comedy
Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.
The Lived-In Comedian
In order to discuss the lived-in comedian I must first explain the term. Of course it's a brand new term. I tried searching for something that would explain the idea I'm trying to examine, yet there's nothing that quite fits the bill, so I decided to call these performers "lived-in." When I discuss the "lived-in" comedian, I am describing a person who performs comedy (or making something that is perceived as comedy) and yet when not performing, they still seem to remain in their roles. The most famous lived-in comedian is Andy Kaufman, who spent much of his career confusing the masses. Interviews that might begin candidly, eventually veer far in directions of absurdity. Is this real? Is it a joke? Even to this day some people believe he faked his own untimely death and disappeared far from the public eye.
By Matthew Becker7 years ago in Geeks
So Who’s Gonna Kill the Standup Comedian?
Look. I’ve had it up to here with stand-up comedy specials. If millennials are looking for something else to kill, then here’s my suggestion for the next industry we absolutely destroy. I mean hey, might as well, right? It’s not like the people making the most money in stand-up even care about us young people anyway, right? I mean sure, they want our money as much as anyone else, but—like most industries—the biggest names are doing the most damage while doing the least amount of good. So why not, right? Let’s send stand-up as we know it packing, just like we did with napkins, fabric softener, diamonds, and whatever else they’re blaming on us now.
By Gaia Atlas7 years ago in Geeks
11 Things I Learned from 'Broad City'
Broad City is one of the best shows in the entire world. Set in New York, it follows the lives of Ilana Wexler and Abbi Abrams, two girls with very little money who are just trying to navigate their way through the unexpected events that seem to just keep popping up.
By Melody Humby7 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Shows to Watch When Feeling Down
10) 'Final Space' Recently released on Netflix, Final Space talks about a foolish yet lovable space ship “captain” (actually a prisoner) named Gary Goodspeed, and Mooncake, his loyal and insanely cute sidekick as they go on adventures trying to stop the evil Lord Commander. Highly recommended for fans of animated shows and a great show to start with for those unfamiliar with animation.
By Cold Pizza8 years ago in Geeks
The Secret to "Making It" in Comedy
"You are not going to make it as a comedian, you are vying for a lottery ticket that may or may not cash and probably, will not cash, but if you create your own $h!t, your own path or niche, your chances of being noticed are far f@ck!ng better."
By Sarah Martin8 years ago in Geeks
Why Are You Ranking: Best Stand-Up Comedians of the past Eleven Years Listed from Chuckle to Guffaw
Throughout history, man has needed to see an evil man slip on a banana peel. Thusly, the stand-up comic was created by the Greeks. It was given another name, but that’s not the point. What humor does is take aim at the issues, negativity, irony, or joyousness, and playfulness of life and condense it into bits that produce laughter in the individual. The legends that have come and gone from Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, and George Carlin all have made indelible marks on their journeys to the funny. But over time, a new crop of laugh factories have been produced. All of the stand-up comics that have gathered up the courage to stand in front of tens of people to tens of thousands of people and before home audiences of millions deserve their reverence, even when they’re irreverent. As the late great comic star Rodney Dangerfield would have told you, it’s tough to get any respect. With multi-million-dollar roles and an ever-increasing base generated from the internet, comedians have carved out new lanes to express their snigger-worthy material. From props, one-liners, intense, personal stories, to bits about observing human nature, comics provide an outlet for us to see ourselves and lighten up a little. So grab your ticket to the Purple Onion and call in your phone jacks for Why Are You Ranking: Best Stand-Up Comedians of the past Eleven Years Listed from Chuckle to Guffaw.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror is a reinvention of the snow white tale that shows snow white as an escapee of her evil stepmother’s clutches and joining the seven dwarves. The reinvention and expansion of the tale is one of the most appealing features, it’s endlessly detailed, giving agency humour and skill to every major character.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Why Are You Ranking: Best 'Chappelle's Show' Seasons Listed from Gay KKK to Purple Heels
Most Generation X’er and some members of the Millennial Generation, can point to a show that showcases edginess, surrealism, and flat-out funny material through the medium of television. Chappelle’s Show was that program that brought together Black, red, yellow, white, and brown and said it was okay to laugh at our foibles, not our virtues. Now with a series of substantial comedy specials with Netflix under his belt, Mr. DC (also Washington, D.C.’s own) has risen from the still fiery hot ashes of his former show. Chappelle, Neal Brennan, and company sought to create something that they knew would be canceled. They joked about it almost incessantly. From the “When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong” sketches, one might glean that similar circumstances occurred while on the set of the show. Still, the show blossomed into a wonderful array of jokes and sometimes uncomfortable asides about racial identity and sexual harassment. Soon, it imploded under its own weight. Dave Chappelle epitomized the nature of a cool guy that could commit comedic acts with both intensity and aplomb. Though his sudden departure sent shockwaves that led to a feature in TIME magazine from Africa, a trip to Inside the Actors Studio, and an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the series presents overall as thought-provoking and gut-wrenching, original content. Along with some of the hottest names in R&B and Hip Hop, the show was a staple for at least two generations of people. So, get your crack pipes, reparations, and remember fellows to sit down when you pee for, Why Are You Ranking: Best Chappelle's Show seasons listed from Gay KKK to Purple heels.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Geeks
Bullshit Man Is the Hero We All Need
I was rewatching some old episodes of An Idiot Abroad a while back, which I absolutely love (I know it is old news but that doesn't make it any less hilarious). During this binge, I came across something that I hadn't paid great attention to the first time around.
By Hannah Amiee8 years ago in Geeks
