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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/19/2004 : 04:13:21
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Just watched Ricky Gervais's Animals dvd:
I wasn't sure what to expect as this, apparently, was his very first attempt at a 'stand up' routine. Certainly not an obvious next step after The Office.
Anyway, I laughed all the way through the routine. Some of it sails pretty close to the wind but he held it together very nicely. The 15 minute skit on the Book of Genesis is highly amusing (not sure if a devout Christian would find it quite so funny though!)
Anyone else seen this?
Any other must see stand up comic dvd's? Which is Eddie Izzard's best??
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 05:15:28
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Bill Hicks. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 05:52:39
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Yeah, Animals is hilarious in places..I knew someone would say Hicks, he's my fave too..."Suck Satan's cock!"
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 08:14:34
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I love The Office, so I look forward to seeing this.
Other can't miss stand-up? I highly highly recommend Eddie Izzard - he is the only comedian that has had me on the floor rolling around in pained, tear-inducing, hysterical laughter. Look for the French skit - about the monkey and the chair and the tree, etc. - this harkens back to the levels of hilarity and absurdity of Monty Python, and then some. I think the routine I saw was "Glorious" on HBO, a few years ago....his website has some video clip downloads, I haven't watched em yet though:
http://www.eddieizzard.com/downloads/video.izz
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 08:19:35
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"You never see positive drugs stories on the news, do ya. Isn't that weird cos most of the experiences I've had on drugs, were rrreal fucking positive.
But you know what I mean. Always that same LSD story, you've all seen it.
"Young man on acid, thought he could fly, jumped out of a building. What a tragedy."
What a dick, fuck him!
He's an idiot. If he thought he could fly, why didn't he take off from the ground first? Check it out.
You don't see ducks lining up to catch elevators to fly South. They fly from the ground, you moron. Quit ruining it for everybody. He's a moron, he's dead, good. We lost a moron, fucking celebrate."
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 08:21:47
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"If you play records backwards, you ARE satan!"
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 01/19/2004 : 10:19:55
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quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O
"You never see positive drugs stories on the news, do ya. Isn't that weird cos most of the experiences I've had on drugs, were rrreal fucking positive.
But you know what I mean. Always that same LSD story, you've all seen it.
"Young man on acid, thought he could fly, jumped out of a building. What a tragedy."
What a dick, fuck him!
He's an idiot. If he thought he could fly, why didn't he take off from the ground first? Check it out.
You don't see ducks lining up to catch elevators to fly South. They fly from the ground, you moron. Quit ruining it for everybody. He's a moron, he's dead, good. We lost a moron, fucking celebrate."
No one touches Bill Hicks. He's the greatest.
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 10:21:34
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quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O
"You never see positive drugs stories on the news, do ya. Isn't that weird cos most of the experiences I've had on drugs, were rrreal fucking positive.
But you know what I mean. Always that same LSD story, you've all seen it.
"Young man on acid, thought he could fly, jumped out of a building. What a tragedy."
What a dick, fuck him!
He's an idiot. If he thought he could fly, why didn't he take off from the ground first? Check it out.
You don't see ducks lining up to catch elevators to fly South. They fly from the ground, you moron. Quit ruining it for everybody. He's a moron, he's dead, good. We lost a moron, fucking celebrate."
That made my stomach hurt as the intense laughter pulled my weak stomach muscles. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 10:24:24
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Ever heard his Leno spiel? It's on the Rant In E-Minor CD...my sides have been permanantly split.
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 10:26:02
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
Ever heard his Leno spiel? It's on the Rant In E-Minor CD...my sides have been permanantly split.
CARL.
Yep. All his stuff is incredible. I especially love his "child worship" routine. He always reminded me of a George Carlin for the modern age. Mainly because he was disgustingly funny, and truly satirical with a huge heart behind it all.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 10:31:23
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It's one of the funniest things I've ever heard;The 'Doritos' thing, and his description of Leno commiting suicide because he's lost all his artistic integrity...blowing his head off, and the shape of the NBC peacock spraying onto the wall in his blood!
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Edited by - Carl on 01/19/2004 10:32:14 |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2004 : 13:02:52
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| Mitch Hedberg |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2004 : 10:04:49
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Hmmmm, not familiar with him...Denis Leary is another great stand-up, although I guess he did rip off Hicks a bit...although he claims-since they new each other-that they would joke about the similarity of their routines(i.e smoking,drugs,kids playing records backwards).
"Keith Richards intimating that kids should not do drugs? Keith, we can't do any drugs, because you've already done them all! If we want to get high, we'll have to wait until you die and smoke your ashes!" |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2004 : 10:14:17
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haha, that's the best Carl.
No cure for cancer was hilarious. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2004 : 10:19:41
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| It's my 300TH post! Wow! Yeah, it bears repeated viewing..."Don't eat the tuna!" |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2004 : 15:26:00
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Seinfeld and Larry David. Lewis Black also.
 "I joined the Cult of Clops / If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye open." |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
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Posted - 01/23/2004 : 15:34:20
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I agree. Bill Hicks. He rocks.
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2004 : 16:20:55
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Dave Attell - Skanks for the Memories. The funniest thing I've heard since Eddie Murphy's first album.
Note to self: get ass itchin' ointment...fer ass...that's.. uh?...itchin'! |
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2004 : 13:53:26
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| I second that motion, Andy 'Little Black Francis' Pleva. I also love Steven Wright: hilarious deadpan one-liners about everyday stuff like lint, no politics or current events (not that I dislike jokes about politics and current evets [Lewis Black does a great job], but I really appreciate what Wright is able to do...it's very creative) |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2004 : 15:12:27
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Margaret Cho
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/24/2004 : 16:57:27
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I've only ever seen the dead rock stars bit of Bill Hicks, and I really need to hear some more, cos that was genius.
Anyway, I'd recommend Bill Bailey and Ross Noble. These men are works of insane, rambling genius. I'd watch Never Mind The Buzzcocks if it was just Bill Bailey, the man is incredibly funny.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 10:38:43
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| Ricky Gervais, congratulations! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 11:01:13
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Can't figure why I didn't mention Lenny Bruce or Andy Kaufman. But I guess they do go without saying.
"Wir müssen wissen. Wir werden wissen." |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 11:16:27
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I read a great Kaufman bio...amazing guy!
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mcmikey
= Cult of Ray =
799 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 11:18:21
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I wish I'd been around to see Lenny Bruce. His autobiography fucking slayed me
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 11:21:45
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| My Dad has it, I think...I'd like to see the movie(w. Dustin Hoffman). |
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