The 100 Jokes That Shaped Modern Comedy

Vulture.com ^ | Jan, 2016 | Jesse David Fox

[sparklite2]

From the Marx Brothers to The Simpsons, Richard Pryor to Amy Schumer: 100 bits, sketches, and one-liners that changed humor forever.

[World'sGoneInsane]

They didn't mention everyone: John Candy in "Uncle Buck," and Joe Pesci in "My Cousin Vinny."

Maybe they didn't shape modern comedy, but both are still hilarious. John Candy deserves a mention, so he's getting it here. RIP John Candy...gone too soon.

[sparklite2]

I only read like the first seventy five,
but I doubt they included Andrew Dice Clay, too.

[World'sGoneInsane]

I didn't find him funny, just foul. Anyone that I could think of that ever made me laugh, was mentioned in the article.

"Uncle Buck" and "My Uncle Vinnie," still make me laugh every time. I consider them classics.

If you ever get a chance, see "Ruggles of Red Gap." It is with Charles Laughton from 1935. Classic American comedy.

[sparklite2]

I’ll watch for it. And for you,
I recommend “The Wrong Box.”

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061204/

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

No Monty Python or Blazing Saddles. Too much later stuff.

[minnesota_bound]

#38 Thanks for the reminder. Funny guy.
Here is a link for everyone sober.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eceSHKqwUPY

[1Old Pro]

amy schumer doesn’t deserve to be on a list with the best comedians.

[sparklite2]

Probably not. But the funniest joke of last year was hers.

"I used to date Muslim men,
but now I'm into consensual sex."

[BansheeBill]

I think two from the illustration that people may be having trouble identifying are Joan Rivers (3rd from the left) and Bernie Mac (2nd from the right)

[Loma]

i though so seen on this one Leisureduck