Comedy Racists.

[Quindiana Jones]

Are you ever biased to a comedian/comedy program because of where it's from?

I've noticed that English people aren't too fond of most stand-up American comedians. It could just be the whole different sense of humour bollocks, but I reckon part of it is because we think we're better than them, so refuse to laugh at some bits which could be funny.

I, personally, don't like American comedians. I remember hearing Sarah (I think) Silverman, and she sucked. She made one of two good lines, which I laughed at, but the rest was rubbish. Bad timing, bad jokes, bad everything.

I would much rather watch any English comedy thing than an American one. Or any other nationality, to be honest.

So, several topics here I think. Do you purposely not laugh at some jokes just because you don't like the comedian? Do you prefer English or American stand-up comedians? Do you prefer English or American comedy programs? And, finally, can you name a particularly good comedian, and state why you like them so much?

[Araciel]

no.

[LunarWeaver]

You're my favorite comedian, Quin.

Hmm, I've never paid much attention. For me, I either just think they're funny or not. I was never too into stand-up anyway.

[Shiny]

Hm...well I prefer American comedians because that's mostly what I am exposed to. Though, Sarah Silverman does suck.

[Quindiana Jones]

Ah Silverman. That's the one. Thank you.

[$howBiz]

chris rock, pablo fransisco, jim carrey and dave chappelle hahahaha now they to me are funny and im english lol i like english comedy aswell though like Lee Evans i just laugh at whatever i thinks funny i don't put my humor into a class of race you'll find someone funny in every country

[scrumpleberry]

John Cleeeeeese

[Psychotic]

So, several topics here I think. Do you purposely not laugh at some jokes just because you don't like the comedian?

No.

Do you prefer English or American stand-up comedians?

I haven't seen enough American stand-up to be able to judge.

Do you prefer English or American comedy programs?

British, marginally.

And, finally, can you name a particularly good comedian, and state why you like them so much?

Paul Merton, because he is a very silly man.

[Chimp]

Yeah, race comedy gets very old very fast. I love non race comedy. Mitch Hedberg(sp?) was a genius. So is that dude who uses the big drawing pad thing.

edit: Oh, never mind. I thought you were talking about race comedians, which seems to be quite a popular tpe of comedian. Nvm. ;[

[Rase]

So is that dude who uses the big drawing pad thing.

Demetri Martin.

Anyway, I don't purposely refuse to laugh at a comedians jokes because of their nationality. If they are funny, I laugh, simple as that. I do tend to enjoy American stand-up comedians more though. Mitch Hedberg and Demetri Martin have been said, so I'll add Jim Gaffigan.

[Peegee]

Comedy is not universal, so to say that you have preferences for comedy is like saying you have two eyes and some ears. Now saying that your preference is superior to others, that's just mean spirited, imo.

[I Took the Red Pill]

Oh man, Silverman is not even close to a reflection of top-notch American comedy. Watch Mitch Hedberg, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy (old school stuff like Raw). They'd probably change your opinion on the deal.

[The Unknown Guru]

I only care if comedians are funny. Demetri Martin is funny. Jimmy Carr is funny. I like them both.

However, I try not to laugh at dirty jokes that I shouldn't know about when my parents are around.

[Quindiana Jones]

I'm not saying I don't like American comedians, I'm just saying I prefer English ones. Overall, I think they're better.

[Shauna]

I prefer British comedy more than American comedy. =] Dunno why, I just... enjoy it more. <3