Hollywood's Most Hated Comedian: The Legend of Patrice O'Neal

This is my video essay on the late great Patrice O’Neal; a comedian who was like no other. He was someone that if you were lucky enough to see live, you would immediately realise that you were in the presence of someone special.
But his comedy wasn’t the only thing that made him memorable. In my opinion, it was philosophy.
From relationships to show business and even video games, Patrice had a unique insight on almost every little thing you could imagine, and his views often went against the status quo. This is what made his philosophy so special because it came from someone who wasn’t afraid of popular opinion.
But if you could boil down his philosophy into the fundamentals, what would they be?
This is my video explaining what they would be.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:38 Part 1 - Comedy
15:03 Part 2 - Honesty
31:02 Part 3 - Relationships
42:33 Conclusion
Who is Patrice O’Neal?
Patrice Lumumba Malcolm O'Neal (December 7, 1969 - November 29, 2011) was an American comedian and actor. He was known for his stand-up comedy career and his regular guest appearances on the talk show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and the radio show Opie and Anthony.
O'Neal began performing stand-up in 1992 and developed an act based on conversations with the audience, deconstructive analysis, and occasionally confrontational points of view. From 2006 to 2008, he presented The Black Phillip Show on XM Satellite Radio. His only stand-up comedy special, Elephant in the Room (2011), was released nine months before his death at the age of 41 from a stroke caused by type 2 diabetes. A posthumous follow-up, Mr. P (2012), was released as audio only.
He was named by his mother after Patrice Lumumba, leader of the Congolese independence movement and the Republic of the Congo's first prime minister, and the African-American human rights activist Malcolm X. He was bullied at school over his name, but later said that it taught him "how to be a man". He and his sister, Zinder, were raised by their mother in Boston's largely black working class Roxbury neighborhood. O'Neal never had a relationship with his father, although he was aware of his identity.
O'Neal attended West Roxbury High School, during which he took up football and ended his playing career with three varsity letter awards and winning a state championship in his senior year. He turned down a sports scholarship at Northeastern University in Boston, which included a housing grant, in favor of studying performing arts at the university with a major in theater studies. His interest in comedy had grown by this time, and he took up work as a bouncer at the Comedy Connection in Boston. He also sold food to guests at the Boston Garden arena.
O'Neal performed his first stand-up in October 1992 at Estelle's in Boston. He had attended an open-mic night at the venue the week prior to his debut where he heckled a performer, who in turn challenged him to try stand-up himself. Comedian Dane Cook witnessed one of O'Neals earliest sets and noted his "gentle-giant appeal ... he already had an edge, but he was a little more vulnerable". O'Neal developed his act in the Boston area for the next six years, where his earlier performances were done under the name Bruiser O'Neal. In the mid-1990s, he met comedian and later close friend Jim Norton.
O'Neal cited George Carlin and Richard Pryor as his favorite comedians. His comedy has been described as conversational. His routines were characterized by an off-the-cuff approach and frequently adult themes. He was direct when presenting his views, particularly on race and gender roles. He was also a provocateur, often inciting audience members to heckle him or even leave the club. Gregg "Opie" Hughes stated that he had seen O'Neal "give people money to leave"
And if you’re still reading this - hello.
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[@cruizgarratt4843]

Patrice losing his shit in the clip at the end will forever be one of my favourite moments

[@motioninart]

It’s one of my favourite memories

[@goreds551]

@@motioninart Hello motion, I saw a snippet in your doc of Patrice's "Guide to white people" at 19:02. It's a show he wanted to pitch to Comedy Central at the time. Do you know where I can find more footage of that show? I believe he only made a pilot of that show.

[@capealio]

@@motioninart how could I watch the full interview at 13:45

[@MarceloAbans]

That bobo moment is legendary inbdeed.

[@defectivecanadian4101]

I miss this dude so much... he was the greatest! I cried when I watched his special after he passed... not in a sad way...but I just felt this overwhelming feeling that he was wiser than most... & that his payoff would be after he passed away... those who recognize him & his real-ness will carry his name further than any big-name advertiser ever could.

