MetaChat - I just saw Louis CK! Driving around like real people!

MetaChat is an informal place for MeFites to touch base and post, discuss and chatter about topics that may not belong on MetaFilter. Questions? Check the FAQ. Please note: This is important.

07 December 2010

I just saw Louis CK! Driving around like real people! I just want to take a moment to thank Louis CK. Without his brand of comedy I could not have survived this past 6 months with my new daughter.

post by: cheminatrix at: 18:44 | 23 comments

My husband loves Louis CK. I have not seen his latest show but we used to watch Lucky Louie on HBO.

posted by LoriFLA 07 December | 19:04

Oh you have to watch it LoriFLA. It's so good. I mean, like, knock your socks off good.

posted by cheminatrix 07 December | 19:10

Oooooh, lucky you. In NY?

posted by amro 07 December | 19:18

Lucky, I love Louis CK. He did the funniest interview on Letterman ever.

posted by ethylene 07 December | 19:24

Las Vegas actually. I wish he had been on foot. I would have liked to meet him. I think I'm really just excited because Vegas has been listed as one of the dummest cities in the States. It was nice to see someone smart in the city. Other than myself, of course.

posted by cheminatrix 07 December | 19:26

I will definitely record it. Is his new show called Louie? If so, I can watch it with instant streaming on Netflix. I will watch it tonight with my husband after the kids are in bed.

I can't believe we haven't seen it yet. My sister gave me the synopsis and recommended it but I keep forgetting to watch. I can't keep up with all of the good shows. Right now I am only loyal to Bored to Death (this season has ended). I catch pieces and parts of Dexter and Boardwalk Empire since my husband watches these faithfully. Boardwalk Empire is over for this season, too. I cannot wait until Breaking Bad comes back. It is the best show ever.

I love Las Vegas. I was married there.

Thanks for the reminder, chemnimatrix.

posted by LoriFLA 07 December | 19:30

cheminatrix

posted by LoriFLA 07 December | 19:30

Yes, Louie. I couldn't get into Boardwalk Empire, but mostly because I was stuck on The Wire when it started. I teach chemistry, so you can imagine my glee at Breaking Bad.

Where in Vegas were you married?

posted by cheminatrix 07 December | 19:34

The Treasure Island. In 1998. It was great.

posted by LoriFLA 07 December | 19:40

Ooh, I have been to a wedding at TI. Congratulations! Glad to hear it went well. Have you made it back to see all of the changes they have made to the hotel?

posted by cheminatrix 07 December | 19:45

I've never seen him. People on mefi go on about him all the time, so I guess he's funny. What should I watch?

posted by gaspode 07 December | 20:03

I recommend starting with his stand up, Shameless and Chewed Up are good. Some people don't dig his stand up but like his show, Louie, of which season 1 is on Netflix. Here is a post with some clips that will give you a feel for his style. The comments have some more good stuff too. Every time he comes up as a topic, people seem to find good clips and interviews, if you find that you like him.

posted by cheminatrix 07 December | 20:10

Ooh, I have been to a wedding at TI. Congratulations! Glad to hear it went well. Have you made it back to see all of the changes they have made to the hotel?

The last time I was in Las Vegas was in 2003. I don't know if there were changes then. I don't think so but I could be wrong. I would love to get back because I haven't been to the Wynn or the Palms. Someday....

gaspode, I have seen his stand up show Shameless and it is good. I also watched Lucky Louie, which was funny and crude. I recommend both. I have not seen Chewed Up.

I'm watching the pilot of Louie right now.

posted by LoriFLA 07 December | 20:53

I think Louis CK is somebody I'd like to be friends with, even though his humor doesn't make me laugh.

posted by BoringPostcards 07 December | 21:53

I have a strange, slight crush on the man.

posted by notquitemaryann 07 December | 22:48

I feel the same way. I think his eyes are soulful and beautiful. Definitely would love to hang with the guy.

posted by cheminatrix 07 December | 23:16

that's okay, I've seen him naked.

(Louie is pretty great)

posted by The Whelk 08 December | 00:24

Now I'm really going to need details Whelk.

posted by cheminatrix 08 December | 00:42

I had to look the guy up, never heard of him. But that's not surprising because few American stand-ups translate well over here, and vice versa (Frank Skinner? I hear you ask).

Last time I was in Vegas was for the wedding of Pips and JonMc. An awesome time was had by all. I fucking LOVE Vegas, although I can't quite understand why I like it so much, because usually I hate anything artificial, kitschy or bling.

posted by Senyar 08 December | 03:02

I think his eyes are soulful and beautiful.

The one thing that really irritates me about his show is that the actor who plays him as a kid has blue eyes.

posted by amro 08 December | 08:52

The one thing that really irritates me about his show is that the actor who plays him as a kid has blue eyes.

With you there.

I fucking LOVE Vegas, although I can't quite understand why I like it so much

I grew up here and I hear my fellow locals bringing it down all the time and talking about how they avoid the strip. But there are some fun things to do there. The strip is a place where you can walk around in sneakers and jeans or dressed in a formal gown and fit in. And get service at a top restaurant or drinks at a swanky bar. I guess it all depends on how you use it.

posted by cheminatrix 08 December | 11:38

I fucking LOVE Vegas, although I can't quite understand why I like it so much

For me, Vegas is everything New York isn't. New York is filthy and outrageous. Vegas is glitzy and clean- not clean like physically clean, the streets are littered with naked lady cards. I mean clean like white bread, like the vices are so bland that even if what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas, there would be no reason for shame. That two such different grand cities can exist in one country is one reason I love America. USA! USA! USA!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 08 December | 12:02

I'm another Louis CK virgin. I wouldn't know the man if I ran over him. I'll check and see if YouTube has anything.

Speaking of surprising love for certain cities, I was surprised how I fell in love with NYC. Surprised my mum, too (we were there in 1999 for two weeks); I am so not a city girl. But NYC, I dunno, I just slipped into its arms without a problem.

posted by deborah 08 December | 15:43

← Getting hit on by 25 year olds || Lenny & Squiggy - "The Jolliest Fat Man" →

HOME || REGISTER || LOGIN