FiOS Comedy Channel

So, as of Saturday, we are officially rocking with Verizon's supposedly epic FiOS service in my household. I can't really tell the difference, but now Verizon controls the Internet, cable and phone. They basically own the communication in my house. Whatever.

One thing that I did notice was that the very last channel, 1951, was dedicated to 24-hour uncensored comedy radio. It's great, the station bills itself as "great comedy, without the two drink minimum." All the classics are on there (George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby) as well as plently of others. It'll be great to have on in the background while I'm cleaning up. Actually, I'm just kidding; I don't clean.

Bring Back Dave Chapelle

This is a plea to bring Dave Chapelle back to Comedy Central. I know what you're thinking... But didn't he leave on his own?

Yes, but now it's our responsiblitly to get him back. I really don't think he has a say in the matter at this point. You see, once he left, this is what Comedy Central attempted to fill the void with:

I won't dare post any of his video content on this site. It's just that bad. If you don't know what I'm talking about, seek it out at your own risk. If you do know... well, just rest assured that I've sat through entire episode of one of his shows, too. I empathize with you.

I started to lose just a little bit of faith in my beloved Comedy Central when they decided to give an untalented, joke stealer his very own show. However, they've since redeemed themselves with this:

I take this as a sign that he will never be given the opportunity to return again. *keeping fingers crossed*

But really, Dave needs to come back. I've been a fan since Half-Baked. I don't think any other weed movie had ever gotten it so perfect, so right.

Are memories of rushing home from late night college classes to unwind with a glass of wine and the lastest Chapelle Show episode all I have left? It's so bittersweet to watch the DVDs. Please, Dave, come back so that we never, ever have to endure a Mind of Mencia repeat again.

The Viral Vault - Baby Chicks

There is a ban on dyed poultry? What will happen next? Why are these chickens so cute? 

The Viral Vault - Rap Cat

Rap Cat local news expose


I wish all this outrage over this issue could be translated into something like, I don't know, perhaps adopting your very own cat from the SPCA or something like that? Although, I'm very against clothing on animals as well... unless it's this.

I Love Comediennes - Margaret Cho

I love Margaret Cho because she takes issues of race and sexuality and she's so real. I can't remember how many social situtiations I've been in where I've asked, "Am I going to be the only black person here? Really? Oh." You got to love diversity.

Check out it at 1:45 to see what I mean.

You always have to love someone who is so accepted by the gay community. As a "fag hag" myself, I can definitely identify with the club experience at 2:50.

Thank you, Margaret Cho, for confronting Asian stereotypes and representing the LGTB community always in hilarious fashion.

I Love Comediennes - Wanda Sykes

Are women just not funny? I certainly don't agree, but there seems to be this exact myth going around. Whatever, I know plenty of funny ladies that happen to be in my life. I have several female friends and family members that are pretty hilarious. To say that women are not as funny as men is a ridiculous generalization that I thought we'd moved beyond.

That's why I feel the need to shout out some of my favorite female comedians in this new segment "I Love Comedians." These are people that are ground breakers in the profession of comedy, and also happen to be chicks. Imagine that?

Wanda Sykes is an accomplished comedienne who has written for Chris Rock, had her own show called Wanda Does It and won an Emmy award.  Sykes actively fights for gay rights and has come out as a lesbian.  She was most recently asked to be the comedienne at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Stoop Storytellers are Good Sports

The Stoop Storytellers are coming around to Centerstage again! The Storyteller shows consist of seven performers each get seven minutes to tell their individual story pertaining to the theme. The upcoming theme is "Good Sport: Stories about winning, losing, and everything in between."

I'm really looking forward to this event because these are true stories that the offical website describes as "no notes, no scripts, no actors--just true stories, artfully told."

My expectation is that these will be funny, heartfelt and warm, similar to a David Sedaris story. I think some of my classmates from literary journalism had some stories that might work in upcoming Stoop Storytelling events.

The website mentions that every show features a few audience members who can tell their own stories for three minutes. The group always welcomes new members and themes.

The "Good Sport" show will be at Centerstage on June 1 with a cocktail reception and live music before hand, if you're interested. Tickets go quick, so get them soon!