2006-06-23 21:42:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
My man Richard. He was just the rawest comic there ever was. He was a straight shooter and wasn't afraid to make fun of himself. I think Chappelle took note of that.
2006-06-23 21:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by will 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's fair to compare the two, especially since they are from different eras. Richard, with his quick and biting wit and satire, while still maintaining a certain appealing air of innocence, could take the ethnic road with no fear of political incorrectness, and make it so real for EVERYONE, no matter their color. Dave has the same knack for satire, and puts an edge to it that is in step with the times. And they both are/were remarkable at taking everyday situations and leading you past so-called comic "boundaries" to a place of acceptability. I grew up with Richard Pryor, so I have to admit a bias to his genius, but I can't say with any certainty that Dave Chappelle will be any less of a genius by the time he is through.
2006-06-24 05:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rebooted 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Richard Prior,...he's legendary and always will be, besides that he was a good actor. In my humble opinion Dave Chappelle is not talented at all. He reminds me of the expression 'cover band', he's a cover comic. I also find him to be very odd
2006-06-24 10:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Richard Pryor. He was a pioneer in breaking "everyman" language and cultural barriers in mainstream media.
Dave's funny too. Caught his show a few times in fact, but he'll have to put in some real time to achieve the level of social relevance and honesty that Pryor did.
Pryor could turn a hideously embarrassing incident of his own-that most would try to bury-into one of the most memorable comedic stories of all time. He could and he did. Over and over again.
2006-06-24 04:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by this_isridiculous 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Richard, because he was an innovator. I'm sure that Dave took a thing or two from Richard. Richard just didn't care, he said what he had to say, no matter who he offended.
2006-06-24 04:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by saleprechaun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dave chappelle is funnier because he came up with "I'm Rick James *****" Also hes just loud and out there. Its hard to ignore him. Hes just funny as hell
2006-06-24 05:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by amber_1_16 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will have to say Richard Pryor because he was the first to give character to objects and point out the human behavior in a comical way. Listen to how he once explained about his heart attack and about his dogs with the burgulars. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
2006-06-24 04:48:43 · answer #7 · answered by joeslam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man are you serious richard is way funnier because he actually talks about funny stuff and his delivery is way better
2006-06-24 04:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by puresplprix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Richard. Just his style of comedy.
2006-06-24 04:45:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither I choose Tyler Perry as Madea
2006-06-24 05:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by Small Lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