Top 5 comics?

[GreatAmericanZero]

Patrice, Norton and Opie had the conversation on the top 5 stand up comics of all time..i thought it was a decent discussion

heres mine:

1. George Carlin

2. David Cross - he is the funniest person alive. In every aspect of comedy he has excelled..stand up, writing (ben stiller show, mr show), performing, creating characters (Arrested Development). He is the comic renaissance man

3. Louie CK

4. Chris Rock - he would've beaten Louie CK if he didn't fuck up his last stand up special with the weird 3 location shoot thing

5. Jimmy Norton/Bill Burr/Brian Regan - im having a real problem choosing between those 3...both have so much going with them


also, please note, i have the Ricky Gervais stand up special DVR-ed but i haven't checked it out yet

[JPMNICK]

Cosby has to be up there

[disneyspy]

eddie murphy,delerious,the only stand up VHS tape ive owned
did have steve martin's wild and crazy guy cassette too

[GreatAmericanZero]

Cosby has to be up there

i did it mostly on personal preference. I didn't have Richard Pryor up there on mine even though he is the most influential comic of all time because i never have been able to sit through one of his specials.

[disneyspy]

the best show ive ever seen was ron bennington's deciples of comedy
my abs hurt the next day

[JPMNICK]

the best show ive ever seen was ron bennington's deciples of comedy
my abs hurt the next day

the one time i was really sore the next day from laughing was Brian regan at the Stress Factory. He was phenomenal

[Tall_James]

Any list without Don Rickles as the #1 is worthless.

[PanterA]

Eddie Murphy was fucking hysterical. As a kid my friends and I would just rattle off bits from Delirious.

"The Ice cream man would play games with us kids. He sits with his friends and says watch how fast I can make these motherfuckers run."

[disneyspy]

Eddie Murphy was fucking hysterical. As a kid my friends and I would just rattle off bits from Delirious.

"The Ice cream man would play games with us kids. He sits with his friends and says watch how fast I can make these motherfuckers run."

same here,i still yell"NOW THATS A FIRE"at BBQs

[cougarjake13]

are we talking material wise or significance wise ???



carlin
cosby
pryor
murphy
norton

[PanterA]

same here,i still yell"NOW THATS A FIRE"at BBQsyou aint got no IIIIce cream cause youre on WWWWelfare. Want a lick? SIKE!!

[disneyspy]

What The Fuck Is Goony Goo Goo,youre Raisin Mutherfuckin Sasquatch,gus

[midwestjeff]

In no particular order:

Carrot Top
Jeff Dunham
Dane Cook
Jeff Foxworthy
John Mayer

[IMSlacker]

When. I was in high school, Jay Leno was probably my favorite comic. His Letterman appearances were always hysterical, and when he started guest hosting for Carson, his monologues were great.

[GreatAmericanZero]

the problem with eddie murphy is that hes sucked for about 20 years now. For someone to sell out as much as he has, its hard to respect him

i saw him on "Inside the Actors Studio" and he is the biggest cunt. He is a man who has only done whatever for the paycheck. No appreciation of the art or craft of acting. He could be a great actor, the way he has skills to get into different characters..but instead hes like "pay me money". I hate that

[samechick]

This isn't easy.

1. George Carlin

2. Richard Pryor

3. Sam Kinnison

4. Mitch Hedburg

5. Bill Hicks

There are so many comedians that deserve respect for what they do, it really is hard to just put together a top 5. Doug Stanhope, Chris Rock, Steven Wright, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart ... and many more could easily be numbers 4 and 5 on my list.

And I really do think Dice and Eddie Murphy deserve some honorable mention. They may not be stand-up gods now, but god damn they were like rock stars 20+ years ago.

[zildjian361]

Richard Pryor George Carlin Dice Eddie Murphy Jackie the Jokeman.:laugh::drunk:

[epo]

My 5 top personal favorites:

1. Bill Hicks. Its fucking amazing how relevant his material is today.
2. Lenny Bruce. Some of his material didn't date well, but a majority did. When you consider history, Lenny had the biggest set of balls ever.
3. Bob Newhart. An unbelievable sense of timing coupled with an understated dry wit that I've never seen matched.
4. Bill Cosby. I grew up listening to Cosby and all of that early stuff was so universal that it still connects today.
5. David Cross. A personal favorite, but he couples today's "cringe" humor with actual, relevant comedic & social commentaries.

