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david-noel:

Stephen Colbert pulling a Jay-Z on Alicia Keys.

So fucking good, watch this. Kicks in at 1.45.

Hah - Colbert at his best.  ”Lived up by the Guggenheim until I got some kiddies”.

Fantastic, especially Colbert’s shenanigans after he finished his verse. 10x funnier, too, because Alicia Keys nailed her part.

My buddy Ben, a writer in LA, pointed out, and it’s so true, that comedy works a lot better when talent surrounding the comedy is tight.

A recent example is the C plot in last week’s 30 Rock: Danny is an amazing singer, but he’s concerned that he’ll upstage Jenna in the Christmas special, so he sings poorly on purpose. The part’s where he’s nailing his a cappella are hilarious. His bad singing… not so much.

My favorite example: The Dan Band. 3 awkward looking guys on stage singing songs written by, and intended for, women (e.g. It’s Raining Men). What makes it so great is that actually they have perfect pitch and crisp choreography (see video). If you ever get a chance to catch them live, jump on it.

david-noel

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  3. publicallies reblogged this from kari-shma and added:
    thanks, kari-shma: We don’t usually post comedy on here, but this is genius. Check it out
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  7. doneinlove reblogged this from shiningstar and added:
    dude’s got some skills.
  8. moneerk reblogged this from theduty and added:
    Stephen Colbert pulling a Jay-Z on Alicia Keys. So fucking good, watch this. Kicks in at 1.45.
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    the gym yesterday!
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  14. smokeandacoke reblogged this from pippip and added:
    It’s true. He is the new media.
  15. pippip reblogged this from theduty and added:
    Why did I ever stop watching!!!!
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  20. unshared reblogged this from semiinfinite and added:
    SUIT JACKET HOODIE WHY HAS NO ONE THOUGHT OF THIS BEFORE
  21. karmapolicing reblogged this from theduty and added:
    Is there any way I could love this man more?
  22. semiinfinite reblogged this from theduty and added:
    totally worth passing along

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