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| It's Not Funny | 
 enlarge | Artist: David Cross
Label: Sub Pop
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (64 reviews)
Sales Rank: 16225
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 635
UPC: 098787063523
EAN: 0098787063523
ASIN: B0001XAQRS
Release Date: May 4, 2004
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 Excellent. Offensive. Hillarious. On Target. September 27, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This album took awhile to really get to me. I got it as a gift and listened to it, thought it was pretty funny and put it on my shelf. Recently I brought it back out and it aged really, really well. The truth in what he is saying counter balances the offensive material so that he reveals offensive aspects of our society without embodying them. Likewise politically it's hard to really disagree with what he is saying because instead of just saying "Bush is stupid" he takes factual events and exploits the ignorance behind them. I heartily recommend this album and advise those who already own it to give it another listen.
Reviews are bonus material! February 12, 2006
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
The negative reviews by uptight Christians are bonus material to the CD! So funny!
The CD is hilarious. If you're a Republican, if you're a born-again Christian, or if you buy junk from QVC Home Shopping channel, you're going to have your feelings hurt. But really, let's face it - you probably deserve it.
David Cross might never be a superstar, but he should be. In a perfect world, where people didn't believe in magic floating beings controlling the world, David Cross would be a superstar. In this world, Jeff Foxworthy gets his own TV show.
 Cross is great, but this follow-up is mediocre February 2, 2006
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
David Cross is one of the most unpredictable, organic-sounding comics today. He improvises entire shows and clearly despises the played-out stand up tradition of one-liner/two-liner "joke telling." His rambling style is a strength as well as a liability; every performance is unique and varied, but segments sometimes run long and fail to keep up the momentum for serious laughter.
I fell in love with Cross's act after hearing SUYFB; the combination of a nonthreatening, quiet stage presence and biting observations allows his nastiest jokes to hit you by surprise. At least that's what happens when his act all comes together. But for the most part, on "It's Not Funny", little materializes. Many parts make intelligent criticisms, but without being funny in the process. His attack on new fathers and their fascination with boring babies is a perfect example. A good target to attack, but the attack turns out not to be very clever. The pace of It's Not Funny is more leisurely than SUYFB and the anecdotes are less frantic.
Devoted fans of David Cross will be pleased by the fact that this CD repeats no old material. But if you're getting started checking Cross out, SUYFB- his first album- is more consistent and clever.
if you find these funny............ December 3, 2005
8 out of 22 found this review helpful
"My non-christian friends were raving about this CD. I listened to it to try to relate to them on their level, but I just couldn't do it. Between the continuous stream of profanity and the flat lies he tells about our President George W. Bush, it was all the self-control I had in me to stop myself from destroying my friend's CD. There's nothing remotely funny about this CD, unless you find treason or slander humorous. Save your money and go buy some real comedy"
i find treason and slander extremely hilarious...........i guess im a mean person.....
now try this:
"I teach a Sunday school class and one of my students brought this in because I had requested all children to bring in a CD that inspires them.
I consider myself pretty much up with youth trends as I take our youth group to many Christian rock concerts. I've also led panel discussions on "The Passion of Christ."
When Mr. Cross started in saying he'd rather hear the death rattle of his only child rather than the sublime sounds of Creed I immediately turned off the CD and burst into tears.
His acid-tinged tongue burned deep into the souls of the youth group students. He's right. It's not funny.
Our group got over David's falsehoods by listening to Clay Aiken's newest record."
this better be a joke the only thing worse than creed is clay aiken, actually i think it is a joke nevermind.......
but this is really funny:
"As an upset fan of both Creed and Evanescence (I've been into them since October), I would like to say that Mr. Cross really has no right to slander and malign these wonderful, spiritual bands who are only trying to do God's work on Earth. I'd like to see David Cross write something with the simple purity of "I will take you higher", or have the security in his born-again Christian heterosexuality to pose shirtless on an album cover. It's too bad that his relentless God-bashing got in the way of some genuinely funny routines about electric scissors and "Family Circus" cartoons. Now that is material that the whole family can enjoy. Previously, I had been a fan of Mr. Cross's work. I particularly enjoyed him in the blockbuster satiric masterpiece "Scary Movie 2", and of course I chuckle constantly at his wonderful voiceovers on Fox's heartwarming "Oliver Beene" show. It's just a shame that the influence of recreational drugs and the perks resulting from his success in Hollywood after his starring role in "Run Ronnie Run" have apparently led him astray and off of God's path. I will continue to pray for him and hope that he gets back to the kind of comedy that makes us laugh without having to resort to making fun of others. Of course, he'll never reach the level that Bill Engvall has, but it would be unfair to compare him to the greats."
yea
so in conclusion if you want to burn religious people's souls and you hate creed and other pseudo christian rockbands who are devoid of talent........and if you think bill engvall sucks or enjoy watching other people getting made fun of, then im pretty sure you'll enjoy this. its not quite as funny as these negative reviews i posted
Are we a nation of 6 year olds? Answer: Yes October 28, 2005
I knew David Cross from some parts in movies and of course in the best sitcom of the last 5 years: Arrested Development. I never knew he was a standup comedian until I checked his bio one time. And I was very surprised, he is really funny even though I didnt think he would be. In that way he looks a little like Steve Martin, who used to be a great comedian in the 70's.
He really knows how to work with words and like any good comedian shows everyday stuff in a new light. Electric Scissors, Paris Hilton, Restaurants, Meatbulbs and 9-11.
The political bits against rightwing conservatism are the best. His remark about freedom is great and could be used in a political speech. If the terrorist really hated freedom, The Netherlands would be dust...
The titles of the tracks on the CD are misleading (as it the title of the album). Very long titles of nonsense but very funny.
This album is great and guarenteed to make you laugh and look at things differently.
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