The Statesman

Bert Kreischer’s “Body Shots” world tour shakes The Paramount with anecdotal hilarity.

Alek Lewis • November 3, 2019

Comedian Bert Kreischer performed his stand-up at the Paramount after the success of his world tour.

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“Bill Burr: Paper Tiger”: Another hilarious critique of politically correct culture

Alek Lewis • September 22, 2019

On Sept. 10, Bill Burr’s sixth hour-long stand-up special, “Bill Burr: Paper Tiger,” debuted on Netflix, sporting the streaming service label's “provocative” and “politically incorrect.”

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HBO Preview: All Def Comedy

Thomas James • November 6, 2016

The HBO exclusive stand-up special, All Def Comedy, revives an original show to its former glory on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 p.m..

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Limiting offensive comedy isn’t funny anymore

Nick Zararis • December 1, 2015

The culture today has been so geared to avoid offending anyone that there is a total unwillingness to make certain jokes.

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