ajzepp Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Rodney Dangerfield Sam Kinison Richard Pryor Bill Cosby Bob Saget I love hearing Saget tell stories about how people would come to his shows expecting the character from Full House...and then how they walked out in disgust when he started talking about f'ing and genitalia lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrojanitor Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I need to know who the general public really likes as a stand-up these days, and what strikes you about them and their act or schtick, for a project I'm doing. Please be as specific as possible, and maybe a link to a favorite bit. You're not held to this, and you can name more than three, but as a guideline, perhaps list one headliner, one up and comer or rising star, and one old standard you always found funny. Comediennes, too, if possible. EDIT: And yes, i did just find the old thread on stand-ups from a few months ago. Please add your favorites again if you want. #1 Marc Maron. The dude is the absolute best. A very conversational and honest storyteller. Since his podcast took off he has just been getting better and better. I've followed stand-up pretty seriously for years and there has never been a comic as good as Maron, in my opinion. #2 Kyle Kinane. Kind of like a degenerate hipster version of Louis CK. As much as I love CK, the fact I don't have (or want) a wife and kids means I don't relate to most of his material. Kinane has a similar point of view, but his delivery and experiences or more aligned to my daily life. Plus all the tracks on his album are named after Cheap Trick songs. #3 Rodney Dangerfield. I think people forget how good of a joke teller Dangerfield was. His No Respect album is absolutely amazing. as far as lady comics go Maria Bamford is my favorite. A very weird presence, but if you can lock into what she is trying to do arguably one of the most consistently funny people out there. I probably laugh more/harder to her than anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Brian Regan John Pinette Jake Johannsen Regan and Pinette are funny and clean. As for Johannsen, I just like his style and delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 #1 Marc Maron. The dude is the absolute best. A very conversational and honest storyteller. Since his podcast took off he has just been getting better and better. I've followed stand-up pretty seriously for years and there has never been a comic as good as Maron, in my opinion. #2 Kyle Kinane. Kind of like a degenerate hipster version of Louis CK. As much as I love CK, the fact I don't have (or want) a wife and kids means I don't relate to most of his material. Kinane has a similar point of view, but his delivery and experiences or more aligned to my daily life. Plus all the tracks on his album are named after Cheap Trick songs. #3 Rodney Dangerfield. I think people forget how good of a joke teller Dangerfield was. His No Respect album is absolutely amazing. as far as lady comics go Maria Bamford is my favorite. A very weird presence, but if you can lock into what she is trying to do arguably one of the most consistently funny people out there. I probably laugh more/harder to her than anyone else. We think alike. Maron's pod is really good. The one with Russell Peters is my favorite. Maria Bamford is a chameleon. She can be many things but always funny. Lots of good comedians mentioned in this thread. If I've missed them: Greg Fitzsimmons, Bryan Callen, Jay Mohr, Jim Jefferies, Mike Birbilgiia, Nick DiPaolo etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 #1 Kevin Hart....because he's funny as sh*t... #2 Gary Owen...see his bit on "black church" #3 Amy Schumer... She's hot and killed it during Roseanne's roast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 ... not to be confused with that trash on FX called Louie) Wow. LOVED andrew dice clay haha...the nursery rhymes are some of the best of all time..."hickory dickory dock...." Okay. Now it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richmond_Bills Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm a big fan of C.K. and Gaffigan. I'd add Nic Swardson to the list as someone who makes me laugh out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Chris Rock Steven Wright George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 All Time George Carlin Andrew Dice Clay Steven Wright Current Doug Stanhope Dave Attell Patton Oswalt I was reading through this hoping to see someone would mention Doug Stanhope. I just came across him a couple months ago and absolutely love him. He is very vulgar and controversial, but his material is pure gold and absolutely hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I was reading through this hoping to see someone would mention Doug Stanhope. I just came across him a couple months ago and absolutely love him. He is very vulgar and controversial, but his material is pure gold and absolutely hilarious. Totally agree. I guess I knew him but his brand of comedy hit me when listening to a Joe Rogan Experience Podcast last year. They were discussing about how wanting to have children was the most narcissistic thing anyone could want to do. "Hey lets make a little person that is just like us! - Oh and by the way it's the biggest frigging thing you can do to increase your carbon footprint!" It was great. Do yourself a favor and look for YouTube clips of Stanhope. A couple of his specials are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I know the OP was looking for current living comedians but let me add 2 that were awesome that have died within recent years Robert Schimmel & Bernie Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 1. Bill Engvall 2. Lewis Black 3. John Pinnette Also... Brent Butt Graham Chittenden - Really funny stand up who is on the rise. Please watch the clip below Also.. Rob Pue--One of the funniest comics I have ever seen watch this great clip.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nick DiPoalo, Dave Attel, Greg Giraldo (RIP) Louie CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Before he died Dennis Wolfberg rocked .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 For me, the list begins and ends with George Carlin. I can't think of anyone I could even put as a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 George Carlin Louis C.K. Robin Williams Mitch Hedberg (my favorite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 George Carlin Richard Prior Eddie Murphy Dave Chappelle Chris Rock Katt Williams Ian Bagg Robert Schimmel Nick Swardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 This isn't my all-time list. 1. Daniel Tosh 2. Doug Stanhope 3. Bill Burr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebes Bubble Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ron White...funnier than any 3 that have already been mentioned combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Bob Newhart George Carlin Rodney Dangerfield Newhart had the straight man down pat and w/ his 'phone calls' didn't even need a clown on the other end of the jokes. Carlin was a true master. Rodney just made me laugh. There's a lot of other guys (and a gal or 2) that are and were funny, but those were my top 3. (Steven Wright, Rita Rudner, Dennis Miller, Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, Alan Sherman, Mitch Hedberg, Robert Lee, John Panette, Carl Hurley, Chonda Pierce, James P Connolly are just a few others that are hilarious.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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