Alternating headliners. I saw John Mayer and Counting Crows on a tour like this. Although at the time I thought it was blasphemy that the Crows should go on before pretty boy. I hated JM for that (and Your Body is a Wonderland -only slightly redeemed by having JLH in the video) for years, until my ex got me the John Mayer Trio album "Try!" That record is spectacular, even if Mayer is a douche.
I think Chappelle opens. I've seen both, and Chappelle does kind of a lot of rambling. He's hysterical, but when I saw him last year it was a lot of rambling. Rock's set is way tighter.
That's tough they're both good. I have to go with Rock based on his Never Scared Tour. One of my favorites was when he said" How in the hell do men expect to find repectable women in night clubs dancing to a song that says "To the windows, to the walls, till the sweat drop down my balls, till all these bitches crawl, to all skeet skeet motherf_uckers."
But Chapelle had "I'm Rick James Bitch; I'm rich bitch." People are still saying that one.
Chapelle and Martin Lawrence should open, since both apparently turn into gremlins after 9p. The evil kind, not gizmo kind. I'm not a fan of Chris Rock's stand-up (seems one-trick pony) but I sure do enjoy the re-runs of Everybody Hates Chris. That's a great show.
It rubs me the wrong way when people say this..he seems like one of the only people with integrity in Hollywood..why does the black man have to be " off", because he chose not to accept a boatload of money..u know there were serious strings attached to that money...they should alternate headlining
Chapelle is incredibly talented and hilarious, but I would not bank on him as a headliner after the last debacle. Rock has proven he can commitment - tours, TV shows, etc. You can replace an opener, but a headliner would kill a tour. Sometimes reliability has to trump superior talent.
I'm about to go and Youtube some of Chapelles skits. Chicken and Racism is hilarious.
He starts by saying have you ever had something racist happen to you and you don't even get mad? You just go damn that was racist.
Chapelle walks into a restaurant in Mississippi and he is about to order and he say's "I'll have the... but before he could get it out the White waiter goes "The Chicken" Dave goes damn; how did he know; so he ask the waiter how did you know I wanted the chicken and the waiter says come on buddy now everybody knew as soon as you walked through the door you were going to order the chicken. It's a well known fact that down here Blacks and chickens are quite fond of each other. Dave said " I wasn't even mad just upset because I thought I liked chicken because it's delicious; I didn't know that I was geneticlly predisposed to like Chicken.
Hahaha! He really is ON when he's on, isn't he? I still love the KKK one, where he doesn't realize he's black. That was classic satire at it's best. Brilliant, even.
Chappelle is a frickin' GENIUS. I want him on my tv again, but I care about his sanity too much, KWIM?
^^Speaking of the awesome chicken anecdote, Chris Rock had a skit on a show (?) years ago, about how hard it was to be Black and buy a watermelon, how he got uncomfortable. So funny, and I know he's not alone! I've had friends say the same. Also about chicken.
For anyone who never watched the Chapelle show, Charlie Murphy is Eddie Murphy's brother and just out of his mind. In a good way. He used to be a guest on Chappelle's show and would talk his head off about his brother and how Eddie treated him. Very funny stuff. (sorry for the multiple posts, I just know when I see something about a show I haven't seen/follow it's nice to get caught up to speed on the conversation)
Libby, one time my husband puchased the following at the grocery store: tampons, Vaseline, cat food, and duct tape. (I gave him a list.) He said he was sure someone thought he was going to torture a cat - or a cat lady. LOL
I saw Dave a few years ago, a few months after he got back from his Africa trip. He had a temper tantrum and walked off stage after about 45 minutes. I was upset because I paid a lot of money to see him but regardless, Id go again.
I also had a friend who lives in the same town as Dave, she said he was super nice but wouldn't smoke with her.
They should alternate headlining. It'll be a great show no matter when the preform.
Leah...you reminded me of Homer Simpson buying illegal fireworks (a scene inspired by "Summer of '42" movie):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqfxmWbelcQ
I'll just say that Marge's reaction to his purchases is, "Homer, I'm not sure what you're planning for tonight, but count me OUT." Or some such. Funny!
I sent my ex into the grocery store once to buy tampons for me while I waited in the car. He walked out (right as luck would have it when a bunch of my male co-workers pulled up) and yelled "IS THIS THE RIGHT BRAND ABLAKE?" as he waved the box in the air and I tried to hide under the seat. "BECAUSE IF IT ISN'T THE RIGHT BRAND I CAN GO IN AND EXCHANGE IT FOR A DIFFERENT BRAND"
Chapelle should bring Charlie Murphy AND Wayne Brady! Can't they co-headline? I think Rock's standup is great so I'd be happy to see them together in any way they can make it happen.
Dave's shows aren't so great these days, since he doesn't even bother to write jokes anymore. He just sits there smoking and riffing with the audience. He's still funny, but only a fraction of what he was.
BTW, Charlie Murphy's stand-up is pretty bad. Not many people would pay to see him twice.
