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Title: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 12:37:39 PM
#1) dane cook.  i went to this guy's show out in LA and he is a non-stop comedy tour de force.  i was literally  falling out of my chair laughing so hard.  what i really like about cook is that he takes a refreshing view of the comedy world and tells jokes that are fresh and original as opposed to many comedians today who just rehash old george carlin jokes. 

#2) jeff foxworthy.  the proof is in the pudding, they gave the guy his own television quiz show (in case you haven't seen it, it's called Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader).  he has a great style to his joke telling that makes other comedians drool.

#3 carlos mencia.  sure his jokes are a bit R-Rated but the guy can flat out bring it. i also love how he supports other comedians by having younger guys open up for him and helps them come up.  i've seen mencia twice and both times he delivered, A++ recommendation.

#4) richard prior.  yes a lot of his schtick deals with race, which should be outlawed, but i think he deserves honorable mention just because he was around when these other guys weren't around and although most of his routine/jokes were not funny or original, at least he was a black comedian who probably laid the foundation for other blacks to be funny, like Sinbad.
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Post by: michigancat on February 24, 2012, 12:39:40 PM
Gerry Katzman
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Post by: HELLHAMMER on February 24, 2012, 12:40:26 PM
Andrew DICE Clay  ...  by a mile.
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Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2012, 12:41:24 PM
Frank Marino should get some love.  This fruit dresses up like famous women and fruits around the entire show.  Pretty hilarious if you're into fruit humor.  
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 24, 2012, 12:41:33 PM
Where would you rate Larry the Cable guy?  His "everyman" brand of humor really reaches out to me.  I wish Hollywood would give him more chances at establishing a big screen presence.  
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 24, 2012, 12:42:02 PM
Bob Saget over every comedian ever!
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Post by: Trim on February 24, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Sometimes I hear Frank Caliendo on the radio, and it's like they have John Madden RIGHT THERE!
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Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 12:44:05 PM
Where would you rate Larry the Cable guy?  His "everyman" brand of humor really reaches out to me.  I wish Hollywood would give him more chances at establishing a big screen presence.  

I saw LTC at a famous comedy club in Chicago and he was literally the funniest person i have ever listened to in my entire life.  i might need to rethink my list up at the top of this thread.  
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Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 12:44:38 PM
Sometimes I hear Frank Caliendo on the radio, and it's like they have John Madden RIGHT THERE!

you should hear him do his charles barkely.  he sounds more like sir charles does than sir charles does.  A++ recommendation.
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Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2012, 12:47:31 PM
Adam Sandler.  Now wait, I know what you're thinking, but go back to some of his classic stuff like Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.  You will laugh so damn hard you guys.
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Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 12:49:23 PM
billy madison, the penguin.  LMAO.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 24, 2012, 12:51:54 PM
Louis C.K.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 12:53:59 PM
Louis C.K.

not funny.  unoriginal.  i watch his "comedy" and need to take a prozac.  he's a depressed and bitter old man.
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 24, 2012, 12:54:17 PM
gallagher is good. maybe not the best but for sure top five. probably best "live" show though. bring a rain jacket that's for sure.

as for #1... probably eddie murphy. i mean gi joe up my ass and then those nutty professor movies. i mean come on. the guy is just so versatile.
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Post by: ChiComCat on February 24, 2012, 12:55:12 PM
Leno should get some love. He writes all his own stuff
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 24, 2012, 12:58:03 PM
Leno should get some love. He writes all his own stuff

plus the guy puts himself out there every night. i mean every night with new material. say what you want about the guy but that takes some major comic chops.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 12:58:30 PM
Leno should get some love. He writes all his own stuff

i love leno because he's a huge car guy.  
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 24, 2012, 01:09:31 PM
Bob Saget over every comedian ever!

Bob Saget is hands down the worst comedian I have ever seen. I tried to watch him because some dumbass said he was good, but man was he awful.
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Post by: AbeFroman on February 24, 2012, 01:16:02 PM
Hai guize


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Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 24, 2012, 01:28:51 PM
Louis C.K.

not funny.  unoriginal.  i watch his "comedy" and need to take a prozac.  he's a depressed and bitter old man.

This.  That dude blows ass.
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 24, 2012, 01:33:51 PM
Bob Saget over every comedian ever!

Bob Saget is hands down the worst comedian I have ever seen. I tried to watch him because some dumbass said he was good, but man was he awful.

Was not serious, but thanx for the info.  If I had to pick a "modern comedian" it would be Rodney Carington.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Brock Landers on February 24, 2012, 01:35:33 PM
Carrot Top.  The props enhance his act, but I think he's funny enough to go without them!!  No, he is not ripping off Gallagher.  I mean, when have you ever seen Carrot Top smash watermelons?  I've been to several of CT's shows and he hasn't smashed a watermelon once.
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Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 24, 2012, 01:37:59 PM
This thread blows.

No Rodney Dangerfield?  No Bill Cosby?   :flush:
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Post by: slimz on February 24, 2012, 01:40:20 PM
Wow. No Jeff Dunham in the Top 4?  What a joke of a thread. Joke.  But not the funny kind, like Jeff Dunham or Dane Cook tell.  The kind that's tragic. Sad, really.   :flush:
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 24, 2012, 01:42:29 PM
This thread blows.

