Bruce routines
MASCARO at humnet.ucla.edu
MASCARO at humnet.ucla.edu
Fri Feb 21 16:06:59 CST 1997
Henry (did I get it right this time?) quoting Joe (maybe):
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>> I wonder what Lenny Bruce would be saying about this.
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>Funny that you bring him up. LB never seemed afraid to say what was
>on his mind. He reveled in language. Mimiced individuals, as did most
>comedians of his day. He made inciteful comments on "his people" but
>refrained from shtick, including doing stupid accent humor. Seemed
>like a thoughtful man to me.
One of the most beautiful and wise Lenny Bruce bits I ever heard is the one where he does
Lyndon Johnson--in perfect voice--trying, and failing, to pronounce the word "Negro"
properly. Who am I laughing at when I laugh at that routine?
Would a white jewish comedian be able to do this scene today? (honest question, no
taunt).
john m
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