The Professor Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 There are alot I could mention, but I have narrowed it down to the 5 that have really caused me to bust a gut. I refer to strictly stand-up. There are a few really good comedic actors, but not so great stand-up and same goes the other way around. My top 5 are as follows "Dangerfield please forgive me" Number 5 = Sam Kinison Number 4 = George Carlin Number 3 = Richard Pryor Number 2 = Lisa Lampanelli Number 1 = Dave Chappelle There are alot of stand-up comics I feel I have left out, but there is little I can do, top 5....those were the terms....as hard as it may be..... I would have posted links to a few of their performances but, since this is suppose to be PG13 you can look them up yourself on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconz Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 5. Bill Cosby 4. Richard Pryor 3. Chris Rock 2. Eddie Murphy 1. Dave Chappelle __________________ Iconz - "Open and shut case Johnson.... Now sprinkle some crack on him and lets get out of here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Twendrist Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 You two both forgot one of the best in the world... Robin Williams. 'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I'm not entirely sure Dave Chappelle deserves the top spot. He is barely known for his stand-up compared to his TV show and movie appearances...Richard Pryor for the win...he was the beginning and when he died, stand up lost a true pioneer with a flair and presentation that will never be replaced or duplicated. Richard Pryor = the Alpha and the Omega...yeah I said it, and yeah I'm probably gonna burn in hell for it. Johnny Carson? Does his monologues at the beginning of his shows count as stand-up? If so...I feel like he was incredibly funny for being on nationally syndicated TV with an audience that tended to be white, middle aged, and fairly conservative. Not to mention...he has psychic powers. Galagher is funny to me...I just want to smash a watermelon with a sledge after I watch one of his shows. Carlin owns pretty hard himself...baseball and football is classic as is the 7 dirty words. If you haven't seen those two bits, I highly suggest you watch them. It is shoot-milk-out-of-your-nose funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoneemus Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Nobody likes Dane Cook? Interesting. I don't know if I could put a top 5 list together, but for my money Chris Rock is the funniest stand-up comic around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'd agree with not putting Dane Cook anywhere near the top five lists. He is one of the most unfunny people I have ever heard. But, as I've been told time and time again... I just don't have good taste. I wear plaid and stripes with Hawaiian shirts. As for me... Bill Hicks. George Carlin. Bill Cosby. Stephen Wright. Robin Williams. a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigt Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 1. Dylan 2. Dylan 3. Dylan 4. Dylan 5. Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Don't get me wrong. Dane rocks, I catch every one of his shows within 2 hours or so of Orlando. But we are talking about the best stand-up comics of all time here. Dane hasn't changed comedy much, nor is he particularly unique in his style. I can think of about 20 comics that are loud and generally over-energized. He is the funniest one I can think of...but he isn't earth-shakingly funny either. Plus that movie Employee of the Month...garbage. Quigt...ROFL! You know who deserves some props? Steven Lynch...the man sings and is funny. The man wrote a song about his girlfriend being a nazi...he claims to be Craig Christ...He's got little devil horns, and a little goatee, little devil eyes help a little devil see little cloven hooves make it kinda hard to ski...HE'S SATAN! WOOHOO Also...RIP Mitch Hedberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 See, I may agree with you with Mitch Hedberg, but I just haven't seen enough of his stuff to say either way on it. I'd also suggest Brian Regan, but just because he's one of my personal favorites. However, he really hasn't done much of anything awe inspiring, just generally fun. I'd also like to agree with Eddie Murphy, but the same reason applies. I just haven't seen his stuff. But this thread will no doubt give me many hours of youtube fun. thanks for all the good names, people! Oh yeah, stephen lynch is one funny guy. I guess he's like Dane Cook but with a guitar though. I've seen him live once, best show I've ever seen. I haven't laughed that hard since. a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aulian Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey are worth a look. The Bill Bailey: Part Troll dvd is one of the funniest things I've seen in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iusedtobesomebody Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 5 Bill Cosby 4 Sam Kinison 3 Milton Berle 2 Robin Williams 1 Richard Pryor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-D&Der Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 1. Rodney Dangerfield 2. Steve Martin 3. Tom and Dick Smothers 4. Gilbert Gottfried 5. Howie Mandel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Smother's brothers. Can't believe I forgot about them. Good taste, Ex, really good taste. That whole list is full of laughs. a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suunmar Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I love Stephen Lynch, saw him two times at Purdue University and he was awesome both times. Some YouTube links to some of his songs: Waiting Craig (Christ) D & D (For all the D&D fellers) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joylAVP6v5M&feature=related Halloween Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoneemus Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 4. Gilbert Gottfried I really used to have a lot of respect for you, man. I just...can't look at you the same way anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oog Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 5.Mitch Hedberg 4.Robin Williams 3.Chris Rock 2.Eddie Izzard 1.Jeff Dunham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Brother Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mitch Hedberg. R.I.P...Such a waste of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Richard Jeni (RIP). All the rest have been said, but this guy was hilarious. Honorable mention to Robin Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Twendrist Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mitch Hedberg was a beast. F**k Heroin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 This is my favorite Stephen Lynch song...I nearly cry from laughing so hard when I watched this. Beelz ---> Another great one...although it is highly offensive to those who aren't down with nazis... Don't date a girl who drives a panzer my brethren... And the capper...possibly the most offensively funny song in history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUpj7aUtVBw&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey are worth a look. The Bill Bailey: Part Troll dvd is one of the funniest things I've seen in my life. Bill Bailey is ****ing funny, but nobody has ever made me laugh as much as Lee Evans. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pali Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 In no particular order, my top 5 are Robin Williams, George Carlin, Stephen Lynch, Chris Rock, and Katt Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Child Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Eddie Izzard Robin Williams George Carlin Thats about all I watch as far as standup goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-D&Der Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Good taste, Ex, really good taste. That whole list is full of laughs. a-g Really based on memories of specific side-splitting moments, more than overall quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 5. Pauly Shore 4. Robin Williams 3. Smothers Brothers 2. Richard Pryor 1. Conan O'Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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