I like the alternating idea, because they're both hysterical and superstahs (OMG Alicia. Clayton Bixby - my favorite sketch too)
I will never forget being in the checkout at Target right after having my first kid. The girl in front of me was buying wine, condoms and lube, whilst my basket was full of nursing pads, nipple shields and baby bottles. I kinda chuckled and said "looks like your night is gonna be waaay better then mine". She turned bright red and I swore right there that I should only share about 1/10 of the things that pop into my lame brain
Open with Chris Rock. Then at least the shows will start on time!
ReplyDeleteChapelle to headline of course
ReplyDelete" fuck yo couch "
Rock opens, Chapelle headlines.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note .. Clayton Bigsby is one of the funniest characters from a comedian. Ever.
ReplyDeleteCan't they switch from night to night?
ReplyDeleteAlternating headliners. I saw John Mayer and Counting Crows on a tour like this. Although at the time I thought it was blasphemy that the Crows should go on before pretty boy. I hated JM for that (and Your Body is a Wonderland -only slightly redeemed by having JLH in the video) for years, until my ex got me the John Mayer Trio album "Try!" That record is spectacular, even if Mayer is a douche.
ReplyDeleteTry is fantastic! He is really talented, despite having shitty bedside manner.
DeleteLucas I saw from yesterday you're getting laid off. That sucks man. Sorry.
DeleteRock headlines. Better known. Chappelle special guest. Persinally i think chapelle still needs help with mental issues.
ReplyDeleteChapelle opens.
ReplyDeleteRock headlines.
I think Chappelle opens. I've seen both, and Chappelle does kind of a lot of rambling. He's hysterical, but when I saw him last year it was a lot of rambling. Rock's set is way tighter.
ReplyDeleteChapelle to open and close, Rock can carry his luggage, maybe.
ReplyDeleteThis ^^^
DeleteI was speaking of Chapelle in his prime, before he was Oprahized (via Maya A.)
DeleteThat's tough they're both good. I have to go with Rock based on his Never Scared Tour. One of my favorites was when he said" How in the hell do men expect to find repectable women in night clubs dancing to a song that says "To the windows, to the walls, till the sweat drop down my balls, till all these bitches crawl, to all skeet skeet motherf_uckers."
ReplyDeleteBut Chapelle had "I'm Rick James Bitch; I'm rich bitch." People are still saying that one.
Chapelle and Martin Lawrence should open, since both apparently turn into gremlins after 9p. The evil kind, not gizmo kind.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of Chris Rock's stand-up (seems one-trick pony) but I sure do enjoy the re-runs of Everybody Hates Chris. That's a great show.
they switch who opens and closes every night.
ReplyDeleteHey nevermindthat, don't forget that "Cocaine is a helluva drug"
ReplyDeleteAnd if he brings Charlie Murphy along....It's worth 3x the cost of admission!
Rock can open.
ReplyDeleteRock headlines. Chapelle is too unpredictable. You can have a show without the opening act but not without the headliner.
ReplyDeleteChris Rock should headline. O like Dave Chappelle but the way he dealt with his tv show still seems off.
ReplyDeleteIt rubs me the wrong way when people say this..he seems like one of the only people with integrity in Hollywood..why does the black man have to be " off", because he chose not to accept a boatload of money..u know there were serious strings attached to that money...they should alternate headlining
DeleteAlternate to be fair. Rock headlines to go by seniority. They're both fantastic, the audience wins here no matter what.
ReplyDeleteRock isfunny. Dave is hilarious. Rock opens chapelle headlines.
ReplyDeleteOMG PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN.
ReplyDeleteBitch, I live in a fuckin trash can!!
Lolololol
Delete@ABlake oh hell yeah; Charlie Murphy would kill it.
ReplyDeleteChapelle is incredibly talented and hilarious, but I would not bank on him as a headliner after the last debacle. Rock has proven he can commitment - tours, TV shows, etc. You can replace an opener, but a headliner would kill a tour. Sometimes reliability has to trump superior talent.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love Charlie Murphy on Chapelle show! Chapelle should be headliner, don't even care if Chris Rock shows up.
ReplyDeleteI'm about to go and Youtube some of Chapelles skits.
ReplyDeleteChicken and Racism is hilarious.
He starts by saying have you ever had something racist happen to you and you don't even get mad? You just go damn that was racist.
Chapelle walks into a restaurant in Mississippi and he is about to order and he say's "I'll have the... but before he could get it out the White waiter goes "The Chicken" Dave goes damn; how did he know; so he ask the waiter how did you know I wanted the chicken and the waiter says come on buddy now everybody knew as soon as you walked through the door you were going to order the chicken. It's a well known fact that down here Blacks and chickens are quite fond of each other. Dave said " I wasn't even mad just upset because I thought I liked chicken because it's delicious; I didn't know that I was geneticlly predisposed to like Chicken.
Hahaha! He really is ON when he's on, isn't he? I still love the KKK one, where he doesn't realize he's black. That was classic satire at it's best. Brilliant, even.
ReplyDeleteClayton Bigsby!
