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):

>
>> 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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