Carlos Mencia

[philosopherqueen]

Carlos Mencia, if you know him what do you think?

Is he going too far?

Is he right on the subjects he addresses?

[Didymos Thomas]

Half of his jokes are rips from other comedians, and the other half just aren't that funny. I just think Comedy Central wanted a Latin Dave Chappelle.

[philosopherqueen]

Are you sure your not a comedian?

I liked the Dave Chapelle thing, that was really good.

Plus, it is a rip off I do agree.

[Wizzy]

I think he's fine, not a hugh fan or anything.. Too me, it's hard for a comedian to go to far.. Personally I belive that you should be allowed to say whatever you like, if somebody don't like what you say, they have the right to say that too.. Nothing should be banned to say to anybody or about anybody or anything

[Didymos Thomas]

Using humor to break down racial barriers is effective. From Red Foxx, to Richard Pryor, to Eddie Murphey to Dave Chappelle - all have used humor to make a joke out of the patently silly racial divisions and stereotypes. Carlos Mencia does the same, though, with the jokes of other comedians.

Sometimes, people get a little uncomfortable with such edgy skits and routines. But that's the point, I think. If race makes someone uncomfortable, for whatever reason, making a joke of it all seems to help people become more comfortable. And given the process and tactics of comedians like Chappelle, Pryor and all the others Mencia gets jokes from, I think the results are as desired.

[krazy kaju]

Dunno, I don't like Carlos Mencia that much. He's funny, but I personally prefer others like Nick Swardson, Dmitri Martin (I thought he was cool before everyone else, I swear), Dane Cook, Mitch Hedberg, Dave Chappelle, Ron White ("tater salad"), George Carlin, etc.

[VideCorSpoon]

To quote Chris Griffin, "Watching Carlos Menica only reinforces the stereotype that Carlos Mencia is funny."

[Deftil]

Originally Posted by Didymos Thomas

Half of his jokes are rips from other comedians, and the other half just aren't that funny. I just think Comedy Central wanted a Latin Dave Chappelle.

What Didymos said. Mencia is not so funny imo. Not sure how he got his own show. Every once in a while he's made me laugh though.

[Zetetic11235]

I think mencia's biggest problem is that he isn't funny. It is almost an affront to decency that he be given a show. Go watch Bill Hicks or Andrew Dice Clay(realize that he is not serious) or Carlin or Chapelle or Mr.Show with David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, but man, don't waste your time on Mencia or Dane Cook until you have seen what good comedy is and can make an informed judgement. Go look around and see whats out there

Here are a few ones I like
From Mr.Show:

YouTube - Mr. Show - John Baptiste Philouza

(parody of Amadeaus)

YouTube - Mr. Show The New Ku Klux Klan

YouTube - Mr. Show - Rap the Musical

If you like Carlin and Lewis Black, you will probably like...Bill Hicks

YouTube - Bill Hicks on Marketing

YouTube - Bill Hicks - Play From Your ******* Heart

YouTube - Bill Hicks - You are free to do as we tell you.

(I am not really a big fan, his views seem pretty simplistic most of the time, if I wanted to hear preaching I would go to church)

I prefer Andy Kaufman
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Mr. Fight the Power]

Originally Posted by philosopherqueen

Carlos Mencia, if you know him what do you think?

Is he going too far?

Is he right on the subjects he addresses?

Does he go too far?

He makes his living repeating stereotypes that have been cliche for 20 years.

Blacks like watermelon?!

Asians can't drive?!

Mexicans fit eight of themselves in a car?!

You don't say, Carlos!