The Greatest Comedian

[Manyak]

Yeah, who do you think the greatest comedian is? This dosen't mean your favourite comedian, but the one you think impacted comedy (or anything else) in a positive way that sets them apart from the crowd.

I nominate Bill Hicks, because I really think that he opened a lot of people's eyes about a lot of different things, and was convulsively funny about it.

Ok, your turn.

[Nixon]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Jerry Howard. Might throw Shemp in there, too. AKA the Three Stooges. They have had more of an influence on modern comedy than most would like to admit.

They influenced the writers/creators of Futurama, the Simpsons, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, etc, etc. Leslie Neilsen and the Zucker brothers have also paid homage to them many times.

[Kire]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

George Carlin. Sure he had a filthy mouth, but the range of topics he hit on his comedy was amazing, and usually timeless.

[highwind]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

Yeah, probably George Carlin.


My favorite include:
David Cross
Mitch Hedberg
Jim Gaffigan
Bill Hicks

Noteworthy modern comedians include:
Patton Oswalt
Zach Galifianakis
Louis C.K.

Noteworthy HACKS include:
Dane Cook
Carlos Mencia

[RPGD]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

The Three Stooges and The Marx Brothers. I believe they had a greater impact on comedy than anyone else.

[hitogoroshi]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

Mitch Hedberg.

[Kefka Jr.]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

I don't think I know enough to say who. I will say that I might have the opportunity to see George Carlin live some time soon.

[Flatliner]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

I nominate Hedberg.

[Roland Of Gilead]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

I'm not sure if anyone else would've said this, but I guess I would choose Richard Pryor.

[truekid]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

George Carlin
one of the most prolific comedians, with days and days of stand up material where an average club comedian won't break an hour of original material in his lifetime.

[Ryner]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

I'd say Hedberg if he wasn't stone dead... my current favorite is Daniel Tosh.

[Funk]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

^is the greatest comedian ever.

[IRC]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

It has to be Richard Pryor.

[The Dark Jester]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

Yah no ****.

How could you guys not say Pryor.

He influenced every black comic.

[Owl of Parliament]

Re: The Greatest Comedian

George Carlin. I also like Bill Hicks because I use a lot of drugs.