Dew Drop In April 2024 Poems

April 20—Standup Comedy – The Insult Comedy Tour!

April 20—Standup Comedy – The Insult Comedy Tour!

How and why he
Remains so popular
With some Americans
Remains a mystery.

He remains me
Of an old-time insult
Comedian, Don Rickles

Who was infamous
For insulting his audience
Who loved his edgy comic stylings,
As he cruelly mocked
everything and everyone.

But, over time, people got tired of his routine
And his style of humor faded away
But he has resurrected
The insult comedy routine.

Going to his rallies
Is akin to a religious revival
For some people.

They delight in being
Part of his whole mad
Carnival scene.

but for many of us
the T comedy tour
is no longer funny
if it ever was.

You can find these and other of my April Poems on my blog page at the following links
April 1 to 6 poems https://wp.me/p7NAzO-2P4
April 7 to 14 poems https://wp.me/p7NAzO-2Qh
https://wp.me/p7NAzO-2QB April 15 -20 Poems

for more information on Don Rickles see the following from Bing Co-Pilot
Don Rickles, born Donald Jay Rickles on May 8, 1926, in Queens, New York, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became widely known for his insult comedy, a style that endeared him to audiences. Here are some key points about his life and career:
• Early Life:
o Rickles was born to Jewish parents. His father emigrated from Lithuania, and his mother was born in New York City to Austrian immigrant parents.
o After graduating from Newtown High School in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served on the motor torpedo boat tender USS Cyrene.
• Career Highlights:
o Rickles gained fame as a headline performer in Las Vegas hotel-casinos and was a peripheral member of the Rat Pack due to his friendship with Frank Sinatra.
o He appeared in several films, including Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), Enter Laughing (1967), Kelly’s Heroes (1970), and Casino (1995).
o Rickles starred in two eponymous half-hour television programs: The Don Rickles Show (1968) and The Don Rickles Show (1972).
o His frequent guest appearances on talk and variety shows, such as The Dean Martin Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and The Late Show with David Letterman, further boosted his popularity.
o He voiced Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise.
• Awards and Honors:
o Rickles won a Primetime Emmy Award for the 2007 documentary Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project.
o In 2014, fellow comedians honored him at the Apollo Theater in an event titled Don Rickles: One Night Only.
Don Rickles left an indelible mark on comedy, blending sharp wit, self-deprecation, and fearless humor. His legacy endures as one of the greats in the world of stand-up. 🎙️🤣
For more details, you can explore his Wikipedia page.112233