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."

@Gwydda

7 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.

@AndersFjerstad

7 жыл бұрын

*good comedians

@jamiecal11

7 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.

@lizzye7821

7 жыл бұрын

You've fallen for the illusion of effortlessness.

@BayviewFinch

7 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.

Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog; you'll understand it better, but it dies in the process.

@MasterTRL

7 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.

@jamiecal11

7 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-UM

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe if his *_voice delivery_* was having fun along with the content, he would've kept it alive.

@Pilusmagnus

7 жыл бұрын

There's a difference between explaining a joke and deconstructing a joke.

@sl1ck557

7 жыл бұрын

ALL IN A DAY Except the fact the frog is dead before the dissection.

Thanks for not taking this down!

@rudnums1

5 жыл бұрын

Like ck's pants

@soSkikik

5 жыл бұрын

@@rudnums1 offffff

@lobmin

5 жыл бұрын

Taking it down? That would just be a pussy move

@bavks-vsjdo-skkfk

4 жыл бұрын

Probably contractually obligated by his sponsors to keep it up.

@ussishkingang7194

4 жыл бұрын

lobmin why would it be ?

Fun fact: Monopoly was actually created as a satirical critique of capitalism.

@carstereobandits

3 жыл бұрын

And then stolen by a capitalist. shocker.

@dublplus3332

3 жыл бұрын

Communism doesnt get a board game, just gulags.

@khalido50ko

3 жыл бұрын

@@dublplus3332 let’s get together and make a communist board game. first person to take over the system wins.

@roseblikipersonal6398

3 жыл бұрын

that fact was indeed very fun thanks random person i'll never see again

@RebornLegacy

3 жыл бұрын

@@dublplus3332 Who said anything about communism?

A perfect explanation of my favorite comedian by my favorite youtube channel. Today is a good day :)

@skinnyindonesian24

7 жыл бұрын

Werner Erkelens It is a VERY good day.

@teacheratiqah

7 жыл бұрын

Werner Erkelens my thoughts EXACTLY.

@MladenDragovicMusic

7 жыл бұрын

Werner Erkelens My exact thoughts. If only MKBHD came in somehow to the story...

@lindersi

7 жыл бұрын

a very very special one, with sugarcoat on top. sweet.

@imhellag

7 жыл бұрын

+Mladen Dragovic you keep your own you tuber erotic fan fiction to yourself bruh

People are saying you're overthinking but honestly this analysis is spot on

@gogl0l386

5 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.

@HalimaAbshir

5 жыл бұрын

@parodyvideos Then make an in depth analysis

@HalimaAbshir

5 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.

@HalimaAbshir

5 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.

@IIIlllBravo

5 жыл бұрын

I hate that spot on phrase... spotty onnn

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-

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.

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

@alexanderwindh4830

2 ай бұрын

He seems to be pretty nice. What do you mean?

The Nerdwriter making a video essay about Louis CK? My dreams have come true.

@aarons8711

7 жыл бұрын

skinnyindonesian24 he alredy made a C.K video essay. Its called " How louis C.K is a moral detective "

@emsolis

7 жыл бұрын

skinnyindonesian24 You have a very low standard for yor dreams.

@TreoTra93

7 жыл бұрын

it's appreciating the little things, skinnyindonesian24, must be a very happy person :))))))))):D:D:D:D:DDDDD

@galihpratama592

7 жыл бұрын

200k away from him, huh? :D

@TheHalliday123456789

7 жыл бұрын

Making another video*

I'd love a vid on bill burr

@MiiiK3EY

7 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.

@14AspenDrive

7 жыл бұрын

how is that trickier?

@2fast4u28885

7 жыл бұрын

yes, that would be great

@trentbosnic

7 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?

@LeoSkyro

7 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

"like great poetry, stand up is language distilled to its most potent form"

How about a video on George Carlin?

@samirm8433

5 жыл бұрын

NoNameNoLastName definitely

@blackfoot332

5 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. This was awesome.

@espiritued

4 жыл бұрын

This. George Carlin was a genius.

@NADIA-wn8ms

4 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment !!!!!

@kingchandlerbrowniv9377

3 жыл бұрын

yes

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.

@Binks129

7 жыл бұрын

here's how bernie can still win He still sucks :/

@BlockheadJiujitsu

7 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

@aapjew18

7 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.

@squ1sh

7 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.

@chickencurry420

6 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

Louis CK has a great economy of words. You should do a similar analysis on a comedian whose joke did not work.

@bravo915

7 жыл бұрын

find any Dane Cook standup and have at it

@mtnduwu

7 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.

@peterr6205

7 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."

@SkylordAh

7 жыл бұрын

+BaronVonTacocat like carlin was ever funny

@TheOnlyBootlegger

7 жыл бұрын

Every Amy Schumer standup segment.

