Greer Barnes Performs Standup

[@thepowerfulgodkastofjordan5338]

I wish he was bigger than he is it’s 2019 and I just now found this

[@TheBrob1983]

He lacks material.search and search and youll find variations of the same joke

[@TheBrob1983]

@@mortalzeus6519 not always the same it might have the same open to start but for each he has a bunch of routes it can go

[@avgcatdad]

Same!

[@ghghhuggg7029]

Same

[@dude371121]

He’s well known amongst other comedians

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

Finally Greer gets some recognition. He’s been making me laugh in the nyc comedy clubs for years!

[@ponderin]

I would love to see him. I found him when I was about 15 and have seen everything he has. One of my actual favorites. His horse walking impressions hahah

[@Dominucastro47]

he murdered that white girl impersonation

[@christeuma]

A rollercoaster of a sentence.

[@stillmatic03]

Dominu Castro the “successful black man” meme

[@zahier_gaidien9259]

@buck nasty why not? Is murdered and black girl okay??

[@txsphere]

He is hilarious. People are just afraid to laugh at his jokes.

[@jeniferdivine]

my point exactly!!!(see above)

[@Queen-of-the-Burbs]

txsphere I’m black and he’s hilarious. Loved it.

[@sandi1410]

Which makes his performance even more relevant.

[@AxelCross]

Yeah Colbert and his audience are both wack. You should find the video of him doing this set in the Cellar, he fucking slays

[@timothyhenderson1914]

@@AxelCross he is nervous though you can tell but that’s only a small part of it. Wack audience too uncomfortable to laugh at real issues. I love comedy like his because he brings up actual issues and makes you laugh about them but the important part is he’s bringing up real issues and that’s huge.

[@nightwind9]

the version in Comedy Cellar is better. he is more laid back, and the homesless thing build up to this. So yeah. Other version better.

[@abmacamv4807]

exactly right

[@PrydeWater901]

It’s easier to dirty up something clean than to clean up something dirty.

[@bamm86]

Yeup. That’s pretty much all comedy though. KZbin is showing fans that comedy is better in the club. Tv comedy is always missing something but you’d never know unless you also saw the guys at the club.

[@SaintMu]

One key element to take into account tho: there's a bunch of swear words in the comedy club version. That definitely takes away at the intended delivery. You can't be coming on Colbert talking bout "TOUCHÉ, NIGGAAAA", shit just don't work like that lol

[@jarrydjohnson7213]

The crowd was probably warmed up at the club too

[@REMcycle1]

greer barnes is underrated, really enjoyed the bit

[@masvindu]

His comedy central presents special from yeeears ago is fantastic!

[@oRuTRa45]

masvindu I think the bit about the bees is my favorite one from that special. Especially the way he ended it.

[@WARHATEMURDER]

I caught that on an airplane. Trying to be considerate of everyone else I was unable to stop laughing my ass off for the shark Signals and the Scuba noises

[@19cp1]

'you have to come out sometime!' LMAO!

[@dbartholemewfox]

best punchline xD

[@LisaMichele]

Enjoyed this & liked how he laughed at his own jokes. Kinda endearing, really

[@drphot6050]

Agreed

[@davycornell8715]

Yeah comics think "you're not suppose to do that" but I like seeing someone crack themselves up. Good shit. Makes me happy seeing people happy.

[@ElVibe1911]

@@davycornell8715 unless it's Kevin Hart...

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

LA Fresh Life ever Robbed a black Guy? Cus u could rob me Anytime

[@haza123b4]

*Why are you commenting after a white girl? Don't you know how dangerous they are?*

[@iamlegend128]

Idris elba anyone?

[@SoumikAswad]

YES

[@virgochic8415]

iamlegend128 Yes. His older brother.

[@BS_stuG]

Lol cuz he's black, fit, and has a beard?

[@cherubicnerd]

i'm black and Idris came to my mind too. :)

[@margaridaferreira8029]

Jawel Zimbabwe no...because he is really cute and looks like him.

[@ssubhan9003]

That was very good! And I also feel weird walking behind any woman at night time because I know they feel uncomfortable

[@necessaryevil455]

So true, I wait for woman all the time at night to pass or getting in or out of their car or what ever but, if my wife is with me, eh know problem

[@jeniferdivine]

speaking as someone who has been raped (at gunpoint!), we feel uncomfortable if ANY dude, regardless of ethnicity, is walking behind us...

