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Who is your favorite comedian?

Mine would be Demetri Martin.

A tidbit of material:

"Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it to not die. And when I'm swimming, sometimes I'm not sure which one it is. I gotta go by the outfit. Pants - uh oh. Bathing suit - okay. Naked - we'll see."

Who is your favorite comedian?

Mine would be Demetri Martin.

A tidbit of material:

"Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it to not die. And when I'm swimming, sometimes I'm not sure which one it is. I gotta go by the outfit. Pants - uh oh. Bathing suit - okay. Naked - we'll see."
I'd have to say Emo Phillips is mine, but I don't know of very many comedians. Most of the ones other than him that I've seen were talentless hacks, and I can't remember the names of any of the good ones.

George W. Bush.

He cracks me up when he does his impersonation of a president.

George W. Bush.

He cracks me up when he does his impersonation of a president.

lmao, Ogiek is my new fav

Seriously - George Carlin or Chris Rock.

Steven Wright and Chuck Booms

Bill Hicks, Bill Bailey, with Al Murray as an underdog. He is very funny, but an all time great? Time will tell for me.

Bill Hicks and Bailey are pure genius, however. They're both so fantastically surreal.

Richard Pryor.

Jim Carrey is the one that makes me laugh the most. Some of his movies have awful scripts. Here the difference between a good and a great comedian comes into play: he was hilarious even in badly-written movies.

gotta go with the big names George Carlin, Robin Williams, Eddy Murphy, and if you're feeling really sick and wrong "The Dice Man" Andrew Dice Clay.

Jim Carey is the most hilarious comedian. I also read the comment about George W Bush, and I agree totally, and that was a really good call. Oh, just wondering, can i kill George Bush?

Pryor(He was what really blew up Black Urban comedy)
John Legizomo(I cant spell his fecking name)
MAny more.
I have ultimate respect for Robin Williams.

Peter Kay - amazing in stand-up,and just as funny in his TV series

Dane Cook.

can i kill George Bush?
um, no.

Carlos Mencia

Mitch Hedburg

Robin Williams

Chris Rock

Richard Pryor

George Calin

Henry Rollins (Social Commentator and Comdian)

dave chappell, george carlin, and mitch hedburg.. most people dont know hedburg - hes a goofy, pointless, one-liner kinda guy..

I bought a doughnut and they gave me a receipt for the doughtnut... I don't need a receipt for the doughnut. I give you money and you give me the doughnut, end of transaction. We don't need to bring ink and paper into this. I can't imagine a scenario that I would have to prove that I bought a doughnut. To some skeptical friend, Don't even act like I didn't buy a doughnut, I've got the documentation right here... It's in my file at home. ...Under "D".

My friend was walking down the street and he said, "I hear music." As if there is any other way of taking it in. I tried to taste it, but it did not work.

I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it.

Someone handed me a picture and said, "This is a picture of me when I was younger." Every picture of you is when you were younger. "...Here's a picture of me when I'm older." Where'd you get that camera man?

I don't own a cell phone or a pager. I just hang around everyone I know, all the time. If someone needs to get ahold of me they just say, "Mitch," and I say, "what" and turn my head slightly...

Alcoholism is a disease, but it's the only one you can get yelled at for having. Goddamn it Otto, you are an alcoholic. Goddamn it Otto, you have Lupis... one of those two doesn't sound right.

can i kill George Bush?
Probably.

dave chappell, george carlin, and mitch hedburg.. most people dont know hedburg - hes a goofy, pointless, one-liner kinda guy..
I'm liking this Mitch Hedburg guy.
I should check him out.

Jim Carey is the most hilarious comedian. I also read the comment about George W Bush, and I agree totally, and that was a really good call. Oh, just wondering, can i kill George Bush?
Your ip address has been logged, your identity noted, your name, address, phone number, and blood type are already known, your life story is in our hands, the CIA assassins - I mean the proper authorities have been notified, stay where you are until we say otherwise ...

Oh, and yall have all missed the obvious ones - Monty Python, and Mel Brooks! Though they may not qualify as pure comedians, they sure could write some funny stuff!

Two of my favs are George Carlin and Robin Williams- and I mean their old stuff mostly, like the good old days when Robin was coked up and practically vibrating onstage hehehe.