Miss this dude.

@HOTD108_

3 жыл бұрын

He died?

Quality in observing is just as admirable as quality in creativity, and I’m reminded of that every day in Nerdwriter.

You should do a video comparing British comedy with American comedy.

@someone-oo4wy

7 жыл бұрын

Tom Monty the youtube channel "now you see it" did a video about it

@daffyduckyo

7 жыл бұрын

Now You See It has a great video on this topic

@dancingfishfilms

7 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.

@hagridmary

7 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?

@declanbrannigan1974

7 жыл бұрын

Neither comedy is objectively better. It simply comes down to your preference.

can you dissect the way I took a shit last week ?

@MrLasso15

7 жыл бұрын

doctor jimmy lmaooooooo yo you won the Internet for today my guy

@samguy7654

7 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

@nadzianyx

7 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.

@MrLasso15

7 жыл бұрын

Nadzia Skalapendra wow the philosophy in this one is through the roof

@MaxArg1988

7 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

Aaaaaahhhhh Yes Early 2017 was beautiful

@Waffleyoda

6 жыл бұрын

MemoReviews we all lived in a “make believe world” didn’t we?

@DiegoRuiz1991

6 жыл бұрын

"How Louis CK takes out his dick in front of ladies"

@Overton_Windows

5 жыл бұрын

MemoReviews not really. But I get your point...

@bodbn

5 жыл бұрын

@@DiegoRuiz1991 one rung on the zipper of deprivation at a time.

@jfjoubertquebec

3 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.

Genious

@gabrielarmani2241

3 жыл бұрын

Gênio, em português

@rafous0206

3 жыл бұрын

Legal, você também curte o Nerdwriter!

@OGRE_HATES_NERDS

3 жыл бұрын

i am smart smrt

@sabbracadabra8367

3 жыл бұрын

He really is amazing.

@buubaku

3 жыл бұрын

Genius

I found this fantastic and intriguing, thank you.

I would love to see an analysis of how George Carlin tells a joke.

@Zeemas

7 жыл бұрын

Skunkdog Gro The same, but he was also a walking encyclopedia.

@gro_skunk

7 жыл бұрын

Zeemas he was a genius no doubt, his intelligence and social awareness only made his jokes better.

@Reeepaaa

7 жыл бұрын

watch his material and analyze it then.

@lLenn2

7 жыл бұрын

Here's an analysis: be angry at something with 20 adjectives.

@MattyRattlesnake

7 жыл бұрын

...and always mention dildos

"Comedy is poetry..." really opened my eyes. Thank you!

I'm in love with your way of analysing what is not meant to be analysed, it is so fascinating.

How can people possibly dislike content as good as this?!

@waterglas21

7 жыл бұрын

haters gonna hate

@coolcatcarolena4951

7 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.418

7 жыл бұрын

How can people possibly repeat this comment on millions of videos and expect to get a new answer?!

@BreakingBanter

7 жыл бұрын

Anonymous User Genuinely the first time I've commented it.

@meowlsable

7 жыл бұрын

By pressing the dislike button?

Next video: Why KZread Comments are Always Butthurt.

@mars_over

7 жыл бұрын

Actually, it would be REALLY interesting to hear Nerdwritter's thoughts about a YT comments section.

@basedbattledroid3507

7 жыл бұрын

Milena Đ. Because... Likes...

@GelidGanef

7 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...

@benrujo

7 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*

@needlessToo

7 жыл бұрын

Because they feel worthless and want everyone to feel the same.

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!

I'd love to see some analysis on John Mulaney! Great video!

As a Louie CK fan I can't help but wonder what his response to this video would be.

@ericdykann2018

7 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.

@Dannyisgreatful

7 жыл бұрын

He'd be like "nah, I was just... talking about that time I played monopoly with my daughters"

@g.stephen5857

7 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-sc1ru

7 жыл бұрын

mmm or somewhere in between the two

@MasterTRL

7 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.

It's his body language as well, his smirks and gestures and even chuckles add layers to the joke

@jblue1622

7 жыл бұрын

Voice inflections as well

@Sebajstard

6 жыл бұрын

Gestures yeah..

@Kathayne636

5 жыл бұрын

Like when he lights up and smiles when he says how dark it is. Little nuances like that.

@eeoo2062

3 жыл бұрын

I got the hots for him

@christymazzagatti7939

4 ай бұрын

​@@jblue1622 inflection, rhythm and cadence.

Language distilled to its most potent form: "I think getting an abortion is exactly like taking a shit." -- Louis CK.

