BlizzCon offered up not one but two, Two, TWO comedians for the price of one at the closing ceremonies. We knew Patton Oswalt would be performing, but were weren't aware he'd have a warm-up act. As far as our experience with comedy goes (which is basically reading Ludwig's and Justin's posts), opening acts normally suck. And even though he dresses like a lumberjack and looks much older than the 31 his MySpace page claims, Kyle Kinane was funny as well.
Head after the jump to listen to the full comedy stylings of both Patton and Kyle after the break. You may never go commando in corduroy pants again.
Here's a shot of Kyle Kinane. He might not look like much, but his account of trying to come up with a way to barbecue over an active volcano as an example of insomnia is hilarious. Listen to his set in the audio player just below, or by clicking here.
Here's a shot of Patton Oswalt making fun of a sour-pussed audience member. The guy didn't seem to be having a good time.
As proof, here's the face of the man he was making fun of. Does this look like the face of a man a BlizzCon? Mere steps away from Disneyland, the happiest place on earth?
One of Patton's "first geek jokes ever" was visual, so here that one for you:
Spider-Man in Minnesota, trying to get to get downtown to help people. Oops, no buildings.
Spidey's solution.
And lastly, here's what happened to Patton after playing Sonic for six hours straight. We've all been there. Game too long, blood doesn't flow through your legs, you suddenly get up to cross the floor, and you collapse. Boy, that can't be healthy.
Check out Patton's full BlizzCon closing comedy set below, or by clicking here. BlizzCon ends tonight, but we'll have even more highlights and goodies tomorrow, so skip church and stay tuned.
I was there and that was the worst part about Blizzcon. I was horrified. I have a great sense of humor I should know funny when I see it. We had to leave to go play Diablo III and it was blasting this guys unfunny in the next hall right in the Diablo III line.
Patton Oswalt's stand up is great (get a copy of his album "222", or if you can find a DVD of "The Comedians of Comedy"), but I can't imagine the BlizzCon audience being too into it. I mean, I know it's a generalization, but WoW nerds don't usually mix with the college hipster and "alt comedy" crowds Oswalt usually plays to.
i don't particularly enjoy the "Gamer" stereotype...
That bit is so late 80's/early 90's.
my parents assume every time i go into the basement i am playing guitar hero, when in reality i am doing homework, surfing the web, movies, TV, editing film...even when i have like 5 people over they assume we all have xboxs .
stereotypes are dumb...i just stereotyped stereotypes
I'm sorry I dont find white comedians funny...they don't tickle my black funny bone...I don't find them versatile...ok....SORRY guys....Take someone like Dave Chappel he's versatile he can go anywhere and be funny he's proven it....Don't be mad at me cuz I don't think white comedians are funny.....(Except Dane Cook that dudes nutz) atleast IMO
There are great black comics, but the problem is black comics spend a lot of time talking about being black. Women comedians talk about being a woman, and every other "minority" comedian does the same (latino, gay, etc). And it's just not funny, not really.
That's not to say that white male comics are better inherently, but it's not at all acceptable for them to talk about being white, or male. And the comics who do "straight male comedy" are typically God-awful (Andrew Dice Clay? Sucks.).
.....I forgot what my point was. But Dane Cook does suck. What you want to do is try to listen to more comedians. I recommend some old Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor albums to start with. Great black comics, and just great comics.
Riggs U being black has nothing to do with my opinion son....I don't find white comedians funny is all Im saying so trying to convince me other wise is kind of stupid...I don't like their style its just weak sauce to me.....I've listened to plenty of Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor thats where the good comedians now and days obviously get their style from...Richard started the whole pro black comedy thing.....But with Bill I can see what your sayin AJ hes funny without using black and white jokes so give me some comedians in the vain of him and I'll check them out..... But seriously I'd rather listen to Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, or Martin Lawrence I just like that style of comedy more....Thats all Im sayin here
And, wow, I just tried listening to some Pinette - seriously, you think a guy making the same fat joke over and over is hilarious? You must be Canadian. I bet you love Bret Butt too.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Lone Starr @ Oct 12th 2008 1:03AM
Remy!
carg0 @ Oct 12th 2008 1:26AM
there was certainly a lot of comedy at this year's Con, though many weren't laughing...
Frisbie @ Oct 12th 2008 1:59AM
I was there and that was the worst part about Blizzcon. I was horrified. I have a great sense of humor I should know funny when I see it. We had to leave to go play Diablo III and it was blasting this guys unfunny in the next hall right in the Diablo III line.
Terrible, just Terrible!
Kevin Kelly @ Oct 12th 2008 12:41PM
If you think this guy was unfunny then you need your ears examined. The crowd sure loved him.
aj @ Oct 12th 2008 2:14AM
Patton Oswalt's stand up is great (get a copy of his album "222", or if you can find a DVD of "The Comedians of Comedy"), but I can't imagine the BlizzCon audience being too into it. I mean, I know it's a generalization, but WoW nerds don't usually mix with the college hipster and "alt comedy" crowds Oswalt usually plays to.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Oct 12th 2008 12:32PM
WoW nerds don't like piss drinker jokes?
aj @ Oct 12th 2008 1:54PM
Touché.
