Hey friends,
I hope you have been enjoying a festive holiday season. And to top it off I wanted to share the gift of “Laughter” with you. Which by the way is one of the greatest gifts EVER!
So here’s a video of my buddy Kyle Cease from the Improv Club. After watching the video, if you think he’s funny could you please go to the link below to vote for him on Comedy Central? Cmon, show Kyle some love! He’s already to #2 as I type this, but lets get him to number one.
(warning: adult language)
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Funny stuff hey?
So help a brother out and lets help Kyle take over the number one spot.
Click Here To Vote For Kyle Cease
Peace ya’ll
J-Mo
PS: Was that funny or what? Leave your comments below…
I don’t know if it was funny. When there are a dozen four letter words in the first sentence I am outta there. Profanity is not funny in my view.
No, he is not funny. He is boring.
I waited…and waited…and waited for the “comedy” to begin. I thought, “…well maybe after he does the initial ‘shock the audience with the profanity” schtick he might get into it”. No chance.
If you cut out the language and the “gee I’m a f#@$ing funny guy” thing, he has nothing.
Maybe his boyfriend thinks he’s funny but it just did not happen for me.
I love stand-up comedy. I live 1/2 mile from a Comedy Zone. He just would not last this long on our stage. People laughed probably because they were embarrassed for him.
I think he has the number 2 spot and I am not talking position either.
Not funny at all… Very boring. I’m surprised he didn’t get his ass booed off stage! Dane Cook would’ve killed it!
This guys sucks balls! (Literally)
wow, 3 strikes for Kyle so far.
Maybe you guys aren’t drinking enough egg nog this holiday season.
Everyone I’ve watched it with was crying in tears.
To each there own I guess.
J-Mo
Sorry, but I agree with the other commenters.
You sent this link in an e-mail with the title “The Greatest Holiday Gift For You.”
Huh? Sending me to a video chock full of profanity that’s not even remotely funny is a holiday gift?
If you want to post these things on your blog, or on MySpace or Facebook, fine. But I don’t recommend sending stuff like this to your list, especially not with a title like that.
VERY funny. He’s much funnier than a lot of the other comedians on Comedy Central. 😉
Woo hoo, looks like we got one affirmative vote.
I have a feeling I’m going to be doing a list cleansing today 🙂
But hey, if this stuff is bothers ya, then you’ll probably not want to buy any of my products anyways as I tend to get loose as well.
Have fun!
J-Mo
I am a great fan of comedy and appreciate Kyle’s effort. However, he exemplifies the lack of talent in comedy today. Extremely nervous, talks fast, overuses the F word, doesn’t execute well and has no semblance of audience control.
I have created what I call the comedy F word index. It goes something like this. Those performers using the highest number of F words in their performance generally have a high F word score and a low talent index. They resort to the F word to compensate for their lack of comedic talent and audiences react by providing shallow and nervous laughter at the bold, in your face, overuse of the word. Audiences tend to quickly forget their names. A talented comedian on the other hand, uses precious few, if any, F words and relies on his or her skill to craft comedy that taps into the deep, uncontrollable resonant laughter that we all have for true comedy. We have an enormous appetite for that and will not forget the name of the individual. The latter comedian has a low F word index. So, the next time that you view performances think of this index in the context of the performance and performer.
Today, we often confuse “shock performances” as comedy. As a true fan of comedy, I love to watch tapes of Red Skelton, Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Red Buttons, Lucille Ball, etc., etc., etc., as well as go to comedy clubs. If you watch these artisans at work and then view many of todays performers, you come to realize how truly shallow they are in talent. I keep looking hopefully for the new Skelton, or Ball, or Cosby to emerge from the current pack.
Just to keep this in perspective, I really don’t have anything against the F word. I have overused it like everyone else to the point of the absurd. I guess I just woke up to how meaningless the expression has become.
My suggestion to Kyle is to view some of the tapes of the performers that I have suggested. Watch and listen carefully. Study them and learn. Use their techniques and execution. If you do, you won’t be as nervous, have to talk so fast, and use the F word as much. And, one last suggestion that is powerful. Study and learn the power of the deliberate “pause”, and how to use it skillfully to control your audience. Each of the above masters of comedy were very skillful at that. Keep working to improve, not regress.
One last point that we need to remember ………….differentiation sets us apart from the crowd of competitors. It is true in business and it is true in comedy. Use it to your advantage.
lol I found that fucking hilarious. He was doing improv and he pulled it off VERY well.
