I saw Emo Phillips at Reading Festival a couple days ago!!! He was great. He really hasnt changed since the 80's. Before reading festival i only heard of his name...but now that ive seen live, he's great!!
The fact that the British like this guy, means they cannot trash the French for giving a medal to Jerry Lewis. Just dog shit. Thank goodness the UK produced people like Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas (et al) or there would be no way you guys should be allowed to hold your head up.
The rest of that last joke that was cut is probably the best religion joke in history. If he in his whole career went to the stage and said this single joke, he would be a giant of comedy.
This was his first appearance on Friday Night Live in 1986 and the first time I saw his act. His 2nd appearance which was a couple of months later is on RUclips too. I have to admit that my first impression of him was "OMG, WTF is this????" but after listening to him for a minute or so I became a fan. I think that his delivery makes the punchline more unexpected and therefore funnier. There's also some of his material that simply wouldn't work with a more usual delivery. Anyway, you'll make your own minds up as to whether you like his act or not. I personally love it!
I like how British audiences applaud after jokes they like!
I saw Emo Phillips at Reading Festival a couple days ago!!!
He was great. He really hasnt changed since the 80's.
Before reading festival i only heard of his name...but now that ive seen live, he's great!!
For all of you that think Emo Phillips is terrible, I'm willing to bet it's because none of you can get his jokes.
Made if they had a net they could catch one of his jokes.
That's always been his style of delivery. You either love him or hate him. I think he's very witty and I love the delivery
I've just spent the evening with Emo in Hollywood. Still trying to get my head round that statement. He's a great guy!
I got to spend some time with him after a set in Louisville, I agree completely.
what ever happened to: Emo Phillips.
WHERE IS HE NOW!?!?!?! WHERE IS THIS COMEDY LEGEND???????
Most likely retired, but I think he does minor guest appearances.
He's still touring just search Emo Philips Live 2016
I get to see him tomorrow!
He’s older now, but still just the same.
He's still around...he's touring all the time!
emo is still going strong and is playing here in edinburgh this month at the festival
Damn!! I was working in Edinburgh 12 years ago and only now saw your comment.
This would be from 1986 since he talked about Haley's Comet.
emo emo emo eeeemmmmmmmmmmmooooooooooooooo rocks!
The funniest.
I seen him at the edinburgh comedy fest and. I have ti say the guy's a genius, i think his voice is pretty cool too xD
totally agree!
@psychodamned
He is still performing, in case you're wondering.
Wow. That's got to be a record length set. I'll bet he has to poo.
@psychodamned He's playin at Leeds & Reading Festival this year :D Can't wait!
@itsbuzzing yup, he was amazing !!!
1985/86 hence the Halley's Comet reference.
The asthmatic attack joke...🤣
Yeah. But I mean on some of the other videos up.
@FakePlasticJames
underrated
😆😆😂😂😂👍
@ronaldinhollew thats how he actually talks...and only 1/4 of it I have heard is an exaggerated act...lol.
Where is Emo he was a genius !! :D
The fact that the British like this guy, means they cannot trash the French for giving a medal to Jerry Lewis. Just dog shit. Thank goodness the UK produced people like Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas (et al) or there would be no way you guys should be allowed to hold your head up.
Overated.
Who else here is eating cole slaw?
The rest of that last joke that was cut is probably the best religion joke in history. If he in his whole career went to the stage and said this single joke, he would be a giant of comedy.
This was his first appearance on Friday Night Live in 1986 and the first time I saw his act. His 2nd appearance which was a couple of months later is on RUclips too.
I have to admit that my first impression of him was "OMG, WTF is this????" but after listening to him for a minute or so I became a fan. I think that his delivery makes the punchline more unexpected and therefore funnier. There's also some of his material that simply wouldn't work with a more usual delivery.
Anyway, you'll make your own minds up as to whether you like his act or not. I personally love it!
Hmmm, so the joke used to be $8000 for a cosmetic surgery. Later it became $15k. Damn inflation.
"Just call me mr Butterfingers"
"Halley's Comet last appeared in the inner Solar System in 1986"
So this must have been in 85 or 86 :-)
Noticed the hole in his shoe,lol.
Such a good set. What a legend.
Irs definitely the way he tells em
Good luck ACTORnSCREENWRITER, I'll bet the world is looking forward to your debut soon!! Practice this line "Would you like fries with that"
Emos been around for years. Good for him.
He's going to be in MY TOWN in March! :D
OH YEAH I saw him on U.H.F.
Rotflol XD I
Simply incredible.
he isnt as good as he used to be, he looks almost normal
This is from the 80s ...
@Maxpow33r I really don't think he's that funny. He's a bit funny but not the genius people make him out to be.
I don't even know who Dane Cook is!
choking with laughter