Interview · moment 9 of 30
The 'Greatest Comedian' Joke and LA vs NY Comedy Culture
from #174 - Brendan Schaub | The Tim Dillon Show · #174
3 min
Guest
Brendan explains the joke about being called the 'greatest comedian in the world,' discusses his path into comedy via Brian Callen and Fight and the Kid, and they contrast LA's collaborative comedy scene with New York's more territorial, purist culture.
- People don't understand jokes or kidding around online.
- Luis advised against Keto, but Tim says he shouldn't take fitness advice from someone who was never fat.
- Tim clarifies that saying any of them is the greatest comedian ever lived is a joke, not literal.
- People online are heavily invested in the idea of drama and conflict between comedians.
- Chris was at Tim's house recently and Tim doesn't see the supposed hatred people invent.
- Tim came up differently than some peers, doing shows and road gigs with his best friend Brian Collins.
- Criticizing a special that opens with a comedian in a mansion, framing that lifestyle as how comics actually live.
- Tim rejects the claim that someone only sells tickets because of a UFC background.
- Tim dismisses the idea that Joe Rogan appearances are the only reason someone can sell tickets.
- Tim says he sells out everywhere he goes, contradicting claims about his success being artificial.
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