For people talking about “oh, this isn’t real comedy” or “he talks too fast” or “he’s nervous”… MOST comedians and seasoned professionals are nervous. Jon Stewart still gets nervous each and every day before he does his show.
And just watch Robin Williams. The man speaks so fast, swears so much and sweats in buckets, yet people love him to death.
What’s “wrong” with comedy? Absolutely nothing. Richard Pryor and George Carlin are considered the Gods of comedy and they swear just as much if not more.
More importantly… all J-Mo was trying to do was spread a bit of laughter around to everyone… if it’s not your cup of tea, go to youtube and find another comedian that is. Whatever happened to “it’s the thought that counts”?
BOOOOO!!!!
WHERE’S THE HOOK?
In olden days, they had a pole with a hook to jerk the performer off the stage when boos came.
WHERE’S THE HOOK?
It’s not the foul language that makes him boring…
It’s the REST of what he says.
There is NO humor in his words whether foul or not foul.
He is plain ass… BORING.
damn..
i dunnu why people din’t like it.. i didnd’t laungh my head off but it was a cool clip for a smile..
sure dane cook is way better.. but hey give him some slack.. he ain’t such a pro yet!
i think some peoplelike a different kind of comedy.. the type Kyle and Dane do is called “observational humour”
you laugh coz the events.. the jokes.. the observation.. the experiance.. or parts from your fantasy/imagination.. are TRUE!
anyways.. cool clip.. the guy’s a comedian in the making..
Shariq.
“Um, that wasn’t very funny..”
PSYCH!!!!!!!!
That was hilarious J-Mo, keep up you awesome Mo-Fo
Hi Jason,
Enjoyed the video and voted on it as you requested. It is not for everyone but all they have to do is shut it off if they do not like.
Thank you for sharig this.
Live life to the fullest
That “piece” tells me all I need to know about you.
Very sad.
Time to unsubscribe.
Comedic Gold.
Great energy and delivery. But also some great substance (unlike Dane Cook). I’m sure he’s a GD riot in person with a little boozy booze in the system.
If you don’t like his style…
Then you ARE a terrible terrible person who sucks at life.
End of Story.
Babies and kittens,
Mike
Ditto to Randy’s post.
I know too much about who you are and what you are made of.
I will promptly unsubscribe from any and all email I receive from you.
I will also watch for any other marketers promoting your materials, and will not purchase any – no matter what it is.
I loved it.
That was the BEST Christmas present that I received from any of the others’ whose list I’m on!
Thanks and Happy Holidays Jason,
Ed
What the heck was that? Poor sound, a guy ranting about nothing?
He makes money doing this?
I think a few people could do with a sense of humor transplant. 😉
I personally love observational comedy and I think Kyle does it really well.
Unsubscribing from Jason’s list because you happen to have a different sense of humor than him…not smart. Jason definitely knows his shit when it comes to marketing. I’ve studied direct response for years, make my living from my marketing, and have talked to Jason…he is one of the few guys that is willing to tell you how it is – with no BS.
But if you’re that easily offended, you’re probably not his target market anyway.
That whole f-word recipe seemed nonsensical to me. I can blow that out of the water with two words: Eddie Murphy.
Way cool, and funny. Seems some tender little DoughBoy personalities got offended here. So sorry, Little Lord Flaunt Yer Ego. Ya might wanna match his trigger delivery just for laughs. Oh that’s right, you won’t do something politically incorrect. Language a hassle? Take a stroll, seriously, ’cause if you think he’s a little blue, you don’t get out much on the street or to the mall.
Oh, that was hell funny!
You guys that don’t think he’s funny? Then get your asses up there and try it! It’s a hell of a lot harder than it looks. He’s an artist.
Don’t appreciate the language on Christmas? Get real, you puritanical assholes. You’ve managed to take Christ completely out of Christmas while trying to dictate how everyone else should live (as if!), so what else do you have to bitch about?! Didn’t get enough commercially-made presents this year?
Thanks for sending this my way, Jason! Laughed my fucking ass off (and I’m 52 years old!) You don’t have to worry about me being on your list!
That’s another vote for Kyle!
Whoa…
EVERYONE…
SIMMER DOWN & PAY ATTENTION TO THIS…
All Jason (Jo-Mo) asked was for…
Our OPINION…
So give it freely.
That’s what Freedom of Expression is about.
And…
That’s what ALL marketers do when they ask you…
“What burning question do U have?”
Give Ur Opinion…
And NOT… an Accusation.
Accusation involves BLAME… WRONG DOING…
There is NO WRONG DOING HERE.