No Rodney Dangerfield?  No Bill Cosby?   :flush:

Was going to say this but was not sure if they were considered "modern comedians"
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Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on February 24, 2012, 02:26:06 PM
Best is pretty subjective, but I'd have to say Sandler and Seinfeld are the most successful?
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Post by: mocat on February 24, 2012, 02:26:42 PM
This thread blows.

No Rodney Dangerfield?  No Bill Cosby?   :flush:

Was going to say this but was not sure if they were considered "modern comedians"

Compared to, say, Shakespeare? Or compared to, say, Bill Hicks?
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Post by: Fedor on February 24, 2012, 02:29:12 PM
I think a few of the posters in this thread are real contenders.  You guys are rough ridin' hilarious, I tell you.
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Post by: 8manpick on February 24, 2012, 03:01:54 PM
pfft... Whitney Cummings, she's hot, talks about dirty stuff and her name is sort of a double entendre.  What more could you ask for?
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Post by: Pete on February 24, 2012, 03:16:59 PM
Wow. No Jeff Dunham in the Top 4?  What a joke of a thread. Joke.  But not the funny kind, like Jeff Dunham or Dane Cook tell.  The kind that's tragic. Sad, really.   :flush:

If you can watch the Jalapeno pepper on a stick bit, and not piss yourself from laughing too hard, you have very little in common with me.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Bloodfart on February 24, 2012, 03:25:35 PM
This thread blows.

No Rodney Dangerfield?  No Bill Cosby?   :flush:

Was going to say this but was not sure if they were considered "modern comedians"

Compared to, say, Shakespeare? Or compared to, say, Bill Hicks?

Well neither is alive/active in comedy.   :dunno:
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Post by: Rams on February 24, 2012, 04:07:42 PM
Hai guize


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Well...this is clearly a 'clams parody thread, but yeah, Bill Hicks is GOAT.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on February 24, 2012, 06:27:42 PM
Hai guize


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Do you know why Denis Leary is famous?

Because there's no cure for cancer.
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 24, 2012, 06:29:59 PM
 :sdeek:  My god that's horrible.  :sdeek:
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Post by: puniraptor on February 24, 2012, 07:57:57 PM
Hedburg only.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 24, 2012, 08:08:28 PM
There is only one right answer and that right answer is Red Skeleton.
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 24, 2012, 08:10:08 PM
george on seinfeld. there was shrinkage!  :lol:
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 24, 2012, 08:10:34 PM
erkle on family matters. did i do that?  :lol:
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 24, 2012, 08:11:20 PM
arnold on different strokes. watchu talking bout willis.  :lol:
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Post by: Teddy_Westside on February 24, 2012, 11:20:44 PM
Donald Glover
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Post by: jc_jax on February 24, 2012, 11:42:41 PM
Yakoff Smirnoff, hello?
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Johnny Wichita on February 25, 2012, 10:15:30 AM
I agree with Carrot Top if he slims back down like he says he is planning to do. 
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Post by: Pete on February 25, 2012, 10:34:44 AM
The fat guy who tells the jokes about being fat.
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Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on February 25, 2012, 11:18:39 AM
Lisa Lampanelli roasting anybody.  The modern Don Rickles.
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Post by: wetwillie on February 25, 2012, 11:42:37 AM
Why isn't michael richards getting any play, what a bunch of squares
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Post by: Paul Moscow on February 25, 2012, 10:44:50 PM
The asian that does jokes of their mom in asian voices. Doesn't matter which asian comedian you pick they are all the best!

"why you no parr the carrr?"  -   :lol: :lol:
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Post by: TheHamburglar on February 25, 2012, 10:48:48 PM
The asian that does jokes of their mom in asian voices. Doesn't matter which asian comedian you pick they are all the best!

"why you no parr the carrr?"  -   :lol: :lol:

Dat Phan came to FHSU while I was going to school there.  He did an hour show and it was the most awkward experience of my life.  He stood up there for an hour trying to be funny with 700 people watching and not a single person laughing.
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 25, 2012, 10:49:50 PM
The asian that does jokes of their mom in asian voices. Doesn't matter which asian comedian you pick they are all the best!

"why you no parr the carrr?"  -   :lol: :lol:

PAUL... I figured you'd be a lock for Yakoff?!
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Post by: p1k3 on February 25, 2012, 11:03:48 PM
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George Carlin and Bill Hicks are two of the best ever. Not sure if they're modern era though. But if the modern era has Dane Cook at the top, then thats indicative of how far comedy has fallen. He's funny, but his jokes are too simple.

edit: and Mencia? Yeah, i guess comedy does suck today. He's THE go to guy for intellectual property theft in the industry.
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Post by: Paul Moscow on February 25, 2012, 11:12:39 PM
The asian that does jokes of their mom in asian voices. Doesn't matter which asian comedian you pick they are all the best!

"why you no parr the carrr?"  -   :lol: :lol:

PAUL... I figured you'd be a lock for Yakoff?!

BFart! No, he's actually a Ukrainian-born Jew.
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 25, 2012, 11:27:39 PM
The asian that does jokes of their mom in asian voices. Doesn't matter which asian comedian you pick they are all the best!

