The Swamp

Kyle Kinane's new special just posted on YouTube, and its great:

I watched Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns. It's exactly what you expect from Attell, which is the highest praise. He's an odd bird, but rapid fire jokes that all hit. Also watched Brian's Simpson's Netflix special, which I really enjoyed. He has an interesting voice as a former Marine and currently overweight stoner.

Decided to roll the dice an take the kids to a comedy club last weekend. Went to The Stand in NYC, which is 16+. Daughter is 15, but they didn't card the kids. Or us, for that matter. They did insist we not sit in the front two rows, to keep the kids out of crowd work range. I thought a 7:00 show MIGHT not be overly inappropriate, but man, the host Onika McLean was filthy! My son was loving it, my daughter decided before we got there that she wasn't going to like any of the comics and stuck to her guns.

I was excited, as there were several comedians on the bill that I'm familiar with. Kyle Dunnigan, Rich Vos, Bonnie MacFarland, and Mike Vecchione. First comic was Monroe Martin, who is young but has potential. Vecchione was good, but I felt like he took a dare to only do hacky material. He started with airport observation humor then moved into jury duty. He was funny, but the show went progressively downhill from there. MacFarland was ok, some good crowd work. Vos' prepared act was really bad. Right as I was thinking, "he seems like he doesn't want to be here," he responded to the yappy broad in the front row by going off on her for feeling entitled to talk to the comedians, then said, "Lady, I don't want to be here, just let me get through my set." Vos' crowd work was fun and he tore a few people to shreds. It was so mean it was close to being more awkward than funny, but I expected that from him. Dunnigan was painful to watch. Entire act was songs and a guitar, and the songs were uncomfortably unfunny. Pretty much silence from the crowd, hoping he would finish soon.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:40 pm I watched Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns. It's exactly what you expect from Attell, which is the highest praise.

[+] spoiler

His joke about his mother in the shower had me struggling to breathe.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:40 pm I watched Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns. It's exactly what you expect from Attell, which is the highest praise. He's an odd bird, but rapid fire jokes that all hit.

Just finished watching it....and it was great. He's such a pro.

Although...I'm sure its just a coincidence, but Mike Bridenstine also has a joke about having "resting January 6th face".

Joe Pera tonight in Orlando.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:04 am Joe Pera tonight in Orlando.

I'd love to see him live. That's a show that you really hope people know who he is before going. OTOH, it'd be fun to watch people try to figure out if it's an act.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:04 am Joe Pera tonight in Orlando.

Jelly (like nana used to make)

Watched the new Rory Scovell special last night on HBO. Very funny, but a very different kind of comedy than the Attel special I watched earlier in the day.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:10 pm Watched the new Rory Scovell special last night on HBO. Very funny, but a very different kind of comedy than the Attel special I watched earlier in the day.

Thanks for the reminder, I like Rory. Jeselnik was raving about this special, and he doesn't hand out compliments easily.

rass wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:44 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:04 am Joe Pera tonight in Orlando.

Jelly (like nana used to make)

Joe was great. Exactly what you would expect from him, which is kind of funny because on the way over, my wife couldn't figure out what to expect, having only seen the show.

Watched Alex Edelman's special on HBO (Just for Us). I had never heard of him but I thought it was a unique (and great) stand up performance.

My God. This was incredible:

This is probably funnier because the cast couldn't hold character but still...

Jerloma wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:02 pm This is probably funnier because the cast couldn't hold character but still...

I'm glad you posted this. Possibly one of the greatest breaking of character since the Debbie Downer at Disneyland with Lindsey Lohan. Heidi Gardner very rarely breaks which made this even funnier (to me.)

The question I have: I wonder if during Dress, maybe they didn't have the full make-up on, particularly for Butthead? Because otherwise, her reaction kind of doesn't make sense.

Apparently, Gosling was breaking all night long. Couldn't hold it together.

