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@scottk15257 жыл бұрын
I have a funny feeling that if Louis CK saw this line-by-line, in-depth analysis of how he supposedly calculates and executes his jokes with meticulous precision, he'd say "oh, wow, I had no idea I was that sophisticated."
@Gwydda7 жыл бұрын
No, comedians actually work their ass off for each and every joke. They don't just come up with them, they fine-tune them hours and hours, over and over again.
@AndersFjerstad7 жыл бұрын
*good comedians
@jamiecal117 жыл бұрын
Gwydda yeah, and that was even touched on in this video with Chris Rock's point about the premise. Honestly OP's comment and all the thumbs up it received lead me to believe a lot of people missed the point of this analysis.
@lizzye78217 жыл бұрын
You've fallen for the illusion of effortlessness.
@BayviewFinch7 жыл бұрын
He'd only say that if he thought he'd get a reaction though. It's not exactly sophisticated though. As you can see, it's a very simple technique.
@jordandavies21757 жыл бұрын
Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog; you'll understand it better, but it dies in the process.
@MasterTRL7 жыл бұрын
But now you know how it looks inside and why it works and if you see another one you can appreciate it even more.
@jamiecal117 жыл бұрын
ALL IN A DAY except that's not true because we've literally had the joke explained here and it only adds to understanding why it's so good.
@Episodio-UM7 жыл бұрын
Maybe if his *_voice delivery_* was having fun along with the content, he would've kept it alive.
@Pilusmagnus7 жыл бұрын
There's a difference between explaining a joke and deconstructing a joke.
@sl1ck5577 жыл бұрын
ALL IN A DAY Except the fact the frog is dead before the dissection.
@gladiators126 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not taking this down!
@rudnums15 жыл бұрын
Like ck's pants
@soSkikik5 жыл бұрын
@@rudnums1 offffff
@lobmin5 жыл бұрын
Taking it down? That would just be a pussy move
@bavks-vsjdo-skkfk5 жыл бұрын
Probably contractually obligated by his sponsors to keep it up.
@ussishkingang71945 жыл бұрын
lobmin why would it be ?
@jordanpatterson49483 жыл бұрын
A lot of people who aren't into comedy believe this is over analyzing, that it is more natural than that. That is why Louis C.K. is such a genius, and comics like Chris Rock as well. They have literally said in a talk that they meticulously plan every tiny detail, every time it seems like he is stuttering, every "mistake", those are all planned.
@elliotsargent9209 Жыл бұрын
I mean by the time he has a set ready for a special yeah but Louis writes everything on the road, tweaking bits and trying new ones and deliveries on stage, he's talked about it plenty and you can tell there's a mix in leaked sets
@tc98826 Жыл бұрын
His jokes are definitely well scripted but he does leave some small room for improvisation. He'll tell the same joke with slightly different emphases or sometimes add on extra emotion or commentary.
@richardhill9549 Жыл бұрын
That is so true.
@-John-Doe-2 ай бұрын
He missed the part about the father ruthlessly crushing his daughters in monopoly. _He’s_ dark. It’s not even Monopoly in the end, is just sets the stage for the father to be the cold, heartless monopoly man, and he’s blaming the game.
@WernerErkelens7 жыл бұрын
A perfect explanation of my favorite comedian by my favorite youtube channel. Today is a good day :)
@skinnyindonesian247 жыл бұрын
Werner Erkelens It is a VERY good day.
@teacheratiqah7 жыл бұрын
Werner Erkelens my thoughts EXACTLY.
@MladenDragovicMusic7 жыл бұрын
Werner Erkelens My exact thoughts. If only MKBHD came in somehow to the story...
@lindersi7 жыл бұрын
a very very special one, with sugarcoat on top. sweet.
@imhellag7 жыл бұрын
+Mladen Dragovic you keep your own you tuber erotic fan fiction to yourself bruh
@skinnyindonesian247 жыл бұрын
The Nerdwriter making a video essay about Louis CK? My dreams have come true.
@aarons87117 жыл бұрын
skinnyindonesian24 he alredy made a C.K video essay. Its called " How louis C.K is a moral detective "
@emsolis7 жыл бұрын
skinnyindonesian24 You have a very low standard for yor dreams.
@TreoTra937 жыл бұрын
it's appreciating the little things, skinnyindonesian24, must be a very happy person :))))))))):D:D:D:D:DDDDD
@galihpratama5927 жыл бұрын
200k away from him, huh? :D
@TheHalliday1234567897 жыл бұрын
Making another video*
@Nippleless_Cage4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Monopoly was actually created as a satirical critique of capitalism.
@carstereobandits3 жыл бұрын
And then stolen by a capitalist. shocker.
@dublplus33323 жыл бұрын
Communism doesnt get a board game, just gulags.
@khalido50ko3 жыл бұрын
@@dublplus3332 let’s get together and make a communist board game. first person to take over the system wins.
@roseblikipersonal63983 жыл бұрын
that fact was indeed very fun thanks random person i'll never see again
@RebornLegacy3 жыл бұрын
@@dublplus3332 Who said anything about communism?