"why you no parr the carrr?"  -   :lol: :lol:

PAUL... I figured you'd be a lock for Yakoff?!

BFart! No, he's actually a Ukrainian-born Jew.
:horrorsurprise:  Well thas sumthin right there.   

Guess you learn something new every day.
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Post by: OregonSmock on February 25, 2012, 11:31:55 PM
1.  Jerry Seinfeld

2.  Louis CK

3.  Chris Rock

4.  Robin Williams

5.  Dane Cook
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 25, 2012, 11:50:00 PM
joey on that blossom tv show. whoooaaa!  :lol:
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 26, 2012, 12:03:22 AM
Can't belive no one mentioned Chappelle yet. 
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on February 26, 2012, 12:03:39 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZJ-_OTvsqo
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Post by: p1k3 on February 26, 2012, 12:21:42 AM
Can't belive no one mentioned Chappelle yet. 

oh yeah, he's a GOAT also
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 26, 2012, 09:29:14 AM
Are we talking standup or just comedian? My standup list is in no specific order:

Eddie Murphy
Louis CK
Chris Rock
Jim Jeffries (current fav)
Damon Wayans
Dave Chappelle

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Post by: OK_Cat on February 26, 2012, 09:42:28 AM
Paula poundstone and Margaret cho.

Not sure who half the people in this thread are. Guy in the black and white pic looks like my janitor.
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Post by: Fitz Bath on February 26, 2012, 10:18:03 AM
Paula Poundstone is pretty funny on Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me.
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Post by: wes mantooth on February 26, 2012, 11:01:33 AM
Joey Gladstone   /thread
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Post by: KITNfury on February 26, 2012, 05:32:45 PM
On the real, its Bill Burr.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 26, 2012, 05:34:48 PM
In all seriousness, Bo Burnham is my favorite.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 26, 2012, 09:12:20 PM
jim jefferies in kc in march  :runaway:
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Post by: DQ12 on February 26, 2012, 09:13:38 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 26, 2012, 09:24:11 PM
standup for me is:

kat williams  (number 1 by far for me, makes me hurt laughing so hard)
carlin
pryor
louis ck
patrice o'neal (rip  :cry:)
chappelle
burr
amy shumer
jim norton

anyone that appears on opie and anthony is pretty much gold.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on February 26, 2012, 09:27:23 PM
No one's mentioned Demetri Martin? I love that dude. Probably my favorite, but hard to argue that he's the best.
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 26, 2012, 11:08:53 PM
I agree with Carrot Top if he slims back down like he says he is planning to do.

Just saw the vid for Toby Kieth's "Solo Cup" song.  CT has a short cameo at the end and he does look slimmer.
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Post by: 8manpick on February 27, 2012, 12:05:03 AM
jim jefferies in kc in march  :runaway:

Probably going to try to go to this...  :emawkid:
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Post by: slimz on February 27, 2012, 01:24:53 AM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

Oh man, the Santa Claus sketch.  :lol:  Also, the Brooklyn Pizza sketch.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 27, 2012, 01:29:04 AM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

Oh man, the Santa Claus sketch.  :lol:  Also, the Brooklyn Pizza sketch.
The show got replaced by Mind of Mencia.

I mean...
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Post by: SuperG on February 27, 2012, 03:29:24 AM
Missing some of the big boys...

- George Lopez - I mean c'mon, he's mexican and makes jokes about being mexican.
- Arsenio -  :dunno:
- Tim Allen - He grunts and stuff.
- Brian Regan - Just. Plain. Fun.
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Post by: Branson Bound on February 27, 2012, 09:52:55 AM
Yakoff Smirnoff, hello?

He's one of the best. Nobody compares to Jim Stafford, though, and nobody ever will.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 09:55:18 AM
- Brian Regan - Just. Plain. Fun.

Will be seeing him in April.
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Post by: slimz on February 27, 2012, 01:03:58 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

Oh man, the Santa Claus sketch.  :lol:  Also, the Brooklyn Pizza sketch.
The show got replaced by Mind of Mencia.

I mean...

Have you watched the Stella Shorts? That's what the sketches I mentioned are from. If you haven't they're available all over the Internet.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 27, 2012, 01:04:50 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

Oh man, the Santa Claus sketch.  :lol:  Also, the Brooklyn Pizza sketch.
The show got replaced by Mind of Mencia.

I mean...

Have you watched the Stella Shorts? That's what the sketches I mentioned are from. If you haven't they're available all over the Internet.
Yeah I have.  They're great.  The baseball one is probably my favorite.
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Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on February 27, 2012, 01:34:26 PM
Triumph!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediabistro.com%2Ffishbowlny%2Ffiles%2Foriginal%2Ftriumph_insult_head.jpg&hash=9af1eb1d38f3e33b9349f10c829dafd849373734)
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Post by: EMAW SP8 on February 27, 2012, 08:17:36 PM
Here's the correct answer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I9CwlPk8GE)
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Post by: TheHamburglar on February 27, 2012, 11:35:49 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

