MrConfidence said:
Now, I know you one of you guys mentioned that I should listen to comedians in order to get more funny, but can you recommend any particular comedians? There are hundreds of comedians out there.
My favorite subject! I'm big into standup. Glad I can help.
There are a lot of different styles of comedy out there. Here's some big names and styles.
Dane Cook- hottest comedian out there. He's really energetic and very well known as far as comedians go. He tells a lot of stories, listen to and key on the way he does that. Personally, I think he gets annoying, but he's wildly popular and a funny guy. Latest CD is "Retaliation," buy it, if only for the sake of being in on such a popular guy.
Jim Gaffigan- also a very popular comedian, but Dane is much more known. I like Jim better. He makes fun of himself a lot and does this sort of 3rd person voice, pointing out what the audience might be thinking about him or what he just said. That's what you should listen to. Other than that all he talks about is food, which won't exactly help, but that 3rd person voice he does can really give you another perspective. Latest CD is "Beyond the Pale," buy it.
Demetri Martin- not very well known, but one of my favorites. He's mostly a one-liner comedian, but he does it in a non-traditional style. Seems like just a cool guy in general. He's very creative, and there isn't exactly a specific quirk about him to pay attention to, but he's flat out funny. Latest CD? I don't know, but download or watch his Comedy Central Presents special, and you'll see what I mean when I say he's creative. He's a "watch" comedian, not a "listen."
Mitch Hedberg- my favorite comedian. He's a strict one-liner guy, but he gives you a different outlook on...you name it. As you've probably heard, he died a couple years ago of heart problems, drug related. He's a stoner kind of comedian, but the funniest guy I've ever heard. Polar opposite of Dane Cook. One thing to point out that is not good about him is that he never looks at the audience, he stares downward, he seems shy, talks quietly...not things you want to do as a DJ. Either way, funny funny guy. Latest and unfortunately last CD- "Mitch All Together." buy it buy it buy it. RIP. Here's a great Mitch line to give you an idea- "I bought an art farm the other day, and those little bastards didn't grow sh*t"
Chris Rock- Racial humor might not be your thing (or mine), but he's my favorite "rant" style comedian. Might seem all like complain complain complain but that's something you can do in every day life that others can relate to. Make a sh*tty situation funny by pointing out just how sh*tty it is and why. Might as well. Watch his HBO standup specials, they're classics.
Jerry Seinfeld- How could I fail to mention him? His standup, in my opinion, is awkward and kinda sucks. "Seinfeld," the show, is perfect. Nearly all of the episodes are relationship-based, hilarious stuff. It points out the humor in what you might normally see as a lame situation. It's all about relationship and it's a lot of guy humor. Watch the show.
Glad to help..good luck....