Oct 16.2 MOunt Rushmore -- Stand Up Comedy

thesloppy · 10-16-2003, 06:37 PM

Okay...I know there's already been a Mt. Rushmore today, and that the day's more than half over even here on the left coast, but if I don't write it down now, I'll forget it tomorrow.

Y'all know the rules. Allow me to begin:

George Burns
Richard Pryor
Lenny Bruce
Chris Rock

George Burns goes in as the 'classic'. I really wouldn't consider myself a fan, and went back and forth on this one between Burns and Bob Hope, but plain old longevity made me give the nod to Georgey.

RIchard Pryor is unarguable. At least 8 hours of BET programming every day is devoted to people stealing his bits.

Lenny Bruce goes on my mountain solely based on influence alone. Personally, I think Bob Newhart was funnier, but it's hard to deny that Bruce had a big hand in shaping modern-era stand-up comedy.

Chris Rock is my weakest link...I think he's probably been the funniest man on the planet for like the last 10 years, and I include him purely based on my own opinion, devoid of any worthwhile argument to support him over several other more qualified comics.

korme · 10-16-2003, 06:44 PM

George Carlin
Chris Rock
Dave Chappelle
David Cross

Fido · 10-16-2003, 06:52 PM

George Carlin
Robin Williams
George Burns
Bill Cosby

And maybe Dat Phan...

astralhaze · 10-16-2003, 06:56 PM

Bill Hicks
Andy Kaufman
George Carlin
Richard Pryor

Qwikshot · 10-16-2003, 07:04 PM

Lenny Bruce
Richard Pryor
Bill Cosby
David Cross

Ben E Lou · 10-16-2003, 07:09 PM

Richard Pryor
George Carlin
Bill Cosby
Chris Rock

The Afoci · 10-16-2003, 07:11 PM

Dat Phan is worthless! Dave Mordal RULES!!!!

astralhaze · 10-16-2003, 07:11 PM

No mention yet of the guy who just missed my cut. Eddie Murphy. In his prime he was roffle funny.

Bearcat729 · 10-16-2003, 07:12 PM

Bill Hicks
Richard Pryor
Sam Kinnison
George Carlin

Honorable mention to Robin Williams, Eddie Izzard, Chris Rock, and Lewis Black

astralhaze · 10-16-2003, 07:12 PM

Yeah, Lewis Black is hilarious as well!

thesloppy · 10-16-2003, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by astralhaze
No mention yet of the guy who just missed my cut. Eddie Murphy. In his prime he was roffle funny.

Yeah, I too considered Murphy, but gave his slot to Chris Rock, perhaps just because he's more fresh in my memory. Plus, he lacks Rock's almost angry undertones...the way he just spits and screams his material makes his humor seem so 'real', for lack of a better word.

Cosby is also a GREAT pick that made me go "d'oh, of COURSE!" when I saw him on others' lists. I probably still wouldn't have given him the nod on my personal monument, but you can't argue the selection. Carlin, I like, but I'd slot him against Pryor due to the time period and edgy material, and I'd give the nod to Richard easily.

Leonidas · 10-16-2003, 08:12 PM

I'm bummed to have such an ordinary list, but no one else has yet to beat these four to me. I can accept Cosby on the list too, but he doesn't make me laugh like these guys.

Robin Williams
George Carlin
Richard Prior
Lenny Bruce

Noop · 10-16-2003, 08:19 PM

Richard Pryor
Dave Chappelle
Chris Rock
Homer Simpson
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bigdawg2003 · 10-16-2003, 08:31 PM

George Carlin
Eddie Murphy
Robin Williams
Dane Cook

Which one isn't as famous as the other three?

Qwikshot · 10-16-2003, 08:33 PM

I heard Woody Allen was a riot at standup, but I haven't heard any of his material to back it up.

