My Top 10 Stand Up Comedians

One of my favorite pass times is watching stand up comedy. If you don't know what that is I'll explain in short words. Dude comes up the stage and he talks about his life, or any number of topics in a funny way. Some of them write jokes for years and when they are popular enough they release their specials, around 1h worth of material filmed in some theater and released to the public. It is a big industry in America. The rest of the world still needs to catch up. Now, this people talk about a lot of controversial topics and they do tend to get into trouble for that, but people forget that it is a comedy, you can make any topic funny. If you love this kind of entertainment there are thousands of great comedians out there for everyone, but i have to pick my favorite 10 for this list.

There are so many great ones so it is hard for me to chose, but here goes.

1. George Carlin

Hands down the best stand up comedian. Not only that you could drop dead from laughter from his jokes, also sometimes his sharp wit could make you think about life and society. He had the most HBO specials and I've watched them all many times. He was still great in his old age and will forever be remembered as the best.

2. Richard Pryor

What can I say about Rich, he was funny as he was troubled. 1st time when i watched his "live in concert" I almost died from laughter. No comedy movie, no sitcom, no real life situation made laugh as that stand up special.

3. Louis C.K.

Louie Louie Louie Louie.. A jingle from his Television Series Louie. Louis C.K. is like a vine, as he is getting older he is getting better. Every special he releases is easily my favorite moment of the year. 

4. Bill Burr

Bill is one crazy SoB, the way he performs and talks on that stage makes him one to watch, just like Louis C.K. he is getting better all the time. His rants about women and relationships are consistently funny. He was single most of his life but he also got married, figures..

5. Jim Jeffries

Ausie Ausie Ausie! He is one of my favorites cause he talks about topics that are interesting, like religion or guns. He is one of those rare comedians that can make anything funny and is still young so we will have years and years of his comedy.

6. Daniel Tosh

Daniel Tosh is one of the crazier ones, he is a host of one of the most controversial tv shows Tosh.0, something like Jerry Springer but internet audience. He talks a lot about minorities, women troubles and what not. Your typical american comedian but sharp and witty.

7. Bill Hicks

One of the best comedians ever, he died very young and his genius could never be fully uncovered. He was also one of the activists against his government and religious kults that were rampant in Usa back then. Life is just a ride.

8. Chriss Rock

Chriss Rock is one of my favorites because he is sharp and can point out exactly the problems with society and struggles of African American people. His sharp voice can make you laugh even if he talks about accounting. 

9. Pablo Francisco

When he was on he was the best, lately he is not producing any material but back in the day his voice impressions were the best. His vocal capabilities reminded me of Michael Winslow from police academy movies. Funny funny Dude.

10. Eddie Murphy

Eddie before he was a huge movie star was a huge stand up comedy star. His specials "Raw" and "Delirious" are easily the best specials ever. It is a shame that he went full mediocre movies actor instead of great stand up performer.