El Bandito
The first time I saw Carlos Mencia's stand-up routine I was happy to see that Paul Rodriguez was still working. Then I felt ashamed of myself for not being able to tell one Latino comic from the next. Then I felt angry because someone was making me watch this not-too-funny comic and trying to convince me that he was funny. And now I'm wondering how it's possible to be so un-funny when you're stealing material from one of the greatest comics ever.
And just so you don't think I'm a total ass when it comes to Latinos, here's a picture of who used to be my two favorite Latina television presenters since sliced tortillas, Carmen Dominicci & Barbara Bermudo.
And just so you don't think I'm a total ass when it comes to Latinos, here's a picture of who used to be my two favorite Latina television presenters since sliced tortillas, Carmen Dominicci & Barbara Bermudo.
All comedy is just a re-hash, an update of what someone else has done. I always enjoyed Paul Rodriguez, and I get a huge kick out of Mencia. I also like Eddy Murphy. Does that insult Richard Pryor?
Abuse by Billiam | March 26, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Check out this article: http://www.radaronline.com/from-the-magazine/2007/02/take_the_funny_and_run_1.php
I think you'll see there's a difference between rehashing old jokes and blatantly stealing material. And you'll see how bad Mencia is when it comes to this.
Abuse by Anonymous | March 26, 2007 at 3:27 PM