Posts Tagged ‘Comedians’

I Would Rather Endure the Sound of a Deafening Train Horn Than Listen to These Comedians Pt. 3

February 7th, 2010

A list of some of the worst comedians in America. These people shouldn’t even be classified as comedians because they bring shame to the title. If you hate yourself and hate life than you should definitely check out these comedians. I would rather endure the sound of a deafening train horn in my ear than listen to these comedians. So, without further ado, the worst comedians alive:

Margaret Cho

There is only really one joke in Margaret Cho’s repitoire and that is the one about how crazy her asian mother is. It’s a joke that gets old very fast. Cho’s very often explicit detailing about her sex life and bisexuality have made her a Queen among gay men and the GLBT community as a whole, with a large portion of her fanbase from the GLBT community. There are comedians that are bad and then there are comedians that are just flat out annoying, and Margaret Cho falls into that category. Someone should really stop her from getting on stage anymore or from letting her talk in public, period.

Larry the Cable Guy

I’m not sure if Larry the Cable Guy aka Daniel Lawrence Whitney is a genius or a moron. The fact that he has created his Larry the Cable Guy persona after years of failing in the comedy circuit seems to be evidence that Daniel knows that his Larry character would be popular to idiotic, lowbrow Americans and he is milking it for all its worth. The fact that he seems to be the only one “in” on the joke doesn’t make up the for the fact that his jokes are just flat out stupid and offensive on just about every level of human decency. Even if Dan is subtly making fun of his core audience the fact that he is popular makes me doubt the longevity of the human race.

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

I Would Rather Endure the Sound of a Deafening Train Horn Than Listen to These Comedians Pt. 1

January 29th, 2010

A list of some of the worst comedians in America. These people shouldn’t even be classified as comedians because they bring shame to the title. If you hate yourself and hate life than you should definitely check out these comedians. I would rather endure the sound of a deafening train horn in my ear than listen to these comedians. So, without further ado, the worst comedians alive:

George Lopez

If you like stale, juvenile jokes about racial relations and the Mexican American experience, check out George Lopez. There is good racial humor and then there is bad racial humor, Lopez is in the latter category. If you’ve seen any of his standup than you should know that Lopez is just one slight notch above Carlos Mencia in terms of overall intelligence. The truth is that a lot of Lopez’ success has come about because he has bullied people in the television industry to get him his own shows because of the lack of Latino voices on TV. While I won’t argue that there aren’t enough Latinos on tv, why does Lopez have to represent them?

Carlos Mencia

While Maxim magazine isn’t necessarily the most credible news agency, even they have listed Carlos Mencia 12th in their worst comedian of all time list. To understand Carlos Mencia’s humor you just have to think of the most broad and vulgar racial stereotype jokes possible and you’re close. Not only is he a terrible comedian but he is also a hack, with numerous comedians coming out and accusing him of stealing jokes from them, which is one of the biggest faux pas you can make as a comedian. In a funny “South Park” bit Mencia is seen admitting to stealing jokes in the end saying “I took credit for [the joke] because I’m not actually funny! I just take jokes and repackage them with a Mexican accent!”

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

I Would Rather Endure the Sound of a Deafening Train Horn Than Listen to These Comedians Pt. 2

January 26th, 2010

A list of some of the worst comedians in America. These people shouldn’t even be classified as comedians because they bring shame to the title. If you hate yourself and hate life than you should definitely check out these comedians. I would rather endure the sound of a deafening train horn in my ear than listen to these comedians. So, without further ado, the worst comedians alive:

Dane Cook

If you’ve ever been to a frat party and had to endure the drunken jokes that that one kid hanging around the keg has to tell, than you’ve heard just about all the good jokes that Dane Cook has, and there are not many. Most of Dane Cook’s jokes are about him banging broads and how awesome he is. They aren’t really jokes, they are just stories about how often Cook gets laid laced with some observational humor. The sad thing is that in the industry, even fellow comedians hate Dane Cook, as Jim Breuer says about his reputation: “Everyone kills this guy…not one comedian comes on [my show] and says ‘I’m so happy for him,’ which is weird…they can’t stand this poor guy.” With the frequent reports of Cook displaying diva-like behavior at clubs he is suppose to perform, I can’t sympathize with him at all.

Kathy Griffin

Horrible, just horrible. There is absolutely nothing funny about Kathy Griffin’s act at all. I do applaud her for taking her horribleness and poking fun of it on her television show “My Life on the D-List” where she seemed to embrace her embarrassing excuse for a comedy career. While she got a lot of heat for her acceptance speech where she made remarks that some saw as making fun of Jesus, I thought it was pretty obvious that her award speech remarks were making fun of hypocritical celebrities who thank Jesus for their awards. I can respect the balls Griffin has to say controversial things in high media moments such as the red carpet and award shows, but the fact is that 90% of her comedy is just boring and dull.