[Dougie]

Can we all agree that anyone that seriously puts Dane Cook or Carlos Mencia on their list should be flogged repeatedly about the crotch.
And no offense to Lil Jimmy, but he doesn't make the short list either. Funny mofo? Yes.
Top 5? Not even close.

Pryor
Murphy
Carlin
Rickles
Chappelle

This is hard but I had to base it on the consistency in which they make me laugh. I can honestly say that I can't watch one of these guys do stand up without cracking up.

Honorable mentions: (in no particular order)
Doug Standhope
Lewis Black
Richard Lewis
Jerry Seinfeld
Sam Kinnison
Robin Harris
Bill Cosby
Martin Lawrence
Jeff Foxworthy
George Lopez
Bernie Mac
Janeane Garofolo
Sarah Silverman
Redd Foxx
Chris Tucker
Steven Wright
Dennis Miller
Brian Regan
Nick DiPaolo
Ron Bennington (duh):clap:
and last but certainly not least....



Davey Redd!!!
LET IT BE KNOWN!!!!

[zildjian361]

My 5 top personal favorites:

1. Bill Hicks. Its fucking amazing how relevant his material is today.
2. Lenny Bruce. Some of his material didn't date well, but a majority did. When you consider history, Lenny had the biggest set of balls ever.
3. Bob Newhart. An unbelievable sense of timing coupled with an understated dry wit that I've never seen matched.
4. Bill Cosby. I grew up listening to Cosby and all of that early stuff was so universal that it still connects today.
5. David Cross. A personal favorite, but he couples today's "cringe" humor with actual, relevant comedic & social commentaries.

no disrespect whos bill hicks:unsure:

[GreatAmericanZero]

5. David Cross. A personal favorite, but he couples today's "cringe" humor with actual, relevant comedic & social commentaries.

yeah..i hate when hes pegged as "Alternative comic" because he can play in front of any audience. When he called out Larry the Cable Guy he told him "don't call me a PC comic, i can out un-PC your ass anytime"...and he can. David Cross opened for "The Strokes" at the height of their popularity. Not many comics can open for a rock band in really large venues

[epo]

no disrespect whos bill hicks:unsure:

You mentioned Andrew Dice Clay in your original list, Jeff Foxworthy in an extended list AND don't know who Bill Hicks is?

May I have a mod escort you from this thread?

[PanterA]

the problem with eddie murphy is that hes sucked for about 20 years now. For someone to sell out as much as he has, its hard to respect him

i saw him on "Inside the Actors Studio" and he is the biggest cunt. He is a man who has only done whatever for the paycheck. No appreciation of the art or craft of acting. He could be a great actor, the way he has skills to get into different characters..but instead hes like "pay me money". I hate thatwell would you turn down the money hes been offered? how do you know he could be a great actor? maybe hes an aweful actor. besides what does his acting career have to do with his stand up? listen to anyone of his specials, they are gut wrenching funny. if you want to add acting to this debate then look at his best ofs on snl. theres some of the greatest bits with mr robinsons neighborhood, gumby, buckwheat, and so on. the mans a comedy genius.

[biozombie]

no disrespect whos bill hicks:unsure:

Some Texan who lost the 1994 American Comedy Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic Award to Carrot Top.


(i kid, Bill Hicks is my all time #1)

[GreatAmericanZero]

well would you turn down the money hes been offered? how do you know he could be a great actor? maybe hes an aweful actor. besides what does his acting career have to do with his stand up? listen to anyone of his specials, they are gut wrenching funny. if you want to add acting to this debate then look at his best ofs on snl. theres some of the greatest bits with mr robinsons neighborhood, gumby, buckwheat, and so on. the mans a comedy genius.

i agree, as a comic hes great. but the other aspects of his career has turned me off of him. And the fact that hes physically able to do stand up, but he doesn't cuz its easier and pays more to do shitty movies..i just don't respect that. And I can't have him on my great list. Just my personal preference. I can't put the guy who starred in "Haunted Mansion" and "Doctor Do-Little 2" as the best comic

[epo]

yeah..i hate when hes pegged as "Alternative comic" because he can play in front of any audience. When he called out Larry the Cable Guy he told him "don't call me a PC comic, i can out un-PC your ass anytime"...and he can. David Cross opened for "The Strokes" at the height of their popularity. Not many comics can open for a rock band in really large venues

The beauty is that Cross knows how to use the un-PC comments to make an actual point AND be funny. That's the genius of his work...something many others who use cringe as a tactic don't seem to get.