Though at the moment, Eddie Izzard is my favorite comedian.

Your ip address has been logged, your identity noted, your name, address, phone number, and blood type are already known, your life story is in our hands, the CIA assassins - I mean the proper authorities have been notified, stay where you are until we say otherwise ...

Oh, and yall have all missed the obvious ones - Monty Python, and Mel Brooks! Though they may not qualify as pure comedians, they sure could write some funny stuff!
Oh fuck, I forgot Monty Python!!
Thanks for slapping some sense into me.
:p

Mitch Hedberg kicks ass, but I think Steven Wright was better at the goofy one-liner bit.

Gotta be George Carlin for me, but also Eddie Izzard is very funny.

Oh, and yall have all missed the obvious ones - Monty Python, and Mel Brooks! Though they may not qualify as pure comedians, they sure could write some funny stuff!


How could I have missed them out! *shudders*


Springtime for Hitler, and Germany...... Winter for Poland and France.....

And millions of hilarious python ones, most likely from the holy grail, involving rabbits and holy grenades of small middle Eastern towns.

Your ip address has been logged, your identity noted, your name, address, phone number, and blood type are already known, your life story is in our hands, the CIA assassins - I mean the proper authorities have been notified, stay where you are until we say otherwise ...

Oh, and yall have all missed the obvious ones - Monty Python, and Mel Brooks! Though they may not qualify as pure comedians, they sure could write some funny stuff!

er... of course, i can i forget python? while were doing that, theres always the writers of family guy, athf and sealab

How could I have missed them out! *shudders*


Springtime for Hitler, and Germany...... Winter for Poland and France.....

And millions of hilarious python ones, most likely from the holy grail, involving rabbits and holy grenades of small middle Eastern towns.
And you must cut down all the trees in the forest with ... a herring!!!

I'm liking this Mitch Hedburg guy.
I should check him out.

i have a few of his videos on my computer if you want me to send em to you somehow. (aim or something) of course they arent his best ones, their still funny.

lewis black, no question.

Mitch Hedberg is good

I loved Blake Clark when he did standup. (He was the dad in 50 First Dates)

Bill hicks made a bad career move by dying young.

The llist is too longto keep going

Lewis Black is one of the greatest human beings alive.

Lewis Black is one of the greatest human beings alive.

hes pretty funny, but i just dont like the whole angry thing

everytime i see him (mostly on the daily show) i start talking to my tv "dude, its not that bad.. chill out.. you need some wisky or something"

Carl Barren without a doubt. He's a bloody funny guy.
He's an Australian comedian for those of you who have no idea who the hell he is... Robin Williams is ok too.
I can't stand Jim Carey! I can't understand what all you people see in him. The only movie of his the I loved was The Truman Show, fantastic film. Everyone should see that.

There are so many, I'll have to list my top ten.

In no paricular order:

Sam Kinison
Lewis Black
Denis Leary
George Carlin
Larry The Cable Guy
Bill Engvall
Robert Schimmel
Chris Rock
Eddie Izzard
Robin Williams.

Those were the stand-ups.

For acting, an honorable mention to:
Jim Carrey(The funniest physical comedian I've ever seen.)

Current comedians - Jimmy Carr (seeing him live next month, come on!), Jack Dee and Peter Kay.
Of all time - Peter Cook and...erm...no-one else. Nobody comes close. He's the single funniest, and most naturally funny person ever. A tragic loss, really.
The Monty Python team, obviously, are probably next. Funniest out of them - Graham Chapman and John Cleese.

lmao, Ogiek is my new fav

Seriously - George Carlin or Chris Rock.

Carlin is an addict! He was relevent 35 years ago.

Bill hicks made a bad career move by dying young.




Bill Hicks did us a favor by dying young. He sucked.

Billy Connolly
Peter Kay
Rick Mayell
Adrian Edmonson
Chris Rock
Eddie Murphy
Richard Prior
Tommy Tiernan
Lee Evans

Stephen Lynch
and
Lewis Black
Dennis Leary


But i think my list of favorites is like 100 or something...