Kellydude025 @ Oct 12th 2008 2:41AM
i don't particularly enjoy the "Gamer" stereotype...
That bit is so late 80's/early 90's.
my parents assume every time i go into the basement i am playing guitar hero, when in reality i am doing homework, surfing the web, movies, TV, editing film...even when i have like 5 people over they assume we all have xboxs .
stereotypes are dumb...i just stereotyped stereotypes
ExMcCloud @ Oct 12th 2008 2:46AM
So they never planned on it being funny? White comedians.....PFFT.....(Except Dane Cook...He's a funny mutha fu%$a)
SuckItTrebek @ Oct 12th 2008 2:54AM
.....Dane Cook? Have you ever actually seen/heard a comedian, white/black/otherwise?
randomshagz @ Oct 12th 2008 2:55AM
No. He is not.
David Cross is a million times better.
meist3r @ Oct 12th 2008 6:11AM
While we're at it. Dave Attell rocks.
Haggard (Mr.ESC resurrected on a... thursday?!) @ Oct 12th 2008 6:47AM
Stand up comedy as it exists today is antiquitated and with rare exception, always crap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoBHLCfpSZA&NR=1
ExMcCloud @ Oct 12th 2008 10:22AM
I'm sorry I dont find white comedians funny...they don't tickle my black funny bone...I don't find them versatile...ok....SORRY guys....Take someone like Dave Chappel he's versatile he can go anywhere and be funny he's proven it....Don't be mad at me cuz I don't think white comedians are funny.....(Except Dane Cook that dudes nutz) atleast IMO
aj @ Oct 12th 2008 11:04AM
There are great black comics, but the problem is black comics spend a lot of time talking about being black. Women comedians talk about being a woman, and every other "minority" comedian does the same (latino, gay, etc). And it's just not funny, not really.
That's not to say that white male comics are better inherently, but it's not at all acceptable for them to talk about being white, or male. And the comics who do "straight male comedy" are typically God-awful (Andrew Dice Clay? Sucks.).
.....I forgot what my point was. But Dane Cook does suck. What you want to do is try to listen to more comedians. I recommend some old Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor albums to start with. Great black comics, and just great comics.
Kevin Kelly @ Oct 12th 2008 12:41PM
Dane Cook and the word "funny" should never be used in the same sentence.
riggs @ Oct 12th 2008 1:22PM
go listen to mitch hedberg.
and im black :)
ExMcCloud @ Oct 12th 2008 4:02PM
Riggs U being black has nothing to do with my opinion son....I don't find white comedians funny is all Im saying so trying to convince me other wise is kind of stupid...I don't like their style its just weak sauce to me.....I've listened to plenty of Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor thats where the good comedians now and days obviously get their style from...Richard started the whole pro black comedy thing.....But with Bill I can see what your sayin AJ hes funny without using black and white jokes so give me some comedians in the vain of him and I'll check them out..... But seriously I'd rather listen to Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, or Martin Lawrence I just like that style of comedy more....Thats all Im sayin here
JoeTheBlow @ Oct 12th 2008 5:49AM
Was there any jokes about raping the consumers?
R @ Oct 12th 2008 5:56AM
+1 for truth.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Oct 12th 2008 12:31PM
Opening acts don't always suck. For example, I saw Patton Oswalt as an opening act for Tom Kenny (voice of Spongebob Squarepants).
aj @ Oct 12th 2008 1:56PM
Tom Kenny does stand up? I've only ever seen/heard him on TV (Mr. Show FTW).
Hirsbrunner @ Oct 12th 2008 3:51PM
"Patton Oswalt's stand up is great"
When I think of great stand up, I think of Carlin, Hedberg, Pryor, Pinette, and the like.
But never, EVER Patton Oswalt.
Bass Masterson @ Oct 13th 2008 5:14AM
So you refuse to recognize that Carlin went down the tubes in the 90's?
Bass Masterson @ Oct 13th 2008 5:19AM
And, wow, I just tried listening to some Pinette - seriously, you think a guy making the same fat joke over and over is hilarious? You must be Canadian. I bet you love Bret Butt too.
Hirsbrunner @ Oct 14th 2008 5:24PM
Do you need a hug, Bass? It's okay...c'mere you!
Gpfault @ Oct 12th 2008 5:10PM
Man, this totally made my Sunday at work! Thanks for letting me hear all about that 'sturdy mid-western disapproving look'!
Shivus @ Oct 12th 2008 11:23PM
What happened to the silly contest? It was Hilarious! lol
Kevin Kelly @ Oct 12th 2008 11:38PM
No, the /Silly contest was literally about the dumbest thing I've ever seen.
Bergmal @ Oct 13th 2008 6:46PM
Patton Oswalt is great and this set was gold. Maybe a little edgy for WoW fans, but I would have loved to hear that live.
krang @ Oct 14th 2008 6:22PM
why are people getting defensive about this? This is hilarious!
And yes, I play WoW, see:
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