All 3 members of The State.  Your average comedy fan today would instantly recognize 9 of the 11 members for their post-The State work.
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Post by: chunkles on February 27, 2012, 11:50:59 PM
I have no idea if anyone is serious in this thread but I am and I like Maria Bamford and Patton Oswalt a lot. 
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 27, 2012, 11:52:50 PM
quick question...the blonde girl from icarly is very, very funny. does she count as a comedian?
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Post by: chunkles on February 27, 2012, 11:54:01 PM
quick question...the blonde girl from icarly is very, very funny. does she count as a comedian?
yes, so does icarly's older brother.  And gibby.  Freddie is not funny.  :(
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Post by: TheHamburglar on February 27, 2012, 11:58:44 PM
Maria Bamford

I passed out during the last 30 minutes of SNL on saturday night and woke up at 12:40 with the TV still on.  When I woke up some stand-up variety show was showing Maria Bamford.  I was pleasantly surprised. 
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Post by: pissclams on February 28, 2012, 08:04:19 AM
aziz ansari is coming to the Midland on may 10
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Post by: Saulbadguy on February 28, 2012, 08:26:19 AM
Mitch :(
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 28, 2012, 08:48:41 AM
saw Louis CK at the Midland last year.  Was hilarious.
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Post by: Brock Landers on February 28, 2012, 09:40:12 AM
Triumph!

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Wow, the answer to this question was in my avatar the whole time.   :love:
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Post by: slimz on February 28, 2012, 12:48:40 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

All 3 members of The State.  Your average comedy fan today would instantly recognize 9 of the 11 members for their post-The State work.

Seen Wanderlust yet? Lots of The State alums in it (of course, Wain film). Marino, Kenney, and lots of Lo Truglio in addition to the Stellites. No Lennon or Garant, though. They're probably off writing another screenplay for $$$$.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 28, 2012, 03:25:27 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

All 3 members of The State.  Your average comedy fan today would instantly recognize 9 of the 11 members for their post-The State work.

Seen Wanderlust yet? Lots of The State alums in it (of course, Wain film). Marino, Kenney, and lots of Lo Truglio in addition to the Stellites. No Lennon or Garant, though. They're probably off writing another screenplay for $$$$.
Thinking about seeing it tonight after the game.
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Post by: Bloodfart on February 28, 2012, 03:32:47 PM
I also really like Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain)

All 3 members of The State.  Your average comedy fan today would instantly recognize 9 of the 11 members for their post-The State work.

Seen Wanderlust yet? Lots of The State alums in it (of course, Wain film). Marino, Kenney, and lots of Lo Truglio in addition to the Stellites. No Lennon or Garant, though. They're probably off writing another screenplay for $$$$.
Thinking about seeing it tonight after the game.
Really hoping this is as good as the previews. 
"What happened to the car?"

"Well went to town then came back, cut to pond."   :lol:
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 28, 2012, 04:02:34 PM
I quote the state so much, but rarely do people get it  :shakesfist:

Truely one of the greatest shows ever.
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on February 28, 2012, 04:39:15 PM
I quote the state so much, but rarely do people get it  :shakesfist:

Truely one of the greatest shows ever.

It's a profo, dad! I put it on my dinkus when I wanna have seeeexxxxxxxxxx.

Wanderlust is very funny. Not Wet Hot American Summer funny, but then what is?  Wanderlust is as funny as a movie can be that features so many Wet Hot people while still featuring Jennifer Anniston, who is decidedly unfunny but hot.  See it.
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Post by: CNS on February 28, 2012, 04:58:31 PM
DNR most of this thread, but if serious, it's gotta be Tina Fey.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 28, 2012, 06:45:14 PM
I quote the state so much, but rarely do people get it  :shakesfist:

Truely one of the greatest shows ever.

At least once a week I say "I wanna dip my balls in it" and "There is only 2 ways out of this prison: 1) is dead in a pine box and 2) through that open gate that leads you to the highway that takes you to Dallas.  Let's consider that gate 'off limits'."

Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: star seed 7 on February 28, 2012, 06:54:58 PM
Oregano holds a special place in my heart still from a doug gets caught with weed sketch.

My name's doug, and im outta heeeeeeerrrrreeeeee.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: wetwillie on February 28, 2012, 07:01:52 PM
Angela johnson is fantastic, latina women making racial jokes makes me much more comfortable laughing at them
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 28, 2012, 07:32:19 PM
Call me old fashioned, but I believe there is only one god...and he lives in this lake...and his name is Zorgo.

Call me old fashioned, but I think that fire is magic...and it scares me a lot.

(Mods, can we just take out all The State posts in this thread and make it it's own thread, move it into the "shows by vag" thread, or start an "old shows that still have you by the vag" thread)
Title: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: LickNeckey on February 28, 2012, 07:40:56 PM
That Charlie Murphy fella is fantastic. I mean at first I was all like "this guy is just trying to make a quick buck off his brothers name and an amusing situation involving his couch.". However after giving him a chance I now believe that comic genius must be genetic.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on February 28, 2012, 08:23:49 PM
let's talk about kathy griffin.  hilarious. 
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: star seed 7 on February 28, 2012, 11:53:41 PM
Barry and levon master thread?
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on February 29, 2012, 12:29:24 AM
let's talk about kathy griffin.  hilarious.

loved "my life on the d list"
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 29, 2012, 07:18:59 AM
Barry and levon master thread?

