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best comedian ever

Sankaraland
30-01-2005, 11:36
Again, my own random picks. Sam Kinison, Don Imus, etc., aren't on here because they're jerks. Gallagher, Carrot Top, etc., because they aren't funny.
Vittos Ordination
30-01-2005, 11:38
Demetri Martin. He KICKS ASS.. Bananas, delicious and challenging.
Adrian Barbeau-Bot
30-01-2005, 11:41
dave chappelle
mitch hedburg
george carlin

probably someone i forgot
JRV
30-01-2005, 11:41
Benny Hill.
Sankaraland
30-01-2005, 11:42
Oh, s#$%, I forgot George Carlin. What was I thinking?
Sankaraland
30-01-2005, 11:43
I figure Carson's not funny either, but hell, the guy just died.
Adrian Barbeau-Bot
30-01-2005, 11:43
Oh, s#$%, I forgot George Carlin. What was I thinking?

shame on you.
Haken Rider
30-01-2005, 11:43
I barely know 4 of them on that poll.
Vittos Ordination
30-01-2005, 11:44
shame on you.

NO SHIT, The Hippy-dippy Weather Man rules all.
Sankaraland
30-01-2005, 11:47
Hangs his head in shame.
The Upper Congo
30-01-2005, 12:20
The guy that plays Mr.Bean and blackadder.
Vittos Ordination
30-01-2005, 12:22
Here's to Lenny Bruce

*holds drink up*
Raust
30-01-2005, 13:06
1. Groucho Marx
2. George Carlin
3. Gallagher
4. Chris Rock
5. Drew Carrey
6. Denis Leary
7. Carrot Top
8. Sam Kinison
9. Abbot and Costello
10. Bill Cosby
Elmhavn
30-01-2005, 13:10
The guy that plays Mr.Bean and blackadder.

Rowan Atkinson - he's also hilarious as Satan.

Where the hell is Peter Cook???
Skinny87
30-01-2005, 13:11
Ricky Gervais is the funniest comedian I have ever seen, surpassing even Jasper Carrott
Husitania
30-01-2005, 13:18
Ricky Gervais is the funniest comedian I have ever seen, surpassing even Jasper Carrott

Really? Ricky Gervais just makes me want to punch the TV, I find him such a frustrating, smug git. Jasper Carrott is pretty awesome though.

Anyways, my all-time favourite comedian is Bill Bailey. His standup is utterly amazing, I can totally reccommend it.
Bitchkitten
30-01-2005, 13:23
I only picked Brett Butler because George Carlin wasn't there.
Super-power
30-01-2005, 13:23
I like a bunch of those comedians on that pole, but &@$#*&@#, JON STEWART isn't on there!! :(
Conceptualists
30-01-2005, 14:29
I voted Charlie Chaplin, but I think he is about equal with Bill Hicks (even though they are two completely different types of comedians)
Johnny Wadd
30-01-2005, 14:33
I like a bunch of those comedians on that pole, but &@$#*&@#, JON STEWART isn't on there!! :(

That's because he is a shitty stand-up. The only reason he is a even mediocre at best on the Daily Show is because of his writers!
Haiki
30-01-2005, 14:54
The guy that plays Mr.Bean and blackadder.

yeah rowan atkinson is hillarious
Super-power
30-01-2005, 14:55
That's because he is a shitty stand-up. The only reason he is a even mediocre at best on the Daily Show is because of his writers!
Blasphemy!
Daistallia 2104
30-01-2005, 15:36
George Carlin.

:::Joins the "for shame" committee.:::
Wompas
30-01-2005, 15:39
I'm sorry but the all time classics are Laurel annd Hardy :-). Then there was Peter Kay............................. :rolleyes:
Johnny Wadd
30-01-2005, 15:53
For sheer humor, check out the Three Stooges in The Brideless Groom:

"Hold hands you love-birds!"
"You're not going to hit a lady with that? Here, use this, it's bigger!"
Wakko
30-01-2005, 17:03
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!

