I like all of the comediens mentioned so far but you have to go back to the best then:
Dave Allen
Billy Connoly
Bob Monkhouse
Ken Dodd
The USA has had some of the cream of stand up with Jewish comics that are in a class of their own, they are that good.
Radio 4extra has wonderfull comedians both old and new and for me a new star is Isy Suttie.
I agree, or, rather, his sit down days. I don't think he was as good in his later years on TV when programme makers insisted he stand up.
But even that could be classed as better than some of the stand up comedy from today imo I found his 'stand up' shows just as funny I have to say though. He was a comedy genius and it's a shame we can't have all of his shows repeated now.
In answer to your question, "what is my favourite comedian?" I would say it is the one that makes me laugh the most.
If you were to ask "Who is my favourite comedian?" then I would say Stewart Lee.
But you didn't ask that.
To be fair , it was clear what he meant . Either way , your first answer makes no sense as the question can't be answered without inserting the words "type of".
He was ancient even in the seventies, but Bob Hope had some excellent stand up. I quite like one of lines where he said he tried to get into England, but it was closed due to industrial action.
Great to see the Cockrel getting some attention, didn't expect that.
Will have to say his co-host Mr Radio is one of my all time favourite stand ups too.
Frank Skinner, for those who don't listen to his Absolute Radio show (though you should, 3 hours of laughter on a sat morning is the best way to start the weekend!)
And in another list that will be ignored because they're not mainstream enough, here are my favs:
Paul Foot
Stuart Lee,
Harry Hill,
Tim Key (if faux poetry counts )
Richard Herring (his podcasts are excellent, tho I'm not too sure about him playing snooker vs himself )
Reginald D Hunter
and the comedian I've probably seen the most is someone who I find hysterical but seems to divide my friendship group:
Mark Watson.
Great to see the Cockrel getting some attention, didn't expect that.
Will have to say his co-host Mr Radio is one of my all time favourite stand ups too.
Frank Skinner, for those who don't listen to his Absolute Radio show (though you should, 3 hours of laughter on a sat morning is the best way to start the weekend!)
And in another list that will be ignored because they're not mainstream enough, here are my favs:
Paul Foot
Stuart Lee,
Harry Hill,
Tim Key (if faux poetry counts )
Richard Herring (his podcasts are excellent, tho I'm not too sure about him playing snooker vs himself )
Reginald D Hunter
and the comedian I've probably seen the most is someone who I find hysterical but seems to divide my friendship group:
Mark Watson.
Just love his rambling, improv style.
Yes Mark Watson does tend to divide people. I think he's one of the funny ones from recent times, he makes me laugh anyway
Eddie Izzard's another of my faves. He's got a sort of rambling, improv style too. He's very clever when you think he can do stand up in different languages too
How about Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy? What do people think?
To be fair , it was clear what he meant . Either way , your first answer makes no sense as the question can't be answered without inserting the words "type of".
I know it was clear what he meant. My response was a very obscure reference to Lee's routine in Carpet Remnant World concerning an internet comment about Bin Laden "...roast him alive so he can see what it feels like"
Anyway, my first answer makes perfect sense. The words "type of" are inherent in the word "What..." If one points at an object and says "What is that?", other people don't stare at you blankly until you say "Sorry, what type of thing is that?" "Oh, now i understand you, its an orange"
Bungtin has to be the best new up comming comedian.
1st GENUINE LAUGH of the thread.
others also include
Lee Evans
Russell Howard
Frankie Boyle
ect...
Are we here to give you GENUINE LAUGHS or merely to be a pointer to the people who can provide such GENUINE LAUGHS?
P.S. Frankie Boyle forgot how to be funny a while ago now.
While he used to be hilarious with an edge to him, now he just thinks "who can I outrage today" and forgets to put any jokes in while he's trying (and succeeding) to be as offensive as possible.
He was on telly lately on The Alternative Comedy Experience on Comedy Central, which was excellent viewing.
I like nearly everyone that's been mentioned so far, but would also add Paul Foot, Paul Tonkinson and Tim Vine
I like Alan Cochrane a lot too.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that really enjoyed The Alternative Comedy Experience. Shame it's ended now. Fingers crossed for a second series.
