Christian Comedian: Brad Stine

[Shellie Stephens]

We just watched "Tolerate This (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=863628&netp_id=395153&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW)*" last night as a family (children 15, 13, 10, and 6) and cracked up (fully enjoyed it ;)) . I thought I'd take a moment and recommend this comedian/DVD to the NazNet family.

He is "Comedy for the other half of America." :-)

*Description: Fed up with all things secular, liberal, and "politically correct"? Conservative "in-your-face" comedian Brad Stine is, too---and his laugh-out-loud monologues may provide just the attitude adjustment you need! Sketches include "Hoosiers"; "Christians & Southerners"; "Common Courtesy . . . Remember That?"; "Eve Was a Shop-a-holic"; "Atheists Are Irrational"; "Smokers Can't Help It"; and "Put a Helmet On!". Approx. 80 minutes.

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[Barb Bouldrey]

Thanks for the information! I will watch for this name.

Barb

[Brad Mercer]

Within the last month I've watched a DVD from Conservative-Comedian Brad Stine and another DVD from a Christian-Comedian Chonda Pierce. I've come to a conclusion. Any comedian who has to hyphenate his title to draw a crowd probably isn't very funny. I'm a Christian and a conservative, and I've heard lots of funny, clever, witty Christians and conservatives, but neither of those DVD's got even a grin out of me. I finally gave up and turned both of them off before they were over.

I'm glad someone finds them funny. I really do want them to succeed. But the best comedian is one who's really funny, instead of one who agrees with me. If he's really funny and he also happens to agree with me, that's just a bonus.

Brad

[Shellie Stephens]

Within the last month I've watched a DVD from Conservative-Comedian Brad Stine and another DVD from a Christian-Comedian Chonda Pierce. I've come to a conclusion. Any comedian who has to hyphenate his title to draw a crowd probably isn't very funny. I'm a Christian and a conservative, and I've heard lots of funny, clever, witty Christians and conservatives, but neither of those DVD's got even a grin out of me. I finally gave up and turned both of them off before they were over.

I'm glad someone finds them funny. I really do want them to succeed. But the best comedian is one who's really funny, instead of one who agrees with me. If he's really funny and he also happens to agree with me, that's just a bonus.

BradAgreed.

Which Stine DVD did you see? Might help on my next order. I'll agree that "Tolerate This" had a few slower moments, but if even Dad is watching and laughing with the kids -- I still give it the thumbs up.

I have a theory: Comedians should only be watched in a group setting. Everything is funnier then. Especially if your group includes kiddoes.

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[Brad Mercer]

Agreed.

Which Stine DVD did you see? Might help on my next order. I'll agree that "Tolerate This" had a few slower moments, but if even Dad is watching and laughing with the kids -- I still give it the thumbs up.

I have a theory: Comedians should only be watched in a group setting. Everything is funnier then. Especially if your group includes kiddoes.

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You're right about comedy being funnier in a group setting. And also, humor is a fairly diverse thing. Something can be very funny to one person and not at all to another. Also, I think I have higher expectations of something I see on TV than something I see in person. I thought Chonda Pierce was plenty funny when she was on the platform at our church a few years ago; just not near funny enough for a DVD.

The Brad Stine DVD I watched was "A Conservative Unleashed", from 2004. The Chonda Pierce DVD I watched was "Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid", from 2002.

Brad

[Shellie Stephens]

You're right about comedy being funnier in a group setting. And also, humor is a fairly diverse thing. Something can be very funny to one person and not at all to another.No joke. :) Also, I think I have higher expectations of something I see on TV than something I see in person. I thought Chonda Pierce was plenty funny when she was on the platform at our church a few years ago; just not near funny enough for a DVD.I think that is another aspect of comedy.

The Brad Stine DVD I watched was "A Conservative Unleashed", from 2004. The Chonda Pierce DVD I watched was "Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid", from 2002.

BradThanks. My kids actually sat down and watched "Tolerate This," again last night. I think it's got some really funny bits in it. We may have to try his first venture which is, I think, "Put a Helmet On."

Have a good one!

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