emperorOfTheUniverse
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_janzefm wrote
This guy's been around since I was a kid. In 1992 he took over Carson's show. I've given him countless opportunities. Watched so many monologues. Waiting. I mean, they gave him the fucking tonight show. I'd seen interviews with other comedians, referring to how funny he was. Jay fucking Leno.
3 decades later. He's never once made me laugh. I don't get it. I feel like I've lived my life in a twilight zone episode or something. They used to say, 'he appeals more to Johnny's older demographic', and that made sense for a while. And while he's doing setups and punchlines, and I recognize that the formula is there for 'joke', I've just never once laughed at a single quip or anything he's ever said. I mean 'flaming hot dorito'? WTF?
I used to think, 'here's a guy who's just been watered down to appeal to major audiences'. But he's rich as fuck by now. Does his little car show for fun probably. He doesn't need to be Pepsi. But he still isn't funny. He never takes a chance. Never goes for it. 3 fucking decades of Jay Leno. How has he stayed on top? It doesn't make sense. WTF does he or has he ever contributed to entertainment? Why is this the guy? Did the station sign him to the tonight show deal for a 20 year contract that was unbreakable? How can mediocrity be rewarded so fervently and for so long? It just doesn't make sense. I've seen old clips of his old standup too. He wasn't funny before his big break either.
It's like his giant, Rocky Dennis fucking face is some kind of good luck charm.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_j7lyj82 wrote
Reply to comment by squ1bs in George W. Bush morning jog on September 11, 2001 by hungHub
And deservedly so. It's a ridiculous hot take anchored in paranoia, conjecture, and unfounded conspiracy.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_j7loot6 wrote
Reply to comment by LordRekrus in George W. Bush morning jog on September 11, 2001 by hungHub
He was smart. Everyone just liked to portray him as an idiot, because of how he talked and that they disagreed with his policies.
https://www.keithhennessey.com/2013/04/24/smarter/
Edit: You'll be hard pressed to find any POTUS that there isn't almost if not more than half the country decrying as an 'idiot'. Everyone is smart from their armchair. But the fact is nobody gets into that chair without tremendous effort and poise to begin with, and then once they do get there the hard work starts. Presidents aren't dumb.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_j5bay55 wrote
Reply to comment by Tulol in Scientists discover new emperor penguin colony in Antarctica - by spotting their poo from space by Majnum
Feces are gross. Poo is comical and fun.
It's like a drawing of poo 💩 instead of actual feces.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_j42h7u0 wrote
Reply to comment by ampanmdagaba in Philomena Cunk interviews music experts by ENAuslender
You actually see one of them crack in the video, and Cunk admonishes her in character. I think Diane does a lot of work probably before and during to help her interviewees try to keep up with her. And there probably is a fair amount of cracking, but they edit that out. Diane is probably one of the most amazing 'straight' actresses out there in comedy.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_ixz646q wrote
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Makes sense. It is a stimulant after all.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_iwd3wkn wrote
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Your corn game is weak and you don't understand wtf gatekeeping means. You're a disappointment to everyone who ever loved you.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_itmzut3 wrote
Reply to comment by PolskiOrzel in 51 seconds you can afford to lose by Zecuji
Yup, and be sure to drink plenty of water and run some floss through your teeth every now and then.
emperorOfTheUniverse t1_jcdopo3 wrote
Reply to comment by grewupnointernetmom in He will follow his best friend anywhere by lnfinity
This some Grandpa Simpson shit.