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Bill Hicks
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(1961 – 1994)
William Melvin Hicks, better known as Bill Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994), was a controversial American stand-up comedian, satirist, and social critic.
Hicks is often compared to Lenny Bruce (although he frequently denied knowing much about Bruce’s life or work) and Sam Kinison (a contemporary and friend). Comedian Richard Pryor figured largely as an inspiration and stand-up idol for Hicks, as did Woody Allen who also served strongly as a very early influence for a pre-teen Hicks. Like Lenny Bruce, Hicks challenged formal and informal forces of censorship, and suggested a disconnect between the values and operations of modern life, particularly in the United States, a country toward which his humor frequently adopted a tone ranging from cynicism to scathing critique. Hicks characterized his own performances as “Chomsky with Dick Jokes”.
Hicks is often compared to Lenny Bruce (although he frequently denied knowing much about Bruce’s life or work) and Sam Kinison (a contemporary and friend). Comedian Richard Pryor figured largely as an inspiration and stand-up idol for Hicks, as did Woody Allen who also served strongly as a very early influence for a pre-teen Hicks. Like Lenny Bruce, Hicks challenged formal and informal forces of censorship, and suggested a disconnect between the values and operations of modern life, particularly in the United States, a country toward which his humor frequently adopted a tone ranging from cynicism to scathing critique. Hicks characterized his own performances as “Chomsky with Dick Jokes”.
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Sideways_Soul wrote:
Jesus at his angriest. Fuckin hell, I love that guy.
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shaolin86 wrote:
he's the funniest man who ever lived [2]
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deflyn wrote:
Happy Birthday, Bill. Wherever you are. The world would have needed more of your stuff.
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jsa1036 wrote:
Happy Birthday, Bill
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JAMESisCreepy wrote:
he's the funniest man who ever lived.
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lenn9o9n wrote:
foottoface, who gives a fuck about hipsters? it might help knowing these comedians if u want to "fit in" certain circles a little more, but who the hell listens to their stuff and isn't positively affected by it?? even if you are a desperate piece of shit trying to fit into a certain demographic.
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Bamlaflamme wrote:
And Hedbergs All Together is probably best of 03, don't doubt it.
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Bamlaflamme wrote:
Hicks is one of the few comedians who doesn't immediately start sucking when he goes on political tangents.
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FootToFace wrote:
hipsters love bill hicks and mitch hedberg
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Bufflkill wrote:
People who hate people; come together!
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AR-DZEJ wrote:
Freebird! ;D
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xCarnageV2 wrote:
Greatest comedian ever.
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shaolin86 wrote:
Go back to bed America, your government is in control. Here's American Gladiators. Watch that and shut up. Get your fat ass fatter.
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losgatos wrote:
We ARE THE PUPPET PEOPLE!! PUPPET PEOPLE!!!
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Neo_Killua45 wrote:
Go back to sleep America, our Government has everything under Control...
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GilmoursAngst wrote:
Alliban, you like Dane Cook. End of fucking story.
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shaolin86 wrote:
"Don't take mah husband away, he's a good man, he don't mean no harm. He's passed out under the trailer with his dog Skeeter." Fuck Cops, send in the SWAT team. Oh, and Alliban, go away. Oh, and dys, good point. If Hicks was still alive, maybe the antichrist known as Miley Cyrus would not be. If only...
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Mishkin1 wrote:
oooh check out our song featuring BILL HICKS/AARON RUSSO/GEORGE BUSH SENIOR @ www.myspace.com/theblackfingerlicker just a demo like see what you think! x
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Mishkin1 wrote:
alliban EPIC FAIL
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Mishkin1 wrote:
oh my god i wish he had that show
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