Storytellers are the best comedians

Post by **misplacedfate** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 4:22 pm

I've realized anyone can write reverses, literals, double entendres, ect.., but a true comic tells a story and the humor is there in ever form. A fun is punny? Who are these comics who tell observational, 1 liners, yada yada, is this their comedic voice?

Post by **Inkblot** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:19 pm

misplacedfate,

I feel the same way... To each their own of course. For instance, I see Mr. Pryor as a storyteller first, always have and always will, and a stand-up comic second. A true performance artist... Right up my alley!

Inkblot

Post by **Ben Robinson** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:37 pm

misplacedfate,
Yes story tellers are good. When it comes to live standup comedy though, my favourite comedians improv their whole sets (at least while open micing it). I think this is how a storyteller is born.

Post by **NickFlanagan** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:45 pm

Ben Robinson,

My favourite comedians are those whom have tapped into a sense of humour that I share and can understand, whether they're 'storytellers', 'mimes', 'clowns', 'unintentionally funny overly earnest folk-reggae musicians' or 'guys who light their farts on fire at Just For Laughs'...OK actually, none of those just mentioned, save 'storytellers', are my favourite types of comics--but what I'm saying is that a 'best type of comedian' viewpoint is subjective. I do admire people who can get huge amounts of people to laugh at them without sacrificing their viewpoint and character.