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[–] PMYA 2 points (+2|-0)

Bill Burr - I'm Sorry You Feel That Way.

I always thought he was hilarious, and I enjoyed his other specials, but it always seemed like there was something stopping him from turning it up a level on stage. I don't know what it was, but he figured it out. I actually remember being shocked halfway through the special at how good it was.

Everything is more polished than the other specials and he seems a lot more relaxed on stage.

[–] Boukert 2 points (+2|-0)

I actually saw him live in a NY cellar comedy club in 2001.

[–] PMYA 2 points (+2|-0)

How was he? I have seen some of his stuff from around 2004 and it is not great.

[–] Boukert 2 points (+2|-0)

He was angry and did a bit where he ended up being chased by the NYPD and he jumps into the Hudson. Was only a 20-25 min per comedian. It was pretty funny, but then again we had been drinking.

I literally just finished watching Why Do I Do This? and I've always felt that way about Burr. I have always felt he has somewhere else he needs to take his comedy. I'll definitely look into that one and watch it

My personal vote is Mike Birbiglia - My Girlfriend's Boyfriend from 2013. I watched this on Netflix on a whim and from that point forward Mike has been one of my favorite comedians. He transformed what I thought was possible of a stand-up routine by telling what is essentially his life story in the style of frame while remaining focused, hilarious, and sentimental. This special is still available on Netflix and I highly recommend this one for anybody.

[–] Boukert 1 points (+1|-0)

I would have to go with Jim Jefferies- Fully Functional 2012 . His directness, absurdness and Bluntness is something i really enjoy!