Comedy Central Presents Season 2 Episode 9

Comedy Central Presents Season 2 Episode 9 Todd Barry

  • TV-14
  • July 24, 1999
  • 22 min
  • 7.6  (66)

Todd Barry is ready to make you laugh in this episode of Comedy Central Presents Season 2. Known for his dry, sarcastic humor, Barry takes the stage with his signature laid-back style.

Opening with a few jokes about the crowd and the venue, Barry quickly moves on to his usual topics of dating and relationships. But don't expect cheesy one-liners or obvious punchlines-- Barry's humor is subtle, often requiring the audience to be paying close attention to catch all the nuances of his jokes.

One of the funniest parts of Barry's set is when he talks about his love of coffee and his disdain for decaf. He explains that caffeine is the only reason he can deal with people in the morning, and jokes about how absurd it is that anybody would ever choose to drink decaf. His deadpan delivery makes even the simplest observations hilarious.

Barry also touches on politics, albeit briefly. He jokes about how the two-party system is a sham and how even third party candidates don't really represent his views. But again, he doesn't dwell on the subject for long, quickly moving on to other topics like the absurdity of commercials and the importance of karaoke in his life.

Throughout the set, Barry shows off his impressive improv skills, riffing off the crowd's reactions and even throwing in a few new jokes spur-of-the-moment. He's a master of timing, often pausing just long enough to let a joke sink in before delivering the punchline.

One of the standout moments of the set is when Barry impersonates a magician doing a magic trick. He acts out the whole scenario, complete with cheesy music and unnecessary hand gestures, before revealing the "trick" to be something extremely underwhelming. It's a perfect demonstration of Barry's ability to take something mundane and turn it into something hilarious.

Barry's set is not without its flaws, though. At times, it feels like he's relying too heavily on his usual shtick and not bringing anything particularly new or groundbreaking to the table. And while his understated style is part of what makes him so funny, it can also make some of his jokes fly under the radar if you're not paying close attention.

Overall, Todd Barry's Comedy Central Presents episode is a solid entry in the series. Fans of his dry, sarcastic humor will definitely enjoy watching him in action, and even those who haven't seen much of his work before should find something to laugh at in his set. While it's not the most groundbreaking comedy you'll ever see, it's an enjoyable half-hour of humor that's sure to leave you with a few new favorite jokes.

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  • First Aired
    July 24, 1999
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (66)