Who is your favorite comedian and why?

Mine is George Carlin - because he is so anti-corporation and a non-conformist.  And he can say the foulest things and still be taken seriously.

Second would be Steven Wright - He has great oneliners!

I liked that guy named Dennis Wolfberg.  He was funny.  He died several years ago.
I think Bill Bellamy is hilarious!

Eddie Izzard - Because he's unique in his field and also jokes about religion.

secondly it would have to be

Lee Evans - Because he's very funny and welsh too.

Robin Williams, George Carlin, and Steven Wright.




Cat

mine has to be carrot top yea i know his commercials suck but the trunk of crap that he has is pretty dam funny :D

Bill Hicks is my favorite, Eddie Murphy is a close second.

Oh.... I thought it just meant stand-up comedians.... D'oh me !

Bill Cosby. Patron Saint of Frustrated Parents.  ;D

Any/all of the Monty Python crew

I second that one Fuss...

Richard Pryor
Sorry.....I forgot the "why". Because he was hilarious in any forum. And honest, and intelligent, and unafraid to laugh at himself.
I only just noticed that I was refering to Richard in the past tense. I know he's still alive but its still sad that when I think of him, I think "was". :(

I love both Bill Cosby and Monty Python.
"It's the Lord, Noah." "Right."




Cat

I would have to say Robin Williams and Red Skelton too bad Skelton isnt around anymore but there is always video tape.

  Definately Monte Python! 8)

  Definately Monty Python! 8)

Billy Connolly!! I love his stuff. He is just SO funny! He can take everyday life and make it absolutely hysterical.  His take on flying is the BEST!!

Python were a great troupe for sketch comedy but for stand up it's gotta be BC!!

George Carlin (my kids dig him too)
Dennis Wolfberg (a very funny man - R.I.P.)
Richard Pryor
Eddie Izzard
The Kids In The Hall
Monty Python
Chris Rock
Aries Spears (I believe thats how his name is spelled - from MAD TV)

Don Rickles, *not* because he insults other ethnic and religious groups, but because he insults everyone equally, including himself, in such a way that it doesn't seem like an insult until hours later.


George Carlin, because he can think of things that no one else bothers to, or if they do, don't say out loud for fear people will think they are crazy.

Bill Cosby.  I can relate to his earlier stories *as* a child equally as well as his later stuff told from the parent's viewpoint.

The duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.  Also, Dom Joly.  (All famous in the UK!)

This won't mean a hill of beans to you non-Australian types.

My hero is the stand-up comic Steady Eddie. He gets on stage and does disabled jokes. Absolutely no disability is safe from his very original one liners. Eddie is spastic. He has trouble walking and, of course, his delivery isn't so clear and he regularly convulses on stage. But he's funny and has the heart of a lion. Here's an example of his work.

"I saw a girl the other day who was almost perfect. She had the face of an angel, really beautiful long hair, perfectly formed breasts, a great smile, great legs and a heart-warming personality."

"If only she had a limp or something..."

Anyone with the courage to do that gets my vote.

Hitch

I've always thought Dennis Miller was great, the whole Monday Night Football gig didn't work out for him, but still.  Also, Dana Carvey for his impersonations.

Bill Murray
Wayne Brady
Chris Kattan

I love Tim Allen, Red Green, Jim Carrey, John Candy, Laurel And Hardy, The Three Stooges, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and Chris Farley  :o

The Three Stooges are my favorite of all time.When it comes to present day comedians Chris Tucker hes so HILARIOUS in those Rush Hour movies :D

My Fave is Ken Dodd. I just only wish that the time I went to see that audience with Ken Dodd wasnt so origanal. He used the same jokes!  >:(  :'(