There is NO BLAME HERE.
It’s merely ONE person’s opinion where othere’s…
either… Agree OR Disagree.
I don’t like the video & it’s not for the “fucking” language.
It’s because I see NO humor in the rest.
But that’s NOT what I am talking about here.
And…
That does NOT mean to cleanse the list by EITHER…
Jo-Mo or by Ourselves dropping out.
I am talking about keeping…
Freedom of Expression Live
so the interchange of DIALOGUE
offers new meaning.
I have enjoyed hearing both sides of the fence.
I support Jason!!!
He has a lot to give.
So…
Let’s EVERYONE respect each other.
And…
Let’s pay attention to both sides.
Why?
It’s Christmas.
It’s the season to be giving.
And…
If U recall…
That was the reason Jason gave for sharing this video.
To some, it’s a bad present.
To others, it’s good.
What do U do with bad presents?
What do U do with good presents?
Just tell the giver… so they can adjust.
Then let it go and…
STOP making a mountain of it.
MOVE ON…
To better stuff.
Jason will offer something to make up to those that think it’s a bad present.
Won’t U…Jason?
I am sure Jason values OUR opinion
as any TRUE marketer would.
Just to see how people respond differently to
things like this post and this video is funny!
“F-word index”? Really? Relax….. It’s at the
Improv, a comedy club, not around the water
cooler of some boring office. It’s comedy. I don’t
think there’s really a need to get all analytical
about it.
There was a couple of things that made me
chuckle and he’s got a unique style that works
for him.
Why all the controversy? If something’s funny,
laugh…. if you don’t like something, don’t do it,
have it or deal with it anymore….
if you’re not getting the results you’re looking for,
change something to get different results….
Anyway, just my opinion….
Happy Holidays everyone!
Jerry B.
Reminds me of Dave Attell
What’s Up J.MO, I did not know you had so many bitche’s on your list,all i hear is wah,wah,wah, these people need to learn to have a good time and enjoy life,as for those that are unsubcribing you should because j.mo doe’s need cry babys,here’s the bottom line the ones who bitch are the losers who go to forums and complain they can’t make money online,so what there’s profanity get a damn life,all j.mo tried to do was make you guys laugh for the holiday season,so ease up on him he’s a great marketer. Peace Out J,mo and Happy holidays.
Hey Jason – Merry Christmas from a fellow Oregonian!
I read through all the posts before watching the video, so I was expecting this comedian to be the worst. Well IMHO he was definitely funnier than anticipated…not gut-busting hilarious but some pretty funny shit.
I’ve seen worse, and heard more f-bombs, late at night on some of Comedy Central’s uncensored shows and roasts, so I definitely was not offended. However, I can see how some of the “purer” people on your list might be…different strokes for different folks. But whichever side of the comedy coin you fall the name calling and insults are just not cool people.
The only thing that rubbed me the wrong way was this comment you made Jason:
“I have a feeling I’m going to be doing a list cleansing today ”
I hope I’m misunderstanding but you seem to be implying YOU would remove subscribers from your list based on their comments and emails. I hope that is not true. If they unsubscribe fine, but to start manually removing the dissenters would be wrong (IMO).
I find the whole topic here very interesting actually, and there is more going on then meets the eye. It’s like a mini sociological/marketing experiment — Introduce a little controversy to your list and watch the fireworks fly!
Russell
P.S. Do NOT remove me from your list!
Russell, I would never delete someone off the list unless they were a royal pain in the ass.
I was just assuming quite a few would take the liberty to do it themselves. That’s all.
And to those folks, good riddance. I wish you all the best.
By the way, it’s really quite fun to stir up some shit and start controversy.
I’d do this all day long if I could.
What am I talking about? Duh. I can do this all day long!
God bless the internet!
I’m embarrassed for you that you would think this kind of low grade ignorant miscreant is funny.
You may be successful to an extent but I don’t care for your immature approach.
Bye, see ya, so long — differently unsubscribing,
there are to many marketers out there who know how to do business.
You can keep the idiots that think this kind of marketing approach is appropriate.
Yo ladies! Fucking calm down! Have a happy Christmas y’all and be merry. 😉 And Jason? You gotta get on Skype dude… I wanna talk.
Hey lighten up people …
At least Jason’s not trying to sell us something on every email he sends us …
It’s not my type of comedy but at least J-Mo’s trying to make us laugh …
I’ve had marketers trying to sell me stuffs even a day after Xmas … so this video is a welcome change from all those hard-selling emails out there …
Here is a question for anyone reading this.
