Ned Mensteala
Am I the only one that dives for the remote control whenever a “Carlos Mencia” commercial comes on? One sure way to get my TV turned off is making me listen to that hack. I can not stand that guy. I’m right smack in the center of Comedy Central’s target demographic (26, male, college) and I think that Mencia is categorically not funny. His attempts to push the envelope with racial commentary are tired (and stolen). I can stomach the occasional stereotype about “beaners”, but basing a whole show (or worse: career) on the drivel is just not entertaining. I’m not offended, I’m just not entertained.
I realize comedy central needed to replace Dave Chappelle, but someone over there needs to realize that it is time to pull the plug. The year of low-brow humor being “in” is over (thank God). “Blue Collar TV” and reruns of “Larry the Cable Guy” have shriveled up and died, now if only the same fate would befall “Mad TV” and “Carlos Mensteala” the world would be a much happier (funnier) place.
If you want to replace the 1/2 hour slot, just pick random stand up comedians. I’d rather watch an up-and-coming nobody than listen to endless “midget”, “retard”, “gay”, and “racial” botch jobs. Hell I’d be more likely to stay tuned to 1/2 hour of commercials than listen to this guy.
He isn’t edgy. He isn’t original. He isn’t funny. Cancel it.