[@brocksautter9439]

"Why are you laughing, she's outraged" might be one of my favorite moments in all of television. Absolute genius

[@theholymackerel072]

He put that humourless shrew right in her place. A great victory for normal people.

[@jayhernandez9395]

At first, she was smiling awkwardly because she was upset and uncomfortable having to confront him. After he mocked that she was outraged, she genuinely giggled, he was already starting to get her on his side. Legend.

[@josiplilic3384]

Unapologetic and subversive & funny as hell! He's on my Mount Rushmore of stand up comics,with Carlin,Norm MacDonald,Chappelle & Luis CK!

[@MattWebz]

Lmakz

[@danielsantiago9637]

It was pure gold! Lol

[@alilarhdiri9666]

If Hollywood hates someone you know they're just truthful

[@motioninart]

Hollywood will protect liars so long as it’s in their best interest

[@JmO-ee1bi]

Not just Hollywood, it’s basically any organizafion*

[@magicaltruths5539]

Exactly they love the lie and hates the truth .

[@maebandy]

The theater of politics and stage performance only work when we suspend our disbelief that the actors are who they pretend to be and not the insecure instrument they were before they were given the script to read. Once you've peeked behind the curtain and seen the great and powerful Oz is just a little man with a megaphone who has placed hurdles all around his palace in the hopes that anyone who does make it past all them has left enough of their traveling party or morals behind to feel too guilty, too entitled or too committed to reveal the truth, you can't unsee it. They don't want people spilling the secret without taking the journey of indebtedness.

[@xftbllplyr2091]

Kanye?

[@DerrickThompsondeebo]

Hearing/watching Bill Burr speak on how much he misses him and that he still argues with Patrice is a testament to at least one life he genuinely affected

[@Amanda5by5]

He's putting on the memorial show again in a few weeks. 11th annual. Still hurts.

[@hamada49920]

Respect both of them

[@Moodymongul]

If you listen to him, Patrice was a truly Free individual. He stived to achieve it. He didn't care what people thought, didn't care about what anyone said about him, never followed the crowd. This freed his thinking and allowed him to be his own individual. Which opened him up too. And that all came through in his comedy.

[@ilovebutterstuff]

I think me and Patrice would've got along just fine. I bust balls just (well, not _exactly_ ) as well as he did.

[@bubblyrug]

He very clearly cared what people thought and said about him. It's practically the only thing he talks about in every interview clip in this video.

[@memegazer]

nah...he got easy laughs from saying what a lot of people agreed with...he wasn't free from existing ideology...but he was talented enough to say those things in a funny way

[@alaricsanford4301]

Patrice was 💯 percent real and extremely funny !!

[@memegazer]

@@alaricsanford4301 Sorry not funny to just say shit people agree with...that is hackish....he knew his audience...but he just said shit he knew would get a reaction...that is not unfunny...but it is not legand comedy

[@regg217]

That donkey punch joke made the female panelist laugh as much as she tried to fight it. Patrice automatically won!

[@alajndress]

Hai.

[@idonotknow2002]

​@Byrons Reward Yup. Patrice was right on the money with his assessment. She just said she was outraged because that's what she's supposed to say.

[@hjwlm]

Probably part of her job to project the idea she's siding on 1 side of the issue. Patrice probably made her break character momentarily.

[@MrAdamloring1985]

“ Why are you laughing? she’s outraged.” That’s possibly my favorite Patrice moment.

[@motioninart]

That and the ceiling fan are hilarious standouts to me

[@quincyhines8092]

😭😭😭😭

[@joshuasoper6370]

Utterly owned that lady even she started laughing by the end

[@opbeast6458]

@@motioninart sealing fan is gold

[@Matt-fq6ly]

@@motioninart I thought I’ve seen all of his bits, do you have a link to his ceiling fan bit???

[@rykerstrong]

The quote: “I sit in my house every and appreciate my ceiling fan” hit me like a truck. I don’t think I have ever related to an experience more than that. Growing up in a hot climate with a small, dinky little fan trying to cool you off during the summer is awful. And when I turned like 16-17 we finally got a ceiling fan in my room. And man I gotta say it was the absolute greatest feeling. I would fall asleep feeling like some arctic winds just blew in. It was great. So yeah, I’m the same. I might not think about it everyday, but I really do appreciate my ceiling fan.