(no right or wrong answer. just opinions)
If you had to choose between friend A. or B. which one would you pick and why?
A: This friend always kisses your ass to make you happy.
B: This friend is always real with you. Even though at times you fight and disagree.
Not even worth a response.
My hemerhoids are funnier.
People People People.
Please in this time of giving and caring can’t we all just join together in songs of rejoice and the lord?
You can learn something from the Chinese Restaurant in A Christmas Story…
“deck the halls with boughs of horry, fa ra ra ra ra, ra ra ra ra!”
Unsubscribing from Jason’s list because you happen to have a different sense of humor than him…not smart. Jason definitely knows his shit when it comes to marketing. I’ve studied direct response for years, make my living from my marketing, and have talked to Jason…he is one of the few guys that is willing to tell you how it is – with no BS.
THERE’S THE FACTS TO THINK ABOUT!!!!!!!!
Not my kind of comedy, but SO WHAT!!
I can see that the gesture was sincere.
Why the “FUCK” would Jo-Mo jeopardize his list?!
Only answer possible…
He was trying to offer a genuine gift.
Jason,
Lesson learned.
Right?
But sometimes they bite, hu.
The fact is, you helped others learn today as well.
Thanks For Being You.
Brad.
Hmm.
I had little quote tags around the first paragraph.
Guess your blog doesn’t like them.
LOL!
Oh well…
Good shit Jason,
hes hilarious Id like to see more.
– Tdawg
Ok, that was just great.
Watched it, then called my wife in to watch it as well.
Think it helps being an 80’s kid though… I bet a majority of the negative comments above are from people who are “naked in the locker room”…
wait wait wait, let me get this straight… people are unsubscribing and refusing to buy your future products because your humor is different from their’s?
Um… at least he didn’t put up that video of Michael Richards belting out the N-Word… at least he didn’t put up an episode of South Park that has Paris Hilton competing in a whore-off with the very publicly gay Mr. Slave…. he didn’t go out of his way to piss you off, and he even told you in his email that the comedian swears.
Besides… lol all you’re doing is helping him out. Especially when you announce it on this blog =D
Funny you mention “South Park” Omar as I once put up the version of “The Aristocrats” by South Park and it’s by far the most hard core thing they’ve ever put out into the public.
You should of seen the response then.
But I’m not worried about any unsubscribes. It’ really not a big deal at all. Those who want to stay can stay, and those who never want to hear from me again can go.
I’m only here for those of you that want to hear my psychotic ramblings and occasional tidbits of great marketing advice.
And once in a blue moon I may even try to sell you guys something.
Wow – this is one bitchy set of comments… 😉
I thought he was pretty good.
Kind of like the dude on “Redeye” Greg Gutfeld or something like that.
I wouldnt worry to much about all the various opinions here.
Some people would be mad if you shit on their plates.
Well, well! I just had to post one more last time.
The ignorance of your supporters (with perhaps an exception or two), ie: Their language , their vitriolic response to someone else who has an opinion, etc. only proves that perhaps your sophomoric behavior and comments will keep the low class, ignoramuses from ever making any money in marketing if they insist on being part of your world J. MO(ron).
Perhaps you who insist on acting like children, really are.
The real comedy is in the comments not the video – nice misdirection from the street magician!
What I find funny about IM is how any contrary opinion is labeled as negative and whining. That is hilarious and a sure fire formula for a limited perspective that leads to a dead end populated only by those with your world view. Quiet sad really.
Not my kind of humor, not bothered by the swearing, just not funny. Good for him for having the courage to get on with it.
i actually like Russel Peters more than this guys =)
This video is just not funny. As a habitant of England I can tell you that you will be as popular as a chocolate teapot over here. In America I have noticed that comic audiences just sit there all quiet and accept whatever barrage of drivel comes out of the performers mouth. Here in the UK the audience are allowed, even expected – to join in, and they give the guy on stage an instant evaluaton of how well he is doing. This guy would not last two minutes. The audience would be the show. Up against real talent Jason’s lack of material, lack of delivery and lack of any style or class would expose him as the comedian he is. This is just a man on stage who likes the sound of his own voice.
I will take myself off the list.
Dear Jason Moffatt,
Thank you very much.I’m with you for your
discoveries. Merry Christmas and Happy New
2008 Year!
Your Vladimir
Loved it! Laughed, voted, and fixing to blog him!!
Quite the interesting ‘fallout’ here in the comments! Haha!