DeleteChris Rock yes - Dave - UGH I hate that dude
ReplyDeleteChris Rock yes - Dave - UGH I hate that dude
ReplyDelete..and Charlie talking about how Eddie wouldn't let him jump on his couch was AWE.SOME. I <3 Charlie.
ReplyDeleteChappelle is a frickin' GENIUS.
ReplyDeleteI want him on my tv again, but I care about his sanity too much, KWIM?
^^Speaking of the awesome chicken anecdote, Chris Rock had a skit on a show (?) years ago, about how hard it was to be Black and buy a watermelon, how he got uncomfortable. So funny, and I know he's not alone! I've had friends say the same. Also about chicken.
For anyone who never watched the Chapelle show, Charlie Murphy is Eddie Murphy's brother and just out of his mind. In a good way. He used to be a guest on Chappelle's show and would talk his head off about his brother and how Eddie treated him. Very funny stuff.
ReplyDelete(sorry for the multiple posts, I just know when I see something about a show I haven't seen/follow it's nice to get caught up to speed on the conversation)
Charlie Murphy 4evah!
....My only worry is usually when I'm super-disheveled, and buying all cat stuff...litter, treats, etc. I feel I look like a nut.
ReplyDeleteAlso buying GIANT packages of toilet paper with cat litter too? That tells the clerk, 'Boy, are they shitting at MY house'.
I know it's silly, but still...Checkout clerk judgement.
Libby, one time my husband puchased the following at the grocery store: tampons, Vaseline, cat food, and duct tape. (I gave him a list.) He said he was sure someone thought he was going to torture a cat - or a cat lady. LOL
DeleteNevermindthat: Never heard that but I am laughing my ass off.
ReplyDeleteI think these two should alternate but that's the Libra in me. Like them both but Chapelle is definitely edgier.
Rock's more exciting and brassy, Chapelle is more quiet slow burn, open with Rock.
ReplyDeleteI saw Dave a few years ago, a few months after he got back from his Africa trip. He had a temper tantrum and walked off stage after about 45 minutes. I was upset because I paid a lot of money to see him but regardless, Id go again.
ReplyDeleteI also had a friend who lives in the same town as Dave, she said he was super nice but wouldn't smoke with her.
They should alternate headlining. It'll be a great show no matter when the preform.
I love Charlie Murphy. The Rick James and Prince stories still make me wet my pants.
ReplyDeleteLeah....PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteI am embarrassed too when I buy tampons and Advil at the same time....it's like oversharing. UGH.
Leah...you reminded me of Homer Simpson buying illegal fireworks (a scene inspired by "Summer of '42" movie):
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqfxmWbelcQ
I'll just say that Marge's reaction to his purchases is, "Homer, I'm not sure what you're planning for tonight, but count me OUT." Or some such. Funny!
Hahaha Libby, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI sent my ex into the grocery store once to buy tampons for me while I waited in the car. He walked out (right as luck would have it when a bunch of my male co-workers pulled up) and yelled "IS THIS THE RIGHT BRAND ABLAKE?" as he waved the box in the air and I tried to hide under the seat. "BECAUSE IF IT ISN'T THE RIGHT BRAND I CAN GO IN AND EXCHANGE IT FOR A DIFFERENT BRAND"
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I never asked him to do that again.
dont care who but im there
ReplyDeleteChapelle should bring Charlie Murphy AND Wayne Brady! Can't they co-headline? I think Rock's standup is great so I'd be happy to see them together in any way they can make it happen.
ReplyDeleteABlake, LOL, with tears !!
ReplyDeleteChris Rock hasn't been funny in years. Dave's the headliner all the way.
ReplyDeleteI say yeeeeeaas either way!!
ReplyDeleteWho cares. They're both well past their prime.
ReplyDeleteDave's shows aren't so great these days, since he doesn't even bother to write jokes anymore. He just sits there smoking and riffing with the audience. He's still funny, but only a fraction of what he was.
BTW, Charlie Murphy's stand-up is pretty bad. Not many people would pay to see him twice.
No way would I ever see a Chris Rock headline tour. Dave is the superior comedian in every way. let Chris open.
ReplyDeleteI like the alternating idea, because they're both hysterical and superstahs (OMG Alicia. Clayton Bixby - my favorite sketch too)
ReplyDeleteI will never forget being in the checkout at Target right after having my first kid. The girl in front of me was buying wine, condoms and lube, whilst my basket was full of nursing pads, nipple shields and baby bottles. I kinda chuckled and said "looks like your night is gonna be waaay better then mine". She turned bright red and I swore right there that I should only share about 1/10 of the things that pop into my lame brain
The headliner would be Rock, with Chapelle opening for him. No brainer.
ReplyDeleteDave Chapelle should get a MacArthur genius grant, cause that is what he is.
ReplyDeleteAnd Chris Rock was one of the few famous guys in Clinton Hill Brooklyn who would say hello to you on the street.
Soooooo.....I gotta agree with the alternating headliners folks.
@Sunny - I LOVE that story! Hahaha!
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