[@ActAccordinglyNow]

What about when he said he was on tour and all he could eat was 99cents hamburgers? I’ve been there too, being down and out on my luck.

[@jenniferspence7092]

​@@ActAccordinglyNowI've watched this multiple times and I've never heard him saying that. Wow. And it's like who would think he's that broke being that he's touring too. You would assume he's just raking in the dough.

[@Dwightaroundyolips]

We have never needed Patrice more than right now in 2022. Really miss this dude.

[@Ben-Ken]

Even more in 2023.

[@SIKE01]

I missed this funny dude when he was here...and I miss him since he's been gone.

[@boronda420-7]

Omg !!! Tell the truth ! The truth we know ! We know the truth! ❤❤❤😢😢 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 💯

[@maj7088]

I'm convinced they killed that Man

[@akinchinnery1167]

@@maj7088 Well, he did suffer from diabetes.. But then again, it could be possible☝🏿..

[@billybussey]

I saw him live in 2004. It was definitely special. He did have a strange aura of confidence. He controlled the room so well. The crowd loved him. I sat front row middle and it was a long show. One of my favorite memories honestly.

[@DiesalAZ]

Patrice is and will likely always be my all-time favorite comedian. The realest person who ever existed. RIP Patrice

[@zachsparkman5252]

Patrice‘s advice on relationships helped me get my wife. I went from being a loser who couldn’t get a girl to be married now for seven years.

[@motioninart]

This is amazing. Glad to hear you and your partner are doing well. Thanks for stopping by

[@frozzytango9927]

This man didint die of natural causes.

[@Chris-sl1wh]

LEGEND

[@stevennowachek2657]

Bull shit

[@sunwukong6917]

You went from a loser to a married loser. I mean to me you were not a loser, those are your words, but who gives a shit if you can get a vagina or not. It doesn't mean anything. Lots of unhappy, dead bedrooms. Lots of miss piggies over 30 as well wanting to marry anybody. So it don't mean nothing.

[@ChiseledAdonis]

He was & still my favorite comedian of all time but he was so much more than a stand up. His philosophy on life & playing the game was so far ahead of his peers. It's a shame he had to go when he finally cracked the code.

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

Patrice was great on any show that he appeared on but he was on another level when he was on Opie and Anthony or Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. I couldn't listen to O&A in the car if he was on because I knew he'd have me crashing into someone from laughing so hard. BTW, I'm a sub and a fan of your videos. Thanks for what you do.

[@majinblack27]

The O and A shows ft Patrice O’Neal are some of the greatest recordings ever made.

[@infamousmarkou4928]

The best comedian from the eastttt too the westtt backkk too eastttttt backkkkk to the westttttt

[@blaquenguni9249]

The Elephant in the room for you is when will you exposed the rigged and scripted NFL and rigged NBA

[@tn-cj9cc]

Love your channel

[@mikemableen9964]

I just discovered Patrice yesterday. I am a 53 year old white dude. Every conversation with him is like a stand up special to me. I am mad at everyone who knew him and didn't tell me. My life would have been better with his wisdom in it. Patrice is the best. These are not sets most of his stuff is just his thoughts.

[@lastlogicallib]

Damn. As much as I’ve heard about Patrice O’Neal from different comedians, who admired and respected him, I never realize just how much this world is missing out, not having him today.

[@HandsomeLongshanks]

Patrice was a national treasure and the world isn't the same without him

[@joshdavis73]

❤

[@lagosfury5142]

Wasnt that funny tbh

[@chrisliddiard725]

And yet Patrice didn't exist in isolation, he existed on the shoulder of similarly enlightened minds. One of my favorite 'trailblazers' was Joan Rivers, before she became a part of the establishment fronting a shopping channel for QVC.

[@williamRE]

The world is exactly the same. What do you mean?

[@varangianrider1643]

Yeah sure.

[@hasanxpatel]

This guy changed my life. We lost him too soon.

