Thread debates Jerry's comedy philosophy, with some finding his anti-profanity stance and "rules" of comedy pompous while others appreciate his skill at being funny without profanity.
You have to listen to this:
It's Jerry at his pompous best.
It's called "Jerry on Comedy":
http://store.yahoo.com/laughstore/jerseinoncom.html
It is not to be believed.
Apparently, comedy has rules.
I love the show but he's SUCH a tool in real life. He's turning more into Jerry Lewis with every passing year.
In article , [email] (w) wrote:
I think it's great to have different comics with different styles, so if others breaks his "rules", fine, but what I love about Jerry's comedy is that he does not use profanity but he's often pretty dirty. I think that takes a lot of talent. Although I do love Denis Leary as well.
-verbila
p.s. Found this on the Web!
The Seinfeld Sex Dictionary
Backed Up - Glandular condition that men get from not having sex. Bad Breaker Upper - Someone who ends a relationship by saying those mean things that people don't mean, but means them. Home Bed Advantage - The confident feeling one gets while making love in one's own surroundings. "It didn't take" - George's explanation for Susan's short-lived experimentation with lesbianism. The "It's-not-you-it's-me" routine - Breakup method to which George lays claim. Love - A spice with many tastes, according to Newman. Make up Sex - The best feature of a heavy relationship; eclipsed only by "conjugal-visit sex". Master of your Domain - One who can refrain from masturbation. (Also: Lord of the Manor, King of the County, Queen of the Castle.) Public Fornicator - A porn actor. Put in - The length of time one has to keep up a relationship after a sexual liaison. Elaine suggests three weeks. Sexual Camel - Someone who can go great lengths of time without sex. Sexual Perjury - Faking it. Shrinkage - Physical reaction men have to cold water. Slip One Past the Goalie - To impregnate a woman. Stopping Short - Frank Costanza's technique to cop a feel in the car. The Switch - Dating a woman, then dating her roommate after the breakup. Has never been done successfully. The Tap - Sign a woman uses to stop oral sex, sort of like the manager coming to the mound and asking for the ball.
Verbila wrote in message news:...
Dennis Leary is not funny. He's just angry- and tries to use his anger to be hip. And he doesn't pull it off.
Why is profanity such an issue with some people... they're just words.
I don't think he was coming up with rules, just his approach and opinion.
As for profanity, I don't care either way, cause the bottom line is it has to be funny.
I didn't really pay mention attention to his stand-up until after I became a fan of the show. I remember seeing him on TV doing stand-up, but I didn't go out of my way to catch him. I think his stand-up has actually gotten better since doing the Seinfeld TV series. Was anyone a big fan of his stand-up before the TV series? Do you feel he has gotten better at stand-up?
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Verbila wrote:
I just listened to the three sound clips there and I find them excellent. I also think it is helpful to have a better insight into what these artists go through to perfect their craft. Jerry should have an opinion about comedy and the business, since he is unique. I saw nothing offensive in those sounds clips, nor did he come across as being pompous either.
East
w wrote: