favorite comedian

[Devine.Insanity]

if this thread has been up i apologize. anyway who is your favorite comedian i like mitch hedberg his material is insane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5CM6F_-qY0

[Bonezmann]

Casper De Vries. Without even thinking for a second, nevermind twice...

Learning Channel parody:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7W-evv1-tM

and yes, he's got one man shows... XD

[NecroWolf]

Oh, i dig chris rock, russel peters, dave chappele, katt williams, jeff dunham(peanut specifically) and rowan atkinson. Chris rock is tops on that list

[TiNRiB]

I don't really have a favorite... But tops would have to be Eddy Murphy and Pablo Francisco.

EDIT: Don't forget the Kings Of Comedy! Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Hugley and the late Bernie Mac! R.I.P. Bernie! :)

[.dB]

Chris Rock, Russel Peters and Katt Williams aren't funny at all.

+ Eddie Izzard
+ Mitch Hedberg
+ Bill Hicks*

* YES WE KNOW, TOOL ETC.

[Bonezmann]

Chris Rock is funny as a comedic ACTOR, not as a standup comedy person...

[Negasta]

The late, great George Carlin and Casper de Vries

[Wight]

Eddie Izzard
Pablo Francisco
Casper de Vries

I recently watched a performance (on video) by Bill Hicks. He's pretty good!

"Bring in MC Hammer! whuwhuhahaha!
Helllooo MC! Back again, are we?"

-That line kills me!

[onona]

The Holy Trinity:

Bill Bailey
Dylan Moran
Eddie Izzard

I've seen Bill three times, Dylan twice, and I just bought tickets to see Eddie in December.

[Domanskip]

Jimmy Carr.

I ABHOR Dane Cook. Just had to get that out :)

[Azraphael]

Eddie Izzard and George Carlin are my 2 favorites but undoubtedly one of the best shows I've ever seen was Robin Williams Live on Broadway. How the hell he got away with half that sh1t, I don't know.

[Wrathchild]

For me it's gotta be Carlos Mencia. I have the whole "Mind of Mencia" series at home, and still LMAO everytime I watch it. I just love the whole tell-it-like-it-is attitude of the guy.

[Tr00jg]

Jimmy Carr, Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey, Mitch Hedburg. That's what I remember now off the top of my head.

Watched Russel Peters today. Was very funny! Have to get more of him!

[Kharrak]

Eddie Izzard and Bill Bailey have made me laugh more than any others combined -ESPECIALLY Eddie Izzard, though I prefer audio recordings to seeing him live, as it leaves more up to the imagination.

And, by extension, I am rather envious of Onona. :<

Aside from that... Bill Hicks, Dylan Moran, and Chris Rock are in second place.

EDIT: OH AND ROBIN WILLIAMS

[Banlam]

Jimmy Carr is awesome :D

Also enjoyed Mitch Hedburg and Bill Bailey, never quite caught on with Eddie Izzard

Pieter Dirk Uys is also good for a laugh

[Boggle24]

Mitch Hedgeburg is awesome.

I also like some of the stuff Harry Enfield does.

[NecroWolf]

Although they're not technically comedians the cast of top gear(stig included) are hilarious, especially james

[VoXoV]

Chris Rock
Billy Connelly
Jeff Dunham
Robin Williams

:)

[Dead!Raven]

Kev (bloody) Wilson
Robin Williams
and George Carlin

my top 3

[dammit]

Chris Rock
Billy Connelly
Jeff Dunham
Robin Williams

:)

\o/

[pArkEr]

Jimmy Carr, the guy doesn't have a moral compass ;)
Also like Russell Peters, Pablo Francisco, Billy Connolly, Jeff Dunham and Eddie Murphy. Wish he'd go back to stand-up.

[Kharrak]

Jimmy Carr, the guy doesn't have a moral compass ;)
Also like Russell Peters, Pablo Francisco, Billy Connolly, Jeff Dunham and Eddie Murphy. Wish he'd go back to stand-up.