Robin Williams. My God. How has this thread gone 2 pages without someone mentioning him?
Conceptualists
30-01-2005, 19:57
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!

Robin Williams. My God. How has this thread gone 2 pages without someone mentioning him?
He nicks other peoples jokes, that's why
Bolsania
30-01-2005, 19:59
What about andy kaufman? And where the hell is peter cook on that list? And the python team.
Keruvalia
30-01-2005, 20:01
Bill Hicks and Freddie Prinze.

Of your list, Richard Pryor.
Rasselas
30-01-2005, 20:02
Eddie Izzard, Peter Kay (is it just me or are all his dvds the same show...? Is there something I've missed?), DAVE GORMAN :D
DHomme
30-01-2005, 20:05
ross noble, bill hicks, jack dee, jasper carrott, bill bailey, peter kay, omid djalili, jimmy carr and tommy cooper all left off your list. Tut tut tut
Fass
30-01-2005, 20:05
Eddie Izzard

Beat me to it! Of course you know what that means. La plume de ma tante est près de la chaise de ma tante!
Failureland
30-01-2005, 20:11
Monty Python.
Paddyshire
30-01-2005, 20:24
The best ever:
Rowan Atkinson,
David Jason,
Phil Jupitus,
John Cleese,
Ronnie Barker,
Peter Kay.
I will CRUSH anyone who disagrees!
Ravea
30-01-2005, 20:40
Terry Gilliam.

Whoot!
Wakko
30-01-2005, 22:16
He nicks other peoples jokes, that's why

"Nicks"? Sorry. I'm not familiar with the term. Slang for "steals"? Hope not, since that would be completely false. A large part of his comedy is improv... add to that the fact that he's one of the few comedians who can do stand-up, as well as comedic acting.
Stroudiztan
30-01-2005, 22:18
AHEM! Buster Keaton!
Nadkor
30-01-2005, 22:21
Bill Bailey or Billy Connelly
Johnny Wadd
30-01-2005, 22:23
The funniest thing to ever come out of Bill Hicks' mouth was his last breath!
Gawdly
30-01-2005, 22:25
Steve Martin, the original Wild and Crazy Guy.

Bob Newhart.
Moonshine
31-01-2005, 00:18
Bill Bailey or Billy Connelly

THREE PAGES AND NOBODY'S MENTIONED...

bah.

Yeah, Billy.
Salutus
31-01-2005, 00:24
1. mitch hedberg
2. robin williams
3. jay leno (if he qualifies as a comedian)
4. jon stewart (" ")
Nadkor
31-01-2005, 00:25
THREE PAGES AND NOBODY'S MENTIONED...

bah.

Yeah, Billy.
thats exactly what i was thinking...the guys a genius
Lunatic Goofballs
31-01-2005, 00:26
Of people not yet mentioned, let me mention Robert Schimmel. I highly recommend him. He's very funny. :)
Hippieness
31-01-2005, 00:27
Here's my list:
-George Carlin
-Lewis Black
-Mitch Hedberg
-Steve Martin
-Anyone from Monty Python
Paradisius
31-01-2005, 00:35
Two words: Jim Gaffaghan (sp)

Otherwise of course George Carlin. And Conan O'Brien if he counts.
Moonshine
31-01-2005, 02:39
Did anyone mention Tom Lehrer yet?
Reaper_2k3
31-01-2005, 02:43
Frank Caliendo
Von Witzleben
31-01-2005, 02:43
George Bush. Best clown since Pennywise.
Autocraticama
31-01-2005, 02:45
mitch hedberg and brian reagan....
Joeynova
31-01-2005, 02:45
Richard Pryor out of those listed; but George Carlin > all. When creating a poll like this next time...make an "other" option :-P
Toujours-Rouge
31-01-2005, 02:45
Spike Milligan, by far.
Sir Peter the sage
31-01-2005, 03:41
Just my humble opinion but...

Denis Leary
Colin Quinn
Chris Rock