Writing and Reading

There are stand-ups in comedic history that stand out as remarkably ‘energetic’, slapsticky, perverse, you name it. I’m not judging! The fact is those stand-ups are hilarious. They are. I’m okay with it. You’re okay with it. I’m not afraid to admit that boobies, boogers, penises, dirty words, sex jokes, lip crud, stuff like that, is frankly FUNNY!

But I’ve got to hand it to Jerry Seinfeld. The man can write.

Yes, it’s true–stand-up comedians are WRITERS. What, you think they pull their jokes out of their asses right on stage? NO. They prepare.

I love watching the comedians tear up a stage with material that is so TRUE, articulate, witty. The same goes for classics like Bill Cosby and Steve Martin. Masters of the written word.

This edition of “Eloquence” is lengthy, featuring the full set of Seinfeld’s stand-up in New York. Some of his best work’s here. I’m telling you–he talks to you, you nod your head and say “that’s true!” So enjoy. Taco Supreme.

You know what? Kids say the darndest things!

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“I put onions in my socks!”

Aidan Roustan - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Seriously, onions? He put onions in his socks. What does that mean? We talkin’ existential? Metaphorical? I had to laugh when he said it, because he really did sound like he knew what he was talking about.