Favorite Humorists

Let’s face it, laughing is a good thing, but getting people to actually laugh is often a lot harder than it looks. That’s why we decided to dedicate this list to the stand-up comics who make us laugh the most or otherwise provide memorable performances that come complete with both praise and perspective. From Richard Prior to Eddie Murphy, Bill Cosby to Mitch Hedberg, Louis C.K. and everyone in-between, this list lets you rank, rate and recommend the comics that keep you coming back for more. Be sure to invite your friends once you’ve shared your favs so that we can answer the seriously funny question, “Who are the world’s favorite stand-up comics?”

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    Louis C.K.
    Ranked by 25 users
    124 +97
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    George Carlin
    Ranked by 17 users
    120 +89
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    Robin Williams
    Ranked by 18 users
    86 -5
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    Dave Chappelle
    Ranked by 18 users
    81 -65
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    Monty Python
    Ranked by 11 users
    81 +47
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    Bo Burnham
    Ranked by 13 users
    67 +12
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    Chris Rock
    Ranked by 13 users
    57 +17
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    Eddie Izzard
    Ranked by 11 users
    57 +47
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    Bill Burr
    Ranked by 10 users
    53 -50
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    Dara Ó Briain
    Ranked by 10 users
    42 +97
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    Kevin Hart
    Ranked by 10 users
    40 -86
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    Stephen Colbert
    Ranked by 9 users
    40 -43
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    Jim Gaffigan
    Ranked by 10 users
    40 +33
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    Eddie Murphy
    Ranked by 9 users
    38 -14
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    Gabriel Iglesieas
    Ranked by 9 users
    35 +80
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    Lewis Black
    Ranked by 8 users
    34 +42
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    Stephen Fry
    Ranked by 6 users
    32 +90
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    Patton Oswalt
    Ranked by 6 users
    32 +52
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    Rowan Atkinson
    Ranked by 9 users
    31 +22
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    Will Ferrell
    Ranked by 6 users
    30 +20

Conversations

  • 9 years ago
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    Wow this list was lacking... I had to add some pretty big names; Iliza Shlesinger, Marcus Brigstocke, and Lily Savage where all missing; and Craig Charles was listed as an actor but not a comedian so obviously people aren't aware of his stand up career. I added '2 Gryphon', real name Matthew Davis but I was expecting to add him as he's quite underground... interestingly though Noah Antwiller was already listed despite him still only having done stand up as an amateur. Still... hopefully I've added a little variety to the list.
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    • Aramonde
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      Aramonde
      Editing … Well this list started out as stand up only but i think it involves all comedians now and @Pape Badiane just hasn't changed the pic. I could be wrong though. Also haven't heard of most those comics. Lily Savage sounds familiar.
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    • Papissama
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      Editing … Yep, I need to update that pic.
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    • muchacho jones
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      Editing … was no Lenny Bruce :(
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  • 9 years ago
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    Was the name of this list changed? Didn't used to be favorite Stand Up comedians?

    @Pape Badiane
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  • 9 years ago
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    No Marcus Brigstoke or Iliza Shlezinger, will need to add these soon.
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  • 9 years ago
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    No love for Dane Cook and Anthony Jeselnik? Oo
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    • Husky Wing
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      Editing … I thought everyone hated Dane Cook.
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    • Wizzy
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      Wizzy
      Editing … I find him very funny. I heard about that, too. I guess it's because, he sometimes is a bit generous. But also, he got many fans out there, I have this feeling, that people are a bit envy. But who the hack, hates Jeselnik? o.O xD
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    • Husky Wing
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      Editing … I've never heard of Jeselnik, and never actually listened to Dane Cook. I just know he's hated because the internet and Family Guy likes to make fun of him. (So I myself don't hate him)
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    • Wizzy
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      Editing … You should check them out. Dane Cook is more mainstream fun and Jeselnik is cultivating dark humor. Sometimes you even don't want to laugh, but can't hold it back. ^^
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  • 9 years ago
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    There are a lot of people here who aren't even stand-up comedians. :p
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    • Rich .
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      Rich .
      Editing … I think that's the problem with giving us a stand-up comedians list before a general comedians list. People want it to be general. Everyone I've ranked does standup but some of them are more famous for/better at other kinds of comedy.
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  • 9 years ago
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    There's too much 'MURICA on this list.
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  • 10 years ago
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    I just want to let people know this is a list of Stand up comedians not comedians in general. Not everyone who's a comedian does stand up.

    Edit: Not it has been changed to Comedians in general so nevermind.
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