classicsoncall I guess I'll have to come to grips with being an old fuddy-duddy when it comes to stand-ups like Chris D'Elia. Great comics of the past like George Burns, Bob Hope, Red Skelton and Milton Berle didn't have to rely on effusive use of four letter words or an every other word insertion of the 'F' bomb in their routines to get laughs. Some of D'Elia's stuff is worth hearing, particularly when he riffs on people who think they're special by virtue of being alive. He builds a repertoire around my summary line above that you can tell sends some of those in his Vancouver audience a bit off-kilter because he's talking about them. While skewering traditional concepts like love, marriage and having kids, he doesn't really make it clear if he's still married himself after ten years. Maybe yes, maybe not, or maybe again; the guy's wife (if he's still married) probably spends a good part of her time shell shocked, because to him, love is, 'I guess...'. Hard to put that concept across without seeing his routine, so if you're up to it, check it out. I'd pass on another one of his specials.

hubbartt-70652 The first review... I have no idea what the person is talking about. If you are okay with profanity (which 90% of every internationally touring comedian use), you will enjoy his humor. From hilarious make-shift voices to talking about his real life stories - he's full of superb humor. I am 31 years old and found this special to be great! If you're of the 'old school' mindset or are easily offended by most things comics talk about, then yes, you won't like it. Then again, if you're that type of person you don't belong watching comedy and probably have an extremely lame personality. Best of luck to him in his future! The man has TALENT.

doncognitio 7.3/10A lot of stand up doesn't get me laughs, but this did. Along the line of Patrice O'Niel, Greg Giraldo, Louie C.K, his comedy is a little darker. Chris does characters well and his story style of stand up has punch lines that hit. His style reminds me of Tom Segura and Dave Chappelle, although Giraldo is the only artist mentioned that this special was better than. If Chris puts out another special I would definitely watch it.

Casual Observer ... comes an even less original, less entertaining, less funny "comedian." 65 minutes of Mr. D'Elia spinning his wheels in a hack'y, derivative-comedy ditch were a bit too much of a bad thing.I was hoovering on a solid 4 star rating for much of the show, however that last bit about the 4 year old girl was just too painful to watch... even 2 stars are too generous for that kind of dross. At 36 years old, Mr. D'Elia is well past the point where a talented comedian would have already developed a unique voice, a distinctive style... a personality! - an overuse of profanity and a fixation on sodomy do not a personality make.Recommended to no one. Avoid.