@NoNameNoLastName6 жыл бұрын
How about a video on George Carlin?
@samirm84335 жыл бұрын
NoNameNoLastName definitely
@blackfoot3325 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly. This was awesome.
@espiritued4 жыл бұрын
This. George Carlin was a genius.
@NADIA-wn8ms4 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this comment !!!!!
@kingchandlerbrowniv93774 жыл бұрын
yes
@spamwithrice7 жыл бұрын
People are saying you're overthinking but honestly this analysis is spot on
@gogl0l3865 жыл бұрын
@parodyvideos In this video he mentioned that Louis used emphasis, articulation, dramatization and anticipation of the punchline to get the laughs. I think that is spot on, because if you imagine that bit but with those elements omitted it's not funny. I might understand you if it is the derived message he did of the joke was invalid. But if you look at other jokes he did you often see that he likes to sneak in social commentary, such as the Israel Palestine conflict he did on snl, or his reoccurring theme of what is ethically right vs what people actually do.
@HalimaAbshir5 жыл бұрын
@parodyvideos Then make an in depth analysis
@HalimaAbshir5 жыл бұрын
@parodyvideos well, I'm simply saying if you think its not in depth enough. Then make your own or link to one that meets your standards.
@HalimaAbshir5 жыл бұрын
@parodyvideos This isn't on a macro state such as the presidency, just a vid. Also what about basically every politician or do you live in China? Because here, in America we have many people trying to become president.What I'm saying if offer an example of what you view as superior.
@IIIlllBravo5 жыл бұрын
I hate that spot on phrase... spotty onnn
@hagridmary7 жыл бұрын
You should do a video comparing British comedy with American comedy.
@someone-oo4wy7 жыл бұрын
Tom Monty the youtube channel "now you see it" did a video about it
@daffyduckyo7 жыл бұрын
Now You See It has a great video on this topic
@dancingfishfilms7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about this. Hypothesis: British comedians use fewer "tags" (repeated punchlines for emphasis like Louis does here). I don't know why we do it that way but hearing Louis using so many here felt unusual to me as a Brit.
@hagridmary7 жыл бұрын
Yes, 'Now You See It' has done a video on this, but wouldn't you like to see it again from another angle?
@declanbrannigan19747 жыл бұрын
Neither comedy is objectively better. It simply comes down to your preference.
@iconoclast1375 жыл бұрын
"like great poetry, stand up is language distilled to its most potent form"
@adrianvladmladin10053 жыл бұрын
Say all you want about Louis CK the person, but Louis CK the comedian is definitely one of the best in history.
@harshbhosale8720 Жыл бұрын
Finally!! a good comment about his art rather than his controversy
@alexanderwindh48303 ай бұрын
He seems to be pretty nice. What do you mean?
@blackparadoxx96567 жыл бұрын
Louis CK has a great economy of words. You should do a similar analysis on a comedian whose joke did not work.
@bravo9157 жыл бұрын
find any Dane Cook standup and have at it
@mtnduwu7 жыл бұрын
I feel like the type of Carlin fans who go around telling people to watch Carlin because he's real comedy are the type of people that Carlin made fun of.
@peterr62057 жыл бұрын
So anything by Steve Hoffstedter. "See how even though he plants this heckler into the audience, his comeback is still not that funny most of the time" "See how he needs to tell you how funny he is, and post his videos everywhere that he can to get views. This isn't because he's a truly gifted and funny comedian that you WANT to listen to. It's because he a hack comedian that has to be forced down into your ears until your brain malfunctions, almost like a intellectual foie gras."
@SkylordAh7 жыл бұрын
+BaronVonTacocat like carlin was ever funny
@TheOnlyBootlegger7 жыл бұрын
Every Amy Schumer standup segment.
@MrLasso157 жыл бұрын
can you dissect the way I took a shit last week ?
@MrLasso157 жыл бұрын
doctor jimmy lmaooooooo yo you won the Internet for today my guy
@samguy76547 жыл бұрын
MrLasso15 So you didn't take one since last week or you only find that one memorable for some reason?.. if it's the first one go see the doctor man
@nadzianyx7 жыл бұрын
To really understand the significance of the shit, you have to look back at the context of the shit. The shit begins not at the toilet, but at the dinner table. All that visceral excitement about the taste of the food, the satisfaction of eating it, leads inevitably to the shit being created, ejected, and discarded. This speaks then of something larger than just the shit; the shit is the natural precursor to our consumerist drive, our insatiable urge to obtain, consume, and throw away.
@MrLasso157 жыл бұрын
Nadzia Skalapendra wow the philosophy in this one is through the roof
@MaxArg19887 жыл бұрын
this should happen more often in the comment section. this is art, and the video above is the tool that unleashes this art
@YourMom-kp2xh4 жыл бұрын
Quality in observing is just as admirable as quality in creativity, and I’m reminded of that every day in Nerdwriter.
