(November 27, 2017 at 1:18 pm)wallym Wrote: I think a lot of comedians have very strong sociopathic streaks. People think they are 'joking' but I'm pretty sure a lot of what they say is real. If you listen to Carlin or Louis CK, they might as well be in therapy.
This is in regards to Mel Brooks' quote.
With recent revelations in mind, Louis CK almost certainly needs to be in therapy.
That said, misery is one of the cornerstones of comedy; some (most notably Doug Walker) have said it's the only cornerstone of comedy. Then again, where's the misery in this?
Comparing the Universal Oneness of All Life to Yo Mama since 2010.
I was born with the gift of laughter and a sense the world is mad.
I was born with the gift of laughter and a sense the world is mad.