Aylmar · 10-16-2003, 08:42 PM

Steve Martin
Eddie Murphy
Richard Pryor
Robin Williams

Cosby was close...but gets edged by Williams

Ksyrup · 10-16-2003, 08:46 PM

Mount Rushmore of comics who died too soon:

Sam Kinison
Bill Hicks
Dennis Wolfberg
Robin Harris

3ric · 10-17-2003, 01:39 AM

Robin Williams
Bill Cosby
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Izzard

Glad to see nobody has posted Jerry Seinfeld yet.

GrantDawg · 10-17-2003, 01:43 AM

Bill Cosby
Robin Williams
Steven Wright
Chris Rock

oykib · 10-18-2003, 07:08 AM

Dave Chapelle
Richard Pryor
Eddie Murphy
Bill Cosby

Fritz · 10-18-2003, 09:45 AM

Bob Newhart
Rodney Dangerfield
Don Rickles
Bob Hope

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fwiw: right now my favorite is lewis black

QuikSand · 10-18-2003, 09:49 AM

Lenny Bruce
George Carlin
Bill Cosby
Eddie Murphy

Couldn't find any room for a novelty pick in there.

CamEdwards · 10-18-2003, 01:01 PM

George Carlin
Robin Williams
Eddie Murphy
Robert Schimmel

Kevin · 10-18-2003, 01:11 PM

Robin Williams
Bob Newhart
Richard Pryor
George Carlin

Killebrew · 10-18-2003, 02:13 PM

Sam Kinnison
Richard Pryor
Steve Martin
Chris Rock

Leonidas · 10-19-2003, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CamEdwards
George Carlin
Robin Williams
Eddie Murphy
Robert Schimmel

Glad to see someone give Schimmel some cred. My wife and I watched him a few weeks back and he was very, very funny. One of the best stand-up guys no one knows about. I don't think he rates for a Rushmore over a Carlin or Prior, but really good comic.

ntndeacon · 10-19-2003, 11:41 PM

Bob Newhart
Lenny Bruce
Moms Mobley
Robin Williams

oykib · 10-20-2003, 12:00 AM

Moms Mabley?!

How the hell old are you?

mckerney · 10-20-2003, 12:03 AM

Jerry Seinfeld
George Carlin
Robin Williams
Some guy I heard on the XM comedy station buy don't know his name

CamEdwards · 10-20-2003, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Leonidas
Glad to see someone give Schimmel some cred. My wife and I watched him a few weeks back and he was very, very funny. One of the best stand-up guys no one knows about. I don't think he rates for a Rushmore over a Carlin or Prior, but really good comic.

Yeah, Schimmel's a dark horse, but what tremendous upside. Plus, he actually makes me laugh more than Richard Pryor. There's just something so Middle America, yet warped, about Schimmel.

Maple Leafs · 10-20-2003, 09:03 AM

Damn... can't believe I missed this the first time. And I had even been thinking this would be a great topic...

Anyways, my picks:

George Carlin - Really has to be there if the list is going to be worth anything.
Richard Pryor - Ditto.
Bill Cosby - Younger people probably don't realize just how good he was
Steven Wright - A bit of a darkhorse, but the guy was gold inthe 80s and 90s and his stuff is still arguably the most-quoted material on the internet.

Bruce and Newhart are good picks too. Chris Rock isn't there yet, but he's on his way.

And while I'm at it: Jerry Sienfeld may be the most over-rated standup comedian of all time. Discuss.

mckerney · 10-20-2003, 09:15 AM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
And while I'm at it: Jerry Sienfeld may be the most over-rated standup comedian of all time. Discuss.

I'm Telling You For the Very Last Time is damn good. No overration there.

ntndeacon · 10-20-2003, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by oykib
Moms Mabley?!

How the hell old are you?

I am not really old but I have seen her on reruns and she was FUN--NY.

oykib · 10-20-2003, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ntndeacon
I am not really old but I have seen her on reruns and she was FUN--NY.

Man, stop BSing. If you know Moms, you're so old... you lder than your birthday.

albionmoonlight · 10-20-2003, 01:22 PM

Dennis Wolfberg died?

Maple Leafs · 10-20-2003, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by albionmoonlight
Dennis Wolfberg died?

Yeah, about ten years ago. Cancer, if I remember right.

Man, that guy was good.

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