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cbayer

(146,218 posts)
Sat Jan 19, 2013, 01:24 PM Jan 2013

Stand up comedy - some recommendations

I am a big fan and have recently streamed some shows I thought were outstanding. The couple that I had seen previously seemed to be trying to outdo themselves with vulgarity, and I wasn't really that amused, but these are really funny, imo. Anyone else have any suggestions?

Sebastian Maniscalco: What's Wrong with People

Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe

Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing: Tales From My Secret Public Journal (older and not as good as the other two)

Also in my queue, but not yet watched:

D.L. Hughley: Reset

Bill Burr: You People Are All the Same

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Stand up comedy - some recommendations (Original Post) cbayer Jan 2013 OP
Bill Hicks! Merlot Jan 2013 #1
Added the Bill Hicks documentary and John Oliver's most recent to my queue. cbayer Jan 2013 #2
Anything from Kevin Hart is hilarious! Ino Feb 2013 #3

Merlot

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1. Bill Hicks!
Mon Jan 28, 2013, 02:48 AM
Jan 2013

He's from the late 80's or early 90's but his routine still stands up. In fact, it's kind of erie how much of it could be current. He's somewhat political. If it turns out you like him, there is a great documentary of his life with clips from his shows on netflix as well.

John Oliver had a good 1 hour show as well. He's the guy on Jon Stewart.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
2. Added the Bill Hicks documentary and John Oliver's most recent to my queue.
Mon Jan 28, 2013, 12:34 PM
Jan 2013

Love John Oliver.

DL Hughley was really good.

Thanks for the recommendations!

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