[@pablodebella7695]

Same here, his advice on women saved my life

[@brotherben4357]

@@pablodebella7695Been fishing lately? Keep on fishing. 😂

[@pablodebella7695]

@@brotherben4357 lol have had multiple women and threesomes included since then so Im fine dont worry about me :v

[@steve-hp3uq]

Damn. That msg floor seats analogy about being offended by comedy is one of the smartest things ive heard. You move your feet when a player accidentally runs out of bounds in respect for the game, just like how an audience has to know when to pull back and not take every bad joke seriously, in respect for the art. Literally genius.

[@thesuperfatty]

All the real comedians can't say enough how much they loved Patrice. He was easily one of the funniest humans to ever live

[@ThePulaskiPumper]

Which is why he'd be huge now during the podcast Era. They can't gatekeep nearly as much anymore. He'd be selling out massive theatres and getting Netflix money

[@texpsych]

I respected the hell out of him. He was brave, and hilarious. He paid the price for speaking his mind. But he kept on doing it. And I’ve never belly laughed like I have when Patrice was on a roll.

[@lee3900]

Patrice was ahead of his time, he knew awful things happen to a society that silences it's critics.

[@hispanicpanic6537]

"Elephant in the room" was his best work to me. A truly iconic, clever, against the grain, principled man who did comedy

[@motioninart]

Such a great special

[@basilmweramakokha9557]

You heard Mister P? That's pretty special too

[@frozzytango9927]

This man didint die of natural causes.

[@kgunthorpe]

Elephant In The Room is the best standup set I've ever seen.

[@alzychoze6591]

That is where I met Patrice and wished I could have seen more.

[@mikehuff9793]

Patrice’s humor is based on the same thing I been screaming for a decade now: CONTEXT MATTERS. It seems like a LOT of people need others to be wrong so their lives have meaning and they will act on that need with the same passion an artist paints with.

[@agin1519]

Also looks dude loved to find out people’s boundaries and push them a little, and push them a little more and then get them back on side. Having watched one of his shows he was a craftsman of a performer and worker of an audience. I don’t think he didn’t care about offending people- he cared about offending just enough people and not too many! I think it’s possible for both people to be right. Some subjects are traumatising, but a classy comedian whose audience paid to see them can take an audience on a journey. It would have been interesting to see how he developed as a comedian into his 40s and 50s. Look at Eddie Murphy. Can’t see him being that, but I feel he mighta had a sweet spot ahead after a lot of frustration. The internet definitely would’ve made him a star. It’s been a bit democratising in that a viral video gets around the gatekeepers. Jim Jeffries for one, but he plays the game a bit too. Keeps the sponsors happy.

[@oblonghilfiger3583]

The world could really benefit from Patrice’s voice these days. Miss this guy.

[@Dynasty1818]

If true, he once threw a phonebook on the stage next to Kevin Hart during Kevin's standup, and shouted "READ IT! It's funnier than your jokes, read it!" Legend.

[@motioninart]

Heard this on joe Rogan and the doco haha fantastic

[@reneeyoung3186]

If it's not true I can see him doing it!😂😂😂 I miss him like I miss Pryor, foxx, Carlin, rivers, Mooney the real ones.

[@azuresonic69]

You mean Carson? Or Carlin? Who is carlson?

[@reneeyoung3186]

@@azuresonic69 spell check was doing me dirty 🤣

[@plffuihngiub43iio]

His integrity and his ability to stay in line with his own philosophies even after a considerable amount of backlash is really admirable. Great video

[@defectivecanadian4101]

Believe it or not... he was living in a way that Early Christianity prescribed... unregulated speech... no matter how dark... makes the world healthier... brutal honesty was how early Christians impacted the world... so much they were willing to die for it... Patrice , would not compromise for someone else to feel comfortable...he was going to risk it every time regardless of threats that attempt to silence him. RIP He is a special Soul.

[@faxenmacher4633]

@@defectivecanadian4101 Everyone is in favour of free-speech, right up until the point where it affects them. For example, if I shared your home address, workplace, phone number, date of birth and credit card details - it would invariably affect your privacy. Yet, preventing me from doing that would be invariably be a limitation on my speech. The question is, where is the line drawn - and usually, we draw a circle of safety around ourselves or groups. Sometimes that meant Catholicism would silence the works of scholars like Copernicus. Just an observation, I don't purport to know the answer.