They have $240 of pudding, I'd say that's worthy of it's own thread.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 17, 2012, 03:13:12 PM
Watched Kat Williams special the other day and I was pretty impressed. That first 10 minute intro:  :lol:

Also, Aziz Ansari is very underrated.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 17, 2012, 04:02:25 PM
Watched Kat Williams special the other day and I was pretty impressed. That first 10 minute intro:  :lol:

Also, Aziz Ansari is very underrated.

So underrated. Guy is hilarious.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: nicname on July 17, 2012, 04:07:08 PM
I like Gaffigan
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: kstate16 on July 17, 2012, 04:11:08 PM
Watched Kat Williams special the other day and I was pretty impressed. That first 10 minute intro:  :lol:

Also, Aziz Ansari is very underrated.

So underrated. Guy is hilarious.
His stories about his little cousin get me
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 17, 2012, 04:15:38 PM
Watched Kat Williams special the other day and I was pretty impressed. That first 10 minute intro:  :lol:

Also, Aziz Ansari is very underrated.

So underrated. Guy is hilarious.
His stories about his little cousin get me

HARRIS WATCHES BURN NOTICE!
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 17, 2012, 06:10:17 PM
Has anyone seen Danny Glover's stand-up? The best stand-up I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2012, 06:43:59 PM
i love danny glover, he reminds me of a young willard scott
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 17, 2012, 06:45:21 PM
Neil Hamburger
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2012, 07:10:59 PM
Aziz Ansari is appropriately rated. I mean he sold out a 3500 seat theater in SF this week at $50/ticket. I would guess he's a top 10 draw when it comes to comedians.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 17, 2012, 08:56:25 PM
Def not the best, but I enjoyed Jay Mohr at the Midland last weekend.
Title: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: That_Guy on July 17, 2012, 09:07:03 PM
Louise C.K. Is hilarious
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Pete on July 17, 2012, 09:12:23 PM
#1) dane cook.  i went to this guy's show out in LA and he is a non-stop comedy tour de force.  i was literally  falling out of my chair laughing so hard.  what i really like about cook is that he takes a refreshing view of the comedy world and tells jokes that are fresh and original as opposed to many comedians today who just rehash old george carlin jokes. 

#2) jeff foxworthy.  the proof is in the pudding, they gave the guy his own television quiz show (in case you haven't seen it, it's called Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader).  he has a great style to his joke telling that makes other comedians drool.

#3 carlos mencia.  sure his jokes are a bit R-Rated but the guy can flat out bring it. i also love how he supports other comedians by having younger guys open up for him and helps them come up.  i've seen mencia twice and both times he delivered, A++ recommendation.

#4) richard prior.  yes a lot of his schtick deals with race, which should be outlawed, but i think he deserves honorable mention just because he was around when these other guys weren't around and although most of his routine/jokes were not funny or original, at least he was a black comedian who probably laid the foundation for other blacks to be funny, like Sinbad.

 :users:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: star seed 7 on July 17, 2012, 09:44:45 PM
Heard jay mohr tell a story about fingering his wife at a garth brooks charity event and just as she's about to climax everyone gives a progeria kid a standing ovation so they had to stand up too and now she hates progeria kids cause they "owe her a rough ridin' orgasm".

I was  :lol:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
this thread has certainly taken a turn for the worse/worst thread of all time.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Bloodfart on July 17, 2012, 10:50:44 PM
Funniest Jay Mohr moment IMO.  He was on Lettermen an was talking about how he had low sperm count.  Well he let em have it when he said, "Well Dave, it doesn't matter cause I'm dropping them off at the front door!"   :lol:  Oh man that guy.  :pbj:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: asava on July 17, 2012, 10:58:00 PM
This thread

:flush: :flush: :flush: :flush: :flush: :flush: :flush: :flush:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: DQ12 on July 17, 2012, 11:37:00 PM
i like that super fat guy that's going to be at the gathering this year

Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on July 18, 2012, 10:59:10 AM
Dom Deluise
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Frankenklein on July 18, 2012, 11:29:45 AM
      Tommy Tiernan I caught his Something Mental show on late night tv a few years back.His material is pretty damn funny and his Irish accent almost killed me.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: HeinBallz on July 18, 2012, 12:13:28 PM
#1) dane cook.  i went to this guy's show out in LA and he is a non-stop comedy tour de force.  i was literally  falling out of my chair laughing so hard.  what i really like about cook is that he takes a refreshing view of the comedy world and tells jokes that are fresh and original as opposed to many comedians today who just rehash old george carlin jokes. 

#2) jeff foxworthy.  the proof is in the pudding, they gave the guy his own television quiz show (in case you haven't seen it, it's called Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader).  he has a great style to his joke telling that makes other comedians drool.

#3 carlos mencia.  sure his jokes are a bit R-Rated but the guy can flat out bring it. i also love how he supports other comedians by having younger guys open up for him and helps them come up.  i've seen mencia twice and both times he delivered, A++ recommendation.

#4) richard prior.  yes a lot of his schtick deals with race, which should be outlawed, but i think he deserves honorable mention just because he was around when these other guys weren't around and although most of his routine/jokes were not funny or original, at least he was a black comedian who probably laid the foundation for other blacks to be funny, like Sinbad.

Saw him in KC before he was famous.  Was funnier than crap live, but I really became tired of him after I knew who he was.

