palesox38 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I absolutley love stand-up comedy and I have a difficult time deciding exaclty who my number #1 favorite is. I can't decide between Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, and Dane Cook. Dane and Lewis bring alot of energy, but Jim's delivery is great (and Beyond The Pale is hilarious) and I haven't watched Dane Cook's Tourgasm yet but I can't wait to see it. They all have their strong points and I had a difficult time finding one thing they all have in common but I managed to- alot of their lines are completly random. Post your favorites as well, I'de like to know what comedians people like. By the way, for the Gaffigan fans, does anyone else think its about time this guy got an HBO special? P.S.- I'm not a big Mitch Hedburg fan, is there anyone else who agrees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) I love David Cross and Mitch Hedburg, along with all the others you mentioned. "excuse me do you know if this is the line to get the beer ? or the line to get the tickets to get the beer?" - David Cross hahah classic. Edited June 13, 2006 by beautox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 In no order (except the one listed below) Dane Cook Robert Schimmel Denis Leary Patton Oswalt Dave Attell Mitch Hedberg Chris Rock Jay Davis Jerry Seinfeld John Heffron Dave Chappelle Jay Mohr Morgan Murphy Jim Gaffigan Zach Galifianakis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Denis Leary Brian Regan Bill Hicks Sam Kinison George Lopez David Cross Greg Fitzsimmons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Dane Cook, Lewis Black, Jim Gaffigan, Jim Bruer, Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Mike Birbiglia, (not in any particluar order) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I can't think of one guy who actually makes me continously lol. There are a few guys who are witty and do satire and kinda make you go hmmmm, but funny, side splitting, gasping for air funny? uh uh, none. I miss Richard Pryor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Dane Cook, Dave Chappelle, Pablo Francisco, George Lopez, Carlos Mencia, and Chris Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) Norm Macdonald Harland Williams Todd Barry Edited June 13, 2006 by 3E8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I gotta go Chris Rock. He makes me laugh more than the rest of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Lenny Bruce, Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison, Patton Oswalt, Doug Stanhope, Brian Posehn, Mitch Hedberg, Dave Attell, David Cross, George Carlin and Mack Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 robin williams don rickels dane cook zach galifianakis denis leary gabriel iglesias blue collar guys ralphie may Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 It's so hard to actually find a "favorite". Even Jay Leno was great when he was stand-up only. But the ones I really love: Bobcat Goldthwait Eddie Izzard The Amazing Johnathan Dennis Miller (the old stuff, haven't heard him recently) Jerry Seinfeld Lewis Black Jon Stewart Steven Wright John DiCrosta (saw him in Vegas recently and he was killing me! His bot on Zamfir is hysterical, especially with visuals) Mitch Hedburg had brilliant material but I am not a fan of the delivery. He always sounded like he was reading cue cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly8509CWS Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) Am I the only one who doesn't find Dane Cook too funny? I think he's very energetic and everything and some stuff he does gets me to laugh, but for the most part, I dont think his material is that good. EDIT: George Carlin is the best ever. Edited June 13, 2006 by Pauly8509CWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggliopipe Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I love me some Eddie Izzard and Chris Rock, and the little bit of Louis CK I've seen I've enjoyed. I used to like Black but his schtick has worn on me. His new HBO special was eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 QUOTE(Pauly8509CWS @ Jun 13, 2006 -> 12:15 PM) Am I the only one who doesn't find Dane Cook too funny? I think he's very energetic and everything and some stuff he does gets me to laugh, but for the most part, I dont think his material is that good. EDIT: George Carlin is the best ever. 70's and 80's Carlin is untouched by anyone IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) Of the modern-day comedians, Chris Rock and Dave Attell are probably my faves (the latter's stand-up is highly underrated, IMO). Also really like Foxworthy and that booze-bag Ron White. Larry the Cable Guy is just OK overall, but he's absolutely hilarious every once in a while. Of the all-time crowd, Pryor and Murphy were fantastic. Those two and Rock are my Top 3 overall. EDIT: Have to add Cosby to that list as well. Edited June 13, 2006 by WCSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I forgot about George Carlin. He's had some hilarious acts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chisoxfn Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 QUOTE(palesox38 @ Jun 13, 2006 -> 01:04 AM) I absolutley love stand-up comedy and I have a difficult time deciding exaclty who my number #1 favorite is. I can't decide between Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, and Dane Cook. Dane and Lewis bring alot of energy, but Jim's delivery is great (and Beyond The Pale is hilarious) and I haven't watched Dane Cook's Tourgasm yet but I can't wait to see it. They all have their strong points and I had a difficult time finding one thing they all have in common but I managed to- alot of their lines are completly random. Post your favorites as well, I'de like to know what comedians people like. By the way, for the Gaffigan fans, does anyone else think its about time this guy got an HBO special? P.S.- I'm not a big Mitch Hedburg fan, is there anyone else who agrees? My favorites would be Pablo Francisco and Dane Cook. Both are very good live with Dane Cook being the better of the two. Oh and Dave Attel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 13, 2006 -> 04:59 PM) My favorites would be Pablo Francisco and Dane Cook. Both are very good live with Dane Cook being the better of the two. Oh and Dave Attel. Have you heard Pablo Francisco's acts about Las Vegas? And his pieces about movies and Ahhhnold are great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 13, 2006 -> 04:56 PM) Have you heard Pablo Francisco's acts about Las Vegas? And his pieces about movies and Ahhhnold are great too. Ya, my only problem with him is that the 2nd time I saw him live (and it was quite a bit after the 1st time) was that a lot of his material was very similar (I like to see new stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 13, 2006 -> 06:58 PM) Ya, my only problem with him is that the 2nd time I saw him live (and it was quite a bit after the 1st time) was that a lot of his material was very similar (I like to see new stuff). I agree. He repeats a lot of his stuff or takes old stuff and just changes it around a little. One of the reasons I like Mencia so much is that his stand up is different all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 david cross is awesome. His material is so story-based and he's such a good speaker that i never get tired of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have many favorites. Two that come to mind immediately are Carlin and Steven Wright. Many others have been mentioned. One comedian this thread reminded me of is a guy I saw maybe 15 years ago. His name is Chris Bliss. I remember two things about him.... His act involved the crowd a lot, talking to people, asking them personal questions and making jokes off of that info. About 30 minutes into his show, a girl walked in late to join her friends, who were seated right up front. He stopped the show, made fun of her for just getting there and then decided to help her out. He said he would recap the show so far. He then proceeded to rattle everything he had discussed in a matter of a minute or two. He mentioned everyone in the audience he had interacted with and told her what they said and called them by name. All in the exact order it happened. This was not a canned act so this recap was unbelievable. The second and most impressive thing about him is he ends his act juggling like you have never seen before. Click on the link below to see his performance. Trust me it is worth the look. Chris Bliss Juggling - Take the Time to Watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 QUOTE(Pauly8509CWS @ Jun 13, 2006 -> 12:15 PM) Am I the only one who doesn't find Dane Cook too funny? I think he's very energetic and everything and some stuff he does gets me to laugh, but for the most part, I dont think his material is that good. EDIT: George Carlin is the best ever. im with you on cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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