Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up Season 1 Episode 13 Bruce Bruce
- February 21, 2003
Bruce Bruce, an American comedian, comes to Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up to entertain and bring laughter to its viewers in season 1 episode 13. Bruce Bruce, born as Bruce Church, is known for his unique style of comedy that centers on storytelling and observational humor. His mild-mannered and laid-back personality hides the bombastic, high-energy persona that lights up the stage.
The 30-minute episode opens with Bruce Bruce walking onto the stage and giving a warm welcome to the audience, setting the tone for an impeccable performance. He segues into topics that are familiar to his core audience, family and food. Bruce narrates the story of how his mother is so protective of her children and grandchildren that she would force them to wear helmets to sleep. He jokes about how his grandmother could feed him and his cousins on a single plate and chastise them if they didn't finish all the food on it.
The comedian then turns the audience's attention to his signature bit on the infamous block party from his childhood days. With his unique storytelling prowess, Bruce Bruce paints a vivid image of how his older neighbor would throw epic block parties, his mother keeping him and his siblings away from them. With the promise of free candy and no judgments, the kids sneak out to attend the party, only to get caught and punished by his mother.
Bruce Bruce gives insight into his life growing up as an overweight kid, referring to himself as a "big guy." His humor is relatable to many as he laughs at himself for having to cut his hair short to help his neck breathe and keep cool in the sweltering heat of Georgia. He talks about how he feels left out in places with no air conditioning because everyone around him would be fanning themselves with a piece of paper, and he'd be sweating in the back.
The comedian then talks about his seedy past as a drug dealer and how he got into trouble with the law. He shares one instance where he was caught and hesitated for leaving town since he was scared of the cops. Bruce Bruce jokes that the cops were going to let him go because they recognized him from his stoner days but couldn't recall his name. He then segues into how he loves the law enforcement and the various nicknames they give him.
Bruce Bruce keeps the audience entertained with his impeccable story-telling skills. He narrates how his mother forces him to respect women, how he ended up with three baby mamas, and how he was even given the award for father of the year by one of his children's mother. He hilariously explains how he showered love on all three of his baby mamas because he didn't want any kids growing up as orphans.
As he winds down the episode, Bruce Bruce talks about how he has been using his weight problem to stay relevant, from getting onto stages to make the heavy waterbed float to appearing on the movie "Idlewild" by claiming to be a hot air balloon. He concludes his set by giving advice to overweight people on how to enjoy life, never let anyone steal your joy, and always be happy, ending his performance to an uproarious standing ovation by the audience.
Bruce Bruce's performance in season 1 episode 13 of Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up is electric, energetic, and entertaining. The comedian effortlessly blends real-life experiences with top-notch humor, making it relatable to many and providing a comic relief to the audience. The episode is a testament to Bruce Bruce's gift as a comedian and storyteller, as he skillfully navigates through his life's journey, holding the audience's attention and delivering belly laughs.