Dave Chappelle
27% (682 votes)
Stephen Colbert
10% (250 votes)
Craig Ferguson
10% (266 votes)
Jimmy Kimmel
9% (219 votes)
Jay Leno
21% (535 votes)
David Letterman
3% (74 votes)
Bill Maher
1% (34 votes)
Carlos Mencia
10% (270 votes)
Conan O'Brien
9% (243 votes)
Total votes: 2573
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I voted for Colbert...even
July 18, 2008 - 07:37 ET by taterI voted for Colbert...even though I know he's a liberal he can still crack me up because he does that character so well.
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I'd have to agree on that.
July 18, 2008 - 07:57 ET by ThatDudeI'd have to agree on that. His delivery and timing are excellent and I still find his satire to be funny despite how he makes all conservatives look. It would be interesting to see the same dynamic from his show used to lampoon the left.
I wish we had some better choices. There are plenty of much better comedians who aren't pushing an agenda.
Already been tried...
July 18, 2008 - 12:50 ET by ImAllRightFox News already tried to lampoon the lefties with Half Hour News Hour and it failed miserably.
Colbert cracks me up even though its us he's poking fun at but I know its mainly towards blowhards like O Reilly and Hannity of which neither I can stand.
I voted for Dave Chappelle anyway. Colbert would've been second and all of the others would be close for third. Mainly Ferguson.
Mencia is garbage and Leno hasn't been funny for 15 years.
Do I have to vote
July 18, 2008 - 07:43 ET by gtmauroDo I really have to pick one of these guys to vote for?? There has to be some better comedians out ther. Right??
It's only one about TV comedy
July 18, 2008 - 07:48 ET by Matthew SheffieldHence the absence of other comics.
Could have included
July 18, 2008 - 07:51 ET by FastEdBobby Collins, John Penet or Jeff Dunham, huum?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Dennis Miller
July 18, 2008 - 07:59 ET by SouthJersey1953Dennis Miller (funny political lines)
I voted for Jay Leno...Dave Letterman is normally as stupid as his stupid pet tricks, and I don't watch the others.
Yea I was looking for
July 18, 2008 - 08:03 ET by general companyYea I was looking for Miller to, voted for Colbert, but not a big fan of any of them.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Miller is still one of my
July 18, 2008 - 08:12 ET by Hero SquadMiller is still one of my favorites.
However, of the ones that were on the ballot (was this for comics who have their own TV show?), Kimmel is my choice. His style just suits my tastes, and I love how he acts like the show is just one big ball of nepotism. Plus, anyone who follow up his (now ex) girlfriend's song "I'm *bleep*ing Matt Damon" with an equally crass "I'm *bleep*ing Ben Affleck" - and actually get Ben Affleck to star in the video - well, that's just classic.
Plus, I like that there's not a hint of political bias in his show. Just whatever's funny, whoever it may be.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Uhhhhh??
July 18, 2008 - 07:50 ET by dronetekI dont like ANY of them......Where is Dave Chapelle?
Brian Regan...the guy is
July 18, 2008 - 07:58 ET by taterBrian Regan...the guy is hilarious and clean.
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Yes ...
July 18, 2008 - 09:46 ET by Dave PierreBrian Regan is absolutely hilarious!
If you appreciate good, clean comedy, you should check him out live if you have the chance.
A younger comic, John Caparulo, is also quite funny. He's great to see live as well.
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They all suck.
July 18, 2008 - 07:45 ET by CTNO OBAMUNISTS PLEASE!
Carlos Mencia
July 18, 2008 - 07:55 ET by HelenSDefinitely Carlos Mencia! LOVED his "No Strings Attached" DVD. Similar material in "Not For the Easily Offended" but smoother and cleaned up. A bit.
But he is across-the-board offensive and right on the money. His segments about illigal immigration, education, and prejudice alone are great.
Carlos for sure from this list
July 18, 2008 - 09:08 ET by Ron_servativeHe hits all of the PC crowd's buttons.
If you have a profanity filter on, Chris Rock's funny. 'what ever happened to crazy?' and 'nobody cares about men, you see a homeless man and his dog. Who do you feel sorry for? The dog, 'cause nobody cares about men'.
not a very funny list...
