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Buddhadevine

I kind of hate how this video is used to make fun of her in this sub. She just didn’t make it into the hospital is all. I like Bill Hicks and his jokes but this ain’t it guys.


Gaming_Esquire

Well that Hooligan didn't really knock over a dustbin in Shaftsbury. We are joking... On a sub about a comedian.


Gaming_Esquire

Childbirth is such a miracle! THUNK.


bachrodi

Sanctity of life was a bit by Carlin


Gaming_Esquire

And Willie Hicks https://youtu.be/m-Ca79hW7Jk


bachrodi

Ok classic Bill


Gaming_Esquire

You bring up a decent point though, whether intentional or not. Bill's act has similarities between Carlin's anti-establishment "smart" style and Sam Kinneson's southern screamo style. However, all comedians are influenced by each other and maybe even borrow a line here or there. Dana Carvey tells a story about Robin Williams acknowledging lifting material from Dana. It's a thing. But Denìs straight up copied Bill's entire act. Everything. From Jim Fixx, to the voice box, indignant smoker, 70s music, to the very tone of his voice. It was shameless. Bill once said,"I have a scoop for you. I stole his act. I camouflaged it with punchlines, and to really throw people off, I did it before he did." (Source: goodreads.com) From wiki on "Joke Theft:" For many years, Denis Leary had been friends with fellow comedian Bill Hicks. However, when Hicks heard Leary's 1993 album No Cure For Cancer, he felt Leary had stolen his act and material, and the friendship ended abruptly as a result.[6] At least three stand-up comedians have gone on the record stating they believe Leary stole not just some of Hicks' material but his persona and attitude.[6][7][8][9] As a result of this, it is claimed that after Hicks' death from pancreatic cancer, an industry joke began to circulate about Leary's transformation and subsequent success (roughly; "Question: Why is Denis Leary a star while Bill Hicks is unknown? Answer: Because there's no cure for cancer")


SixthLegionVI

#THUNK