@opedromagico7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! Gotta love your videos s2
@Bill-Piano3 жыл бұрын
I gave the 2nd one
@opedromagico3 жыл бұрын
Bilal Piano Tutorial oh, thanks guys!!
@ravanaRTT7 жыл бұрын
I'd love a vid on bill burr
@MiiiK3EY7 жыл бұрын
That's a trickier one because Burr does a lot of improv. I saw an interview where he said that his notes for jokes would just be a one word reminder. He is brilliant.
@14AspenDrive7 жыл бұрын
how is that trickier?
@2fast4u288857 жыл бұрын
yes, that would be great
@trentbosnic7 жыл бұрын
It's trickier because he's unpredictable, he changes his jokes and his delivery of jokes very often, he generally riffs based on a random thought he had. How do you dissect a joke that is different every time?
@LeoSkyro7 жыл бұрын
Milo Hempel he's more coversational and average joe-ish. the comedy in his act comes more from raw emotion and original/controversial view of a subject than from pure technique like louis
@Kool2127 жыл бұрын
This comment section really shows what little respect people have for comedians and the efforts they go through to make everything seem natural. It took Louis CK years upon years to get to the point he's at.
@Binks1297 жыл бұрын
here's how bernie can still win He still sucks :/
@BlockheadJiujitsu7 жыл бұрын
Louis ate shit for about 10 yrs... or was it 20? busting his ass as a writer and performer and producer, editor, etc etc to get his current level of success. Anybody who thinks he just got here as a fluke is a chump who's never understood what it takes to succeed
@aapjew187 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is so hard to write comedy. I've had a few years of theatre courses. And by far the hardest thing we had to do was make and play a comedic scene, as we'd usually have one day to make a scene. It completely fell flat, all the scenes from all the groups. It seems so easy but it really takes some doing.
@squ1sh7 жыл бұрын
To add to this, there's a HUGE difference between being a "funny guy" and being a comedian. I've done some stand up on my own just to try it out. I can get my friends to laugh with dumb gags but when it's just you, a microphone, and a light shining in your fucking face? Just a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitle different. Especially if they're not your friends. They don't know your sense of humor, they don't know your "in jokes", they don't know you period. You can be the funniest guy in your group of friends but that doesn't mean shit when it comes to getting on stage and winning that audience over. And even if you CAN do that, people like Louis STILL eat shit during a performance. George Carlin ate shit. They all still eat shit on occasion! The same theory can be applied to professional musicians. Yes there are a lot of "good musicians" out there. Can they bring it to the stage and knock it out of the park? No. The answer is no. If you're a performer you have be able to deliver your A game regardless of how bad you feel or unhappy you are on that day. "I could that!" "Did you?" "Well no, but I could. He's just *insert simplified explanation*" That's the difference between him and you then. He did it while you are talking about what you could have done.
@chickencurry4207 жыл бұрын
It's my dream to be a standup comedian so sometimes, I'll listen to other comedians and dissect a joke. I figured out Louis CK and Doug Stanhope have both written a hilarious 5-minute bit about seeing a bumper sticker in traffic and it blew my mind how someone can write something so long and so funny based on such a single simple thing. It really gave me a new apprrciation for writing jokes
@SheIsSoBlue7 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with all of your essays (great voice too btw). Thanks for putting so much work into this channel and sharing it with us!
@leewardstyle6 жыл бұрын
"Comedy is poetry..." really opened my eyes. Thank you!
@calciumgoodness40737 жыл бұрын
I found this fantastic and intriguing, thank you.
@BreakingBanter7 жыл бұрын
How can people possibly dislike content as good as this?!
@waterglas217 жыл бұрын
haters gonna hate
@coolcatcarolena49517 жыл бұрын
waterglass21 Yep. Haters Hate. Always good to remember that how people treat others is a reflection of how they feel about themselves.
@error.4187 жыл бұрын
How can people possibly repeat this comment on millions of videos and expect to get a new answer?!
@BreakingBanter7 жыл бұрын
Anonymous User Genuinely the first time I've commented it.
@meowlsable7 жыл бұрын
By pressing the dislike button?
@MrAppalachia7 жыл бұрын
Classiest, most intriguing, video I've seen in a while. Favorite KZfaq right now. Keep it real NerdWriter1
@stefanoacquasanta60417 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with your way of analysing what is not meant to be analysed, it is so fascinating.
@gro_skunk7 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an analysis of how George Carlin tells a joke.
@Zeemas7 жыл бұрын
Skunkdog Gro The same, but he was also a walking encyclopedia.
@gro_skunk7 жыл бұрын
Zeemas he was a genius no doubt, his intelligence and social awareness only made his jokes better.
@Reeepaaa7 жыл бұрын
watch his material and analyze it then.
@lLenn27 жыл бұрын
Here's an analysis: be angry at something with 20 adjectives.
@MattyRattlesnake7 жыл бұрын
...and always mention dildos
@jblue16227 жыл бұрын
It's his body language as well, his smirks and gestures and even chuckles add layers to the joke
@jblue16227 жыл бұрын
Voice inflections as well
@Sebajstard6 жыл бұрын
Gestures yeah..
