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Stitchnripper 06-05-2016 05:08 AM

I can find humor in almost anything, except practical jokes, bad surprises, and where people's feelings get hurt or they can be physically injured. I am not offended by language if done right (think George Carlin). I don't think racial or ethnic jokes are ever funny. Laughing is supposed to be healthy, I hear, so I try to do a lot of it!!!

Evie 06-05-2016 06:14 AM

Yes, these are definitely on my favorites list: George Carlin. Bob Newhart, and Jeff Foxworthy. But I have to add that the ones that makes me laugh out loud, sometimes with tears rolling down my cheeks, are the Tim Conway-Harvey Korman skits from the Carol Burnett show. Nothing better than that!

tessagin 06-05-2016 06:55 AM

Ditto. She is so funny.

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun (Post 7568638)
I like Jeanne Robertson. You can find her on YouTube. Her stories about "left brain" are so funny.


susie-susie-susie 06-05-2016 07:10 AM

I love Jeanne Robertson and I never get tired of her story--"Don't send a man to the grocery store", so funny and clean.
Sue

Tothill 06-05-2016 07:55 AM

I do not mind swearing in comedy, if there is a point to it.

I was very lucky to see Russell Peters live, in a small venue, before he got to be the big star he is today.

I am not so interested in slap stick. Sometimes I enjoy British Humour, Monty Python, etc, other times I am not in the mood for it, I find it too silly.

CBC Radio (Canada's National Broadcaster) has several comedy shows that play each week. They also broadcast on TV various comedy festivals, but I do not have a TV, so I only see those when I am away from home.

I like it when an entertainer makes me think, as well as laugh.

Shane Koyczan is a spoken word poet, http://www.shanekoyczan.com/ his shows will have you laughing, crying and laughing again. If you can, see him live.

cashs_mom 06-05-2016 08:19 AM

I like to laugh and find humor in many things (my husband thinks I'm weird lol). My current favorites comedy shows are Big Bang Theory, Mom and Last Man Standing. I've been a Tim Allen fan since he did standup back in the 80's or 90's. I just love him and I love his show. I liked Mike and Molly a lot and was sad when they were cancelled. I don't like potty humor and the new Saturday Night Live. I don't find either of them funny.

willferg 06-05-2016 09:06 AM


Originally Posted by Wanabee Quiltin (Post 7569149)
We love The Big Bang Theory. DH and I always have a good laugh while watching that show.

Same here. This show makes me laugh out loud, often.

madamekelly 06-05-2016 09:38 AM

I really like some of the female comics in recent years, Wanda Sikes, Etta Mae, and Margaret Cho. I also love clean humor, Gabriel Iglacias, Larry Omaha, Jeff Dunham, and others.

bearisgray 06-05-2016 09:48 AM

I think most Olie and Lena jokes - done with an accent - are a hoot.

Dumb blond jokes - funny or not funny?

I think we do need to be able to laugh at ourselves. Some of the customs of "my people" do look strange and funny to others.

crafty pat 06-05-2016 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by quiltsRfun (Post 7568638)
I like Jeanne Robertson. You can find her on YouTube. Her stories about "left brain" are so funny.

She is the only one that can make me laugh. Children and animals are cute and funny to me. I laugh watching Friends and some of the old shows. The modern day shows show me little they are just silly.


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