Demetri Martin
This week's featured person is comedian, Demetri Martin. I was first introduced to Demetri Martin about 5 years ago and have been a huge fan of his comedy ever since.
One night I was having trouble sleeping. I got out of bed and turned the TV. Nothing was on expect a stand up comedian on Comedy Central. It only took one joke for me to realize that this style of comedy was different than any other stand up that I'd seen. Demetri delivers his jokes one after the other, in a very deadpan, monotone voice. His delivery is just as funny as his jokes!
As you can see from the video above, he's really different from most comedians that are out there. Furthermore, he's really brilliant! He graduated from Yale University in 1995 and got a full ride to New York University School of Law. However, after his second year at NYU he dropped out to become a comedian, and by the looks of it, it was the right choice!
In addition to his stand up, he also is a musician and often incorporates his musical talents into his comedy. Playing the guitar, piano or harmonica, Demetri creates a magical world where comedy is the mode of communication.
If you watched the above video you can see how he pulls from his past to create comedy while playing music and cultivating creativity. Very cool.
Demetri Martin doesn't just do stand up though. He has worked as a writer on Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show and many others. He has also played supporting rolls in a number of movies and shows including Flight of the Conchords.
So, the next time you're in the mood to laugh, while being truly entertained check out Demetri Martin. You won't be disappointed!
Song of the week: Mashup-Germany: I'll Be Missing You (Don't Raise Your Glass)
I think that humour ( Canadian spelling) can be a tool, especially with a straight face, to determine the frontal lobe capability of the people you are talking to. "Oh, I don't think that's funny"..that's your problem not mine. Life is absurd.Deadpan, monotone humour challenges the listener. If you add a laugh track, it's a dumb down. I don't need a laugh track to roll on the floor laughing because my cat got scared and leaps straight up in the air and had it's legs going at a 100 mph before it hit the ground.
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