Which is the Top 5 Funniest stand-up comedians.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their opinions on the top stand-up comedians, with various lists and preferences presented. The scope includes personal favorites and humorous commentary, reflecting a subjective view of comedy rather than a definitive ranking.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants list their top comedians, including George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and Chris Rock, with varying rankings.
  • One participant humorously suggests a quinary basis for the rankings, implying a playful take on the list format.
  • Several participants express their favorite comedians, such as Demetri Martin, Steven Wright, and Robin Williams, without adhering to a strict list format.
  • There is a discussion about the use of swearing in comedy, with some participants contrasting Louis CK's style with that of George Carlin and Robin Williams.
  • Multiple participants mention Eddie Izzard and Billy Connolly, indicating a shared appreciation for their comedic styles.
  • One participant notes that David Cross may not be as strong in stand-up compared to his acting, suggesting a nuanced view of different comedic talents.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views on who the top comedians are, with no consensus reached on a definitive list. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best comedians and their styles.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty in their rankings, indicating a lack of attention to the comedy scene over the past decade. Additionally, the discussion includes humor and playful banter, which may influence the seriousness of the rankings.

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Readers interested in stand-up comedy, personal preferences in humor, and discussions about comedic styles may find this thread engaging.

celinasinha
In my opinion the top 10 Funniest stand-up comedians.

1 George Carlin

2. Russell Peters

3. Dave Chappelle

4. Chris Rock

5. Richard Pryor
 
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celinasinha said:
top 10

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

Anyway, my list would be something like:

1) Louis CK
2) Chris Rock
3) George Carlin
4) Richard Pryor
5) Doug Stanhope
 
celinasinha said:
In my opinion the top 10 Funniest stand-up comedians.

1 George Carlin

2. Russell Peters

3. Dave Chappelle

4. Chris Rock

5. Richard Pryor
Top 10 huh?
 
Evo said:
Top 10 huh?

It is in Quinary basis...=) 105=510
 
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estro said:
It is in Quinary basis...=) 105=510

Afraid not, he used a 5 for Richard Pryor, instead of 10.
 
I wonder what kind of song Tom Lehrer could have made of this. :-p
 
I can't think of 5, let alone 10, at the moment.

My favorite comedian is Demetri Martin.

After that, it's probably Bill Cosby, Bill Hicks, and George Carlin, in no particular order.
 
My favorite is Steven Wright.
 
Jack21222 said:
Afraid not, he used a 5 for Richard Pryor, instead of 10.

You never heard of alternating basis? =)
 
  • #10
Robin Williams is good too.

Thanks for sharing, I loved George Carlin!

I watched few Louis CK videos but he gets too much into swearing.
 
  • #11
George Carlin and Robin Williams are up there, I don't know many stand up comedians.

Doug Stanhope is one I've caught on to lately. Kind of a seedy, divey, thrashy style, but some good moments come out of it.
 
  • #12
dilletante said:
My favorite is Steven Wright.

I take it he is your top ten (or five).
 
  • #13
SW VandeCarr said:
I take it he is your top ten (or five).

My theory of evolution is that Darwin was adopted.
 
  • #14
rootX said:
Robin Williams is good too.

Thanks for sharing, I loved George Carlin!

I watched few Louis CK videos but he gets too much into swearing.

And Robin Williams and George Carlin don't?
 
  • #15
Jack21222 said:
And Robin Williams and George Carlin don't?
I never heard Louis making any non swearing/sexual joke. I watched few small videos of Robin Williams and George Carlin, in neither they used as much swearing as Louis.
 
  • #16
In no order, and because I wasn't paying attention in the last 10 years:

Jake Johansen
Billy Connally
Eddie Izzard
Billy Connally
Eddie Izzard
 
  • #17
Louis CK all the way! Love his show too.
 
  • #18
PKDfan said:
Louis CK all the way! Love his show too.

Oh, yeah. I'll replace one Billy Connally with a Louis CK.

I would put David Cross on the list, but he is not as strong in stand-up as he is a comic actor.
 
  • #19
Eddie Murphy was king back in the day. Rhys Darby is also excellent.
 
  • #20
No particular order I like the following
Eddie Izzard
Alan Davies
Billy Connolly
Bill Bailey
 
  • #21
In no particular order
1. Eddie Izzard
2. George Carlin (r.i.p.)
3. Rowan Atkinson (I can't stand his "Mr. Bean" character, but his stand-up is fantastic
4. Richard Jeni (r.i.p.)
5. Steven Wright
 

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