July 18, 2008 - 07:57 ET by oldArmynot a very funny list...
Funniest
July 18, 2008 - 07:57 ET by HypocriteHaterAt first I wanted an option for "none of the above", but then I picked Jay Leno. He used to crack me up when he was a guest on the original Letterman show on NBC. Now he's kinda boring.
Conan.
July 18, 2008 - 07:57 ET by CrashConan.
I agree crash - I like Conan O'Brien
July 18, 2008 - 08:01 ET by Dee Bunkand Craig Furgeson
Missing
July 18, 2008 - 07:59 ET by CaringwhiteguyWhy no opportunity to click "None of the above"?
one more
July 18, 2008 - 08:03 ET by mom_roxI haven't heard all of them, but I would have to add Brian Regan to the list.
A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
- George Bernard Shaw, 1944
brain regan is one of the best
July 18, 2008 - 08:06 ET by lunaticcringeradioand he's one of the few who can be funny without going blue.
lunaticcringeradio
mom, I didn't read all
July 18, 2008 - 08:31 ET by msh1973mom,
I didn't read all the comments before I entered my vote....I totally agree with you.
jim norton, those idiots suck
July 18, 2008 - 08:05 ET by lunaticcringeradioi hate safe & careful hack "humor", say what's on your mind with honesty and without fear of who you might offend.
all of those asses are nothing more than canned meat hacks.
lunaticcringeradio
"say what's on your mind
July 18, 2008 - 09:32 ET by Indiana Joe"say what's on your mind with honesty and without fear of who you might offend."
Sounds like you'd like Carlos Mencia. He's an equal-opportunity offender. Blacks, whites, Hispanics, Islamics, Asians, he targets everyone.
yes he does say a lot of offesive(matter of perspective) things
July 18, 2008 - 18:43 ET by lunaticcringeradiobut i just don't find him all that funny.he says a lot of hack things that you could hear going to any comedy club. i have to admire him in the way he marketed himself and succeeded very for himself, but i just don't find a lot of his material THAT original. his catch phrase, "i know what you're thinking" of course it's what i'm thinking, i've been thinking the same ideas for decades but instead of becoming a comedian in media i putzed around in the news media and then joined the military and other things and i never turned into a tv comedian. good for him on what he did but i just don't find mencia funny because i don't find him original. plus race isn't the only angle to offend people with. take james carville, that sob has a face that looks like a tomato that's been pecked at by a large bird. ted kennedy, they just found the brain tumor last month? somebody needs to be fired because they've been missing that lump for decades. nacy pelosi, i hear that old hippie still smells like patchouli 50 years later.
ps howard stern is a---i can't say the rest because i have been asked to curtain my language here and out of respect for others here i do that, but trust me i had some very graphic derogatory comments about hoo hoo howie.
lunaticcringeradio
none of the above
July 18, 2008 - 08:10 ET by oorampRichard Pryor still number one, early Eddie Murphy before P.C. number two.
remember the republican prosperity 94-06,
as the democrat depression deepings 06-??
OK I think I got everyone now
July 18, 2008 - 08:12 ET by Matthew SheffieldSorry for the reset
How about none of the above.
July 18, 2008 - 08:28 ET by msh1973How about none of the above. My vote would be for Brian Regan, we have his "I walked on the Moon" DVD, very funny. That is just my opinion.
Why is there never a "none
July 18, 2008 - 08:29 ET by Warner Todd HustonWhy is there never a "none of the above" in these polls?
Well...
July 18, 2008 - 12:57 ET by ImAllRightIts called don't bother to vote.
I have seen a few of these
July 18, 2008 - 08:29 ET by Dan The Man 2I have seen a few of these clowns but cant really place them. Dont watch much late night comics. Do watch teh Denis Miller segment thogh.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
none of the above
July 18, 2008 - 08:33 ET by Paul GMaybe I'm showing my age and I know he's not PC, but I gotta say Don Rickles. In fact, I just watched him yesterday on YouTube with him on the Dean Martin roasts.. I had tears in my eyes I was laughing so hard.