[GreatAmericanZero]

The beauty is that Cross knows how to use the un-PC comments to make an actual point AND be funny. That's the genius of his work...something many others who use cringe as a tactic don't seem to get.

I also find that Cross' punchlines are strong enough where you don't have to agree with his points to laugh

who was that guy who was fired for saying "we wouldnt have the problems today if strom thurmond was president"? was that Trent Lott or something? I never thought he should be fired...but Cross goes off on him, and his punchline for it was so great

Hes talking about Lott being on BET and having to defend himself. He imitaties Lott defending himself as "well..you...see, when i said all niggers were faggots what i meant to say was all faggots are niggers!"

thats fucking an hilarious punchline. I love david cross

[midwestjeff]

In no particular order:

Marmaduke
Beetle Bailey
Family Circus
Hagar the Horrible
Kathy

[biozombie]

I also find that Cross' punchlines are strong enough where you don't have to agree with his points to laugh

who was that guy who was fired for saying "we wouldnt have the problems today if strom thurmond was president"? was that Trent Lott or something? I never thought he should be fired...but Cross goes off on him, and his punchline for it was so great

Hes talking about Lott being on BET and having to defend himself. He imitaties Lott defending himself as "well..you...see, when i said all niggers were faggots what i meant to say was all faggots are niggers!"

thats fucking an hilarious punchline. I love david cross

:clap:
"Pussy is pussy"
-Strom Thurmond

[Dougie]

In no particular order:

Marmaduke
Beetle Bailey
Family Circus
Hagar the Horrible
Kathy

5 of the worse comics ever. Kathy??? Come on...

[midwestjeff]

5 of the worse comics ever. Kathy??? Come on...

Dude, her hair is a mess!!! ACCKKKK!!!!

Will she ever get it right?

[GreatAmericanZero]

isn't it odd that the worst 'comic' can either be "kathy" or "kathy griffin" depending on how you comprehend that word?

[Pestz4Evah]

my 5 favorites.

1. DAVE ATTELL
2. Louis CK
3. Colin Quinn
4. Jim Norton
5. Patrice O'Neal

[boobieman]

My five

1. Gilbert Gottfried
2. Patricee
3. Lewis Black
4. Cosby..early not now..use to listen to his records when I was a kid
5. Steven Lynch..fun and different


SEEYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA

[Slumbag]

1. Hicks
2. Carlin
3. CK
4. Norton
5. Depending on the mood I'm in Pryor or David Cross.

[Reynolds]

Can we all agree that anyone that seriously puts Dane Cook or Carlos Mencia on their list should be flogged repeatedly about the crotch.
And no offense to Lil Jimmy, but he doesn't make the short list either. Funny mofo? Yes.
Top 5? Not even close.

Pryor
Murphy
Carlin
Rickles
Chappelle

This is hard but I had to base it on the consistency in which they make me laugh. I can honestly say that I can't watch one of these guys do stand up without cracking up.

Honorable mentions: (in no particular order)
Doug Standhope
Lewis Black
Richard Lewis
Jerry Seinfeld
Sam Kinnison
Robin Harris
Bill Cosby
Martin Lawrence
Jeff Foxworthy
George Lopez
Bernie Mac
Janeane Garofolo
Sarah Silverman
Redd Foxx
Chris Tucker
Steven Wright
Dennis Miller
Brian Regan
Nick DiPaolo
Ron Bennington (duh):clap:
and last but certainly not least....



Davey Redd!!!
LET IT BE KNOWN!!!!

No love for Bob Kelly?

I've seen Vos, Bill Burr, Patrice, Attell, and Bob live, Bob Kelly surprisingly was my fav.

[danner1515]

yeah..i hate when hes pegged as "Alternative comic" because he can play in front of any audience. When he called out Larry the Cable Guy he told him "don't call me a PC comic, i can out un-PC your ass anytime"...and he can. David Cross opened for "The Strokes" at the height of their popularity. Not many comics can open for a rock band in really large venues

Yeah, I always find it weird how the O&A comics never seem to mention guys like David Cross and Patton Oswalt. Do they all just hate each other? I know Louis CK and Doug Stanhope are friends with Todd Barry, but that's about it. I remember hearing Stanhope make a jab at Cross the last time I saw him, but I can't remember what it was about.

[Kublakhan61]

1. David Cross
2. Louie CK
3. Dimitri Martin
4. Eugene Mirman
5. Jon Benjamin

I'd like to get Gervais in there, but I narrowed the list by comics I've seen live.