The last skit of the night he was pretty much giggling through the entire thing. I have a suspicion he might've been a little bit high at that point.

I'm going to have to watch the full episode, but the cold open from last night calls back to the same skit from 8 years ago where he couldn't hold it together at all, so he might be hamming it up.

Adam Driver he is not.

Watched the episode and the writing was as lame as it's been all season, but the fact that Ryan Gosling was having so much fun kind of saved things.

Johnnie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:43 pm I'm going to have to watch the full episode, but the cold open from last night calls back to the same skit from 8 years ago where he couldn't hold it together at all, so he might be hamming it up.

Adam Driver he is not.

(He's wearing the same jacket, and instead of just letting it be a funny call back, they have him mention it.. To Pru's point, pretty lame writing... Let those that are in on that have their moment. Also, they need to stop bringing those iconic skits back... They aren't hitting. They did that with Timberlake and Fallon doing the Barry Gibbs Talk Show and it was REALLY flat.)

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:52 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:43 pm I'm going to have to watch the full episode, but the cold open from last night calls back to the same skit from 8 years ago where he couldn't hold it together at all, so he might be hamming it up.

Adam Driver he is not.

(He's wearing the same jacket, and instead of just letting it be a funny call back, they have him mention it.. To Pru's point, pretty lame writing... Let those that are in on that have their moment. Also, they need to stop bringing those iconic skits back... They aren't hitting. They did that with Timberlake and Fallon doing the Barry Gibbs Talk Show and it was REALLY flat.)

I saw a couple clips from the Kristen Wiig episode, and found it very odd that they threw in Will Forte doing his PTSD War Vet character thrown. It was just bizarre, as it was a skit with a retirement party and every said weird shit. Then at the end Forte grabs the mic, says, "I don't know you, but..." then goes off on that character's crazy riff. Just felt like desperately grasping at straws.

That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:27 am That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

I thought it was weird that Wiig is a 5-time host. As a former longtime cast member, it seems like cheating to lean on them as a host. I like bringing someone back as a onetime tribute years after they left, especially if they are doing something like a big movie. But 5 times? and they brought in a ton of big names for the 5-time Club monologue bit, which is fine. But then most of those cameos appeared in additional skits. Especially at a time where they have an enormous cast.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:27 am That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

I thought it was weird that Wiig is a 5-time host. As a former longtime cast member, it seems like cheating to lean on them as a host. I like bringing someone back as a onetime tribute years after they left, especially if they are doing something like a big movie. But 5 times? and they brought in a ton of big names for the 5-time Club monologue bit, which is fine. But then most of those cameos appeared in additional skits. Especially at a time where they have an enormous cast.

Chase, Murray, Fey, Ferrell, Mullaney are all at least 5 timers as well.

Baldwin has hosted 17 times?

That's incredible. But you can see why a guy that lives in NYC and has amazing comedy chops.. and who has been around for 30 years... is going to rack up the numbers.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:27 am That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

I thought it was weird that Wiig is a 5-time host. As a former longtime cast member, it seems like cheating to lean on them as a host. I like bringing someone back as a onetime tribute years after they left, especially if they are doing something like a big movie. But 5 times? and they brought in a ton of big names for the 5-time Club monologue bit, which is fine. But then most of those cameos appeared in additional skits. Especially at a time where they have an enormous cast.

They are going to have to have a cull after the season. Keenan Thompson must look around and wonder what is going on.

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:41 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:27 am That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

I thought it was weird that Wiig is a 5-time host. As a former longtime cast member, it seems like cheating to lean on them as a host. I like bringing someone back as a onetime tribute years after they left, especially if they are doing something like a big movie. But 5 times? and they brought in a ton of big names for the 5-time Club monologue bit, which is fine. But then most of those cameos appeared in additional skits. Especially at a time where they have an enormous cast.

They are going to have to have a cull after the season. Keenan Thompson must look around and wonder what is going on.

