stand-up-comedy
Billy Crystal Just Wanted You to Love Him
The comic and veteran Oscar host’s best work capitalized on his incredible likability. But that need to please could sometimes be a curse
John Mulaney Doesn’t Know His Own Fans
Bringing out Dave Chappelle at a show signals a disconnect between the comedian and the queer community that loves him
Flat-Chested Joan Rivers Was the Embodiment of Big Tit Energy
Boobs are a mysterious creation, and Rivers’ were no exception. Still, she managed to make them a major part of her act, balancing self-deprecation with vulnerability in a way that screamed ‘big titty’ energy whether she had them or not
Gilbert Gottfried Could Only Go Too Far
The squawking comic offended many — and couldn’t seem to help it