[@vegastjg]

@@defectivecanadian4101 Patrice said he doesn't believe in brutal honestly he said its the lies that are brutal.

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

I mean... if there's a "considerable amount of backlash" then he was probably wrong. At which point if you stick to your guns you're now an asshat. But I guess in 2022 it's okay to be wrong and ignorant, just look at Trump supporters

[@vamoneygroup]

@@defectivecanadian4101 Patrice didn't like the term "brutally honest"

[@damageaccumulation5616]

Seldom do I come across someone famous where I say to myself when I shed my skin suit I’m gonna seek him out on the other side.. Patrice is @ the very top of the list of ppl that I wish were still here. Unspeakably witty insightful and thought provoking.. and in my humble estimation top 3 comedic minds in the history of the art form.. for ppl who view the world as did he.. Patrice is and was an incomprehensibly valuable treasure that those on the other side of the ideological spectrum were too busy being stiff and uptight to ever understand.. never met the man but I can authentically say that I adore him and to that point this documentary is truly priceless in my eyes.. to its author I say thank u. 💪🏼🙏🏼😎

[@scottjones845]

We need more comics like him. Have you seen the shit in fb and TikTok passing for comedy these days? So "safe" and clean, inoffensive to everyone. Literally just someone talking in the mic and asking the audience questions cuz they have no direction.

[@ClericChris]

What an awesome tribute to Patrice. We all lost an amazing person who even after several years gives us so many smiles and insight.

[@motioninart]

He was an incredible human being

[@frozzytango9927]

This man didint die of natural causes.

[@1who4me]

“Lost”? He was taken out like MLK and Malcom X my man

[@frozzytango9927]

​@@1who4me the deep state def assassinated him.

[@livewithmeterandnomeasureb1679]

​@@motioninart was that him singing creep at the end. Prob my fave cover now. Patrice and Radiohead rock!!

[@blazedlightyear8158]

Patrice getting more fame in his afterlife than when he was alive is a testament to the power of his honesty. His righteousness is pure and strong vs. anything that could possibly try to pierce through it. reality is harsh, truth hurts, but he has a way of adding some sugar to it, in his own way

[@kev-larscuba2323]

Patrice is a absolute legend !!! nothing short of a legend Rest in Patrice ! We love u brethren Big thanks for all the lives that you helped !

[@frostyflakkes2692]

Patrice O’Neal is the type of person you want to associate with. He’d never bs you.

[@TerribleTake]

Definitely not the most hated, he’s actually one of the most loved and respected comedians of all time by fellow comedians and actors

[@jirajones]

Post mortem

[@TheStranger513]

Now but not then

[@Jaykh2o]

hated by the status quo for sure. He made you think. Can't have that these days.

[@jairmendez6583]

Most comedians are jealous rats who are just as annoying as wannabe actors in LA. Same filth different art

[@limitcanc3l]

your favorite comedian's favorite comedian

[@nickicouture7297]

The man was so far ahead of his time. We need him in times like these

[@motioninart]

Truly ahead of everyone else

[@Curtiselewis]

I say thay all the time.. Him speaking about todays society would be priceless

[@philipalbert5921]

Be listening to Andrew Kibe now he be doing it in our time

[@BLOCKBOI3RD]

I wish we could have him Back. I never heard of him

[@raggaeldestro8609]

Nothing's really changed. People are reluctant to see the true ugly face of humanity. Nobody likes the monster behind the mask we wear.

[@erroneous6947]

“Short cuts into their panties means long cuts into my life.” Genius.

[@jenniferspence7092]

That was gold lol

[@jaybeck-ih9bc]

IMO best tribute to one of the best human beings we've had in this lifetime. Patrice was a real force against the hate & ugliness in the world.

[@iTzDeyo]

Patrice honestly made my life better. My father had a traumatic brain injury and isn't all there so I didn't have the usual father figure and when I found Patrice it was like I finally learned what it was to be a man.(no hate towards my dad) Patrice showed me to be unapologetically yourself and it's made me a better version of myself.