@peterDcontact

6 жыл бұрын

Euphemism that is taking it out of content thought

Classiest, most intriguing, video I've seen in a while. Favorite KZread right now. Keep it real NerdWriter1

Looking at these comments, I'm beginning to think NerdWriter's content is too smart for KZread.

@CarotideEtude

7 жыл бұрын

Pseudo-smart.

@cmc3223

7 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.

@Valkyrinator

7 жыл бұрын

most things are too smart for youtube

@drunka.i.3627

7 жыл бұрын

It's certainly too smart to use less adverbs.

@Caiyde

6 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.

You should do one on how Nerdwriter1 makes a video. They're getting better every week! Would love to see the process.

@ElMoShApPiNeSs

7 жыл бұрын

Predictable.

@guysimchony309

7 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

@kingofwakanda6899

7 жыл бұрын

Guy Simchony oh yeah I've heard of him

@PhantomNews01

7 жыл бұрын

He should do that for a subscriber special

@JamesBongo

7 жыл бұрын

That'd be like giving away the crabby patty secret formula

First, he pulls down his pants...

@ConVinko11

6 жыл бұрын

I came here for this joke :D

@nategibso

6 жыл бұрын

Same

@bobthecopywriter

6 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?

@ConVinko11

6 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.

@jamesv26

5 жыл бұрын

Lame ass joke

i dare you, do bill burr. i double dare you.

@proof2008

4 жыл бұрын

Not much to analyze on that one

@AndrewSmith-zv3py

4 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-Piano

3 жыл бұрын

Nice emphasis

@radhiadeedou8286

3 жыл бұрын

@@proof2008 your comment perfectly demonstrates why Bill is a genius

Does anyone else just automatically click on any video with Louis CK in the title?

@whatever2709

7 жыл бұрын

BigFatCock not really

@TheWaterpolofreak

7 жыл бұрын

BigFatCock i just automatically click on nerdwriter

@Psykoged

7 жыл бұрын

Too many videos to click. You'd be here forever.

@jamesgrey13

7 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

@eddiekags5356

7 жыл бұрын

BigFatCock Yes! ...Not to your username, Yes to your comment.

My absolute favorite joke is his jizzanthapous. It's just so perfect.

@Lucio7056

7 жыл бұрын

*jizz-on-the-puss

@TheAgentmigs

7 жыл бұрын

Lucio Laurini I'm calling the cops hahahah

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 .

Brilliant!! Gotta love your videos s2

@Bill-Piano

3 жыл бұрын

I gave the 2nd one

@opedromagico

3 жыл бұрын

Bilal Piano Tutorial oh, thanks guys!!

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.

@TykoBrian7

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Cheng Oh that's something to ponder

@lockekappa500

7 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.

@Schabiq

7 жыл бұрын

This comment is cringe incarnate

@tcole603

7 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.

@tablecork

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Cheng this comment is gold

Next video - How Nerdwriter1 makes a video.

@Han-no1ch

7 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 )

@syaba2327

7 жыл бұрын

How Nerdwriter 1 structures a video

@nicf1555

6 жыл бұрын

Just watch Mister Amazing's 100 000k special, it's basically that

Could you do one like this for Dave Chappelle?

I love how he can talk about social issues in such a way that you don't realise you're talking about it

Well that was awesome. Stand up is one of those areas in entertainment that really isn't analyzed much on KZread. More!

@afinomusic

7 жыл бұрын

agree.. a refreshing piece of content indeed

Really? You turn a fucking joke about monopoly into capitalism criticism? Seriously?

@r.pneumo7337

7 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.

@shhs1227

7 жыл бұрын

Roiben100 kinda hard not to when the game itself was designed as a capitalism criticism

@McBackstabber

7 жыл бұрын

Hey genious, the game was originally designed to be a criticism of capitalism. Look it up.

@tonyjpotts

7 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.

@loueneu

7 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

I love how you bring your content to a beautiful end. It enhances the flavour to another level.

That was amazing, Please make more videos on other Louis ck bits this is pure gold.

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.

@marb3681

7 жыл бұрын

You should watch bo burnham he has a free show on youtube and one on netflix you can watch

Can you do bo burnham next?

@fruzsinafarkas3506

7 жыл бұрын

I second that, he's a genius

@Talundraz0rd

7 жыл бұрын

Bo Burnham's comedy is pretty simple: First he makes you laugh. And then he makes you cry.

@No-hl4qm

7 жыл бұрын

Leonardo R then cry when you laugh, and vice versa

@alexsdemkin

7 жыл бұрын

K1ttenShopping I think Alec Hall posted on a different comment lol.

@No-hl4qm

7 жыл бұрын

Mackenzie Anderson fuck off

Thank you such a great delivery on your work... excellent job

This is excellent! just what I've been looking for. Thanks for making this video and please do more like it!

was fine until the sentence at 5:23 , overanalyzing lol

@terminal_wayward5755

7 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?