@Kathayne6365 жыл бұрын
Like when he lights up and smiles when he says how dark it is. Little nuances like that.
@eeoo20623 жыл бұрын
I got the hots for him
@christymazzagatti79395 ай бұрын
@@jblue1622 inflection, rhythm and cadence.
@MemoReviews6 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaahhhhh Yes Early 2017 was beautiful
@Waffleyoda6 жыл бұрын
MemoReviews we all lived in a “make believe world” didn’t we?
@DiegoRuiz19916 жыл бұрын
"How Louis CK takes out his dick in front of ladies"
@Overton_Windows6 жыл бұрын
MemoReviews not really. But I get your point...
@bodbn5 жыл бұрын
@@DiegoRuiz1991 one rung on the zipper of deprivation at a time.
@jfjoubertquebec3 жыл бұрын
@@DiegoRuiz1991 Jesus thought for a moment and then replied, “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.” The people crowded around him were so touched by their own consciences that they departed. ... She replied, “No man, lord.” Jesus then said, “Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more.
@zachnorton3296 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see some analysis on John Mulaney! Great video!
@Heroasaurus7 жыл бұрын
As a Louie CK fan I can't help but wonder what his response to this video would be.
@ericdykann20187 жыл бұрын
Bryan A my thoughts exactly. probably would compliment his breakdown, bring up something he missed, and then throw in something about him being a douche.
@Dannyisgreatful7 жыл бұрын
He'd be like "nah, I was just... talking about that time I played monopoly with my daughters"
@g.stephen58577 жыл бұрын
such over-analyzation,, CK prob just scribbled it down, and it just worked. Just like how Picasso painted,, he didn't sit there analyzing the paint molecular structure against the canvas under the moonlight. 1-2-3 done. masterpiece
@Peter-sc1ru7 жыл бұрын
mmm or somewhere in between the two
@MasterTRL7 жыл бұрын
He absolutely didn´t! If you see interviews and talks with him, especially such where he talks with other commedians about comedy you´ll see that it clearly is very hard work he is putting into his bits. Most of what we see of him are bits taken from purpously recorded specials. We don´t see how he tests and hones those bits in countless smaller gigs before.
@user-vw2jq3to5e7 жыл бұрын
Next video: Why KZfaq Comments are Always Butthurt.
@mars_over7 жыл бұрын
Actually, it would be REALLY interesting to hear Nerdwritter's thoughts about a YT comments section.
@basedbattledroid35077 жыл бұрын
Milena Đ. Because... Likes...
@GelidGanef7 жыл бұрын
Vegetarian Soylent-Green Yeah, honestly, the thumbs-up system on youtube is one of the worst social media upvoting systems. It's not just because likes... but it's mostly cuz likes...
@benrujo7 жыл бұрын
omg, and then it would end with his drawn out conclusion... "because like a toilet, sometimes youtube... is full... of... shit." *fade to black*
@needlessToo7 жыл бұрын
Because they feel worthless and want everyone to feel the same.
@jackburton21483 жыл бұрын
Miss this dude.
@HOTD108_3 жыл бұрын
He died?
@dropdeadxhorizon7 жыл бұрын
i just discovered this channel, subbed after one video (which i never do) and its already onw of my favourite channels. thank you for this quality content .
@kingofwakanda68997 жыл бұрын
You should do one on how Nerdwriter1 makes a video. They're getting better every week! Would love to see the process.
@ElMoShApPiNeSs7 жыл бұрын
Predictable.
@guysimchony3097 жыл бұрын
King of Wakanda You are EVERYWHERE! I wish he'd do one on another great comic, that Mark Ellis guy. I hear he's working on his standup right now
@kingofwakanda68997 жыл бұрын
Guy Simchony oh yeah I've heard of him
@PhantomNews017 жыл бұрын
He should do that for a subscriber special
@JamesBongo7 жыл бұрын
That'd be like giving away the crabby patty secret formula
@ElMoShApPiNeSs7 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else just automatically click on any video with Louis CK in the title?
@whatever27097 жыл бұрын
BigFatCock not really
@TheWaterpolofreak7 жыл бұрын
BigFatCock i just automatically click on nerdwriter
@Psykoged7 жыл бұрын
Too many videos to click. You'd be here forever.
@jamesgrey137 жыл бұрын
It depends on if there are any videos with asses or boobies in the thumbnail... Otherwise, Louis CK is my third choice for auto-clicking! :D In summary, it goes: 1. asses 2. boobies 3. Louis CK 4. 1000 Degree Knife
@eddiekags53567 жыл бұрын
BigFatCock Yes! ...Not to your username, Yes to your comment.
@sesshinheart4 ай бұрын
That was amazing, Please make more videos on other Louis ck bits this is pure gold.
@craw_daddy976 жыл бұрын
Could you do one like this for Dave Chappelle?
