George Lopez discussion thread

1-up Salesman · 08-18-2008, 09:28 PM

What do you think of George Lopez?

Panfan · 08-18-2008, 10:12 PM

He isn't funny, and neither is his show.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-18-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Griffin

That show just perpetuates the stereotype that George Lopez is funny.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

ZeldaGirl · 08-18-2008, 10:25 PM

08-18-2008, 11:55 PM

Wasn't suprised by the responses in here....

George Lopez is a great latin comic, I went to his show here in San Diego a couple months ago, and it was laughs the whole way through.

There will always be haters for everything I guess.....

ZeldaGirl · 08-19-2008, 01:40 AM

I've never seen him do or say ANYTHING that's even slightly humorous.

Swordmaster Link · 08-19-2008, 02:04 AM

The problem I have with him (and a lot of stand-up in general) is that there seems to be too much of the "Look at me! I'm Latino! So I'll make Latino jokes cause I'm Latino!" mentality. *shrug*

I'm not saying I don't think he's funny, but I just like stand-up comedians who joke about normal, everyday stuff that we can all relate to. Not [insert demographic here] jokes.

Panfan · 08-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Well, Lopez isn't that bad. At least he's funnier than the other "Mexican" comedian: Mencia.

But almost every comedian is funnier than Mencia.

08-19-2008, 01:10 PM

Different taste for different people I guess......

But then again, you could say the same thing for African American comedians. Take a look at Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, I mean like, they bring out black stereotypes to make jokes out of it, but ofc, they all switch up their style too.

He makes jokes about latinos, because,

1. He is Mexican
2. I would say about about 90% of his fanbase is Mexican
3. I'm not being stereotypical but 1/2 the stuff he says about us is true xD

George is funny in my eyes. He's mostly for the Hispanic / Mexican fan base cause he switches from speaking in spanish to english, and he brings out the stereotypes that other people say.

And no doubt :

George Lopez >>>>>>>>>>>>>Mencia

Bomby · 08-19-2008, 01:34 PM

Carlos Mencia's real name is Ned Holness.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-19-2008, 01:45 PM

I like Gabriel Iglesias. But then, he's actually...ya know...funny.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Panfan · 08-19-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomby

Carlos Mencia's real name is Ned Holness.

And isn't he like half-German, Half Honduran? Or something like that?

08-19-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptHayfever

I like Gabriel Iglesias. But then, he's actually...ya know...funny.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

George and Iglesias have the same style lol. He makes jokes out of Mexican Stereotypes as much as Lopez lol.

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Originally Posted by i thot u wer my frend

And isn't he like half-German, Half Honduran? Or something like that?

Yeah, Mencia ain't even mexican, he's Honduran.

**Galefore** · 08-19-2008, 07:43 PM

But Iglesias has better material. He's also a better impressionist; Lopez's 'impression' consists of sounding like a valley girl with throat cancer, whereas Iglesias can do a pretty good little variety of voices. As well, he really doesn't do as much outright racist material, since a lot more of his material relates to buddy incidents instead of "LOL MY GRANDMA WAS AN ASS".

1-up Salesman · 08-19-2008, 08:53 PM

I like his show. Sometimes he can be funny, and sometimes he goes overboard.

Typhlame · 08-19-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KING 1-UP SALESMAN

I like his show. Sometimes he can be funny, and sometimes he goes overboard.

This.

Bomby · 08-19-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartman101

But then again, you could say the same thing for African American comedians. Take a look at Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, I mean like, they bring out black stereotypes to make jokes out of it, but ofc, they all switch up their style too.

I always thought Chris Rock's style of comedy was a bit more akin to white comics like George Carlin and Louis C.K., though as far as his topics of discussion go he definitely does his fare share of joking about the black community.

Katt Williams also does a few routines that finally point out how hard it is to be short and male. I appreciate him.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-20-2008, 12:18 AM

Also, Iglesias just has better delivery than Lopez....and he was on All That for its last good year.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-20-2008, 12:26 AM

Uh, I don't feel like debating over who is a better comedian, I'm ****ed up right now.

Oh, some one just had to bring out that "George Lopez is racist" bull****....

Believe whatever you wanna believe I guess.

**Galefore** · 08-20-2008, 12:42 AM

Never said he was racist. Just said he does racial material, some of it outright racist. A lot of the whole "I like to say what all white people do is *insert Spanish word for gay here*", such as walking our dogs or listening to 80s music.

I mean, no offense. I'd probably get defensive if someone started rattling on against Russel Peters (who is probably even more 'racist' than George Lopez).

