Silky’s Sunday Blues: Flight of the Conchords Edition

Today’s post features a show about “New Zealand’s fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo accapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo.”  Flight of the Conchords is an HBO original series that stars the musical comedy duo of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement; the show is currently in its second season, but the newest episodes have not been nearly as funny.  So here are some of [...]

Sa Da Tay: The Louis CK Edition

I had a chance see this comedian in concert a couple of years ago, and it was the second funniest stand-up act I have ever seen – only behind Dave Chappelle.  His self-deprecating style and an overall distaste for family life also makes him a perfect fit for the Hater Hall of Fame: Born September 12, 1967 Louis Szekely (pronounced se’-ke) [...]

Silky’s Saturday Smoke Out: Curb Your Enthusiasm Edition

Today seems like a good time to share just a few of my favorite episodes from a great comedy series, Curb Your Enthusiasm.  The show was created by Seinfeld writer and co-creator Larry David, who also plays himself in the lead role.  “Thor”: Season 2, Episode 2 “Krazee Eyez Killa”: Season 3, Episode 8 “The Car Pool Lane”: Season 4, Episode 6