@Discojericho

7 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-gu4fc

7 жыл бұрын

Bananna Sauce In his series Louie he loves making jokes about capitalism (the apartment, the choking lawsuit, etc).

@wjpmitchell3

7 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.

@jesseg94

7 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.

Talking about comedy is like dissecting a frog, no-one laughs, and the frog dies.

@ChrisCondren2

7 күн бұрын

I laugh

I am obsessed with your videos. Thank you for making the content that you do.

i just loooove this channel sooo much

I feel like Louis CK wouldn't think it's that complicated. This is an amazing analysis though :) it's like literature

@ItsameAlex

7 жыл бұрын

He would agree.

@BubbaHojo

7 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 KZread). 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.

@jamiehickson9021

7 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

@Hextator

7 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."

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!"

@seaofthievser

7 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.

@joelgodfrey5866

7 жыл бұрын

Elaxter 84801161

@elaxter

7 жыл бұрын

Awww.

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!

Great video! CK and Carlin are two of the best at using their words carefully to showcase the power of vocabulary.

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!

@skefsongames

6 жыл бұрын

Still love him?

@DrRiq

6 жыл бұрын

CumberCube fuck yeah.

@jurgenshantz4273

6 жыл бұрын

Dr. Riq cmon man

@bodbn

5 жыл бұрын

He's a rapist

@bodbn

5 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.

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!

loved it! the editing is fantastic and the analysis was amazing!

New stand-up comic year (been at it for about 3 years). Peeps still learning from this video 5 years later :)

How Amy Schumer steals jokes

Oh man I love Louis CK, guy is a master in his craft

Thank you for making this video. I love it!

Comedy genius, and you just described why exactly! great content!

He says "and you didn't get to win" when describing a Candy Land loss, that's also carefully chosen.

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

I love how he put the background music that has the same tempo as Louis CK's comedy! EPIC!

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.

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.

@calohtar

6 жыл бұрын

The analysis isn't scientific (no data or empiricism) but it is methodical/meticulous.

@MrPabloingles

6 жыл бұрын

He is foul and disgusting.

@afgankidd00

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrPabloingles still a genius

Hey another Nerd writer video on Louis, AWSOME!!!

Well put with the "Anticipatory joke" thing. Norm MacDonald and Louis CK are the kings of this.

This breakdown was magic. Thank you. I'm writing a comedy web series, and this just changed my life.

Not sure why so many negative comments. I loved the analysis.

Do Bill Burr next

@shwoompLoomps

7 жыл бұрын

It's a good video!

Wow! I absolutely loved this video! Great explanation!

I've watched this video a dozen times by now, and I like it every time. It's great!

This is 7 minutes of explaining nothing...

@burpie3258

7 жыл бұрын

No it's not. Did you watch the video?

@TheStanStanmanson

7 жыл бұрын

Didn't pass third grade pal?

@matthewbowen2345

7 жыл бұрын

I Love Secular Talk It's more of a long video explaining what we already know. Just spilled out.

@Hjominbonrun

7 жыл бұрын

yes, and the William Shatner delivery doesn't help either.

@FractalZero

7 жыл бұрын

It's not that it's nothing - it's just that the explanation isn't unique to Louis CK and be generally applied to a swathe of comedians.

great video, you've earned yourself a sub!

I love this and it should be a series with many comedians. It's fascinating and something I've been seeking out for years.

Yes, he's amazing! ❤ Thank you so much for explinig why do we find him a genius! ☺❤

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!

@larrybrechtjr163

6 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-fq3ps

6 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.

I'm Captain... James Tiberius Kirk... and today... we will be looking... at what a Louis C... K joke is.

Just found your channel, love your videos!!!

Hey Man! I love your stuff! Please keep up the amazing work!

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.

The master. I love Louie. He will be sorely missed.

@Paul-fp3qn

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Broggie missed? What happened to him

@sbroggie

6 жыл бұрын

The accusations of sexual misconduct that he 'fessed up to. He'll be be out of the scene for a while.

@AltCTRLF8

5 жыл бұрын

he’s back. and he’s still pissing off the usual snowflakes.

You are the greatest reverse engineer of everything!❤your videos

Thank you for this video. It was great

amazing. so glad other people appreciate him just as much as i do.

I love it when other people see what I see / appreciate in my favourite people. 😊👏😀 Thank you Nerdwriter1

thank you for your great analysis!

I love everything about this vid especially the music.

Louis is by far one of the, if not THE master comedian in the circuit nowadays. Excellent breakdown.

Greetings from Spain!!

Your videos are intelligent, absolutely love all of them.

Brilliant analysis. Thanks!