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| Photo pulled from Greco's Facebook |
It is
well-known among his peers that twelfth grade Ringgold High School student Nick
Greco loves stand-up comedy. Not only does he pour tons of time into watching
stand-up online and on television, but he also aspires to be a comedian
himself. He loves a wide variety of different styles of stand-up, so in turn,
he loves many different comedians. After a talk, his top five favorite
comedians were revealed. In no particular order, here they are:
1. Dave Chappelle
After a lot
of thinking he was ready to say his first performer, the loud-mouthed Dave Chappelle.
“As a child I remember always watching him,” Greco said. He said that four to
five years ago he started watching his stand-up. He also enjoys the comedian’s
show, “The Dave Chappelle Show,” having said it is “about the same [quality].”
He said he likes Chappelle because “he appeals to a wide variety of people.”
2. Bill Hicks
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| Bill Hicks |
He likes the
politically-motivated and often dark Bill Hicks a lot, as well. Hicks does “philosophical
comedy” that is “truthful,” Greco said. “He had really good material” that was “never
the same,” he went on to say. One bit he remembers in particular is from the “early
90s,” according to him, about Jay Leno. Greco explained that the bit would poke
fun at Leno’s strange behavior and lack of talent, despite success. Hicks was
explained as “somewhat like” the next performer he discussed…
3. George Carlin
George Carlin,
a comedian best known for his talent as an intricate wordsmith, was described
by Greco as very personally inspirational. “[Carlin] makes you want to do
standup comedy,” Greco said. Greco described Carlin’s quality as “very
consistent” throughout the many years he performed. He especially enjoys Carlin’s
bits on “euphemisms” and something called “free-floating hostility.” “He went
too early,” Greco said, even though he does realize that the man lived a long
life.
4. Eddie Murphy
The next
comedian he expressed his love for was Eddie Murphy, a talent who got his start
on “Saturday Night Live.” Greco said he “like[s] his really early movies,” such
as “Beverly Hills Cops” and “Coming to America.” The special “Delirious” is one
of his favorites, he also said. One bit that he thought back on was about
Murphy’s “uncle’s wife looking like a gorilla,” he explained. “Also an influence,”
Greco said.
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| Dane Cook |
5. Dane Cook
The most controversial
pick from Greco is Dane Cook, a very popular comedian surrounded by multiple claims
of plagiarism. He said he “never really noticed” the joke stealing even after looking
into it, but noted it would be a “big ethical issue” if he did do so. He described
Cook as “very relatable” and “very consistent,” and said “I like that he’s very
loud.” “I’d like to see more of him,” he concluded.
Greco’s love for standup comedy is certainly
apparent. It was clear that he could have discussed more comedians he loves,
but these are his top five favorites. These men have a special place in his
heart, because of the laughs, memories and inspiration they provided for him.
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