[@ronniesnakehissiii9413]

Thanks for sharing! Hope all is well with you! Seems like it is!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bluvofbase]

Luh u bruh..this was real

[@kirbyaugustine761]

Patrice being viewed as a father figure, uncle, big brother is the sentiment most of us feel. Thank God for Patrice. If he only knew how many righteous soldiers lives he changed and saved.

[@JoesAutoElectric]

I was lucky enough to call him friend. He was one of the most straight up, easy going, nicest guys in the world. Rest easy man. You were the best.

[@amberfall1776]

What happened to him? Did the illuminate get rid of him?

[@JoesAutoElectric]

@@amberfall1776 he had diabetes for quite a long time. He passed away from complications.

[@johnnymokumba9620]

@@amberfall1776 Be real, man. Stop asking stupid questions and get back to reality if you want to enact real change.

[@trevorcrook5753]

@@amberfall1776 stroke

[@ShitWrangler]

as a long time O&A listener im glad to know patrice had a competent mechanic handling his stuff and that wasn't a contributing factor to his poor health

[@blxxdbvrn]

Love the fact that he is actually very honest and doesn’t hold back

[@docfortune]

Patrice is the father figure this generation desperately needs.

[@BSTVsports]

I’m diabetic and I talk about them. I’m a victim. I might lose a toe.😂😂😂😂😅 the fact that he could say that with a straight face shows you the legend

[@georgesingletary2380]

The fact he died to it is ironic

[@TheStranger513]

​@@georgesingletary2380Not really ironic as much as it is expected.

[@wildyoda2931]

😂😂

[@vinsanity3510]

My dad, also black and from Brooklyn, had Patrice’s “say how you feel honestly” energy. Now he was nowhere near as funny and nuanced as Patrice, but I understood the sentiment. I learned provocative conversation technique from him and thought I honed it into a more palatable form. Then I saw Patrice’s Comedy Central special and realized how far I was from being a MASTER with verbiage like this DUDE!!! I loved Patrice from day one on that comedy special. His shows really were that. SPECIAL. Then Patrice died. Then my dad died. And I was now alone in the world with no one who understood the fight for TRUE freedom of speech. I kinda sunk into the virtual cuz it felt like I was the only man in a mannequin world. Seeing this and the support it has makes me feel less alone. Thank you and all you Patrice fans. Keep keepin it real peoples.

[@angelareele858]

I feel the mannequin thing myself........stay real ,story strong.....

[@zazendom977]

Patrice and Bernie Mac are ppl that didn't even necessarily make jokes, they simply spoke and it was ALWAYS hilarious

[@Dead2you]

i still think to this day Patrice O'Neal was one of the most brilliant comics to ever exist. the guy was incredibly insightful. borderline genius.

[@Starcraftvidsandsuch]

Patrice is my 2nd favorite person that has ever lived. My son is first. My son is first for obvious reasons. Patrice is 2nd because of all the knowledge he passed down to me. I grew up without a father. I found patrice and he taught me how to be a man. Patrice is priceless to me. RIP. Gone too soon.

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

Lolllll

[@JeffTheDH]

Patrice is not the hero we wanted, but the hero we needed Rip Patrice

[@motioninart]

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain

[@jflack6]

Whatever. I wanted him.

[@charlest5604]

Maybe Patrice isn't dead and someday when you're out at a European café, you'll look over and see him. You won't say anything but you'll know that he's ok

[@9_debolati_318]

Shit nigga my people wanted him

[@daviedood2503]

Yes he is! Is is the hero we WANTED AND NEEDED DUMMY!

[@5265060]

I never realized the impact this man had on my life until you outline his lineage in this greatest hits montage. thank you

[@loveblues9633]

Amazing job on this video, thank you for showing the soul of the great Patrice O’Neal in such a great manner. Sometimes i wish Patrice was still here to be a guiding light in the whole social media fiasco the world (or rather western online world) has become. He’s a person that inspires us to pursue righteousness and mindfulness, something that is sorely lacking in our time. Perhaps he would have been our comedy jesus, fighting strongly for his beliefs in freedom and speech. You are missed dearly and were and still are one of the comedy greats, rest in peace Patrice ❤ Ps. On the other hand he probably would have gone mad to see how things have devolved and would have thought so lowly of this world, being deplatformed and cancelled very quickly. Maybe it was for the better that he did’nt have to experience this mess we have now 😂.

