Black Comedians on Comedy Central

"You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the US of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick" and "Colon". Need I say more?" ~ Chris Rock.

"Laughter is the best medicine", is a common saying to which all the comedians believe and practice. We know how to laugh so why do we need comedians in our lives? Why do we go to comedy shows and pay money to someone who makes us laugh. The problem with our world is technology and sophistication. We have become so thoughtful about everything around us that sometimes there is a need of some nonsense in our lives. However, we don't know where to find that nonsense and humor, so we turn to comedians who make us laugh. In this article, we list out some of the most famous black comedians on comedy central.

A person who can make us laugh is a person who is appreciated by all. Being funny 24/7 is an attribute that is appreciated only by comedians. However, to be a successful comedian, one needs to have an army full of good and original jokes. In today's world, you will find talented comedians in every part of the country. Black comedians have always maintained a different place in people's hearts. Their comic timing, humor and jokes, are impeccable. Some of these great black comedians have achieved astounding success and earned great rewards for their performance. There are also a few who have surpassed everyone's expectations and have become a household name.

Famous Black Comics on Comedy Central

Making someone laugh looks very easy, but trust me it's not that simple. Your joke may be funny to one but at the same time someone else may get offended by it. You just can't keep hurting people's feelings because that could put you in a tight spot. However, comedians are an exception, they feed on people's hatred and ridicule. They crack so many jokes about all the issues in the world that no one feels left out. So let's have a look at some of the most famous black comedians.

Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby is one man who was loved by blacks and whites equally. I still remember sitting at home and watching him crack some of the most funniest jokes and one liners I have ever heard. He captured audiences mind with his show, The Cosby Show. I don't remember missing a single episode of that laughter riot. Young boys in America used to pray for their fathers to be as cool as Bill Cosby. Seeing my craze about his humor my friends gifted me all of his CDs on my birthday. Bill Cosby was god of stand-up comedy. Period!

Richard Pryor
He's one man who has lived the life of a superstar. Always in the news for all the wrong reasons, Richard Pryor (1940-2005) was always in people's eyes for all the wrong reasons. Most of the problems that he suffered were from drugs. Until I turned 17 I wasn't allowed to watch his comic acts. He was a genius, no one has been able to swear like he does. He used to lie every time but that swearing looked so humble and real that everyone had to believe it. Unfortunately the younger generation of today's hasn't heard much about him but he definitely deserves a spot on the fine list of black comedians.

Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac (1957-2008) comes #3 in this list but that doesn't make him any less. One of the best black comedians of all time. I used to adore and respect him a lot but like everybody, I was shocked and saddened by his sudden death. He has done some great comic stand ups and was highly respected and admired in the world of comedians.

Eddie Murphy
The only man in the world who could wear that red leather jumpsuit and still look cool. Eddie Murphy had to feature in this list of comedians. He became a household name with SNL. His movies were also some of the best comedy movies ever. His stand up gig in RAW and various other gigs were offensive and angered many people but I have to admit that some of his statements were socially acceptable. Eddie Murphy is no doubt one of the greatest comedians of all time.

I hope this article on some of the best black comedians brought back some old memories. If you know the names of some more black American comedians that have made a huge impact on the world, please leave their names in the suggestion box.