@cmc32237 жыл бұрын
Looking at these comments, I'm beginning to think NerdWriter's content is too smart for KZfaq.
@CarotideEtude7 жыл бұрын
Pseudo-smart.
@cmc32237 жыл бұрын
Filip Galetic pseudo-my-ass. These people are complaining because he "exaggerated the process of making a joke" when there are multiple interviews where Loius C.K., among many other comedians, confirm that they plan jokes out this way.
@Valkyrinator7 жыл бұрын
most things are too smart for youtube
@drunka.i.36277 жыл бұрын
It's certainly too smart to use less adverbs.
@Caiyde7 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. If you watch his "Arrival: A response to bad movies" video and look at that comments section, it's full of people saying stuff like "Oh, I had no idea what he was talking about most of the time, he should put it in layman's terms or he's going to lose his target audience." It just makes me laugh that they want him to dumb down his content for his "target audience", even though the main draw for most people who enjoy NerdWriter's content is that he's clever enough to spot and analyse things most people just take for granted. It really just proves that they're not actually part of his target audience.
@jackcheng29567 жыл бұрын
To me that deeper societal commentary is what sets Louis CK and this joke apart. He's not just pointing out the ruthlessness of the economy but also that we're complicit in its being the way it is. We start teaching it to our kids at a young age. When he says his daughter isn’t "emotionally developed" yet, what he means is that she is still uncorrupted, innocent. That's the real joke here: On the surface he's acting as the parent who knows better, but he’s really pointing out his own folly-and our folly-that maybe what we think is maturity and wisdom is just that we’ve gotten good at playing a game without questioning its effect on our lives.
@TykoBrian77 жыл бұрын
Jack Cheng Oh that's something to ponder
@lockekappa5007 жыл бұрын
foofoodog "Works in bars?" He sells out large arenas and writes/produces/directs several award winning tv series. This guy hasn't only played in bars for a decade.
@Schabiq7 жыл бұрын
This comment is cringe incarnate
@tcole6037 жыл бұрын
Jack Cheng and we would be the monopolistic entity with all the power if we could, as shown by our ability to do it so easily in the board game.
@tablecork7 жыл бұрын
Jack Cheng this comment is gold
@sakshaverma99795 жыл бұрын
I love how you bring your content to a beautiful end. It enhances the flavour to another level.
@RafinhaBastos5 жыл бұрын
Genious
@gabrielarmani22413 жыл бұрын
Gênio, em português
@rafous02063 жыл бұрын
Legal, você também curte o Nerdwriter!
@OGRE_HATES_NERDS3 жыл бұрын
i am smart smrt
@sabbracadabra83673 жыл бұрын
He really is amazing.
@buubaku3 жыл бұрын
Genius
@failtolawl7 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite joke is his jizzanthapous. It's just so perfect.
@Lucio70567 жыл бұрын
*jizz-on-the-puss
@TheAgentmigs7 жыл бұрын
Lucio Laurini I'm calling the cops hahahah
@jacobdronski74557 жыл бұрын
Well that was awesome. Stand up is one of those areas in entertainment that really isn't analyzed much on KZfaq. More!
@afinomusic7 жыл бұрын
agree.. a refreshing piece of content indeed
@DrdrGames6 жыл бұрын
First, he pulls down his pants...
@ConVinko116 жыл бұрын
I came here for this joke :D
@nategibso6 жыл бұрын
Same
@bobthecopywriter6 жыл бұрын
Honest question, no sarcasm, is it still okay to watch Louis CK? In y'all's opinions is it okay to separate the art from the artist? Is it a moral cop out, or are they legitimately separate issues?
@ConVinko116 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't judge anyone that still watches him. Everyone should decide for themselves. But you should think twice if you are still paying for his stuff.
@jamesv266 жыл бұрын
Lame ass joke
@tozenter7 жыл бұрын
Great analysis. Just watched one for Arrival and now this one. Louis CK is one of my favorite comedians. I just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
@Roiben1007 жыл бұрын
Really? You turn a fucking joke about monopoly into capitalism criticism? Seriously?
@r.pneumo73377 жыл бұрын
Why not? Do you really think it was an anecdote about playing Monopoly with his daughters? Nedwriter sees hidden meanings and structures in everything. It's what great theorists do. Also, your Clockwork Orange avatar suggests you know stuff about culture.
@shhs12277 жыл бұрын
Roiben100 kinda hard not to when the game itself was designed as a capitalism criticism
@McBackstabber7 жыл бұрын
Hey genious, the game was originally designed to be a criticism of capitalism. Look it up.
@tonyjpotts7 жыл бұрын
no hes saying we naturally associate it with monopoly because its essentially a game about capitalism. Which is what makes the dark parts of this joke darker and also funnier.
@loueneu7 жыл бұрын
Now it's my turn to dissect why Roiben100's comment is hilarious. Progressives are often mocked for seeing a criticism of capitalism in every piece of art, even in the least likely places. But here, the comical effect comes from the fact that the reference to the brutality of the economy is completely obvious to the audience - except Roiben100
@DaBombWasPlanted7 жыл бұрын
was fine until the sentence at 5:23 , overanalyzing lol
@terminal_wayward57557 жыл бұрын
mmm but it crosses over into what he says about adults understanding just HOW heavy it is. Like we imagine reality instead of the board game, no?
