Jeremy Stachkunas

First thing I'd like to say is: Josh Warpenburg, you think Jackass is funny, so what good is your opinion. You're an idiot. Whether you think Mencia is funny or not is a moot point, you think that japanese show that they dub in english is funny. You are a dumb ass with a retarded point of view.

posted Jul 30th, 18:46

David Jenkins

Hey, I fully and firmly believe that Denis Leary ganked Bill Hicks' shit in a huge way, but I still like the guy. At least he ripped off one of the greats.

I didn't see Nick Swardson (I was just surprised Terry from Reno 911 actually told jokes), but that Hedberg/Lynch/Attell show you're talking about was weird.

I don't think Dave Attell should be playing rooms bigger than an Improv. His stuff just doesn't work in a big hall. Hedberg was so unbelievably tore up that night he didn't make any sense. The surprise was Lynch, who I didn't know before then.

You're right though, popularity doesn't necessarily mean "good," but find a fan of anything popular (American Idol, Nickelback, anything with Adam Sandler in it) and they'll point to that first in why they don't have shitty taste - so many other people like what they like and you're just trying to be cool or whatever.

posted Jun 4th, 12:33

Josh Warpenburg

His popularity is undeniable, but what does that really mean? Popularity means nothing these days. Just because people go to see him doesn't mean that he is a good comedian; it just means that people either have shitty tastes and these jokes are more on their intelligence level or they are just jumping on the bandwagon and are fooled into thinking that he is a decent comedian.

I actually like the smaller shows. I haven't been to many comedy shows, but I have seen the difference. A couple hundred person Nick Swardson show was much better than the sold out Hard Rock Live Mitch Hedberg/Stephen Lynch show in my opinion. It just makes it more personal and allows for better crowd interaction without obnoxious people yelling and ruining jokes.

On plagiarism - I understand that many people tell very similar jokes. It happens. Joe Rogan is an idiot and is a failure himself and has tried to use Mencia to boost his own career, which it has. However, the videos online of other comedians accusing Mencia definitely have a solid foundation. Nonetheless, even if it had been original material, I still find it all repetitive and one dimensional - not to mention ignorant.

posted Jun 2nd, 13:18

David Jenkins

Carlos is coming to Tampa

Not saying Pellegrino should try to come and attack the guy, but he plays TBPAC on Nov. 30.

His popularity is undeniable though. He's playing Morsani Hall (2,610 seats) and has already sold over half the tickets. Comedians like Jim Gaffigan, Louis CK, Nick Swardson, Paula Poundstone and others haven't grown out of Ferguson Hall (1,042 seats). His appearance last year in Ferguson sold out virtually in minutes.

Re: plagarism, show me a successful comedian and I will show you at least another dozen comics who say that guy ripped them off. Sam Kinison accused Bill Hicks, Bill Hicks accused Denis Leary, pretty much everyone who has ever told a joke has accused Robin Williams and Dane Cook.

And yes, Joe Rogan accuses Mencia of the same.

I've personally hear the same joke in many different ways be told first by Red Foxx, then Richard Pryor, then Eddie Murphy, then Chris Rock and most recently by Dave Chappelle. And I'm torn. Sometimes I hear a joke and I know it's an outright ripoff, other times, it's a lot more grey than that.

But none of that addresses the fact you don't think he's funny ...

posted Jun 2nd, 11:45

Pellegrino

I would do anything to kick Carlos Mencia in the dick.

posted Jun 1st, 00:13