Comedians

[NeedAUserName]

Me and my friends were talking earlier today and ended up on what comedians we liked the most. I personally love Lee Evans, Russell Howard and Michael McIntyre, (I am aware all are British). I love Lee as he is so energetic (I actually get tired while watching him), Michael because almost all his jokes are his own, and Russell is just inexplicable.

So who is your favorite Comedian and why?

 

[runtheplacered]

Zach Galafanikis

Louis C.K. is great, too.

most of my favorite comedians tend to die, though.

 

[Wermut]

Mitch Hedburg, Ricky Gervais, and Eddie Izzard.

I like a lot of comedians but the above have been the only truly constant.

 

[Wermut]

Zach Galafanikis

Louis C.K. is great, too.

most of my favorite comedians tend to die, though.

I forgot to add Zach to my list, may I post in shame!

 

[BallPtPenTheif]

Bill Hicks
Joe Rogan
Doug Stanhope
Lewis Black

I don't really prefer jokes for the sake of jokes, comedians. I prefer satirical observationalists.

 

[ThaBenMan]

Zach G. is great. Some others I really like are Patton Oswalt, Paul F. Tompkins, Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, Brian Posehn.

I guess if I had to narrow it down, it'd be between Patton Oswalt - I like his intellectual, even sort of "nerdy" style - and Dave Chappelle - who's just a great storyteller and acts out each of the characters so well.

 

[TopRopePiledriver]

Bill Hicks.

 

[joswie]

George Carlin-nobody angrier at the world who can voice it so well.

 

[JBX06]

Jack Dee

His Dead Pan Humour And Cynical Nature Puts A Smile On My Face

(English Comedian Youtube Him)

 

[mercurio]

Bill Hicks
George Carlin
Andy Kaufman

Basically I like bitter and/or damaged people that tried really hard to annoy and anger everybody.

 

[runtheplacered]

Well, if we're counting dead ones.. then definitely Bill Hicks and Mitch Hedburg belong on anyones list who have functional ear drums.

Also, I'll add Brian Posehn, too.

If you're looking for a "clean" stand-up comedian who is actually pretty hilarious to watch with your family.. Brian Regan is a good choice.

 

[Wermut]

Jack Dee

His Dead Pan Humour And Cynical Nature Puts A Smile On My Face

(English Comedian Youtube Him)

Nice, thanks for the tip.

 

[Unknown Entity]

Lee Evans, Omid Djalili, Pablo Francisco are pretty good

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Lewis Black

Ho yus. Let's not forget Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Al Murray, Dara O'Brien, Frankie Boyle, Frankie Howard, Tommy Cooper, Eddie Izzard, Rob Newman, Rory Bremner, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Hugh Dennis, Jasper Carrot...

But for a favourite...Don't think I could choose..

 

[Wadders]

Bill Bailey and Bill Hicks

 

[gibboss28]

Lewis Black

Ho yus. Let's not forget Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Al Murray, Dara O'Brien, Frankie Boyle, Frankie Howard, Tommy Cooper, Eddie Izzard, Rob Newman, Rory Bremner, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Hugh Dennis, Jasper Carrot...

But for a favourite...Don't think I could choose..

...what he said. everyone of those i agree with.

 

[DannyDamage]

FRANKIE BOYLE!

Bill Bailey

Dylan Moran

Jimmy Carr

- Saw Bill last November and off to see Dylan in October

EDIT: Because they're all so honest and so RIGHT!

 

[corporate_gamer]

umm jimmy carr, eddie izzard, dara o'briain, russell howard, ricky gervais, bill hicks, jack dee, bill bailey

i've seen jimmy carr, ricky gervais, russell howard and dara o'briain live. and they are all brilliant. i had to sell my bill bailey tickets though, that made me v. sad

oh and i hate lee evans. oh look he is sweating and nearly fell over... ho ho ho.

 

[TheBadass]

Bill Maher, Russell Brand, Nickswardson, and tons others. I love comedy.

 

[Beerish]

Stewart Lee-Very intelligent man, full of wonderfully understated vitriol.
Lee Evans-One of the best physical comedians around today.
Al Murray-It's hard not to love his act. (He's Oxford educated!)
Tim Vine-Incredibly rapid-fire comedian, and each of them wonderfully crafted.
Mitch Hedberg-Not sure why I like him, but I know I loves me some Hedberg.
Harry Hill-Well, what can you say?
Eddie Izzard-Simply a very funny man.