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

See Top Stand Up Comedians on the New Online Comedy Club

December 28th, 2009

See Top Stand Up Comedians On The New Online Comedy Club.

Many small towns and mid sized cities no longer have a comedy club many comedy and many fans are missing out on some great stand up comics. There is a new web site that offers top headlining stand up comedy clips for free.

You will have to supply your own beverages and nachos but you can enjoy great comedy at home or at the office (we wont tell) right in front of your computer. While it is not the same experience as a live comedy club show on a Saturday night it is still great comedy.

The talent on this site is second to none and there is no two item minimum. Oh and no one will tell if you start heckling your computer. Check it out for laughs from comics like:

Carl LaBove is a master at physical comedy and was Sam Kinisen’s best friend and

Opening act. His smart and funny stand up is second to none. As he delivers his killer material he acts out much of it. Carl is like stand up and a theater all rolled up into one very talented performer.

Ben Creed started out at Dangerfields in New York City. His gravely voice and dead on delivery has made him a comedy club favorite. Ben’s take on the world is your ticket to a hilarious night of comedy.

Billy D Washington is known as the smoothest man in comedy. He blends great stand up comedy with amazing keyboards to become one of the most sought after headliners working. Take a look at his video clips to find out why. He has been seen on numerous late night television shows as well as last comic Standing.

John Padon has found a comfortable home on the Las Vegas strip where he performs his stand up at a number of locations. John started in the 80’s and has been seen on all the major cable comedy shows. He has been the star of a number of Vegas shows and can seen there currently.

JR Brow has wowed audiences with his guitar licks around the country for years. This multi talented act blends his music with his unique comedy style to deliver killer comedy.

Carline Picard is the Cajun Queen of comedy. Carline takes no prisoners with her no nonsense material. She tells it like it is with a very funny twist on the world we live in. She has her own unique style and serves up comedy with a spicy kick.

If you get the chance to see these talented comics live go see them. You will have a great time. In the mean time enjoy some laughs with killer comedy on line. Enjoy the show.

Comedians of Tomorrow

December 9th, 2009

People say you’re funny. You’re always making people laugh. It’s something you enjoy doing and when people laugh it is the ultimate reward. You fell like you understand comedy, and now you want to take it to the next level by becoming a professional comedian.

But, being a stand-up comic and comedian is a lot different than making a joke and waiting for your friends to laugh. With comedy, you need to be conscious about the audience, learn about stage presence, and write jokes that have a universal appeal.

Yes, being a comedian can be tough, but it is also rewarding. Here is some advice on what you need to know to become a comedian.

Develop your Persona. Think about all the popular comedians out there. Each successful comedian has something really distinctive about them. Chris Rock. Dave Chapelle. Adam Sandler. Dennis Miller. When you hear these names, you can automatically picture what they are, what they say, and exactly why they make you laugh.

It is worth your while to do the same. As a beginner, it may take a few tries to find your signature persona. Test it in front of an audience. Ask for critiques wherever possible. Refine and tweak your stage presence until you’re happy with the results.

Different kinds of comedy. Understand that there are several different kinds of comedy. Knowing what they are will help you train accordingly. Do you prefer improve comedy, standup, or would you rather act in a comedy movie or a sitcom? There are plenty of other options, too. Once you understand what type of comedy you would like to do, you can set goals and create a plan that will help you achieve success.

Attend comedy classes. As you will soon learn, standup or any other types of comedy don’t come naturally. Sure, you can have the raw talent, the knack for timing, etc. But, you also need assistance understanding the different forms of comedy and how to best use them to your advantage.

When you take a comedy class, you can learn all of these things and get some help from a master comedian. In addition to enjoying a shortened learning curve, you will also have the opportunity to interact with fellow comedians and get feedback.

Practice makes perfect. Write and practice routines in front of people you know. Attend standup amateur nights. Basically, get as much experience as possible so you can get comfortable in front of people. Practice in front of the mirror. Time yourself so you can know how long your routines are. Change and adjust your jokes until you are happy with them. After you do all this, you are ready to start performing in front of people for money.

Enter contests. Entering contests is another great way to get exposure and practice your routines in front of people. No matter if you prefer standup or improve or something else, there are comedy contests for it. You can also enter amateur nights. Some of these may also have a prize. The benefit to these is that professionals may be lurking in the audience looking to spot new talent.