I know it was clear what he meant. My response was a very obscure reference to Lee's routine in Carpet Remnant World concerning an internet comment about Bin Laden "...roast him alive so he can see what it feels like"
Anyway, my first answer makes perfect sense. The words "type of" are inherent in the word "What..." If one points at an object and says "What is that?", other people don't stare at you blankly until you say "Sorry, what type of thing is that?" "Oh, now i understand you, its an orange"
Think you will find that the answer is a lemon tbh.
Very clever.
I was not aware of that phrase at all other than a duff car being described as a lemon.
Whilst the OP sarcastically claimed school was in session, I genuinely claim it.
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I agree, or, rather, his sit down days. I don't think he was as good in his later years on TV when programme makers insisted he stand up.
He hasn't been on the telly for ages but he has a show on the radio.
If you can't bring him to mind you'd probably recognise the face. Here's a picture;
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4695233473806811&pid=1.7&w=217&h=146&c=7&rs=1
Dave Allen
Billy Connoly
Bob Monkhouse
Ken Dodd
The USA has had some of the cream of stand up with Jewish comics that are in a class of their own, they are that good.
Radio 4extra has wonderfull comedians both old and new and for me a new star is Isy Suttie.
Chris Rock
Stewart Lee
In the above order
But even that could be classed as better than some of the stand up comedy from today imo
Les Dawson
To be fair , it was clear what he meant . Either way , your first answer makes no sense as the question can't be answered without inserting the words "type of".
Um, what
Although I agree with Stewart Lee, Jim Jeffries & Frankie Boyle.
Agree totally.
Only routine ever to come close to Hicks' "Killer idea" is Chris Rock's "I love black people but I hate N****s"
He was on telly lately on The Alternative Comedy Experience on Comedy Central, which was excellent viewing.
I like nearly everyone that's been mentioned so far, but would also add Paul Foot, Paul Tonkinson and Tim Vine
Edit- and Rich Hall!
Will have to say his co-host Mr Radio is one of my all time favourite stand ups too.
Frank Skinner, for those who don't listen to his Absolute Radio show (though you should, 3 hours of laughter on a sat morning is the best way to start the weekend!)
And in another list that will be ignored because they're not mainstream enough, here are my favs:
Paul Foot
Stuart Lee,
Harry Hill,
Tim Key (if faux poetry counts
Richard Herring (his podcasts are excellent, tho I'm not too sure about him playing snooker vs himself
Reginald D Hunter
and the comedian I've probably seen the most is someone who I find hysterical but seems to divide my friendship group:
Mark Watson.
Just love his rambling, improv style.
I said Rich Hall
Bill Bailey
Bill Hicks
Max Keiser (not a comedian but he still cracks me up!) example - http://youtu.be/-ASkas1ThFA?t=1m38s
Yes Mark Watson does tend to divide people. I think he's one of the funny ones from recent times, he makes me laugh anyway
Eddie Izzard's another of my faves. He's got a sort of rambling, improv style too. He's very clever when you think he can do stand up in different languages too
How about Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy? What do people think?
I know it was clear what he meant. My response was a very obscure reference to Lee's routine in Carpet Remnant World concerning an internet comment about Bin Laden "...roast him alive so he can see what it feels like"
Anyway, my first answer makes perfect sense. The words "type of" are inherent in the word "What..." If one points at an object and says "What is that?", other people don't stare at you blankly until you say "Sorry, what type of thing is that?" "Oh, now i understand you, its an orange"
Bungtin has to be the best new up comming comedian.
1st GENUINE LAUGH of the thread.
others also include
Lee Evans
Russell Howard
Frankie Boyle
ect...
He is on with Frank Skinner on Saturday mornings on Absolute Radio....
Are we here to give you GENUINE LAUGHS or merely to be a pointer to the people who can provide such GENUINE LAUGHS?
P.S. Frankie Boyle forgot how to be funny a while ago now.
While he used to be hilarious with an edge to him, now he just thinks "who can I outrage today" and forgets to put any jokes in while he's trying (and succeeding) to be as offensive as possible.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that really enjoyed The Alternative Comedy Experience. Shame it's ended now. Fingers crossed for a second series.
Think you will find that the answer is a lemon tbh.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/7/messages/1209.html
Very clever.
I was not aware of that phrase at all other than a duff car being described as a lemon.
Whilst the OP sarcastically claimed school was in session, I genuinely claim it.