I do not agree with a single person on this list btw.

Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 18, 2012, 12:49:24 PM
Dane cook made this thread.   :dubious:

 :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 18, 2012, 12:52:15 PM
NO LOVE for Neil Hamburger? You guys are the absolute worst, and you make me want to vomit.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2012, 12:52:20 PM
Nice bump, fanning.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on July 18, 2012, 01:35:10 PM
Nice bump, fanning.

if by bump, you mean, ruin thread, we're all on the same page.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2012, 02:28:08 PM
Nice bump, fanning.

if by bump, you mean, ruin thread, we're all on the same page.
Please review your top 4, this thread was doomed from the start.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Trim on July 18, 2012, 07:21:09 PM
JFC.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: DQ12 on July 18, 2012, 08:13:53 PM
Fanning:

lap.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2012, 09:48:48 PM
Fanning:

lap.
:sdeek: I will take a lap, but I still think I know comedy, a lil bit atleast.  :dunno:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: DQ12 on July 19, 2012, 01:40:46 AM
Fanning:

lap.
:sdeek: I will take a lap, but I still think I know comedy, a lil bit atleast.  :dunno:
You may know good comedians, but i'm not sure you know comedy.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 08:14:18 AM
good grief.  you clowns tried to lead the horse to water, but the horse is an idiot and kicked you right in the face.  mods, move this to fanning stuff.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: OK_Cat on July 19, 2012, 09:22:01 AM
just when you think fanning isn't a complete dumbass.  BAM!
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Bloodfart on July 19, 2012, 09:28:58 AM
OK Cat has pretty good timing.  I mean I read through old threads and OKC always drops the hammer at exactly the right time.  So I know OKC knows comedy. IMHO

Unless OKC is just a mean bad person then I retract above statement.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: puniraptor on July 19, 2012, 09:42:01 AM
OK Cat has pretty good timing.  I mean I read through old threads and OKC always drops the hammer at exactly the right time.  So I know OKC knows comedy. IMHO

Unless OKC is just a mean bad person then I retract above statement.

I don't think that warrants a retraction.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2012, 10:35:55 AM
I enjoyed this thread AND the subsequent bump.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 10:42:37 AM
I enjoyed this thread AND the subsequent bump.

ya it's really come full circle, hasn't it?  i wonder how many loops it can do?
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: OK_Cat on July 19, 2012, 11:47:18 AM
OK Cat has pretty good timing.  I mean I read through old threads and OKC always drops the hammer at exactly the right time.  So I know OKC knows comedy. IMHO

Unless OKC is just a mean bad person then I retract above statement.

hey, bloodfart, that's just your opinion.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 19, 2012, 11:55:36 AM
How is this not hilarious? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLDitGAUrno
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 12:56:41 PM
:flush:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on July 19, 2012, 01:26:45 PM
Andy Kaufman, for his broad slapstick humor.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: mocat on July 19, 2012, 01:30:36 PM
This page was great. Thanks everyone!  :D
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Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on July 19, 2012, 01:33:44 PM
This page was great. Thanks everyone!  :D

Tip your server!  Hey-yo!
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: SuperG on July 23, 2012, 01:39:47 AM
NO LOVE for Neil Hamburger? You guys are the absolute worst, and you make me want to vomit.

"If don't want to be called a rapist... Stop raping!" --- Neil Hamburger

Saw him a couple of years ago at the Ogden Theatre in Denver during the T&E Crimbus tour.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: ChiComCat on August 12, 2012, 12:37:34 PM
MHK got a shoutout at the Aziz Ansari show in Denver last night.  Feels good to be elite....
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: BushBlister on August 12, 2012, 12:51:01 PM
cuba gooding juinor
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2012, 05:32:21 PM
MHK got a shoutout at the Aziz Ansari show in Denver last night.  Feels good to be elite....

deats pls. tia
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: ChiComCat on August 12, 2012, 06:52:27 PM
MHK got a shoutout at the Aziz Ansari show in Denver last night.  Feels good to be elite....

deats pls. tia

He was talking about how shitty it must be to be married/have kids.  Asked someone in the audience about their engagement story.  They said they got engaged in Manhattan, KS.  I think it was Riley guy.  Then the guy told the story of a fairly crappy engagement and Aziz mocked it a bit, but did not mock MHK in a situation where he was looking for things to mock. 
Title: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: LickNeckey on August 12, 2012, 06:53:25 PM
How about that new Gallagher commercial.  HILARIOUS

amirite???
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 12, 2012, 08:47:48 PM
MHK got a shoutout at the Aziz Ansari show in Denver last night.  Feels good to be elite....

deats pls. tia

He was talking about how shitty it must be to be married/have kids.  Asked someone in the audience about their engagement story.  They said they got engaged in Manhattan, KS.  I think it was Riley guy.  Then the guy told the story of a fairly crappy engagement and Aziz mocked it a bit, but did not mock MHK in a situation where he was looking for things to mock.

The engagement story he did in New Orleans (June) was amazing. AMAZING.
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on February 06, 2013, 03:18:30 PM
Hai guize


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-CnDKynGPm1A%2FTefXA3TXdyI%2FAAAAAAAAAZs%2FADWlIRGnyDc%2Fs1600%2Fbill_hicks.jpg&hash=24d1e912892f7498d6c702b9abce0dcf6b45336e)


Well...this is clearly a 'clams parody thread, but yeah, Bill Hicks is GOAT.

