Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black

This is Lewis at a moment that I would not describe as professional comic. Although he is that. He really gets into his feelings and there are at times minutes that go by without a laugh. But everyone is listening. And then he will hit the audience with something that will make them laugh. But it's more the message. And Lewis appears to be feeling a lot of things here in Detroit. He talks about his generation and its inability to deliver the goods. Social Security is failing. Solar power has not come to pass in the US like it has in places like Germany. He talks about his parents who are clearly one of the most important things in his life. This is more like a talk than a polished comedy session and for those who love Lewis Black it is very satisfying. In my humble opinion Lewis and Bill Burr are the two greatest comedians in America today. They are both very angry and, at the same time, extremely skilled at making people laugh. They allow us to feel that life is both tragedy and comedy at the same time. That is an ability that is extremely uncommon. And most precious.

I love Lewis Black!! I think he is incredibly funny and the expletive-laced language does not bother me - though if you object to the F-word, this is not a video for you!I find his way of observing, commenting and telling a tale to be intellectually stimulating while also being laughably funny. If you are a fan of Lewis, this will entertain and satisfy. If not, give it a try anyway (though with the language caution for the sensitive) you might be very pleasantly surprised.

This is the latest in a line of video performances by the curmudgeonly Lewis Black. No sacred cows here! Black manages to be critical of just about everyone. Sometimes, he is so overcome by his rants that he just stands on stage and shakes for a second or two, but it seems like minutes. If you like your humor on the rough side, I highly recommend this video!

I ordered this based on the Carnegie performance I own on CD as well as what I've heard on SiriusXM. While most of the reviews seem positive, I've seen a few that weren't, and I ordered this yesterday, so we'll see. Generally I find him to be entertaining, not to mention spot on. He's an equal opportunist, calling BS when he sees it, regardless of political affiliation. And I feel it comes as high praise that George Carlin states Black as one of the funniest comedians in the last interview he gave before his death. Lew is angry, but for the right reasons.

LB's insight and his ability to draw you in, see what he is saying and make us giggle at it is an ability few people have. You "get it" because you are compelled to listen. It does not hurt that you laugh your butt off in the process. It is much like putting something sweet in the medicine to make it fun to take.

Lewis Black takes everyday situations and points out the oddities that make the topics so funny. He uses strong language at times, so if this offends you then do not buy it. However, the NYC flavor in his humor makes it that much more funny. Probably, one of the best in comedy today. I hope he is around for a long time.

One of the funniest things was Lewis holding up his phone and talking about all it;s features.....Outrageously funny because since then I have heard that Walmart can count every toothbrush that gets sold in any Walmart in the world, but MF Global 'lost' 1.2 BILLION and Corzine and JP Morgan have no clue where it went.....I think we need to put Lewis with his bi partisan bite in Washington somehow....These clowns that we have keep screwing it up ROYALLY,,,notice I said ROYALLY because they do not loose one penny, they expect the GRUNTS to bail them out after they have mugged, raped, and screwed them......Lewis is Mark Twain Reincarnated....

He says it like it is and I love him for it! His politcal views are almost identical to mine and probably alot of other Americans who just can't figure out what the heck happened to this country in the past decade or two. Well, sit back my little snowflakes and he'll tell you!