*Peter Kay
*Jack Dee
*Ricky Gervais
*Lee Evans
*Jim Carry
*Dave Chapelle
*Chris Rock
*Monty Python team

*oh and the writers of Family Guy and the simpsons :)

Conan O'Brian, Kevin Meaney are both funny. Richard Pryor in his prime was the greatest stand-up ever.

Peter Cook.

Nuff said.

Jim Carey is the most hilarious comedian. I also read the comment about George W Bush, and I agree totally, and that was a really good call. Oh, just wondering, can i kill George Bush?

Lollypops, don't be surprised if you get a visit from men in dark suits, sun glasses, and no sense of humor.

Billy Connolly

Ah, good. I was getting worried, page three and not a single mention. :p

Bill Hicks did us a favor by dying young. He sucked.
What?!? In what way? The Dark Prophet ruled.

It's got to be Eddie Izzard, pure genius dressed in women's clothing.

Has anyone seen Ricky Gervais' new live stand up? He just gets better! Phill Jupitus is pretty good too.

Ben Elton back in the "knob gag" days

Peter Kay

Robin Williams

Richard Pryor

Ardle O'hanlon(sp.) the one from father ted that's not dead

kevin bloody wilson (operator 42 is a classic)

Lee Evans

Al Murray

Jonny Vegas

and many others that have made me laugh

Harry Hill

What?!? In what way? The Dark Prophet ruled.


Lenny Bruce called, he wanted his act back. "Dark Prophet"??? Are you on dope?

Dane Cook - can't believe he's only had one mention so far, he's on top of the world right now
Lewis Black - ever heard his bit about the Starbucks accross from Starbucks? :D
Steven Wright
Larry the cable guy
George Carlin - he's written far more material than anyone else and at least half of it's good
Bill Cosby
Rodney Dangerfield - RIP, some of his jokes were pretty hack, but he still makes laugh
Ray Romano - His show's okay, but his stand-up is much better
Kevin James - same story, everyone should see "Sweat the small stuff"
Dave Attel - He's one of the few guys who can make me laugh 20 times with the same joke
Louie Anderson
Red Foxx
Jim Brewer
Ellen Degeneres
Paula Poundstone
Chris Rock

There's a lot more comics that I like, these are just my favorites ;)

Lewis Black is one of the greatest human beings alive.

^^^^^^^^^^

Agreed.

Conan O'Brian, Kevin Meaney are both funny. Richard Pryor in his prime was the greatest stand-up ever.
I think Conan's a better joke writer than joke teller. I mean, I like his sense of humor, but he doesn't make me laugh. In spite of his weak delivery, his show still makes me laugh because of all the stupid-funny crap they do on it.

And speaking of prime, Kevin Meaney seems passed it. The most recent 30 minute show I saw on Comedy Central of his was pretty weak. I guess there's a finite amount of material you can get from your childhood. :(

Lewis Black

I think Conan's a better joke writer than joke teller. I mean, I like his sense of humor, but he doesn't make me laugh. In spite of his weak delivery, his show still makes me laugh because of all the stupid-funny crap they do on it.

And speaking of prime, Kevin Meaney seems passed it. The most recent 30 minute show I saw on Comedy Central of his was pretty weak. I guess there's a finite amount of material you can get from your childhood. :(

I mentioned Conan as this was a thread about comedians. He is an excellent comedic writer, thus a comedian. He was the best writer the Simpsons ever had!

I'm talking about the Kevin Meaney of old.

Steven Wright
Ed Byrne
Rich Hall
Bill Hicks
Bill Bailey
Billy Connolly

...are we noticing a trend here?

But King of the Surreal was Vivian Stanshall, for whom my country is named and to whose memory it is dedicated.

Eyethangewe. :D

PS I can't stand Roy Chubby Brown, Edna Everage or Jethro. Pathetic waste of time. :sniper:

Peter Kay - the man the legend, brilliant in standup, fantastic tv comedy (phoenix nights is legendary).

and all i have to say is:

Garlic?!?!? Bread!??!?!

Lewis Black.

Bill Hicks - genius.

Bill Hicks - genius.

How so?

Jay Leno :D

Jay Leno :D


HaHa, he's got more Chin then Chinatown!

Your ip address has been logged, your identity noted, your name, address, phone number, and blood type are already known, your life story is in our hands, the CIA assassins - I mean the proper authorities have been notified, stay where you are until we say otherwise ...