[@zombiemachinery4868]

The level of freedom this guy has given to some of us is absolutely mind blowing. The stuff he unlocked in me is something that not even Nietzsche was able to unlock back in the day when I was reading philosophy and thinking about everything all the time.

[@AdamBorseti]

Sometimes you encounter a comedian who transcends comedy. Patrice O'Neil was a modern day philosopher.

[@Atomic1710]

Fascinating, I considered everything he said common sense

[@vaevictis_]

I totally agree and I feel the same way about Carlin, Hicks and Chappell

[@zombiemachinery4868]

@@vaevictis_, I don't like the "new" Chappelle at all; he became a phony woke millionaire, but Carlin and Hicks are top drawer stuff if you ask me.

[@Atomic1710]

@@zombiemachinery4868 woke?

[@xanax2007]

We need him now more then ever. Rest in peace.

[@motioninart]

I miss him everyday

[@caneyebus]

Seriously, we all got fucked by diabeetus on this one.

[@reeserebels4325]

They’ll just cancel culture him & threaten his family like they do to Dave. At least now his soul can rest & he can keep it real in the like after

[@joeydiaz5037]

Damn I stole your comment, its exactly how I feel lol

[@heatgang6415]

We need him😂 dummy

[@valenciathompson6689]

He was definitely one of the unique great ones you will only see once in a lifetime.He can never be duplicated or copied.He is one of my favorite comedians.Patrice o Neal miss you man.

[@stref320]

I miss this man. Absolute legend!

[@motioninart]

Me too

[@Megathorn23]

I don’t know how Patrice managed to both be before and ahead of his time. Just a brilliant man.

[@dizparkash]

Underrated comment - bravo, Sir!

[@paulmitchell8714]

Pretty sure those two things mean the same thing, unless I'm missing the joke

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

Amazing

[@CoachHayes100]

He was a HOUSE NEGRA! NOT FUNNY AT ALL! WHITE MAN'S BOY!

[@crupt1023]

Uh....you realize that those are the same thing right?

[@Tomorrow32]

Patrice O was ahead of his time. We need him today more than any other time.

[@goosenamedbrian]

This was so well put together. Thank you. RIP Patrice. We miss you

[@shaunnichols1743]

The thing that I respect about Patrice was that, unlike a lot of comics today, he accepted the consequences of taking the stances that he did. He stayed on the fringes and kept doing his thing instead of sitting around whining and crying about how unfair the world was because of a few cancelled bookings.

[@mikewalls2694]

The modern day chaos really needs Patrice O'Neal. Still miss his comedic genius. His insight into women was incredible. I loved him not because I agreed with everything he said but because he encouraged to have a discussion about it. The world lost this amazing man far too soon.

[@Gastroboi]

Truly. He easily would have had a massive following with a podcast.

[@mikewalls2694]

@@Gastroboi He did a bunch of podcasts. You ever listen to Black Phillip? They took callers and they would ask him for dating and relationship advice. Patrice just having a conversation with the callers was every bit as good as his stand up and just as insightful.

[@Gastroboi]

@@mikewalls2694 yes I've heard them all. I'm talking about if he was still around.

[@Videozerker]

Everything he said is slowly coming out as truth. It is incredible how he saw all that would be happening and he was trying to stop it by educating us through comedy.

[@solarpanel8195]

Funny how literally every single celebrity or major person who stands against the mainstream is Now dead...

[@altonsafe]

Seek Truth Through Funny

[@immanueleburne3216]

Not slowly, it’s here.