Billy Connolly is an odd one. I find him hilarious when he just improves casually during interviews, or any place when not on stage... but when on stage he's a bit plastic, I find.

Opposite could be said for Eddie Izzard. Not so funny off stage, but on stage, when you've given him time to build up, he slaughters me :P

[Spindleshanks]

Definitely Jimmy Carr. "I've got a face like the moon!" Also, he reminds me of my Gran.

[NecroWolf]

Steve harvey, d.l hugley(that's probably spelled wrong), cedric the entertainer and bernie mac, that's right, the original kings of comedy...it's a shame about bernie mac though...oh and trey parker and matt stone

[KFC]

Jimmy Carr and Dane cook.
Got almost every Stand Up they did :D
Epic lulz to the end.

[pArkEr]

Dane Cook? I've seen funnier bananas. And is it just me or do Dane Cook and Jeff Dunham look like brothers?

[brazed]

Ladies and gentlemen, from now, as an administrative decision, for this and any other 'favourite' thread, you will discuss what you like about the things you listed. Saying you find someone funny isn't good enough. What do you find funny, and why are good starts.

[HolyMackerel]

Pablo Francisco. . . That man is funny!

[CrashHelmut]

Pablo Francisco. . . That man is funny!
I really enjoyed Pablo Francisco's earlier material. But I find his later stuff a bit stale and lacking innovation. Perhaps he is suffering from the comedian's equivalent of second novel syndrome?

That said, I've always enjoyed a comedic act with a strong social commentary. It's interesting how some comedians can make an somewhat out there and/or controversial statement, but because it is wrapped up in good humour, it seems to draw less ire from the general crowd. Names that come to mind here are Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Bill Hicks and early Eddie Murphy (and to some extent, Criss Rock).

[Azraphael]

^^ Agreed, Eddie Murphy in his earlier days doing Raw and Delirious was the funniest **** out there. He has definitely calmed down now though. His piece about Michael Jackson and Mr T was so below the belt. He definitely at that stage was heavily influenced by Richard Pryor.

[HolyMackerel]

And Afrikaans people will never forget Casper De Vries! The manner in which he jokes and makes statements about everyday life in South Africa is unrivaled! Especially when he talks about taxi's and the way they drive and **** us off.

[ijiwaru Panda]

Frankie Boyle
Jack Dee
Mitch Hedburg
Russel Peters
Bill Bailey

[Spindleshanks]

And Afrikaans people will never forget Casper De Vries! The manner in which he jokes and makes statements about everyday life in South Africa is unrivaled! Especially when he talks about taxi's and the way they drive and **** us off.

Yea, and he is doing a new show!!! http://www.peermont.com/peermont/view/peermont/en/page848?oid=14218&sn=detail

Definitely going to go watch it!

[Uranium238]

And Afrikaans people will never forget Casper De Vries! The manner in which he jokes and makes statements about everyday life in South Africa is unrivaled! Especially when he talks about taxi's and the way they drive and **** us off.

I personally love the Gekskiedenis videos and espcially the one where they interview Humpdy Dumpdy.

[Ryn]

my favourite comedians Pablo Francisco, dave chepelle and russel peters.

i've heard that Pablo Francisco died of a cocain OD, can any body tell me if this is true or not

[pArkEr]

I'm hearing a new story of him dying of OD every day. Relax, he's alive.

[Wanbalans]

Jimmy Carr is freakin hilarious you guys should get some of his shows, but as for all time comedians Bill Cosby is the best by far

[pArkEr]

I've seen Jimmy Carr. He is hilarious, typical British comedy, but a bit too crude for my liking.

[Wanbalans]

I've seen Jimmy Carr. He is hilarious, typical British comedy, but a bit too crude for my liking.

He always picks on someone in the audience, he is crude but alot of comedians are, for example Casper de Vries :D

[Scorch621]

Eddie izzard,Death star cantine was just brilliant...ill give a link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lafLjS6NmRk