Comedy Origins: Dave Chappelle

It's crazy what you find on the internet. This morning I came across these early videos of a young Dave Chappelle getting started in the comedy business. It's wild to see how far he's gotten with his craft. The first set of videos was from an old performance on Caroline's on Broadway back in 1990. The second group come from a 1993 appearance on Comic Justice. What a difference three years makes. Still funny as shit nonetheless:

Caroline's on Broadway - 1990


Comic Justice - 1993

We really need Dave Chappelle back.

Can't Believe It's Been Two Years: RIP Bernie Mac

"I ain't scared of you muthafuckas."
-Bernie Mac

One of my favorite comedians of all time and I still feel like he's often overlooked in the Funniest Ever argument. Can't believe it's already been two years since he passed.



RIP.

Dave Chappelle...Best Ever??

No disrespect to some of the all-time greats [Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Richard Pryor] but I really feel like Dave Chappelle might be the best to ever do stand up. Not just my favorite but the BEST. I know that Delirious and Raw are considered two of the funniest shows in history, but damn, I wasn't even alive when Delirious dropped and Raw came out a month after my first birthday. This dude Dave just had two things that the others didn't: Relatability and Timing. I'm just sayin, watch Killin' Em Softy and For What It's Worth and try to tell me it's not some of the funniest shit ever.

In case you don't have the DVD, Killin' Em Softly in its entirety...

Part 2/6
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"Gun store, Gun store, Liquor store, Gun Store. WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU TAKING ME?!" [Part 2, 6:50]

Classic shit.

So Jay was on Letterman...

And he was actually funny. Props to Hov for holding his own after the Bill Maher joint wasn't really "on point." It was a good showing for Jay, especially to a crowd that probably knows NOTHING about him. Good shit, Jay. On to the next one. Aughh.


BP3 is still rockin btw.

Don't Forget That Dave Chappelle Is Funny As Shit

Ever since the Lost Episodes of Chappelle's Show, mad people have wondered where Dave Chappelle has been. I just might have the answer. This video isn't new but it's from an appearance Chappelle paid to MTV UK's Kojo's Comedy Funhouse. It's basically a show that features different stand-up acts. He's as funny as ever. Even in London.

Haha @ 7:12: "They got my gun...but they ain't get these rocks niggaaaaa...."

Come back to comedy Dave Chappelle.
That would be wavy.

[Note: Peep how he ethers the dude @ 2:22. It burns don't it??]