"its just a ride"

Love Bill Hicks, he might not be the guy to have you crying in laughter for 2 straight hours but his cultural impact can't be understated. He makes his audience actually think about society, politics, religions, philosophy, etc.... Any Bill Hicks fan should watch the documentary on netflix, American: The Bill Hicks Story
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: puniraptor on February 06, 2013, 03:20:23 PM
hedburg is the only good stand up comedian
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on February 06, 2013, 03:22:27 PM
You can't name 1 person the GOAT imo. Too many different styles and too many great comedians
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Institutional Control on February 07, 2013, 01:50:22 PM
Bill Engvall

/thread

Here's your sign.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Microwave on February 07, 2013, 06:38:40 PM
John Mulaney
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on February 07, 2013, 06:45:29 PM
Bill Engvall

/thread

Here's your sign.

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Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 09, 2014, 03:28:18 PM
MHK got a shoutout at the Aziz Ansari show in Denver last night.  Feels good to be elite....

deats pls. tia

He was talking about how shitty it must be to be married/have kids.  Asked someone in the audience about their engagement story.  They said they got engaged in Manhattan, KS.  I think it was Riley guy.  Then the guy told the story of a fairly crappy engagement and Aziz mocked it a bit, but did not mock MHK in a situation where he was looking for things to mock.


probably because he knew he wanted to come here sometime and didn't want to catch crap for it.


Aziz Ansari — Modern Romance" at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in Bramlage Coliseum.  :party:

Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Branson Bound on April 09, 2014, 03:46:15 PM
Bill Engvall

/thread

Here's your sign.

My daughter bought me his cd. I listened to it a couple of times in my truck. The best parts were when he was making fun of stupid folks. He said they all needed to wear a sign that says they're stupid. :lol:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: nicname on July 25, 2015, 12:56:05 AM
Chappelle still killin' 'em.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSNBDCHFpGY

Don't care if Luke'd
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: lopakman on July 25, 2015, 05:51:53 PM
Bill Engvall

/thread

Here's your sign.

This is best, not worst comedian thread. 
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Canary on July 25, 2015, 09:12:53 PM
Brian Regan
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2018, 10:05:55 AM
Bob Saget is in town tonight.  :love: He's not worth $35 tho. Woof!
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Post by: ChiComCat on August 03, 2018, 10:30:09 AM
Bob Saget is in town tonight.  :love: He's not worth $35 tho. Woof!

The only act I've seen him do was basically "Danny Tanner said $!#*!"
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2018, 11:07:34 AM
 :ROFL: Yeah, I got to meet him back in my radio days and he makes fun of his Full House character pretty much thee entire time. I have zero plans this weekend, so I thought it would be something new to do. I don't expect him to be great, but hopefully entertaining.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: ChiComCat on August 03, 2018, 11:08:27 AM
:ROFL: Yeah, I got to meet him back in my radio days and he makes fun of his Full House character pretty much thee entire time. I have zero plans this weekend, so I thought it would be something new to do. I don't expect him to be great, but hopefully entertaining.

Nathaniel Rateliff tonight at Grinders - will probably be more expensive than seeing Danny Tanner swear though
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2018, 11:10:48 AM
Oh man, good call. https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1628620?utm_medium=bks Not bad pricing.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2018, 12:45:47 PM
Didn't notice the sold out part. :(
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2018, 02:32:05 PM
Jim Jeffries
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 03, 2018, 04:40:42 PM
Norm McDonald is very underrated IMO
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Post by: Spracne on August 03, 2018, 04:42:27 PM
Louis  :cry:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2018, 04:45:19 PM
Louis  :cry:
Can't he come back now? Hasn't it been long enough?  :frown:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: ChiComCat on August 03, 2018, 04:54:07 PM
Norm McDonald is very underrated IMO

His performance at the Saget roast is an all-timer
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2018, 05:09:09 PM
Normy Mac is great :thumbs:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Spracne on August 03, 2018, 05:09:47 PM
Norm is the master of telling unfunny jokes.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: mocat on August 03, 2018, 06:59:12 PM
Louis  :cry:
Can't he come back now? Hasn't it been long enough?  :frown:
Re: his comeback - I think the seeds have been planted
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Post by: mocat on August 03, 2018, 06:59:26 PM
:Keke:
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 05, 2018, 01:27:44 PM
Brian Regan

Saw him in Salina this summer. Was great.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: pissclams on December 05, 2021, 10:51:39 AM
how about that trevor noah guy, huh!?!?
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: ChiComCat on December 06, 2021, 11:32:19 AM
Saw Patton Oswalt in KC last weekend - He was very good but particularly good with crowd work
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: chum1 on December 06, 2021, 12:20:16 PM
Patton Oswalt's bit on Denny's KILLS me.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 06, 2021, 07:18:13 PM
Lewis Black still kills me.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: catastrophe on December 06, 2021, 11:23:49 PM
Nate Bergatzi (sp?) is probably the only comedian I’ve seen on streaming in recent history that I’ve truly enjoyed (other than Chapelle).
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Stupid Fitz on December 07, 2021, 08:24:05 AM
Nate Bergatzi (sp?) is probably the only comedian I’ve seen on streaming in recent history that I’ve truly enjoyed (other than Chapelle).