Don has some funny moments,
July 18, 2008 - 09:12 ET by Dan The Man 2Don has some funny moments, but like relatives, insult comics get stale after a few days.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
You left out the rednecks
July 18, 2008 - 08:36 ET by ricklailWhy did you leave out the good ole boys like Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvald, etc? Being from the South I like the guys that poke fun at us. The greastest evcr was Brother Dave Gardner and Lewis Grizzard.
Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.
Rednecks Rule!!!
July 18, 2008 - 09:25 ET by Jarhead68Having spent some of my formative years in Bossier City, LA, I can agree with you on this. I think Larry the Cable Guy is one of the funniest guys on the planet.
Jarhead
July 18, 2008 - 14:28 ET by ricklailMy wife and daughter get so mad when I refer to the son in law as a Jarhead. I am going to show this to them.
Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.
can't vote
July 18, 2008 - 08:47 ET by candanceCall me a prude, but I never watch any of these guys and would end up choosing someone at random.
How in the HECK ...
July 18, 2008 - 09:09 ET by blogonatordid Chris Rock not make the list. He gets a little nutty with his politics but his 3 HBO specials will test your bladder strength.
You failed to list any
July 18, 2008 - 09:29 ET by bassndudeYou failed to list any comics. If you take a poll, at least list a member of the group you are asking about.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
One Word:
July 18, 2008 - 09:45 ET by Jarhead68RODNEY!
R.I.P.
Okay, one word and an acronym. Sue me.
Chappelle - the rest of
July 18, 2008 - 09:47 ET by mattmChappelle - the rest of them aren't even funny. Leno used to be pretty good.... I don't know who Mencia is.
Jackie Mason could be on the list, too...among many others.
"I'd wish you luck, but for all I know you might be planning to kill me." - Jackie Mason.
Absolutely Jay. He's the
July 18, 2008 - 10:24 ET by wiwfAbsolutely Jay. He's the only late night comic that's in it for the laughs, thereby satirizing everyone and everything in the news equally! Headlines have to be the best Tonight Show creation in quite a while.
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Outrage!
July 18, 2008 - 10:29 ET by Roger the ShrubberWhat, no Joy Behar?
If you ever get a chance,
July 18, 2008 - 10:43 ET by Chris NormanIf you ever get a chance, catch Rocky LaPorte's show on Comedy Central - he's hilarious - and he's friends with Drew Carey, which is always a bonus. Plus, he entertains the troops. A good guy all around.
McNotObama '08
Poll
July 18, 2008 - 11:50 ET by cassratWhere is the only real choice: NONE OF THE ABOVE
Poll
July 18, 2008 - 11:50 ET by cassratWhere is the only real choice: NONE OF THE ABOVE
→ Once again
July 18, 2008 - 12:07 ET by Cool ArrowWhere's the love for Olberman?
I believe there's a thread opened this very day showcasing his ability to make coffee spew.
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Cool,once again your one
July 18, 2008 - 21:59 ET by the strugglerCool,once again your one step ahead of me.I pick Olbermann
→ Just an oversight struggler
July 18, 2008 - 22:08 ET by Cool ArrowI hear he's trying to break into serious news.
I hope that never happens.
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I bet Conan and Chapelle
July 18, 2008 - 12:51 ET by RightWiredI bet Conan and Chapelle are the only ones on that list that write their own material.
RightWired.
"How do you tell a Communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin." - Ronald Reaga
None of the above as you did
July 18, 2008 - 12:56 ET by Cureboy675None of the above as you did not list the brilliant Eddie Izzard.
Of this group, Leno is
July 18, 2008 - 13:59 ET by fitzfongOf this group, Leno is probably the most consistent...his talent may be diluted by the sheer volume of the material he must churn out each week, but he can still bring it. He was best on the once-a-week Carson guest-hosting gig. Ferguson is better as a comedic actor, Letterman is overly-reliant on sight gags, Conan has to appeal to a younger audience, Mencia and Chappelle are funny...but rarely stray beyond race and caricature humor, Jimmy Kimmel is better as a foil and Colbert's dumb-guy persona is more tiresome than funny. The only way for Maher and funny to intersect is if the funny happens to Maher. The next clever observation he makes will be the first.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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To me, Chappelle has always
July 18, 2008 - 14:07 ET by SumricaTo me, Chappelle has always been over the top funny. Yeah, crude stuff. But, I'm a crude kinda guy. I hate that he felt it was time to move on and let the show go.
