Sunday, April 16, 2017

"The List" aka My Favorites

This week's post is going to be more structural since it is going to be a list of my favorite stand-up comedians. I will add that these aren't all of them, and my opinion now might change later on. But if you like these comics, then we will have a grand ol' time.

Dave Chappelle:

My interest for Dave Chappelle happens to be fairly recent because his recent special and I have not watched a lot his work. For the most part, I have only watched his occasional Laugh Factory bits. Though, after many appraisals from my friends, watching him on SNL, and watching both of his Netflix specials, I can honestly say he is a comedic genius. Weird, famous, understanding, and clever are some words that can portray Dave Chappelle. (Trigger Warning)Second last note: Dave Chappelle does not portray the "I am defined by my race comedian". As for the last note, Dave Chappelle is a comedian that puts his audience at a time where jokes are universal.
Dave Chappelle - Man Rape

Steve Byrne:

Steve Byrne is a comedian that has an interesting twist. The jokes Steve Byrne tells are from the side of a half-Korean, half-Irish perspective. Instead of being labeled as one or the other, Steve Byrne chooses to be labeled as "American"; a philosophy I am fully inspired by. Not too mention his Bruce Lee impression is remarkable. Other than that, he has great delivery without the need to be self-deprecating.

 Jo Koy:

Another interracial comedian; half-Filipino, half-White. I can relate to him a lot because he is Filipino and a mama's boy. Rice is rice.

Dane Cook:

I believe the hype for Dane Cook dies in the mid-2000s. However, he was one of the first comedians I was introduced so I can only blame nostalgia. Also, I watched a lot of his movies on Comedy Central. Peanut Butter Smack

Donald Glover:

From actor to musician to stand-up comedian. Call him what you want(Donald Glover, Childish Gambino, Troy from the show Community), the man has exponential talent. Donald Glover engraved the title "Black Nerd" and it totally works for his bits. Watching him perform jokes just shows that experience is one thing this comic owns. Japan

I could go on and on. Stand-up comedy is amazing and brings people together. The list would be longer but five is the minimum for a list format. It seems this is my last post for this blog. Maybe I will update it in my free time(probably not)? I had fun sharing ideas and hope to post my opinion more publicly from now on. Thanks to everyone who spent a couple of minutes to read this crap.

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