Oh, and yall have all missed the obvious ones - Monty Python, and Mel Brooks! Though they may not qualify as pure comedians, they sure could write some funny stuff!

monty python was the least funny man i have ever met.

but his name sounds good when said in an american accent







p.s. please note: i know that monty python was not just one guy.

Peter Kay - the man the legend, brilliant in standup, fantastic tv comedy (phoenix nights is legendary).

and all i have to say is:

Garlic?!?!? Bread!??!?!

Haha, god i love that joke. :p

Of all the really old comedians, Red Skelton had to be the best. The funniest comedians ever were the old SNL crew...Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin. :D

Of all the really old comedians, Red Skelton had to be the best. The funniest comedians ever were the old SNL crew...Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin. :D

You forgot Gilda, oh and Poland! ;)

Peter Kay - amazing in stand-up,and just as funny in his TV series

hear, hear.

Colin Mochrie. :D

Collin Quin is a pretty funny actor and can improve very well.

Robin Williams is hilarious when allowed loose. Unfortunately he nows sees himself as a seious actor. Not that it mattered, as he only got given shite 'family-comedies' anyway.
And of course Tommy Cooper.
Then there's Fred Dagg and Billy T James (bit only fellow kiwis will know who I'm talking about).

Peter Cook.

Nuff said.

Hear Hear.

I think you are the only one who's mentioned him so far*...what is this world coming to?


*apologies if i'm wrong ofcourse

David Cross - Probably my favorite atm. And if you've never seen Mr. Show do yourself a favor and rent or buy the dvd's. Its the best sketch comedy I've ever seen.

Bill Hicks
Jay Mohr
Lewis Black
Amonst others that don't come to mind atm.

Bill Bailey/Ross Noble.

I haven't found any comedians I've listened or watched I don't like, but here's a few I can't forget:

Sinbad - The "Brain Damaged" HBO special is something I can't get out of my head, especially when he described the consequences of talking back to his Mama.

The late Dennis Wolfberg - His Motel and Little League stories are just a couple of pieces that defined him.

Adam Sandler

andy kaufman and john belushi requiscant in pace!

jim carreys good, robbie williams is brilliant and ofcoarce president bush!

Mark Heap, who no-one outside of Britain is likely to have heard of. He's such a weird man, he really is...

Ed Byrne
Darra O'Brien
Seymore Mace (one to watch, will be big one day - doing crap BBC sitcoms).

Jim Carey is the most hilarious comedian. I also read the comment about George W Bush, and I agree totally, and that was a really good call. Oh, just wondering, can i kill George Bush?
Depends, do you have a gun? :mp5:

Hear Hear.

I think you are the only one who's mentioned him so far*...what is this world coming to?


*apologies if i'm wrong ofcourse

I accept your apology. (A few posts above the one you quoted, if you were wondering).

I think it's got to be Bill Bailey, when he drops the BBC News theme into one of his tunes, und das Hokey Kokey!

Ron White

...they call me...Tater Salad

I think it's got to be Bill Bailey, when he drops the BBC News theme into one of his tunes, und das Hokey Kokey!

Part Troll tour rocks. Got the DVD a few days ago, watched it about 8 times. It can't put a thing wrong. Especially the hokey kokey kraftwerk tribute.

And that BBC theme! Genius!

How about "That Canadian Guy", Glen Foster? He's a very funny person.

Adam Sandler
"I was just walking around the court, and the coach yelled 'FOUL!' and I said what I didn't do anything... 'you killed jesus..'...."

Steven Lynch
Mitch Hedburg or whatever oyu said his name was, the stoned guy
Lewis Black
Frank Caliendo

Lenny Bruce called, he wanted his act back.
Yeah yeah, like that's an original criticism. Name me one comedian who isn't influenced by another of the previous generation. Both men were top-notch social commentators with a great comedic style. Hicks was just twenty years-or-so later. Bruce's act wouldn't have been half as good in Hicks time, and vice-versa - for obvious reasons. They were men of their time.

Oh, and Adam Sandler is shit.

Mitch Hedburg or whatever oyu said his name was, the stoned guy

haha - stoned as hell

I used to do drugs..... I still do, but I used to, too.