[@chedderburg]

s Subhan yea, the worst is when there walking slowly. You have to ether try to speed up to pass but if you speed up they get uncomfortable and also speed up. In the end you stop get out your phone and pretend to do something giving them enough space so you can walk comfortably again.

[@niclas9990]

jenifer divine This. Do you think we don't know it, too? 99.9% of guys aren't going to do anything, but we know .1 is ruining it for us, and the obvious anxiety women feel when a guy is anywhere behind them makes us uncomfortable too. So we are left trying various non-creepy visual strategies -- which make it obvious we're self-conscious, and then it ups the uncertainty. Fuck you .1%. Culture of fear blows.

[@ssach7]

>Walking home late at night somehow end up walking behind this woman in high heels >I have a naturally fast walking speed she looks back >im not really paying attention since im messing with my phone she speeds up >start to scheme >speed up >she walks faster >i walk faster this goes on for a couple seconds >she starts running >I start running >she's booking it >im booking it >she trips and starts screaming >i run past her while screaming >run into my apartment complex like 3 doors down from this point go inside >laugh myself to tears

[@MarcelPolman]

genuine. funny. critical of society. great piece! Oh and totally nailed the "American white chick" accent and afterward.

[@VolatileDisposition]

he's always been like that- i went to PS.84 Elementary school with him on the upper west side of manhattan. even in the 5th grade --i'm not gonna get into it, and i sure wasn't the best behaved kid either, but i can tell you he was insane. but he had me rolling. besides, you never forget a guy named greer barnes. glad to see he turned out ok.

[@kokujin]

lmfao insane?? how so? what would he do? this stand up was SOOOO alive and awkward. Dave's race jokes are less threatening because he appears so. I feel greer doesn't realize how rough he comes across.

[@kedabro1957]

@@kokujin ... I think his manner is so gentle because he's aware of how hardcore he looks.

[@theduke6174]

Soo he was the class clown?

[@Ray-pp5qb]

@@kokujin he doesn't come across as rough to me. you're just racist af.

[@Justboatfishing]

@@kokujin how does Greer come across as “rough”?😂

[@CrazyApe44]

GIVE THIS MAN A SPECIAL...HE DESERVE IT

[@blacknightz2011]

can driver called him Denzel? HE is *Idris Elba's* doppelganger *Stringer bell!!!*

[@mailamakua602]

TankInAmerica yup!

[@WARHATEMURDER]

I agree! "Brotha Gonna Get GOT!"

[@jesuschristwithajhericurl2739]

TankInAmerica String, String look at me. *WHERE THE FUCK IS WALLACE?!*

[@barih4prez]

I feel like it’s some sort of meta joke. He knows he looks like Idris, but says Denzel to throw everyone off 😂

[@TryingNotToLie]

correction.. Idris Elba is Greer Barnes' doppelganger lol

[@Mexican1216]

Comics that laugh at their own jokes are entertaining

[@silentjohnny4988]

Only if they're funny lol

[@kadreabrazil]

Usually when I see reused material I’m like UGHGH but he just does it so well every time

[@stephanieshepherdson4693]

That guy was hilarious! Thank you, Colbert for introducing me to this comedic genius. "You have to come out sometime..."

[@NaturallyLit]

Just his pure joy of being there is soooo cute. He's funny and charming lol. And handsommmmeeeee.

[@ParkerFriedChicken]

He has a great persona. Perfect mix of confidence and easygoing.

[@mfalcon1782]

Half way through the end was pure GOLD..

[@sohambiswas179]

his indian accent is hilarious!

[@kh7688]

Oh My Days, remember him from Def Comedy Jam he was hilarious. He has also been on Chappelles show. Good to see he is still doing his thing.

[@belledafrique861]

That's a good looking grown man 😍😍

[@Rylee_G]

Amen ❤️

[@swatkasham5509]

I concur!!!

[@mh20767]

You ain't never lied. He fine.

[@mathulizagoba2103]

Guuuurll!

[@MBAM02]

You are too no homo

[@tthompson1]

Actully black men really do feel like this...it's as uncomfortable as f@#k...crossing the road....then maybe you have to take the long way back home just in case she starts to run and accusses you of something...similar to the blackish scene with the little white girl in the lift lol.....cant be too careful man...these police will kill you. Its hot out here for a blackman....

[@minimalistmomspodcast]

I've seen him at the Comedy Cellar and he is absolutely hilarious. I think his jokes are so well thought out and written. Smart guy!

