Comedians

For example, Rorscharch, Walter Kovacs, and the Comedian, Edward Blake, seem like polar opposites, yet they are very similar. Neither character was well liked by the other masked adventurers/vigilantes. Both characters remained focused on what they perceived as right. Despite their differences and opinions in terms of morals, the two remain friends and Rorscharch is very persistent in the hunt to find out who is responsible the murder of the Comedian. Growing up, Rorscharch had a very hard and…

form of entertainment that has been alive since the Ancient Greeks started it and generations have loved it. Today, this is still true, which is why comedians are placed high in our society. They create movies, life lavish lives, and are idolized due to the power of laughter. Although some subjects that are discussed should not be brought up, comedians are extremely important to today’s society due to the health benefits of laughter, strengthening of relationships, and awareness of specific…

the article “Who Says Women Aren’t Funny”, written by Alessandra Stanley, the author provides an in-depth analysis of the dismay of gender and hetro-normalized expectations that female comedians within the entertainment industry are expected to abide by. The author includes evidence of past and present women comedians that have initiated a comedic feminist evolution in order to elicit a sense of freedom of expression. This evolution of the women’s movement was intended to reject the concept of…

A Timeline of Laughter: Comedy Through the Years Audiences have been entertained by stand-up comedians for more than a century. From the vaudeville shows of the 1800s to the musical stand-up acts of modern times, the history of stand-up comedy is rich – and its evolution has consisted of a fascinating timeline filled with tears and laughter. Whether a person prefers comedy delivered with dry wit, ribald cynicism, or silly banter meant to engage the audience, there is something for everyone…

begun to speak out and educate the world using the media as a powerful tool. There are quite a few comedians who have been successful in standing against racism. Aziz Ansari is amongst some of the most notable ones. They come from cultures that tend to experience the most racism in America and they have become extremely good at addressing racial issues with their sense of humor. Modern day minority comedians like Aziz Ansari use their talent, experiences, and the media to break down ignorant…

being taken seriously after all the laughs have died down. Joking around can be for the sake of getting laughter from others, but it is a fun and lighthearted way to bring awareness. Satire isn’t an unfamiliar subject to most performers and comedians. Comedian Dave Chappelle used satire, that usually dealt with racial identity and politics in America in most of his comedy bits in his comedy hit, The Chappelle Show. The use of satire in Dave Chappelle’s comedy sketches draws attention to politics…

get out, they look like an ad for gravity." This is just one of the many jokes written by the widely known comedian: Jerry Seinfeld. He started out by making his friends laugh, hit a few hardships around the way, but in the end he made it to the top. His father inspired him to be a comedian by saying “He was always making people laugh.” Seinfeld stated to study the techniques of comedians who appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. There was a time that he made his friend laugh so hard that he…

and whimsical act, he cracked up everyone he ever came across. He is none other than the greatest comedian of all time Robert Renwick Mortimer, popularly known by his stage name Bob Mortimer. He is widely known for his stand-up comedy in his native land England and as well as internationally. The 57 year old comedian started his first comedy programme along with his long time business partner, comedian Vic Reeves in 1986. Mortimer’s comedy combines surreal, visually and verbally inventive…

Introduction Comedian Penn Jillette is convinced that the joke is dead. The executioner? Political correctness and a heightened sensitivity to offending people. Jillette thinks that most of the best jokes have a sense of mean-spiritedness, and since mean-spiritedness is out, comedians are mostly limited to mediocrity. He says that, “You used to feel safer telling jokes. Since all your best material is mean-spirited, you feel less safe. You’re worried some might think you really have that type…

Jim Carrey is one of the best comedians of our time. He has been in many amazing movies and has made many people laugh. He is now an extremely famous and popular comedian but he was not always this successful he had a very humble start. Jim Carrey although now a famous comedian he started just like anybody else. Jim Carrey grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; he was born on January 17, 1962 (Biography.com). Carrey got his start at a stand up spot in a club in Toronto (biography.com). In 1978,…