then there's a slight chance you may like Big Jay Oakerson. Give him a go.

by Nishankly Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:37 pm

I have been enjoying James Acaster (English) since sometime now

by Nishankly Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:06 pm

Unique wrote:
Nishankly wrote:Imagine liking Russel's Peter lmfaoo. Lovely stereotypical c*nt. Nothing other than that.
if you cant make fun and jokes about your own people in a comedy show then you might as well give it up.

Because its the lowest and easiest form of comedy, literally anyone on the street can do it and get the same laughs. Hell you do it most of times on GL and get laughs. Its way to easy, so I don't rate it at all and people still doing are clearly not good enough.

by Myesyats Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:32 pm

The Demon of Carthage wrote:@Myesyats: if you liked Chris Distefano then there's a slight chance you may like Big Jay Oakerson. Give him a go.

Interesting recommendation, I like Distefano's energy and presence better but they have a similar type of humor indeed. Oakerson is a great story-teller, I'll definitely seek out more videos of him.

by Unique Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:18 pm

by Myesyats Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:47 pm

Still in my top 5 easily.

by El Gunner Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:13 pm

My favourite comedian atm, pls watch his videos Laughing

https://twitter.com/NastyBlaq

think this one's my personal favourite

When she thinks she is the only one in the world pic.twitter.com/CRj6Ry13Mk
— NASTY BLAQ (@NastyBlaq) January 8, 2020

by Myesyats Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:58 pm

very talented guy

by Guest Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:22 am

members from GNT (gaki no tsukai) Laughing

by Warrior Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:02 pm

I'm not a huge fan of comedians, i usually find it interesting, how they tell the story and all, but very few make me laugh. That said it takes balls to do this job. Never watched an english stand up show because i feared to not understand if they talk too fast... until some months ago i had access to my friend's Netflix account, and i was able to watch BILL BURR with subtitles. This guy is amazing, genuinely funny, and i have the same cynical views towards this bs society. Something he said about women that criticize white men as if they are the source of all evil: Bitch, you're in the jacuzzi with me !! Laughing

Another one would be Mike Ward, bilingual local comedian, he's very savage and very hilarious.

Can't think of 3rd one for now.

by Nishankly Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:19 pm

If you're French speaking who understands the nuances of English. I recommend Paul Taylor.

He is my favorite bilingual comic, i can relate to 90% of things he says being native English learning French.

by Warrior Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:29 pm

Funny to see a british who imitates the quebec accent perfectly. Comedians from France can't do it.

by Warrior Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:53 pm

This one was great lol. Here we do la bise to women, not 2 men together, never attempt this if you visit. I watched a bunch of videos already, i agree this guy is good.

by Nishankly Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:00 am

My Man Warrior on the train, he is amazing.

He is the perfect example of an English native to attempt to settle in the diverse French world.

Very satisfied that you like it, makes me feel better Razz

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