@Discojericho7 жыл бұрын
Its not overanalyzing, Louis CK has been using his jokes to make this type of comments for a very very long time. Is it really that much of a stretch to think he uses a joke about a game invented to criticize capitalism to criticize capitalism ?
@Jack-gu4fc7 жыл бұрын
Bananna Sauce In his series Louie he loves making jokes about capitalism (the apartment, the choking lawsuit, etc).
@wjpmitchell37 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. While he does make jokes regarding capitalism in indirect means on occasion, he makes sure to make the connection. It's fairly presumptuous to assume he'd change his formula on this specific joke.
@jesseg947 жыл бұрын
Thats literally what the joke is. a slightly disguised joke of capitalism from a game called monopoly. The word monopoly says it all. And his children are now learning how shit the world is through a game made to mimic capitalism.
@sophiarodriguez186125 күн бұрын
LOVE THE ANALYSIS!!! absolutely amazing!! ❤
@RobbieBackpacking6 жыл бұрын
Great video! CK and Carlin are two of the best at using their words carefully to showcase the power of vocabulary.
@sheepyuea7 жыл бұрын
Talking about comedy is like dissecting a frog, no-one laughs, and the frog dies.
@ChrisCondren2Ай бұрын
I laugh
@ninasharifi58297 жыл бұрын
I feel like Louis CK wouldn't think it's that complicated. This is an amazing analysis though :) it's like literature
@ItsameAlex7 жыл бұрын
He would agree.
@BubbaHojo7 жыл бұрын
Actually, go watch Louis discuss this very topic with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Ricky Gervais on HBO's "Talking Funny" (it's here on KZfaq). You would find that Louis would agree with the analysis of this video. As Louis says in the clip excerpted here, what he's doing *sounds* spontaneous, but he knows "all the moves." These are guys who love the craft, love the structure of jokes, and work very hard to craft them perfectly. The seeming lack of "complication" is a carefully crafted illusion. Another good example (in a different style) is Rodney Dangerfield. He sounds like he's just throwing out quick one and two-liners as they occur to him. But, if you see him telling the jokes in different venues (on stage, on tv, in interviews), he delivers them exactly the same way. And, if you understand comedy writing and how jokes are structured, you'll notice that the structures of his one and two-liners are so tight and perfectly packaged, you couldn't condense or expand them without losing what makes them work. That's why he was a comedian's comedian who even the comedians of today talk about with awe and respect (and a little sadness because, IRL, he was a little bit of a mess). TL;DR - It *is* that complicated, and Louis would tell you so himself. And has said so directly. The exception, of course, would be when comedians do "crowd work" (where they talk to the audience and riff off whatever they're saying), but, once the comedian is touring for a while, even the crowd work is made up of successful riffs from previous shows, giving them the illusion of ad-libbing with the audience when really they're just sort of mixing-and-matching standard responses to the things they hear over and over again from audiences. And folks like Don Rickles, Robin Williams, and Jonathan Winters are exceptions. They're part of a very small group of comedians who do stream-of-consciousness type comedy and even very good, very successful stand-up comics are in awe of the ability to do that kind of comedy at that level. I'm not sure what the ratio of written-to-riffed was with Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters, but my understanding is that Don Rickles never wrote anything. He just went out onstage and started talking. He was apparently also like that IRL. Those guys were great, but, if you really look at their sets critically, you quickly notice that the consequence is that a comparatively large percentage of their jokes make zero sense. Robin Williams was a genius and made some genius comedy, but, a lot of times, people were laughing at the rhythm and funny voices more than the actual content of the joke because the joke had no structure and made no sense. That's the trade-off, I guess.
@jamiehickson90217 жыл бұрын
Hey John. I logged in just to give your post a thumbs up. I had never heard that Rickles never wrote anything. But, when you see him 'riffing' with Johnny Carson, etc. it makes sense. You seem to be a bit of a "comedy nerd" like myself. Have you seen David Steinberg's "Inside Comedy" series, on Showtime..? There are some pretty good interviews on it. Keep laughing. - Jamie
@Hextator7 жыл бұрын
I see the opportunity for this quote everywhere, and I want to apply it here with respect to your line "The seeming lack of "complication" is a carefully crafted illusion." The quote I mean is: "When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all."
@oneguerrero7 жыл бұрын
This is excellent! just what I've been looking for. Thanks for making this video and please do more like it!
@maryfreegirl20297 жыл бұрын
loved it! the editing is fantastic and the analysis was amazing!
@superbikeaborad7 жыл бұрын
Next video - How Nerdwriter1 makes a video.
