Patrice O'Neal - Mr. P

"You Can Catch A White Bitch With Some Fruits And Nuts In Your Hand"

#48) Patrice O'Neal - Mr. P (2012)

 1. Intro
 2. Can't Care
 3. Making Lots of Money
 4. T.S.A.
 5. Hate People Touching Me
 6. Obama
 7. Reparations
 8. Race War
 9. Tolu
 10. White Women Are Pleasant
 11. Black Women Get You Refunds
 12. White Women Get Cold
 13. Side Pussy
 14. The Corporation
 15. My Dogs
 16. Start a Hoe, Stay a Hoe
 17. I Like Hoes

i don't generally listen to a lot of stand up. i made an exception in this case though because Patrice is one of my favorite comedians and after his unfortunate passing a few months ago i'll take whatever material i can get. this is his first and only cd.

i think Patrice had a unique style, he was very conversational, almost rambling, and he loved bringing the audience into things which, to me, made it seem like you weren't seeing (or listening, in this case)  an act but sharing stories and ideas. he could also be very confrontational and was not afraid to say whatever was on his mind. i think that fearlessness earned him a lot of credit among other comedians and he seemed to be very well respected and liked in the comedy world.

the album itself was hilarious and no subject is off limits. as always he brings up race a lot and his views are hilarious but honest and i think that's what made him such a great comic, he was brutally honest. if you're easily offended chances are you aren't going to enjoy Patrice's stand-up, but as he says on this cd it makes jokes funnier if some people are uncomfortable.