[Dougie]

No love for Bob Kelly?

I've seen Vos, Bill Burr, Patrice, Attell, and Bob live, Bob Kelly surprisingly was my fav.
LOL.. WoW! I for got the obvious ones... probably because I'm so used to hearing them on the show. I'd add all of those.

[zildjian361]

You mentioned Andrew Dice Clay in your original list, Jeff Foxworthy in an extended list AND don't know who Bill Hicks is?

May I have a mod escort you from this thread?

didnt mention foxworthy and like isaid no disrepect i just never heard of him so f**kyou

[WampusCrandle]

1) Louis C.K.
2) Lewis Black
3) Patrice O'Neal
4) Jim Norton
5) Colin Quinn

[AKA]

1. Eddie Murphy
2. Crazy Jen
3. Sam Kinnison
4. Patton Oswald
5. Bill Hicks

Also, in no particular order (to round out a top 20): Chris Rock, Steve Martin, Artie Lang, Don Rickles, George Carlin, Gilbert Godfried,Mitch Hedburg, Sarah Silverman, Bill Cosby, Redd Foxx, Rodney Dangerfield, Dave Chappelle, Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers and Bob Saggett.

[yojimbo7248]

my 5 favorites.

1. DAVE ATTELL
2. Louis CK
3. Colin Quinn
4. Jim Norton
5. Patrice O'Neal

I love Dave Attell. I wish Comedy Central would give him another Insomniac season.

[eeroomnhoj]

are we talking material wise or significance wise ???



carlin
cosby
pryor
murphy
norton

Take out Norton and put in someone like Red Foxx

And how come I don't see Gallagher's name on the list?

[underdog]

Yeah, I always find it weird how the O&A comics never seem to mention guys like David Cross and Patton Oswalt. Do they all just hate each other? I know Louis CK and Doug Stanhope are friends with Todd Barry, but that's about it. I remember hearing Stanhope make a jab at Cross the last time I saw him, but I can't remember what it was about.

Jimmy once went off on David Cross for being "alternative" after Cross penned that hilarious letter to Larry The Cable guy.

The fact that Jimmy picked Larry the Cable Guy over Cross made me question his comic judgment.

[epo]

Jimmy once went off on David Cross for being "alternative" after Cross penned that hilarious letter to Larry The Cable guy.

The fact that Jimmy picked Larry the Cable Guy over Cross made me question his comic judgment.

Didn't Norton and Cross do an episode of "Tough Crowd" together?

[jauble]

Jimmy once went off on David Cross for being "alternative" after Cross penned that hilarious letter to Larry The Cable guy.

The fact that Jimmy picked Larry the Cable Guy over Cross made me question his comic judgment.

If I recall correctly, that was because Cross was going after what Norton saw as the easy target in the white redneck and not going after some of the things that are "issues". Cross gets a little preachy for me, but that is somewhat made up for by his punchlines. He is a funny guy for sure. I just think the two of them operate on different ends of the spectrum.

[carlygirl]

My 5 top personal favorites:

1. Bill Hicks. Its fucking amazing how relevant his material is today.
2. Lenny Bruce. Some of his material didn't date well, but a majority did. When you consider history, Lenny had the biggest set of balls ever.
3. Bob Newhart. An unbelievable sense of timing coupled with an understated dry wit that I've never seen matched.
4. Bill Cosby. I grew up listening to Cosby and all of that early stuff was so universal that it still connects today.
5. David Cross. A personal favorite, but he couples today's "cringe" humor with actual, relevant comedic & social commentaries.

I like this list. I think you might objectively move Cross down a bit, but this is a thoughtful list.

[carlygirl]

Patrice, Norton and Opie had the conversation on the top 5 stand up comics of all time..i thought it was a decent discussion

heres mine:

1. George Carlin

2. David Cross - he is the funniest person alive. In every aspect of comedy he has excelled..stand up, writing (ben stiller show, mr show), performing, creating characters (Arrested Development). He is the comic renaissance man

3. Louie CK

4. Chris Rock - he would've beaten Louie CK if he didn't fuck up his last stand up special with the weird 3 location shoot thing

5. Jimmy Norton/Bill Burr/Brian Regan - im having a real problem choosing between those 3...both have so much going with them


also, please note, i have the Ricky Gervais stand up special DVR-ed but i haven't checked it out yet


If you have not yet, you should certainly check out Blue Collar Radio...some of the great comedians of all time can be found there. Give it a week and you'll revise your list.