[@kamikokitara1342]

"Vishnu, there are white women all over the place." Im dead

[@freddiecole8327]

Kevin Hart used to open for this guy...

[@sathanaful]

wow

[@trevormharris]

This guy should be bigger than Kevin Hart...Jesus

[@LpJunior537]

@@trevormharris well he seems to be over 5'2" so I'd say hes already bigger than Kevin Hart

[@miloschblue]

@@LpJunior537 Oh I see what you did there....

[@nicoleakinyi2611]

Seriously? That's crazy...

[@Buenomars]

Denzel? More like Idris!

[@McD5791]

Buenomars Yes. You beat me to it! 😊

[@starroddy5588]

Buenomars More like beautiful black man!

[@traceford4904]

When he wears his hair in a small afro he looks like Denzel.

[@XprPrentice]

Holy crap, this is fantastic. It's not often I can equate with a comedian when they do jokes about race (obv especially if we're not the same race), but I can certainly empathize with walking on the sidewalk near women (of any color, really). I try to be mindful, but I don't have a taxi angel who ever picks me up!

[@jpconnor106]

This cat is sleeper one the funniest stand ups out!

[@mustardsfire22]

This dude made me laugh my ass off.

[@derrickanthony4624]

That exactly how I feel ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!JUST FACTS

[@trentb1511]

"Hi, my name Sarah. Give me your wallet! " LMFAO! ! That's some funny sh*t.

[@muf9399]

Yeah, I really thought it is Idris Elba! Like his twin brother - plus funny. Very talented guy. Why did we not see more of him before?

[@TheGoodfella2012]

This was good. “Ba ba ba ba, here you go Sarah!”

[@krissifadwa]

I love when comics chuckle at their own jokes lol it's like they're on stage, entertaining themselves 😅

[@jujitsujew23]

he seemed nervous but did really well. good stuff

[@johnnycage435]

Yeah it's just his style

[@shamsj7193]

He's a Vet at this stuff!! That's just part of his stage presence

[@westwardpomonagyrl4358]

That’s just him, its his stitch

[@ragnarokncc3137]

This was fantastic. What a great comedic voice. Keep going, sir!

[@ThandiA1]

'I am kidding, why are you running?' 😂

[@redbenus]

This actually had happened in Casablanca Morocco a couple of years ago. A Gang of women would rob people at night using this trick!

[@agroplode9680]

😂

[@judithawheeler]

This guy is GREAT😂. he is sooo good with accents. Also what. A gorgeous hunk

[@GregPoblete]

I can see him being better. Here it seemed like he was pulling back a lot.

[@BenPulido]

nervous with a lot of pressure and im sure white crowd

[@bamm86]

GT Tg Na this dude has been doing stand up for something like 30 years. He’s performed in front of every kind of crowd you can think of. ALL comics get nervous on TV and this appearance for Greer was especially a big deal for his career.

[@monimade3152]

ive been looking for new greer barnes stand up. glad he's still doing it. wayyyy too underated

[@elliottsmith7530]

Greer is such a casually polished OG. need to be Idris Elba's stunt double low key lol!

[@familyaccount6491]

THAT WAS HILARIOUS!

[@jeniferdivine]

indeed :D

[@lmsorenson8503]

Very good ☺

[@deathsythelui]

God, last night's audience really _was_ bad... This shit was *hilarious*!

[@mineMissHellsing]

I liked him! Great energy, love the freakin sound effects and imitations xD Probably my favorite stand up comedian that has performed on this show. Good job!

[@kennethfrazier5864]

This is Greer's old material, but it's still hilarious!!! This brother is so very talented!!!

[@mrdProf42]

Wonderful! Had me rolling off my sofa...

[@Gavdrake82]

impressions on point!

[@BuildingCenter]

Vishnu is the homie! And white women are scary as hell.

[@brivvy]

Facts 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@gurugoguzhanson]

"White women took Brooklyn"

[@rudym4449]

Edward Fortune “Brooklyn’s mines now” #MichaelCheVoice

[@tsietsigiven1759]

Its 2020 and i just found about this guy..he's really hilarious

[@onlymyself7225]

his version of this currently is 100x better , he definitely worked on the delivery and structure of it a lot and took it to the next next level with his acting .

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

On hard days, when it’s really hard to feel like life is worth it, I resort to comedy; usually it works. I end up feeling better and tomorrow is a new day. Thanks Greer.

[@MoadDib]

I'm definitely going to look for more of this guy's stuff. That was great.