@Han-no1ch7 жыл бұрын
I think this right here would be the most useful kind of information I could receive. ( But he can't give away his secrets )
@syaba23277 жыл бұрын
How Nerdwriter 1 structures a video
@nicf15556 жыл бұрын
Just watch Mister Amazing's 100 000k special, it's basically that
@Left4d3adfreak17 жыл бұрын
Louis CK is one of the greatest comedians of our time. He's honestly my personal favorite comedian. His comedy just resonates with me so much. I have the exact same dark, fucked up, depressing sense of humor.
@marb36817 жыл бұрын
You should watch bo burnham he has a free show on youtube and one on netflix you can watch
@sayeedmohd16595 жыл бұрын
i dare you, do bill burr. i double dare you.
@proof20084 жыл бұрын
Not much to analyze on that one
@AndrewSmith-zv3py4 жыл бұрын
Ya bro, love bill, he introduced me to Stanhope! But delivery and writing o don't think there's anybody better than Louie when it comes to that
@Bill-Piano3 жыл бұрын
Nice emphasis
@radhiadeedou82863 жыл бұрын
@@proof2008 your comment perfectly demonstrates why Bill is a genius
@nunyabusiness7527 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, love your videos!!!
@alexsdemkin7 жыл бұрын
Can you do bo burnham next?
@fruzsinafarkas35067 жыл бұрын
I second that, he's a genius
@Talundraz0rd7 жыл бұрын
Bo Burnham's comedy is pretty simple: First he makes you laugh. And then he makes you cry.
@No-hl4qm7 жыл бұрын
Leonardo R then cry when you laugh, and vice versa
@alexsdemkin7 жыл бұрын
K1ttenShopping I think Alec Hall posted on a different comment lol.
@No-hl4qm7 жыл бұрын
Mackenzie Anderson fuck off
@s10dlka7 жыл бұрын
I love when you do Louis CK videos. I'm British, most of my favourite comedians are British, but Louis CK is hands down the best comedian in the world. And only you can break it down and illustrate precisely why that is! Love it!
@jayrich65326 жыл бұрын
You are the greatest reverse engineer of everything!❤your videos
@adn99kiss3 жыл бұрын
oh man, i really llke your channel and this is my favorite video by far, i'd love it if you could make another video decostructing comedy
@gregkrazanski7 жыл бұрын
Just saw him last night in Toronto. He is absolutely INCREDIBLE at providing context, very economically. His choice of words is always impeccable and he's a pro at making it genuinely seem like everything is off the cuff. Love him!
@skefsongames6 жыл бұрын
Still love him?
@DrRiq6 жыл бұрын
CumberCube fuck yeah.
@jurgenshantz42736 жыл бұрын
Dr. Riq cmon man
@bodbn5 жыл бұрын
He's a rapist
@bodbn5 жыл бұрын
Ck is definitely a rapist. He fully admitted to being a twisted sexual deviant. He should be rotting is a prison cell for the rest of his life but his white male privilege got him out of trouble. Sad.
@funny-video-YouTube-channel7 жыл бұрын
Luis C.K. has a great talent for setting the mood for the joke. He is also good at turning around very offensive jokes. We can be very glad that Luis C.K. became a comedian and makes us all happy
@nsilva59092 жыл бұрын
Damn this was the first Video of yours that i watched, i love it! Subscribed! :D
@ivanperovic46146 жыл бұрын
Well done mate. This was a fine inspirational piece.
@tokyocraze7 жыл бұрын
Louis CK is a genius and I knew that but I have never seen it explained so scientifically before. I really appreciate this video. Thank you.
@calohtar6 жыл бұрын
The analysis isn't scientific (no data or empiricism) but it is methodical/meticulous.
@MrPabloingles6 жыл бұрын
He is foul and disgusting.
@afgankidd002 жыл бұрын
@@MrPabloingles still a genius
@elaxter7 жыл бұрын
All the arrogant folks in these comments! "Muh! I already knew that, Nerdwriter! Why are you making a video on something I already know!" *scratches chest* "Muh!"
@seaofthievser7 жыл бұрын
I would like your comment for being accurate, but with all the monkey sounds and super condescending parroting of their words, you come off as being just as arrogant. In fact, I think I dislike your comment more than theirs.
@joelgodfrey58667 жыл бұрын
Elaxter 84801161
@elaxter7 жыл бұрын
Awww.
@Mindseas7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! Your thoughts speak volumes about how great stand-up comedians are also brilliant writers, and even beyond that, masters of the language and expression. I'm in awe of people such as Louis C.K., Billy Conolly, George Carlin, Eddie Izzard and Diance spencer, and it has taken me a long time to understand the reasons why that is. Sure it's obviously that I like their humor, but I think your point about their ability to express ideas through comedy, and at best to get us thinking about those ideas, is a big part of the appeal. At least I can relate to that thought.
@SuperBelawinchester6 жыл бұрын
i just loooove this channel sooo much
@faithwong90787 жыл бұрын
Oh man I love Louis CK, guy is a master in his craft
@leonardofilippini7 жыл бұрын
great video, you've earned yourself a sub!
