comedy
Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.
Why Are Comedians Not Funny Anymore?
Back in the 1970s and 80s, comedians like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, and so many others that I could spend days naming ruled the comedy stage. Standup comedy has been a highly lucrative industry for decades, yet is seems to have hit a wall in recent years.
By Jacob Craig7 years ago in Geeks
Is Political Correctness Killing Comedy?
Roseanne, Tim Allen, Amy Schumer, Tracy Morgan, & Dave Chapelle have all seen the blow of Political Correctness scandals in comedy. Like Chris Rock and Larry the Cable Guy, Jerry Seinfeld once told Entertainment Weekly in an article affectionately titled “Jerry Seinfeld: College students don't know what the hell they're talking about” that he will no longer play college campuses because the audiences are too PC. “They just want to use these words: "That’s racist;" "That’s sexist;" "That’s prejudiced," he said. “They don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.” Louis CK also received backlash for controversial jokes he used on a Saturday Night Live appearance—and this was before any #metoo scandal. Since then, some in the comedy sector feel that audiences around the globe have become more unable to handle a joke. They wonder if, as a culture, have we become over-serious and hypersensitive to “political incorrectness?”
By Andy Bhatt7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Adam Sandler 100% Fresh'
I know Adam Sandler has been getting a bad reputation from so many of his so called "fans" over the years. A few of his latest movies I admit weren't that great so a lot of his fans have forgotten how funny this guy can be. We also forget how diverse this guy is. The medium of his entertainment has changed in so many ways over the years. He did stand-up, songs, skits, and movies. I've always also had a great appreciation of how he kept his Saturday Night Live alumni as close friends and continued to work with them throughout his career. All of his work has a special family feel to them especially since I've grown up watching all of his stuff.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
Incredibly Random, Over-the-Top Comedy Anime
After a long day at work or a stressful week, it's nice to be able to shed that stress with a good laugh. I have found more comedic gold in anime than I have found in most of the American television shows I watch on a regular basis. So here we have it! These are my top picks for anime that will keep you laughing and keep you guessing.
By Christina B7 years ago in Geeks
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
