Today, we recognize the unusual comedy stylings of Mr. Mitch Hedberg. The St. Paul comedian overcame debilitating shyness to forge a cult following before, sadly, passing away in 2005. In world where Carlos Mencia makes big cash doing "Asians can't drive" jokes on TV, we need to celebrate Hedberg's unique talent and distinctive comic voice.
Hedberg's distinctive, low-key, Steven Wright-meets-Cheech-and-Chong style at it's most pure.
A classic bit, "Sesame Seeds." Wait for the wordplay at the end.
At the "Just for Laughs" festival, complete with a pre-show interview by Harland Williams. How baked does Hedberg look in this clip?
This is one of Mitch's last appearances on the Late Show. The jokes come five times than the faster than the normal Hedberg pace. He's either on something speedy or just trying to get in as many one-liners as possible. Probably both.
Monday, December 29, 2008
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