“Saying A Subject Is Too Awful Or Painful To Joke About Is Like Saying A Disease Is Too Awful To Be Treated”

April 11, 2013 in Excerpts, Urban Studies | Permalink

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Louis C.K. has some new stuff he wants you to buy (his Oh My God HBO special), so he’s doing an Ask Me Anything on Reddit. Otherwise he would never talk to you. He doesn’t like you.

I love Louis C.K., but he should probably stop being so strict and self-righteous with people who do minor idiotic things in his presence (complimenting him during his routine, asking him for a photo on the street). You’ve done worse things than those in your life, Louis. You don’t get to be the moralistic one now. You get to be reluctantly patient with others because others were reluctantly patient with you. Don’t be a suckbag. A few exchanges follow.

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Question:

Louie, what is pissing you off more than anything else this week? I hope it isn’t this question.

Louis C.K.:

Hope away, bitch. You just ruined my fucking month.

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Question:

Many comedians, including yourself, sometimes joke or fool around about certain subjects that many people think is over the line inappropriate, My question is, Is there anything that you personally think goes over the line and you would never joke about or make fun of?

Louis C.K.:

Nope. I like joking about everything. This will sound too lofty because it is. This is going to an extreme to make a point: Saying a subject is too awful or painful to joke about is like saying a disease is too awful to be treated. Please do not take that out of context, the context being that I realize this is a crazy statement and I’m going to an extreme to make a point.

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Question:

For funsies: What’s your favorite short joke/one-liner?

Louis C.K.:

Why does Pinocchio lie? Because he’s a fucking liar.

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Question:

Who are some of your favorite stand up comedians? What’s your favorite Christmas movie and why is it Die Hard? How many dicks were in the largest bag of dicks you’ve ever encountered?

Louis C.K.:

“What’s your favorite Christmas movie and why is it Die Hard?” made me laugh.

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Question:

Who is your favorite female comedian?

Louis C.K.:

Don’t know. Maria Bamford is great. Tig Notaro. Laura Kightlinger. Kathy Griffin. Sarah Silverman. Jessica Kirson KILLS. Marina franklin can be inspired in moments. she’s not a comedian but Mellissa mccarthy is hilarious. I know i’m leaving some out. Going back Joan Rivers. Carol Brunette Phillis Diller Lilly tomlin. Margaret Smith had great jokes. Rosanne had some great stuff. Moms Mabley. I used to open for Paula Poundstone who is a phenomenal performer. Joy Behar, used to work with her in clubs in new york. She was GREAT in the clubs. Um… There’s a woman named Laura House who i don’t think does standup anymore. Susie Essman. Lots of great women comedians. Lots of shitty ones. More shitty men comedians.

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Question:

How is Ewan McGregor?

Louis C.K.:

You’ll have to ask Ewan Mcgregor that. I can tell you that his cock is fine. Because it’s in my mouth right now. I am not joking. I am blowing Ewan Mcgregor right this second.

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