Demetri Martin. Person.

Amazon.com Most stand-up comedians stand around and tell jokes. In Demetri Martin's Comedy Central special Person., taped live at Austin's Paramount Theater, the sneaker-sporting performer draws, sings, plays instruments, and, yes, tells jokes. There are even a few animated interludes. So, you get more bang for your buck than just a guy, a stage, and a bevy of zingers. For those unfamiliar with his work, Martin's specialty is observational humor in the vein of Steven Wright, i.e. "How fast does a zebra have to run before it looks grey?" and "I saw a transvestite wearing a shirt that said Guess." Some bits are laugh-out-loud funny, while others are more thought-provoking (aside from stints on The Daily Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Martin is a former law school student). Topics include weird handshakes, heavy doors, and Hummer owners--you know, everyday stuff. The extras are in keeping with his down-to-earth persona. The commentary track includes the comedian, his mother, his grandmother, his sister, and his uncles (three of whom appear in the skit at the end). Suffice to say, his family isn't big on ego-stroking. "Not for me," his grandmother says, dismissing Martin's whimsical animations. The DVD also includes his installment of Comedy Central Presents, deleted scenes, and a glimpse at some early gigs. Throughout, there's a sprinkling of profanity, but Martin generally avoids sexist and/or mean-spirited material. Person. is for comedy fans who prefer indie pop to corporate rock. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Product Description One of the most original voices in comedy hits the stage for an all-new one-hour special. Demitri Martin's act is sure to please with his always hysterical blend of music and wry observational humor. As a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and appearnaces on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Demitri Martin appeals to a growing fanbase. Most recently he was the spokesperson for the launch of Microsoft Windows Vista.
ASIN: B000R7I3YQ
VSKU: DBV.B000R7I3YQ.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:Martin, Demitri|Martin, Demetri|Firgens, MacKenzie|Karas, Jay
Binding: Dvd
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