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Started by Vik, July 31, 2011, 06:11:55 PM

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Vik

July 31, 2011, 06:11:55 PM
What standup comics are you a fan of? I adore Bill Hicks and George Carlin, but those are pretty much the only ones I know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyWsFfd9pqE

zombie no.one

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July 31, 2011, 07:09:18 PM
everything else just pales in comparison to bill hicks for me...

Vik

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July 31, 2011, 07:33:18 PM
Quote from: DCA on July 31, 2011, 07:09:18 PM
everything else just pales in comparison to bill hicks for me...
Have you seen the documentary on him? I recommend it if you're into him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIaTFag26vc
He really died to young  :bluesad:

Nightowl

#3
July 31, 2011, 07:37:33 PM
Jeff Foxworthy
George Carlin
Patton Oswalt

HappyGilmore

#4
July 31, 2011, 10:12:46 PM
"The path to Heaven runs through miles of clouded Hell."

Don't get too close, it's dark inside.
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide.

indianasmith

#5
July 31, 2011, 11:55:32 PM
Bill Cosby for old school family humor . . .

and Stephen Wright when I just want to laugh till I lose bladder control.
"I shall smite you in the nostrils with a rod of iron, and wax your spleen with Efferdent!!"

Hammock Rider

#6
August 01, 2011, 11:01:56 AM
Those are all good, although I've never seen Mitch Hedberg before.

Let's not forget this guy:

NSFW!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BgxtGBRo_Q
Jumping Kings and Making Haste Ain't my Cup of Meat

zombie no.one

#7
August 01, 2011, 11:06:24 AM
good call on Steven Wright, forgot about him. hilarious one liners, I actually find them funnier written down than hearing him saying them though, for some reason

Quote from: Pillow on July 31, 2011, 07:33:18 PM
Quote from: DCA on July 31, 2011, 07:09:18 PM
everything else just pales in comparison to bill hicks for me...
Have you seen the documentary on him? I recommend it if you're into him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIaTFag26vc
He really died to young  :bluesad:
No, although I've seen the documentary 'Enjoy The Ride' and read Cynthia True's biography...I'll have to check that one as well!

the youtube user BillHicksArchive has loads of unreleased and rare standup stuff, plus his unreleased bad movie 'Ninja Bachelor Party'

Psycho Circus

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August 01, 2011, 03:24:31 PM Last Edit: August 01, 2011, 03:51:34 PM by Circus Circus
I'm a big Bill Hick's lover. To me he was more a philosopher than a comedian, could command a crowd without even having to say anything. He'd have people hanging on his every word and yes, he died far too young indeed. I've pretty much eaten up everything that's been put out there, be it cds, books, dvds....you name it.

Other comedians I'm a fan of include:

George Carlin
Richard Pryor (can't believe he hasn't been mentioned yet!)
Chris Morris
Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge material only)
Lewis Black

There's a few others but their names escape me right now.

Oh, and I really dislike Dennis Leary, Billy Connolly and Lenny Henry.

The Burgomaster

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August 01, 2011, 03:50:41 PM Last Edit: August 02, 2011, 07:55:57 AM by The Burgomaster
* GEORGE CARLIN
* RODNEY DANGERFIELD
* WOODY ALLEN (way back when he actually did stand-up comedy)
* JERRY SEINFELD
* BILL COSBY
* DON RICKLES
* JACKIE MASON

I've seen Carlin (twice), Seinfeld (twice), and Cosby live and all were hilarious.  I also saw Larry the Cable Guy a couple years ago and he was very funny.  I saw Wayne Brady in Las Vegas.  He was pretty funny, but the last half hour of his show was just him signing (not funny songs . . . regular songs).  That sort of killed the show.

I have a shirt from a George Carlin concert that says, "Simon says go f**k yourself."

"Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone."

HappyGilmore

#10
August 01, 2011, 11:44:42 PM
Gilbert Gottfried
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JHeLEZQcKs
Gilbert did a show here in Philly not too long ago.  Saw him in a club with about 200 people.  Hilarious live, and met him afterwards and got an autograph.

Louis C.K.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u2ZsoYWwJA

Christopher Titus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkg2AfvE68w
"The path to Heaven runs through miles of clouded Hell."

Don't get too close, it's dark inside.
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide.

zombie no.one

#11
August 03, 2011, 11:15:08 AM
Quote from: Circus Circus on August 01, 2011, 03:24:31 PM
Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge material only)
agreed! I was lucky enough to see him in Bristol a couple of yrs back on the last tour. It's the most I've ever laughed. I almost fell out of my chair laughing, I didn't even think that was possible! and the tour got some pretty bad reviews as well, I thought it was great though. Alan Partridge came out singing R Kelly 'I Believe I Can Fly'  :smile:

WingedSerpent

#12
August 04, 2011, 04:32:31 PM
Two of my favorites that nobody mentioned yet are Eddie Izzard and Brian Regan (Saw him live twice)

Mitch Hedberg
Steven Wright
Lewis Black
Patton Oswalt
Gilbert Godfried (Saw him live one and it was hilarious)
At least, that's what Gary Busey told me...

HappyGilmore

#13
August 05, 2011, 08:55:43 AM
Howie Mandel is really funny.  This one he's doing his Bobby character.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fRqh657jHs&feature=related
"The path to Heaven runs through miles of clouded Hell."

Don't get too close, it's dark inside.
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide.

InformationGeek

#14
August 05, 2011, 09:09:34 PM
Website: http://informationgeekreviews.blogspot.com/

We live in quite an interesting age. You can tell someone's sexual orientation and level of education from just their interests.
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