NFT: Eddie Murphy gearing up for comeback?

I wish him luck, but I’m skeptical he can turn it back on after so many years away.

and more Eddie is more betterer.

David Spade then holds up a pic of Eddie Murphy.

...succeed in the candyass outrage-driven society we've become? I've read multiple articles over the last few years about how the original Raw is so wrong and hateful in retrospect and no one should ever watch it again.

In comment 14502163 Greg from LI said:

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...succeed in the candyass outrage-driven society we've become? I've read multiple articles over the last few years about how the original Raw is so wrong and hateful in retrospect and no one should ever watch it again.

I mean, his material is really homophobic. I promise you I'm not one to get offended but I don't think it's "candyass" to think he went a little overboard on that subject.

That being said, I feel like so much of Eddie's "funny" came from his swagger and youthful energy. The guy's jokes weren't Carlin/Chappelle/Pryor level works of art, he made people laugh because you could just tell this dude was naturally hilarious and oozing with talent. I don't know how he'll do as an older comic who has been out of the spotlight for so long. I'll watch it though.

sequel is already in the works.

Going overboard is the name of the game.

Carlin, Pryor, Murphy... All the greats went overboard. But the thing about comedy is that it's meant to get people talking about it. He/they made us all laugh about stereotypes of ALL people, genders, sexual orientation, or nationalities.... It was indiscriminate.

wasn't the level of Chappelle. You need to go and watch Comedian and Raw again. He was a megastar.

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Eddie just felt a like a natural. His voices and impressions and energy is why he was so funny imo. I don't think he's close to Chappelle in terms of crafting a joke.

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Which just came out today.

I think the tricky thing for him if he tries stand-up again, is being relatable to an audience. He's been living a life for decades that very few people could ever understand.

I have heard guys like Chappelle, Chris Rock & others who hang out with him (outside of the spotlight) say that when they're all together, Eddie is still the funniest.

made me laugh

and you didn't have Raw committed to memory as a kid you were considered a freak. "Hey Nawwwwton!"

You don't like it, you can get de fuck OUT!

Mr. Robinson's neighborhood is right up there with the Belushi stuff. "Der a dog, do he bite? Kill my Landlord, kill my landlord!"

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In comment 14502227 Greg from LI said:

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You don't like it, you can get de fuck OUT!

I'm cooking hamburgers and franks, Gus!

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on Fallon and Kimmel, the brilliance is definitely still there, he just keeps it very reigned in.

but we've been hearing about his stand-up comeback for over 20 years now. I'll believe it when I see it.

In comment 14502244 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said:

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on Fallon and Kimmel, the brilliance is definitely still there, he just keeps it very reigned in.

Haven't seen them, but I believe it for sure. You can't be that naturally funny and just lose it. I'm sure its still there. I do agree with the society we live in it will be interesting to see how he fairs with his edgy style of humor. Chris Rock seems to still thrive. Eddie wasn't as into racial humor though so we'll see.

Look at how big it is. Every year you come to my house and burn down the backyard, Gus. I'm cooking burgers and franks, not a motherfuckin' brontosaurus burger. This ain't the motherfuckin' Flintstones, Gus!

that while Eddie is the funniest guy around, he is unique among comedians in that he can just chill and doesn't feel the need to act funny all the time.

In comment 14502163 Greg from LI said:

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...succeed in the candyass outrage-driven society we've become? I've read multiple articles over the last few years about how the original Raw is so wrong and hateful in retrospect and no one should ever watch it again.

Can he even drum up that brand of comedy any longer. He is so far removed from Raw. We are talking about Donkey, Dr. Doolittle, Nutty Professor, etc. He hasn't (at least publicly) been the Raw, Axel Foley, etc. guy in a long time.

In comment 14502226 Stu11 said:

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and you didn't have Raw committed to memory as a kid you were considered a freak. "Hey Nawwwwton!"

LOL!!!

Humamna hummanah hummanh!!!

A friend of mine used that name on a fake ID once.

Richard said, "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said, 'Suck my dick.' I don't give a fuck. Whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Do you get paid?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Well, tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up. Jello pudding-eating motherfucker."

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In comment 14502390 Britt in VA said:

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Richard said, "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said, 'Suck my dick.' I don't give a fuck. Whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Do you get paid?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Well, tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up. Jello pudding-eating motherfucker."

His Bill Cosby impression was spot on as well..

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In comment 14502259 Greg from LI said:

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Look at how big it is. Every year you come to my house and burn down the backyard, Gus. I'm cooking burgers and franks, not a motherfuckin' brontosaurus burger. This ain't the motherfuckin' Flintstones, Gus!

Gus your kids are motherfuckin big foot! I took your son fishing in a boat and he stuck his face in the water and came out with a fish!

In comment 14502468 Stu11 said:

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In comment 14502259 Greg from LI said: Quote: Look at how big it is. Every year you come to my house and burn down the backyard, Gus. I'm cooking burgers and franks, not a motherfuckin' brontosaurus burger. This ain't the motherfuckin' Flintstones, Gus! Gus your kids are motherfuckin big foot! I took your son fishing in a boat and he stuck his face in the water and came out with a fish!

And then the kid looked at me and said "Gooney Gunga!"

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a comeback.

He has Coming to America 2 and Beverly Hills Cop 4 coming out in 2020 (or 2021).

It only makes sense from a marketing perspective he capitalize on the exposure and get out there with stand up.

I do like the fact he's been somewhat selective in his decisions opting mostly for voice work (shrek) in the past 10 years instead of milking the audience with bullshit like someone like De Niro has (for example).

Murphy was very funny when he was testing the bounds.
Today those boundaries are considered very tame.
If he can resurrect his humor at his original level (but not beyond; not reverting to pure vulgarity), he will appeal to a lot of us who appreciated his satire highlighting social problems.

Great episode.

He's still got the funny and you can tell he misses being on stage. He talks about the difficulties involved in doing the work to put together a show when you're as famous as he is.

In comment 14502390 Britt in VA said:

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Richard said, "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said, 'Suck my dick.' I don't give a fuck. Whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Do you get paid?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Well, tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up. Jello pudding-eating motherfucker."

Still the funniest shit ever said

It was awful. I didn't laugh once.

might be gearing up for a comeback...


Heck if he went back to the Orioles, he might still be their best player.

Is code for Almost out of money...

In comment 14502711 Gary from The East End said:

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Great episode. He's still got the funny and you can tell he misses being on stage. He talks about the difficulties involved in doing the work to put together a show when you're as famous as he is.

Same here. A lot of really interesting stuff in that episode with Seinfeld. He talks about how he’s going to do stand up again as if it’s an absolute. Talks about bill Cosby just being flat out shitty to him.

A really interesting episode with Eddie. Also, fucking SWEET Porsche!!!

Love the show. So happy there’s a new season.

Aside: Also watched the Seth Rogan episode. Is there a more unlikely movie star then this guy? Watch the episode. He is a really uncomfortable person around someone like Seinfeld.

In comment 14502771 Canton said:

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It was awful. I didn't laugh once.

Can’t tell if serious.

In comment 14502778 RobCrossRiver56 said:

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Is code for Almost out of money...

Probably at least somewhat true. He has 10 kids with 4 (at least) different mothers.

divorces and kids cost a ton of money.

His net worth is $120 million.