Favourite stand ups

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I guess this is the most relevant folder for this topic...?

 

Who are your favourite stand up comedians?

Mine would have to include Lenny Bruce, the wonderful Eddie Izzard and of course Woody Allen.

[Guest J*ingus]

Actually, I'm one of the twelve people on earth who have seen the Lenny Bruce Performance Tape, but it was a few years ago, and memories fade.  I do remember that it seemed like he was tired/sick/wasted and didn't really want to be there, so he spent half the night just bitching about his own problems, albeit in a fairly humorous way.  Didn't he die shortly after it was filmed?  

 

Denis Leary is probably my favorite, with an honorable mention for George Carlin back before he discovered politics & was stoned off his ass.  Never seen Izzard or Allen do standup, though some of Woody's movies are so close that there's probably not much difference.

[Guest muzanisa]

Bil Hicks

Jerry Seinfeld

The Guy who did the Mason Family, sketch, Are you Lonesome tonight and Drink Driving. (Can't remember his name but he's dead now).

Bill Bailey

[Guest Invader3k]

Sarah Silverman...makes me laugh like no one else...wickedly funny.

[Guest muzanisa]

The Guy who did the Mason Family, sketch, Are you Lonesome tonight and Drink Driving. (Can't remember his name but he's dead now).

 

 

Sam Kinison

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Bill Hicks

 

He is (was) the man.  I can only imagine what he'd have to say about Billy Boy's 2 terms in office.  A shame he died so young.

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Richard Pryor

Chris Rock

Jeff Foxworthy

Sam Kennison

Eddie Izzard

George Carlin

D.L Hughley

Billy Crystal

Robin Williams

Tim Allen

Jim Carey

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Mitch Hedberg

George Carlin

Paula Poundstone

The Amazing Jonothan

Dana Carvey

 

There are some whose names I don't know...

[Guest J*ingus]

Oh yeah, and LEAST favorite is easily Andrew Dice Clay, one of the more reprehensible wastes of skin on this planet.

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I like the ever funny Chris Rock and I think Kevin James is pretty funny sometimes.

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Dane Cook is a funny as hell new guy. Probably my new fav.

[Guest Some Guy]

George Carlin

Eddie Murphy

Andrew "Dice" Clay

Chris Rock

Stephen Wright (the monotone guy with an afro)

Dennis Leary

[Guest Annoyed Grunt]

As a couple other people have already said, Bill Hicks is the man.

[Guest dreamer420]

George Carlin is the man.  I also don't mind Martin Lawrence on stage either.

[Guest hardyz1]

Sarah Silverman...makes me laugh like no one else...wickedly funny.

 

God bless you, good sir!  It's good to know I'm not the only one who likes her.

 

As for my favorite:

 

George Carlin

Chris Rock

Eddie Murphy

 

Least favorite:

 

Harland Williams -- He was on Comedy Central recently promoting the awful piece of shit Sorority Boys, and he hosted Premium Blend.  4 seconds of hearing his voice just makes me want to murder him.

[Guest swan]

George Carlin

Steven Wright

 

Actually D.L. Hugley isn't bad.

 

Worse: Carrot Top

[Guest dreamer420]

Is Carrot Top a comedian?  Doesn't someone have to think you are at least funny first?

[Guest godthedog]

lenny bruce was good, bill hicks was the best.

 

"sucker of satan's cock" makes a great addition to anyone's everyday vocabulary.  so does "another slut at the corporate gangbang."

[Guest Wonderboy]

My favorite standup comedian ever is Dave Chappelle. Other favs are..

 

Bernie Mac

Dana Carvey

Sarah Silverman

Zach Galfianaizakiakjhkakghekhsooewsskis

Don "D.C." Curry

Jerry Seinfeld

Chris Rock

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Harland Williams -- He was on Comedy Central recently promoting the awful piece of shit Sorority Boys, and he hosted Premium Blend.  4 seconds of hearing his voice just makes me want to murder him.

 

Did anyone see Harland Williams on Conan O'Brien a few weeks back?  Well, a few days after that, he went on Open Mike up here in Canada and made the EXACT same jokes with the host.  The worst part was that they weren't the least bit funny, which is strange, since I saw him on Leno a week before that and didn't mind him at all.

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Is Carrot Top a comedian?  Doesn't someone have to think you are at least funny first?

He sold out a 2000 seat theater for two nights in my town.  Haven't you seen his stuff, he is all about props.

[Guest dreamer420]

Is Carrot Top a comedian?  Doesn't someone have to think you are at least funny first?

He sold out a 2000 seat theater for two nights in my town.  Haven't you seen his stuff, he is all about props.

I guess you didn't detect the sarcasm.

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Sarah Silverman...makes me laugh like no one else...wickedly funny.

Yeah she is quite funny and cute too. Hmm oh Sarah.

[Guest redbaron51]

Jerry Seinfeld

Drew Carrey

George Carlin

Tim Allen

Chris Rock

Bruce Hicks

Bill Crosby

[Guest Flyboy]

My favorite standup comedian ever is Dave Chappelle.

I'd have to agree with that comment.  He's so fucking funny it's insane...

[Guest CoreyLazarus416]

Eddie Izzard is my favorite. I own Glorious and Dress To Kill, and recorded the live version of Dress To Kill off of HBO...funny motherfucker.

 

George Carlin is at number 2. I laugh at every special he does.

 

Lewis Black pulls up at number 3. C'mon...IF IT WEREN'T FOR MY HORSE, I WOULDN'T HAVE SPENT THAT YEAR IN COLLEGE. Best...line...ever...

 

Others I enjoy:

Chris Rock

Henry Rollins (his stand-up act is fucking funny)

Andrew "Dice" Clay

Andy Kauffman

Margaret Cho (too bad she only has ONE show)

David Cross (star of the upcoming film Run, Ronnie, Run; co-host of "Mr. Show"; played Drew's stalker on "Drew Carey"; featured on "Just Shoot Me" as one of the character's brother's that was allegedly retarded, but just faked it so he didn't have to get a job)

Bob Odenkirk (co-host of "Mr. Show"; featured in many movies and TV shows)

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Dave Chappelle

Jim  Bruer

Chris Rock

Dennis Miller

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Carlos Mensia

Steven Wright

Bernie Mac

The Amazing Jonathon....best gimmick funny man ever

Angel Salazar

Penn & Teller....Stand up Illusionist

several of the SNL cast

Artie Lang from Howard Stern Show

Will Sasso

Rowan Atkins as Mr Bean

 

Comedy shows:

Que Locos

MTV 1/2 hour comedy hour

Def Comedy Jam

BET stand-up show

[Guest Mark4steamboat]

I got the Def Comedy Jam tape as a free gift from aol. its really funny. i miss that show.

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Lewis Black

Bill Maher

Jake Johansen