@laurencatkinson7 жыл бұрын
I am obsessed with your videos. Thank you for making the content that you do.
@DiegoAndrade7 жыл бұрын
Thank you such a great delivery on your work... excellent job
@f.jacobalvaradoDOP7 жыл бұрын
This if fucking amazing. Thank you for the in-depth breakdown of a legend at work. I, myself have always been a fan of comedy but recently, I've decided I'd like to perform on stage one day and writing jokes is a topic I'm COMPLETELY lost on. Personally, I like to gather as much information as I can on a subject (typically in book form) before I apply myself to a new craft. Can you recommend any great comedy writing books or any other great sources (tutorials, videos, etc.) to help me get started writing stand-up comedy? Thank you again!
@larrybrechtjr1636 жыл бұрын
F. Jacob Alvarado great comment! And you articulate my exact sentiments. Ive recently been feeling the itch to try to perform one day but have zero idea about constructing something solid. Ive simply been trying to take notes on items I find funny and hope to one day make them stories or jokes or one liners or anything that works really! And now I'm learning about the premise/ punch line concept which I guess I inherently knew but didn't call it that. Anyways, glad to hear someone is on a similar trail. Thanks for commenting!
@memo-fq3ps6 жыл бұрын
F. Jacob Alvarado if I were you I'd just try to observe different stand ups and sort of figure out what methods work and which ones don't. Look out for a variety of comedians and their shows, look up their ratings and reviews from critics, figure out which ones are your personal favorites, the funniest, the ones that inspire you the most. Learn their style(s) and incorporate it with how YOU want your style to be, then experiment on your own with family, co-workers, friends, acquaintances, even strangers to get an honest reaction. I don't think you can learn to tell decent jokes just by reading a how-to book, just observe, figure out, and practice.
@samguy76547 жыл бұрын
He says "and you didn't get to win" when describing a Candy Land loss, that's also carefully chosen.
@Dianimations_5 жыл бұрын
Comedy genius, and you just described why exactly! great content!
@rolandlowson33337 жыл бұрын
Hey Man! I love your stuff! Please keep up the amazing work!
@jamesmacdonald78357 жыл бұрын
How Amy Schumer steals jokes
@samguy76547 жыл бұрын
Hey another Nerd writer video on Louis, AWSOME!!!
@officialcalvinwayman Жыл бұрын
New stand-up comic year (been at it for about 3 years). Peeps still learning from this video 5 years later :)
@Skatetown3547 жыл бұрын
This is beautifully made and edited :)
@joehogan57317 жыл бұрын
Do Bill Burr next
@shwoompLoomps7 жыл бұрын
It's a good video!
@music4lifesux7 жыл бұрын
Language distilled to its most potent form: "I think getting an abortion is exactly like taking a shit." -- Louis CK.
@peterDcontact6 жыл бұрын
Euphemism that is taking it out of content thought
@moniemaker277 жыл бұрын
I love this and it should be a series with many comedians. It's fascinating and something I've been seeking out for years.
@larrybrechtjr1636 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I love it!
@SamMcGhee7 жыл бұрын
This breakdown was magic. Thank you. I'm writing a comedy web series, and this just changed my life.
@Stephen-ie7uq7 жыл бұрын
Not sure why so many negative comments. I loved the analysis.
@PierreThierryKPH6 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video a dozen times by now, and I like it every time. It's great!
@slima906 жыл бұрын
this is so good ♡
@_Harvestman_7 жыл бұрын
I love how he can talk about social issues in such a way that you don't realise you're talking about it
@livics6107 жыл бұрын
Yes, he's amazing! ❤ Thank you so much for explinig why do we find him a genius! ☺❤
@subfreak19967 жыл бұрын
I love how he put the background music that has the same tempo as Louis CK's comedy! EPIC!
@singasong7856 жыл бұрын
Your videos are intelligent, absolutely love all of them.
@gumball12167 жыл бұрын
I'm Captain... James Tiberius Kirk... and today... we will be looking... at what a Louis C... K joke is.
@karsaoblong26307 жыл бұрын
This is what makes Louis special. He can get so much mileage out of a simple joke. Retelling one of his jokes almost never does justice to his oratory skills.
@isseyashaile73076 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, you're awesome
@ElCastinho7 жыл бұрын
So here is where you went and hid! Missed your at Seeker stories although I'm loving this new format with just you bringing up interesting topics in such a captivating way. Subscribed now. Wish you all the best luck! Keep up the good work :) Oh and greetings from Sweden (please disregard any and all grammar errors J )
@JuanitaHarrisMissHarrisinParis7 жыл бұрын
Louis is by far one of the, if not THE master comedian in the circuit nowadays. Excellent breakdown.
@TheMovieMyLife7 жыл бұрын
I love it when other people see what I see / appreciate in my favourite people. 😊👏😀 Thank you Nerdwriter1
@PedroFerreira-ep8uj7 жыл бұрын
this was heartwarming, i had to subscribe.
@awsm666able7 жыл бұрын
Wow! I absolutely loved this video! Great explanation!