The keep talking about who will take over when Lorne calls it quits. Keenan's name constantly gets mentioned as someone who can do it. But you don't want to be the person who follows the legend. You want to be the person after that. Keenan's run is beyond Ripken-esque. Even 1st ballot HOFers only make it 7 years.

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:21 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:41 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:27 am That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

I thought it was weird that Wiig is a 5-time host. As a former longtime cast member, it seems like cheating to lean on them as a host. I like bringing someone back as a onetime tribute years after they left, especially if they are doing something like a big movie. But 5 times? and they brought in a ton of big names for the 5-time Club monologue bit, which is fine. But then most of those cameos appeared in additional skits. Especially at a time where they have an enormous cast.

They are going to have to have a cull after the season. Keenan Thompson must look around and wonder what is going on.

The keep talking about who will take over when Lorne calls it quits. Keenan's name constantly gets mentioned as someone who can do it. But you don't want to be the person who follows the legend. You want to be the person after that. Keenan's run is beyond Ripken-esque. Even 1st ballot HOFers only make it 7 years.

1st ballot hall of famers leave to make big money. I think there is something wrong with anyone who stays longer than that. It's like a kid who graduates high school and still sticks around.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:19 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:21 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:41 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:27 am That was a very weird skit, which I kind of liked.

They've been doing a lot of stuff with former cast members. Which is nice, but also feels like a bit of slap in the face to the existing cast.

I thought it was weird that Wiig is a 5-time host. As a former longtime cast member, it seems like cheating to lean on them as a host. I like bringing someone back as a onetime tribute years after they left, especially if they are doing something like a big movie. But 5 times? and they brought in a ton of big names for the 5-time Club monologue bit, which is fine. But then most of those cameos appeared in additional skits. Especially at a time where they have an enormous cast.

They are going to have to have a cull after the season. Keenan Thompson must look around and wonder what is going on.

The keep talking about who will take over when Lorne calls it quits. Keenan's name constantly gets mentioned as someone who can do it. But you don't want to be the person who follows the legend. You want to be the person after that. Keenan's run is beyond Ripken-esque. Even 1st ballot HOFers only make it 7 years.

1st ballot hall of famers leave to make big money. I think there is something wrong with anyone who stays longer than that. It's like a kid who graduates high school and still sticks around.

That's why I think it'll be him to replaces Lorne. I get the thought that you want to be the guy that comes in after the successor fails, but I'm guessing he's being groomed for this job and they don't want to risk completely losing the fans with an outside person coming in (even though I guess it could just as easily be someone else behind the scenes we don't know). I think they'd want the buzz behind Lorne handing it off to Keenan.

I'd guess Fey or Poehler gets Lorne's seat.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:29 pm I'd guess Fey or Poehler gets Lorne's seat.

That'll work too.

Giff wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:29 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:29 pm I'd guess Fey or Poehler gets Lorne's seat.

That'll work too.

That'd be the best choices, but I can't imagine either of them doing it. They both have kids.

Keenan Thompson has been on TV doing comedy stuff since he was a kid on All That. He's beyond legendary at this point.

The question, and I really have no idea, is how much writing/show running Keenan is doing. Being a legend/HOF (which he obviously is) doesn't mean he's involved with the HIGHLY orchestrated machine that Lorne handles.

I'd throw Mulaney (they'd have to bring him back) and Jost into the mix of those that are more on the management side of things (agree wholeheartedly that kids aside, Fey and Poehler fall into this category.)

Guys, women are allowed to have kids and a job now. The kids are all teenagers at this point.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:19 pm 1st ballot hall of famers leave to make big money. I think there is something wrong with anyone who stays longer than that. It's like a kid who graduates high school and still sticks around.

Alright, alright, alright...

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:54 pm Guys, women are allowed to have kids and a job now. The kids are all teenagers at this point.

God Jerry Seinfeld is annoying as fuck.

Giff wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:50 am God Jerry Seinfeld is annoying as fuck.