Sometimes, a comedian makes their setup funnier if they exaggerate by using curse words or profanity. It’s true! Many a man and a woman who are in the comedy industry have used profanity in their stand-up shows. The punchline becomes more effective and captivates the audience even more. However, there are quite a few comedians who do not use profanity in their skits. Here’s a ranking of the 5 best of this unique type of comics.
5. Jo Koy (Joseph Glenn Herbert)
Jo Koy, whose real name is Joseph Glenn Herbert, is an American-Filipino comedian. He was born in the Philippines but his family later moved to Washington. In one of his shows, Jo Koy revealed he got his stage name from the nickname his family and relatives used to call him.
Jo Koy can easily make the audience giggle by using his Filipino mother in his jokes. The Fil-Am comedian has already appeared on hundreds of stages and has even had his own Netflix special in 2022 called “Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum”.
4. Mark Normand
Mark Normand’s style of making people laugh is kind of unique. Let’s just say his unorthodox way may seem awkward, but it does the job.
Normand does stand-up comedy across the United States and even abroad. The 40-year-old performer has appeared on famous TV shows like Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mark Normand is a New Orleans-based comic who became popular thanks to his different approach to making people laugh. Just watch his skits, it’s definitely worth it!
3. Ismo
Just like Mark Normand, the Finnish comedian Ismo is another comedian who uses a different setup compared to the likes of Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais, or Kevin Hart. I haven’t heard this man use curse words or profanity in his punchlines and jokes. Never! In his shows, Ismo just talks about random things and keeps away from touchy subjects like gender, religion, politics, and whatnot.
Believe it or not, people from Finland aren’t the most talkative in the world. But, Ismo is an exception. Plus, he is super funny!
2. Key and Peele
Comedy Central’s beloved comic duo of Key and Peele literally has hundreds of skits you can find online. They’ve been around since 2012 and the partnership hasn’t been better. Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s chemistry and talent are unmatched, hence why they’re still the most sought-after artists in Hollywood. Also, their jokes and skits still hold up, even to this woke generation.
As the saying goes, “There’s always a Key and Peele skit you haven’t seen”. Trust me, there’s always one.
1. The Mexican comedian, Fluffy (Gabriel Iglesias)
Nope, you’re thinking of another Iglesias.
Dave Chappelle is a very controversial comedian, but his storytelling and narrating are top-notch. However, he’s notorious for being the enemy of the trans community. If you’re looking for someone who’s just like Chapelle or Chris Rock in terms of storytelling (without the profanity, of course), then you should watch Gabriel Iglesias a.k.a. Fluffy.
This famous Mexican comedian started his career in the late ’90s. At the time, Gabriel Iglesias was still relatively unknown. However, his talent would not go unnoticed. People started going to his shows, wanting to see Fluffy on stage. His charisma goes along with his storytelling and parodies that he amplifies by creating sound effects and various voices. If you’re looking to have a fun and relaxing stand-up comedy, Fluffy is definitely your guy.