Greg Gutfeld makes me
July 18, 2008 - 14:34 ET by ConservativeRexGreg Gutfeld makes me laugh, Very interesting take on liberals and hypocrites. Very funny delivery.
No Greg Gutfeld?! For
July 18, 2008 - 15:49 ET by Damian GNo Greg Gutfeld?! For shame!!!
I voted for Ferguson.
What about
July 18, 2008 - 17:26 ET by I.am.DILLIGAFRon White with his You Cant Fix Stupid, or Lewis Black, or deffinatly Jeff Dunham with his Ac(flem)med the Dead Terrorist they are all great
Guns and Violence are not the answer but they are one solution to the problem== SARG
What about Greg Gutfeld
July 18, 2008 - 18:28 ET by compmanWhat about Greg Gutfeld from"Red Eye"? I find his crude humor hilarious.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. - Sir Winston Churchill
I'm Writing In...
July 18, 2008 - 18:53 ET by geoff.gale...the late great Sam Kinnison. Hell the late George Carlin was better than this lot. This lot can handle themselves with the Hollywood milieu, but who cares about the Hollywood milieu?
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
- Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797)
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Where is Jeff
July 18, 2008 - 19:15 ET by Airforce_5_OWhere is Jeff Dunham?
"Silence I Kill you!"
But what do I know? I am bitter and cling to my religion and guns.
Don't watch 'em
July 18, 2008 - 21:40 ET by mrjeffNot sure 'bout any of these. We think Jodi of Newsbusted's the best!!
I don't think any of these
July 18, 2008 - 22:21 ET by balboaI don't think any of these is THE funniest. But I'd pick Conan from the above group. I think Mencia's a hack.
To me, the funniest comics working today include Jim Gaffigan, Jimmy Pardo, and Brian Regan. Patton Oswalt is funny most of the time, too.
If I remember correctly,
July 18, 2008 - 23:11 ET by fitzfongIf I remember correctly, bal, you liked Dr. Katz (as I did). Some of my favorite comedians appeared on that show...Dom Irrera, Richard Jeni, Mitch Hedberg, Kevin Meaney, Patton Oswalt, Denis Leary. In his day, Dennis Miller was right up there.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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Craig Ferguson rocks
July 19, 2008 - 11:23 ET by GrannyGrump42One of my favorite moments was when Ferguson explained why he hates having such a big mirror in his bathroom. He sleeps naked, and when he gets up in the night to us the john he catches sight of himself in the mirror and thinks, "Dad! Put some clothes on!"
I really like him too, but
July 19, 2008 - 11:25 ET by amberI really like him too, but recently he has gotten political. I do not like most political humor because most of it is not funny. It's stupid.
"Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." --despair.com
Best choice
July 19, 2008 - 11:47 ET by Felicia LuceMy favorite on this list is Carlos Mencia. My all time favorite, Dennis Miller is not on this list and I am wondering why not.
"When the People find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the Republic"
Benjamin Franklin
Carlos Mencia is definitely
July 19, 2008 - 12:02 ET by Free StinkerCarlos Mencia is definitely the best on the list.
"They're both doofuses!" --Mark Levin (speaking of Obama and McCain)
Outrage!
July 19, 2008 - 20:04 ET by Roger the ShrubberWhat, no Carrot Top?
Who ?
July 19, 2008 - 20:06 ET by Free StinkerWho ?
"They're both doofuses!" --Mark Levin (speaking of Obama and McCain)
→ Carrot Top
July 19, 2008 - 20:09 ET by Cool ArrowMaybe he's on Veggie Tales.
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Sing With Me
July 19, 2008 - 20:21 ET by Free StinkerVeggie ♪ Tales, ♫ Veggie Tales, ♪
Veggie ♫ Tales, Veggie ♪ Tales,
♫ Brocoli, ♫
Celery, ♪
♫ Got to ♪ be,
Veggie ♪♫ Tales!
I love the tax man song
July 19, 2008 - 20:24 ET by amberI love the tax man song from the first Christmas vegi tale. They slam the door on the guy, "I'm from the IRS" slam and then he takes their cookie.
"Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." --despair.com