[epo]

I like this list. I think you might objectively move Cross down a bit, but this is a thoughtful list.

I don't know who you are...but you have good taste.

:wink:

[underdog]

If you have not yet, you should certainly check out Blue Collar Radio...some of the great comedians of all time can be found there. Give it a week and you'll revise your list.

I'm now fully convinced you are a board character.

[hedges]

same here,i still yell"NOW THATS A FIRE"at BBQs
"There's Charlie over in the corner, third-degree burns, eating a frank!"
Still cracks me up.

I think Doug Stanhope is hilarious as far as current comics go.

[NewYorkDragons80]

1. George Carlin
2. Richard Pryor
3. Bob Newhart
4. Chris Rock
5. Sam Kinison

[carlygirl]

I'm now fully convinced you are a board character.

rofl! what, no love for Ron White in the House?

[NewYorkDragons80]

I think Doug Stanhope is hilarious as far as current comics go.

Ugh. I think shock humor needs a contrast, and Norton really does that well. But when it's nothing but shock humor along with preachy politics, I can't stomach it. I don't think I've ever laughed at anything Stanhope has said.

[NewYorkDragons80]

the best show ive ever seen was ron bennington's deciples of comedy
my abs hurt the next day

I'm dying to see any stand-up that Ron ever did. Was this live or is there a video of it somewhere?

[carlygirl]

Patrice, Norton and Opie had the conversation on the top 5 stand up comics of all time..i thought it was a decent discussion

heres mine:

1. George Carlin

2. David Cross - he is the funniest person alive. In every aspect of comedy he has excelled..stand up, writing (ben stiller show, mr show), performing, creating characters (Arrested Development). He is the comic renaissance man

3. Louie CK

4. Chris Rock - he would've beaten Louie CK if he didn't fuck up his last stand up special with the weird 3 location shoot thing

5. Jimmy Norton/Bill Burr/Brian Regan - im having a real problem choosing between those 3...both have so much going with them


also, please note, i have the Ricky Gervais stand up special DVR-ed but i haven't checked it out yet


DAVE MORDAL is one of the funniest comics out there today...just ask Vos.

[boosterp]

Patrice, Norton and Opie had the conversation on the top 5 stand up comics of all time..i thought it was a decent discussion

heres mine:

1. George Carlin

2.Prior

3. Kinison

4. Louie CK

5. Jimmy Norton/[BRicky Gervais [/B]/Burr - im having a real problem choosing between those 3...both have so much going with them




i agree, as a comic hes great. but the other aspects of his career has turned me off of him. And the fact that hes physically able to do stand up, but he doesn't cuz its easier and pays more to do shitty movies..i just don't respect that. And I can't have him on my great list. Just my personal preference. I can't put the guy who starred in "Haunted Mansion" and "Doctor Do-Little 2" as the best comic

Very much agreed.

If I recall correctly, that was because Cross was going after what Norton saw as the easy target in the white redneck and not going after some of the things that are "issues". Cross gets a little preachy for me, but that is somewhat made up for by his punchlines. He is a funny guy for sure. I just think the two of them operate on different ends of the spectrum.

Yes, and thank you sir.

[ruggedo]

Cosby, Newhart, Pryor, Leno, and DeGeneres.
Grew up with all the Cosby albums, found the Newhart stuff and the second hand store. Pryor did it first for most modern comedians.Leno may be the hardest working comic out there,and I just found Ellens odd take on things very funny(this is about her stage act not her show).

[AbsolutMiss]

Just watched Dane's comedy central show and ... Didn't Ant cover the whole "Sucks to be the guy who plays the flute in a war" bit? Anyone else catch that? I've never really thought about Dane being a joke thief but that was kind of hard to miss...

[GreatAmericanZero]

Just watched Dane's comedy central show and ... Didn't Ant cover the whole "Sucks to be the guy who plays the flute in a war" bit? Anyone else catch that? I've never really thought about Dane being a joke thief but that was kind of hard to miss...

most people think of dane as a joke theif

but i know that special was really old and i tend to always go on the opposite side of "this guy is rippin off O&A" arguments

[CruelCircus]

rofl! what, no love for Ron White in the House?

Actually, Ron White is pretty fucking funny. I have no idea how he got hooked up with those other idiots.

I think Dave Mordal was probably the funniest guy to come through Last Comic Standing.

Also, god bless whoever mentioned Robin Harris. His "Bebe's Kids" album is an all-time great- absolutely hysterica. The man died way too soon.