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08-18-2008, 11:55 PM	#5
Silly Attention Seeking child Guest Posts: n/a	Wasn't suprised by the responses in here.... George Lopez is a great latin comic, I went to his show here in San Diego a couple months ago, and it was laughs the whole way through. There will always be haters for everything I guess..... Last edited by Silly Attention Seeking child; 08-19-2008 at 12:09 AM.

08-19-2008, 01:10 PM	#9
Silly Attention Seeking child Guest Posts: n/a	Different taste for different people I guess...... But then again, you could say the same thing for African American comedians. Take a look at Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, I mean like, they bring out black stereotypes to make jokes out of it, but ofc, they all switch up their style too. He makes jokes about latinos, because, 1. He is Mexican 2. I would say about about 90% of his fanbase is Mexican 3. I'm not being stereotypical but 1/2 the stuff he says about us is true xD George is funny in my eyes. He's mostly for the Hispanic / Mexican fan base cause he switches from speaking in spanish to english, and he brings out the stereotypes that other people say. And no doubt : George Lopez >>>>>>>>>>>>>Mencia Last edited by Silly Attention Seeking child; 08-19-2008 at 01:18 PM.

08-18-2008, 10:12 PM	#2
Panfan Analrapist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I'm awesome, and I **** dolphins Gender: Posts: 18,540 Thanks: 1,384 Thanked 2,201 Times in 1,311 Posts Blog Entries: 15	He isn't funny, and neither is his show.

08-19-2008, 01:40 AM	#6
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,877 Thanks: 1,121 Thanked 1,902 Times in 1,040 Posts	I've never seen him do or say ANYTHING that's even slightly humorous.

08-19-2008, 02:04 AM	#7
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	The problem I have with him (and a lot of stand-up in general) is that there seems to be too much of the "Look at me! I'm Latino! So I'll make Latino jokes cause I'm Latino!" mentality. shrug I'm not saying I don't think he's funny, but I just like stand-up comedians who joke about normal, everyday stuff that we can all relate to. Not [insert demographic here] jokes.

08-19-2008, 12:55 PM	#8
Panfan Analrapist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I'm awesome, and I **** dolphins Gender: Posts: 18,540 Thanks: 1,384 Thanked 2,201 Times in 1,311 Posts Blog Entries: 15	Well, Lopez isn't that bad. At least he's funnier than the other "Mexican" comedian: Mencia. But almost every comedian is funnier than Mencia.

08-19-2008, 01:34 PM	#10
Bomby Spirit, they're gone! Spirit, they've vanished! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Badger State Gender: Posts: 19,179 Thanks: 480 Thanked 1,384 Times in 812 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Carlos Mencia's real name is Ned Holness.

08-19-2008, 01:45 PM	#11
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,004 Thanks: 1,780 Thanked 2,370 Times in 1,423 Posts	I like Gabriel Iglesias. But then, he's actually...ya know...funny. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-19-2008, 07:43 PM	#14
Galefore EXPLOSION GOD OF MUSIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Some studio somewhere Gender: Posts: 8,255 Thanks: 1,357 Thanked 823 Times in 532 Posts Blog Entries: 5	But Iglesias has better material. He's also a better impressionist; Lopez's 'impression' consists of sounding like a valley girl with throat cancer, whereas Iglesias can do a pretty good little variety of voices. As well, he really doesn't do as much outright racist material, since a lot more of his material relates to buddy incidents instead of "LOL MY GRANDMA WAS AN ASS".

08-19-2008, 08:53 PM	#15
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Your bedroom. I love it here! Gender: Posts: 3,861 Thanks: 2,071 Thanked 228 Times in 180 Posts Blog Entries: 9	I like his show. Sometimes he can be funny, and sometimes he goes overboard.

08-20-2008, 12:18 AM	#18
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,004 Thanks: 1,780 Thanked 2,370 Times in 1,423 Posts	Also, Iglesias just has better delivery than Lopez....and he was on All That for its last good year. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-20-2008, 12:26 AM	#19
Silly Attention Seeking child Guest Posts: n/a	Uh, I don't feel like debating over who is a better comedian, I'm **ed up right now. Oh, some one just had to bring out that "George Lopez is racist" bull**.... Believe whatever you wanna believe I guess.

08-20-2008, 12:42 AM	#20
Galefore EXPLOSION GOD OF MUSIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Some studio somewhere Gender: Posts: 8,255 Thanks: 1,357 Thanked 823 Times in 532 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Never said he was racist. Just said he does racial material, some of it outright racist. A lot of the whole "I like to say what all white people do is insert Spanish word for gay here", such as walking our dogs or listening to 80s music. I mean, no offense. I'd probably get defensive if someone started rattling on against Russel Peters (who is probably even more 'racist' than George Lopez).