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i'm so excited that there will be stand-up comedy at roo! has there been comedians in the past? i'm a 1st time rooer & would love to hear from the veterans about the comedians.
Post by psilocyborganism on Apr 6, 2007 10:23:43 GMT -5
i saw patton oswald last year and some dude from knox(my hometown) was opening for him, but i forget his name. The comedy tent is cool, it is air conditioned, sorta. i love stand up and that was my first time seeing any live. no cigarettes in the comedy tent, thats all they said, when someone asked about smoking anyth8ing else the head security guy said, " as i just said, NO CIGAR-Rettes!, thats the only NO, here" so i guess everyone was noid, because i was the only one within the first 10 rows that was smoking. It is weird seeing stand up live and under chemical influence. Patton went on a 20 minute rant making fun of retarded people, i am a caregiver for the mentally challenged and i loved every second of it, but the guy nex to me was mad and left, didn't bother me. I really beleive people should stop thinking they are so important and just laugh at everything, nothing should be sacred or taboo, laughing is the oldest form of meditation
I was really hoping that Patton Oswalt and the Comedians of Comedy would be there this year! Patton's site was closed down for a couple of months with a short note saying that they may be at Coachella and Bonnaroo. Zach Galifianakis KILLS ME! <---- best stand-up (or sit-down) comedian on the scene who is breaking a lot of rules!
No cigarettes though? These guys play bars and clubs FILLED with smoke!
"All in all, the creative act is not performed by the artist alone.. the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act." -- Marcel Duchamp
I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Time Square, and step on it!
Last year Patton Oswalt was hilarious, he even did a bit about Bonnaroo and hippies..it was pretty funny. The Upright Citizens' Brigade Theater was pretty good too, they had a contest where they tried to determine the most enhanced person in the room. My friend won, haha. Dmitri Martin was there, and his stuff was good, but a little short.
I am so excited about David Cross! That will be amazing. I don't think they are going to add the Comedians of Comedy though, they'll be at Coachella. A girl can hope though!
i wanted to check out the tent last year, but every time i walked by the line was unbelievable and with so much other stuff going i never bothered waiting.
fyi for the first timers, comedy tent along with the movie tent have actual walls and workers are there to let you in when they are full, but the are air conditioned.
Post by marshalldylan1 on Apr 6, 2007 13:19:02 GMT -5
What was everyones wait time to get into the comedy tent? I've never been, and I really want to see some of the comedians, but if the lines take too long I might have to skip it.
Agreed. The lines to get into the tents last year were overkill. A friend and I got there about 10-15 minutes before Patton was scheduled to start, and there was already a line stretching around the tent of people waiting for those who were already inside to leave. I got the feeling that it was 1/2 full of those who just wanted to be inside an air-conditioned enviroment. Bonnaroo REALLY needs to open these things up. Screw the cool air. I WILL see David Cross this year though. Even if it means that I miss some killer music. Cross is the best Athiest comedian around
"All in all, the creative act is not performed by the artist alone.. the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act." -- Marcel Duchamp
Post by psilocyborganism on Apr 6, 2007 16:11:40 GMT -5
I got there 45 mintues before Patton started and there was still like 100 or so folks in front of me. I agree that the air conditioning should be axed since it wasnt THAT strong. David Cross is the shaznat but i think im gonna skip comedy if it conflicts with any of my MUST SEEs. But my girlfriend might convince me. Stella would be awesome, so would galafinakusisuauskinus
Post by AngrySunday on Apr 6, 2007 18:08:22 GMT -5
I really wanted to see Lewis Black last year but it fell through. This year I'll definately make it to his show but Dave Attell is who I want to see the most. I loved watching Insomniac and listen to him on XM a good bit. I like his style.
i wish the comedy tent was more like the music tents. ive wanted to see comedy acts both years ive went so far, charlie murphy, jim bruear(however you spell it), lewis black, demetri etc, but theres no way i can stand on a line when theres so many bands i want to see or are waiting to play. i like to wander between must see bands and check out bands but i really want to see this year's comedians but most likely wont due to long lines.
zach G is awesome. i still remember the first time i saw his comedy central special i was hooked. how awesome was the end of his show with the singers and his board.
Last year was my 3 rd Roo and the first time we went to the comedy tent. It was like a saturday afternoon and pretty warm. We got into see Patton Oswalt. We sat on the ground in the back with others. He was a scream.....He offended everyone.......It was really a nice break from the festival and just some good laughing....I will probably make my way back this year to see some body....Never thought about going there the first 2 years and am glad that I did now.
Post by oatmealschnappz on Apr 6, 2007 20:26:36 GMT -5
Last year we saw Patton Oswalt on Thursday night and Lewis Black on Saturday (i think) afternoon. The lines were unbelievable both times but, definitely worth it. This year, no matter what, I will be seeing David Cross. I can't wait!
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Apr 7, 2007 13:10:51 GMT -5
I love comedy acts and I would love to see Dave Attell, BUt I just don't have the patience to wait in line that long, the only day I see myself being able to go is on Thursday, and that's only if there aren't any major conflicts with bands that I gotta see.
Post by stuckinutero on Apr 7, 2007 14:13:31 GMT -5
When the schedule gets announced we should try to organize a meeting place before seeing Dave. Lewis did his act 3 times last year, possibly more because of the large crowd there to see him. Hopefully we can find a time that doesn't conflict with anyones interests. I'd love to get a mob of AD fans in there with signs and the whole 9.
I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Time Square, and step on it!
Last year we waited for an hour or so to see Patton Oswalt...definitely worth it. Upright Citizens' Bridage was about 20 mins or so. Honestly, I think all the comics are worth the wait because I want to see them as much as the music. The good thing is they schedule several performances during the day, so if it conflicts at one time there's usually another time you can go!
I have never been in the comedy tent b/c the music makes it a non-issue for me. (Charlie Murphy, and the troop that had the air-conditioned acid trip made it a little harder).
I love stand-up. Dave Atell, and David Cross make it very hard for me to say no. But depending on the line-up, I'd prefer music over comedy any day. These guys are no slouches, I'd pay good money to see either. If I wandered past the comedy tent, knew either were going to be performing soon, and had nothing going on for a hour or so, yea, I'd stop by. Like a music show, I'd pay $20 -$30 bone to see either, for an hour and a half.
thanks for the info. i've seen dave attell live in d.c. and he's hilarious (not for those who are easily offended). i love stand-up!!! do they have day and evening shows? they aren't on during the headliners, are they?
"All in all, the creative act is not performed by the artist alone.. the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act." -- Marcel Duchamp
Post by crazykittensmile on Apr 9, 2007 16:36:27 GMT -5
i want to see ALL of the comedians, but unless they make the tent bigger (screw the AC and blow those walls out, i say!) i'll probably only be able to check out one or two acts (Lewis Black and... whoever fits in best with my schedule, because i'd be happy to see any of the others!)
david cross is a no matter what for me too, i can't wait for that mother honkey donkey nuts....i love him, i've seen this about a million times, but i die every single time.....
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
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