Insult comedy
Publicity photo of Don Rickles, a well-regarded insult comedian, in 1973.
Insult comedy is a comedy genre in which the act consists mainly of offensive insults directed at the performer's audience and/or other performers.[1]
Typical targets for insult include individuals in the show's audience, the town hosting the performance, or the subject of a roast. An insult comedian often maintains a competitive and interactive relationship with his or her audience. The style has been described as 'festive abuse'.
The style can be distinguished from an act based on satire, or political humor. Insult comedy is often used to deflect or silence hecklers even when the rest of the show is not focused around it.
Notable insult comics
- Al Murray
- Andrew Dice Clay
- Andy Kaufman, particularly when portraying his character Tony Clifton
- Anthony Jeselnik
- Austen Tayshus, moved into the genre with his later material
- Bernie Mac
- Billy Crystal's character Buddy Young, Jr.
- Bob Hope[2]
- Bob Saget
- Brad Garrett
- Bruce Forsyth
- Cem Yılmaz
- Chelsea Handler
- D. L. Hughley
- Daniel Tosh
- Don Rickles[2]
- Doug Walker
- Frankie Boyle
- Fred Allen, especially whenever he referenced his longtime friend, Jack Benny, as per their "feud."[3]
- Gilbert Gottfried
- Graham Norton
- Greg Giraldo[4]
- Harry Hill
- Jack E. Leonard
- Jackie Mason
- James Rolfe
- Jeffrey Ross
- Jerry Sadowitz
- Jimmy Carr
- Jim Jefferies
- Jim Norton
- Joan Rivers
- KassemG
- Kathy Griffin
- Lisa Lampanelli
- Marcus Valerius Martialis, ancient Roman poet
- Neil Hamburger
- Patrice O'Neal
- Paul Kaye, better known as "Dennis Pennis"
- Redd Foxx
- Ricky Gervais
- Robin Harris
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Rodney Rude
- Roy 'Chubby' Brown
- Russell Peters
- Sam Kinison
- Sarah Silverman
- Seth MacFarlane
- Seyfi Dursunoglu and also his character Huysuz Virjin (Petulant Virgin), Turkish Comedian.
- Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog
- Yucko the Clown
- Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's characters Walter and Peanut.
References
- ^ James Mendrinos, Jim Mendrinos (2004), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing, Penguin, ISBN 978-1-59257-231-1
- ^ a b Donald W. McCaffrey (2005), The road to comedy, ISBN 978-0-275-98257-7
- ^ Alan Havig (1991-10-10), Fred Allen's Radio Comedy, ISBN 978-0-87722-810-3
- ^ O'Connor, Anahad. "Greg Giraldo, Insult-Humor Comic, Dies at 44", The New York Times, September 30, 2010
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