You would prob like Jim Jeffries. He is my favorite. I'm a big fan of Anthony Jeselnek as well. Both have great Netflix specials. Jeselnek is pretty dark so it may not be your thing.
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Post by: michigancat on December 07, 2021, 08:27:31 AM
I don't remember the last traditional standup special I enjoyed. A couple non-conventional specials I've liked:

Carmen Christopher doing standup on the street during the pandemic:

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/comedy/carmen-christopher-street-special/29c77e72-861c-3aa5-bac2-b6a99ee20f17?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/


Jo Firestone teaching standup to senior citizens:

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/good-timing-with-jo-firestone/8f11a07e-f054-3feb-a53c-25f509b78230?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/


Tim Heidecker mocking the crap out of bad standup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnnFVRlucg
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: ChiComCat on December 07, 2021, 08:31:43 AM
Lewis Black still kills me.

He's coming to Salina next month I think
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 07, 2021, 12:20:32 PM
Lewis Black still kills me.

He's coming to Salina next month I think

My dad wants me to come to Salina for it, but Lewis is in Tulsa the following Saturday so I’m trying to get him to come here.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on December 07, 2021, 12:21:10 PM
Did anyone see Brent Terhune in Wichita last weekend?
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 07, 2021, 12:23:44 PM
Nate Bergatzi (sp?) is probably the only comedian I’ve seen on streaming in recent history that I’ve truly enjoyed (other than Chapelle).

You would prob like Jim Jeffries. He is my favorite. I'm a big fan of Anthony Jeselnek as well. Both have great Netflix specials. Jeselnek is pretty dark so it may not be your thing.

I like Jeselnik, but he’s so different & it’s slow sometimes. After awhile I get the point. However, his what’s the worst gift you can give someone after an abortion joke was the hardest I’ve laughed at a stand up joke  in a long time.  I also listened to him on Bomani Jones podcast & it was really good.
Title: Re: who is the best comedian, modern era?
Post by: Stupid Fitz on December 07, 2021, 03:03:52 PM
Nate Bergatzi (sp?) is probably the only comedian I’ve seen on streaming in recent history that I’ve truly enjoyed (other than Chapelle).

You would prob like Jim Jeffries. He is my favorite. I'm a big fan of Anthony Jeselnek as well. Both have great Netflix specials. Jeselnek is pretty dark so it may not be your thing.

I like Jeselnik, but he’s so different & it’s slow sometimes. After awhile I get the point. However, his what’s the worst gift you can give someone after an abortion joke was the hardest I’ve laughed at a stand up joke  in a long time.  I also listened to him on Bomani Jones podcast & it was really good.

I totally get that. Some times you have to wait it out and it def isn't for everyone. His Boston marathon bit is really good too. I think what I like most about him is that he says the most awful crap you can imagine on stage and I've listened to interviews and podcasts with him or with people talking about him and he is supposedly a really nice down to earth guy. He openly admits its all a schtick which is pretty cool.
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Post by: CNS on December 08, 2021, 11:13:14 AM
I really like Bergatzi.  Tennessee Kid was hilarious. 
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Post by: catastrophe on December 08, 2021, 12:07:14 PM
Almost forgot I also like Tom Segura although it can be hit or miss.
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Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2024, 07:22:16 AM
is anyone going to see nate bargatze on saturday?
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 09, 2024, 08:14:05 AM
is anyone going to see nate bargatze on saturday?

I was thinking about it, but I don't like seeing comedians in big arenas. I missed him last time at the Midland and really want to see him, but i'm prob passing.
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Post by: ChiComCat on February 09, 2024, 10:24:52 AM

Jo Firestone teaching standup to senior citizens:

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/good-timing-with-jo-firestone/8f11a07e-f054-3feb-a53c-25f509b78230?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/

I missed this post initially but wanted to emphasize that Jo Firestone thing.  It's so fun and adorable.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 09, 2024, 10:29:35 AM
is anyone going to see nate bargatze on saturday?

Taking CF3 Jr. for his birthday. 7 PM show.
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Post by: CNS on February 09, 2024, 11:51:44 AM
is anyone going to see nate bargatze on saturday?

I have tickets but the wife is super sick all of a sudden.  so, maybe?
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 09, 2024, 12:41:58 PM
is anyone going to see nate bargatze on saturday?

I have tickets but the wife is super sick all of a sudden.  so, maybe?

Sidechick
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Post by: PandaXpanda on February 09, 2024, 02:07:33 PM
Yep

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Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2024, 02:27:47 PM
we’re going to the early show and then hitting dinner.  just a huge valentine date planned by ol’ clams
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Post by: DaBigTrain on February 09, 2024, 03:14:34 PM
I'm going to a show in OKC in March.
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Post by: pissclams on February 10, 2024, 05:51:21 PM
spoiler alert- he was funny!
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Post by: DQ12 on February 12, 2024, 01:57:42 PM
went with the whole fam (wife, parents, sisters, bro in-laws) to dinner and nate afterward.  delightful evening.