[@cookegreene4729]

Greer Barns has been around for a long time ( 25 plus years in the comedy business ). He's performed all over country but his home base is in NYC. You can catch him at the Boston Comedy Club on MacDougal Street in the village or the Cellar Comedy Club ( 3 blocks down).

[@itssanti]

Jamal, from "when keeping it real goes wrong "

[@BibliotecadeUrokhan]

3:44 THANKS GOD FOR THIS MOMENT. ahhahahahaha im almost dead ahahahahaha

[@todddowning5820]

Give me your wallet or I'm going to scream

[@AicxMedina]

Heard him with the white woman joke like 3x, and I still laugh.. 😂

[@ThaMidwestBrutha]

I need to see more of him...he's a beast!!!

[@smavi4133]

I watched one of his routines and laughed mao, so I looked him up to see more of him. Turns out, dude has been doing the same exact jokes for 20+ years. It’s insane actually.

[@omarssikins]

he must have been. white woman in a previous life cause he's got the mannerism for it lol

[@gjD4NT3]

Idris Elba 'Walmart Edition' The guy was funny af! Hope he gets more spotlight in the future, he deserves it!

[@mammontustado9680]

"My name is not Vishnu. Touche brotha!"

[@hfanti]

This guy is a good actor. When he did the woman voice I'm like "Shit, I didn't realised he was gay" and then "AH, I SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING".

[@dondyrecords]

I dunno if I like his style of comedy yet but there's something special about this dude!

[@mero40k]

Fantastic premise delivered by one of the greats!

[@officialbarnation]

He hilarious.. when he said who's going to believe you looool

[@patrickcuddy4065]

Oh shit Greer!!! He's back! Yes!

[@ryandanielable]

Timing is better on the cellar version but he's *still* awesome in this one

[@serhattasdelen225]

This guys is funnier than most popular comedians.

[@SoumikAswad]

That was hillarious :D

[@riva7061]

Omg this is fucking hillarious

[@terri6904]

Greer Barnes is Very Talented - thank you for giving us a good time with great laughs

[@xaviermccloud4586]

Love seeing all the shades of my people. It's beautiful. This man is a bright light.

[@FL1PRTP]

give Greer barnes his flowers hes been funny for over 15 years, chappelle show comedy central stand up special, give this man his respect and fame

[@billligon4005]

This is ABSOLUTELY true, sorry to say.

[@jwilliamcosby]

Love him!

[@jacquesm6847]

He was a little nervous or just had enough time but he’s good always a pleasure to see him on stage 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😉👍🏼

[@omi1975db]

Ahhhh!! So refreshing to hear originality!! This guy hits on topics not talked about 😂😂😂😂👍

[@loopepa]

I like it when Idris does an impression of a white woman 😂

[@01rai01]

smashing closing bit!

[@swankt0mcat474]

Saw him live last night in Vegas. Very funny and talented dude for sure. I only heard a few people say and read a few comments saying the same thing, but people are afraid to laugh at the really hard jokes he makes about racism and stuff. He even says this himself and couldn't get a good chunk of the crowd to lighten up.

[@UmbrellaSound]

Does he have a special? I wold pay for it. This guy is brilliant.

[@leodion23]

Rewatched and understand why it's in my favorites

[@mytribe6406]

Omg, I loved it. Its true on every angle.

[@wilmccrumn4754]

Black folks been knew about Barnes but yes deserves to be way bigger than he is. He's been doing this shit for a long time. Do ya ting brova Barnes!! Lol

[@yaya007yaya]

Oh my god the white girl impression 👌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cassandrasmith2727]

I just love this guy! Why haven't I ever seen him before!?

[@astartejones4841]

How the hell am I just now finding out about this guy? Hes incredible. 😂

[@LOVER_LINK]

dude i loved his laugh LOL

[@jovekiseka5694]

This was so funny!

[@gsgcarreviews]

What a good crowd

[@djmak2007]

I wish hed have finished the Denzel snip lmao. "Thats not my name", "and my name isnt VISHNU! TOUCHE BROTHA!" ahhaha

[@personal61319]

oh wow. this is fucking wonderful! funny content....brilliant delivery

[@cameronnebraska6049]

Damn that hit home living in Nebraska.

[@FarshadTami]

Brilliant! That was very good.

[@Acelovingchoice]

This is the first time I saw good stand-up in late night shows. 👍👍

[@namaste_charlei]

Geer Barnes looks like he's a cousin to Idris and Denzel!