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Robert Jan
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I've been listening to Andrew Dice Clay, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Richard Pryor and George Carlin.
I notice that they are actually quite cool and funny, (i put them in order of how much I like them, Carlin is great) but something bothers me.
There's something lame going on in these theatres.
A. The guys come on with the attitude of "I'm a be a funny bastard here". They say things like, "Get outta here" "you know, you know".
B. The crowd acts like a bunch of drunk ass frat boys (which they may or may not be)
C. There is no storyline. Every part of 5 minutes is entirely independant of the rest of the night.
D. They swear a lot. I don't mind swearing, but it should not be the brunt of it.
What I would like to see, is an English or American (as long as he speaks english) comedian who tells a coherent story, that does not seem like it is meant to make people laugh. More satire, less farts and fucks.
Tell me the name of a "sophisticated" American comedian, if there is such a thing. That does not mean he/she has to be politically correct, or calm, or careful, but I'd like it to be more like art, more acting, more storytelling, and less Frat Hazing atmosphere.
Any show or artist come to mind?
I notice that they are actually quite cool and funny, (i put them in order of how much I like them, Carlin is great) but something bothers me.
There's something lame going on in these theatres.
A. The guys come on with the attitude of "I'm a be a funny bastard here". They say things like, "Get outta here" "you know, you know".
B. The crowd acts like a bunch of drunk ass frat boys (which they may or may not be)
C. There is no storyline. Every part of 5 minutes is entirely independant of the rest of the night.
D. They swear a lot. I don't mind swearing, but it should not be the brunt of it.
What I would like to see, is an English or American (as long as he speaks english) comedian who tells a coherent story, that does not seem like it is meant to make people laugh. More satire, less farts and fucks.
Tell me the name of a "sophisticated" American comedian, if there is such a thing. That does not mean he/she has to be politically correct, or calm, or careful, but I'd like it to be more like art, more acting, more storytelling, and less Frat Hazing atmosphere.
Any show or artist come to mind?
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I just don't think a comedians entire career should revolve around flatulence, sex, race/religion or sexual preferences. The only person who's managed to pull off that gig w/o truly being offensive is Don Rickles. If you like someone who can step on someones toes, Don Rickles is your man. Do a search on his name and "celebrity roasts", you'll find some interesting stuff.
