So, I've done a lot of thinking about this "art form"... I have a lot of favorites. Growing up, my dad had a traveling job. I would steal his cassette tapes of various comedians and I instantly fell in love with that whole era of comedy. I grew up listening to Carlin, Cosby, and Pryor. Over the years, my taste for comedy has evolved quite a bit. If I had to list a top 5 (current guys/girls) it would include, no certain order:
1) Chappelle
2) Louis CK
3) Kevin Hart
4) Joe Rogan
5) Joey Diaz
I know this has been discussed before, so the repost police can suck a dick. [Reply]
Originally Posted by gblowfish:
Todd Barry is a very laid back guy. Not as laid back as Steven Wright, but very laid back.
I used to love to watch the old school guys on the Dean Martin Roasts and on the Tonight show. Guys like Don Rickles, Jan Murray, Buddy Hackett, Nipsey Russell, Flip Wilson, Red Buttons, Foster Brooks, Bob Newhart, Redd Foxx, Alan King and David Steinberg.:-)
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I saw Steven Wright at the Masonic Theater in San Fran in 1997 or 1998 and he was so god damn funny laughed nearly the entire 90 minutes. I love him
The old timers you listed were so good and are being forgotten or not even known by the younger generation.
I used to love watching the Flip Wilson show with my mom and laughed my balls off at Geraldine! [Reply]
"My dad used to whisper weird things to me as he was putting to bed. *whispers* Snakes have no arms, that's why they don't wear vests. Good night". [Reply]
Thanks, that's the guy I was thinking of but couldn't remember. He just rolls along with humorous bits and occasionally make me laugh snot right out of my head. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
Bill Burr could be the funniest white guy comic ever. Chris Rock probably funniest black guy comic...wish he had some new shit
I love those guys but… George Carlin and Richard Pryor. Also Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.