[@VonJay]

All that is happening is fake. These people always existed. It’s just that the algorithm for viral doesn’t only promote cute kitten pictures. What goes viral are things that you love, and the things that you dislike. The things you dislike have always existed, before you were alive to dislike them. The people that go viral and “fight” what has always existed only perpetuate their need for safety and security, and swap out a smaller microphone for a larger one each day. It’s a positive feedback loop that stops when laws are written in their favor. Which is great for them obviously. So keep fighting your war.

[@FatimaAmerson]

PATRICE O'NEAL SAW HOW AMERICAN SOCIETY WAS BECOMING FEMININE AND MEN WERE BEING VILLAINS. HE SAW HOW MEN WERE LOOSING RESPECT AND ACCEPTANCE. AFTER SOCIETY RENDERED MASCULINITY TOXIC, THE LGBT PLUS COMMUNITY GAINED TRACTION. NOW WOMEN DON'T MATTER EITHER. AND IT'S MANLY BECAUSE WOMEN DIDN'T SUPPORT MEN. WE DONE IT TO OURSELVES.

[@hogwashhotel]

Great that you appreciate this wonderful man. I don't know anyone who hates him. Your angle is strange but the results are valuable. RIP Patrice O'Neal

[@DeeSee25]

This was so well done! Bravo sir! Everyone thinks he’s cookoo, but he was really explaining life and how their are certain times when you’re asked to sell your soul for a paycheck or for a certain status. It makes you feel lonely when you wanna be honest. I think he started a movement for people who genuinely want to be honest and authentic about what they do. Thank you for this and thanks for putting him in a humane light !!

[@kingchuckfinley]

There are so many situations these days where you’ll see comments like “man, the world really needs Patrice right now.” Or “Patrice is rolling over in his grave.” The man changed comedy, and if he was still alive who knows how much he truly would have changed it. An absolute genius and his greatness will never be forgotten.

[@joshuaboyell779]

I'm not sure how much rolling the man is capable of lol

[@petershury7135]

@@joshuaboyell779 he had plenty of rolls

[@chunkydumper6156]

Even when Patrice was wrong or said something stupid, he never wasted your time trying to be sneaky and deceptive, he came right out and said what he believed and if he got called out he laughed and accepted being wrong. He argued his belief's and was not afraid to come off poorly in an attempt to get his point across. He took his time before allowing his mind to be changed... except when Jim Norton changed his mind about how bad the movie Faceoff was lol.

[@user-to9lk8ix6h]

“Fair enough.”

[@aspirindamage5152]

that's a very long way to say he was ignorant and loud lol

[@chunkydumper6156]

@@aspirindamage5152 Nah, honest and straightforward. Edit: Actually nevermind, he was loud too haha

[@aspirindamage5152]

@@chunkydumper6156 honest about how fucking dumb he is lol, people can't just claim their culture or ignorance allows them to be homophobic, sexist, etc. A certain type of people love coming to the defense of the loudest people just because people should be allowed to be loud. yes they should. but you don't have to respect their idiocy lol.

[@jimkelly7908]

“That movie stunk. Bunch of doves”. -Jim Norton

[@ypmm53]

If he was alive today, I believe he would have been as big as Chappelle. RIP Patrice O’Neal..

[@thegigisup007]

Yeah hes dif tho... I do get curious on his take with Transgender community lol ohh man that would be insane

[@Born...]

This man does not get the props he deserves today. When people think about great comedians throughout the years, you almost never hear this man's name come up... It is criminal

[@machomaam4975]

I think what made Patrice so good was that he could change his mind on something if presented with an argument that made sense. It was that appreciation of truth that made his comedy ring true.

[@giohussle]

Facts

[@allenenlowcomedy5025]

He was the black Lenny Bruce! Loves language and linguistics and painting the picture of being human. Met him and he is/was a lovely loving man.Thank you Patrice for teaching me a wonderful philosophy...Inspiring. KNOW THYSELF.

[@Filaxsan]

Hey Motion, thanks for making this. Him realizing his possible job and the laugh at the end are so touching and moving. You were just a bit to early, big man... But you'll not be forgotten. Thanks, for everything :')

[@motioninart]

;(

[@HuskyType]

Outstanding observational critique and commentary on one of my favorite comedians of all time. Patrice lived in a constant state of Dave Chappelle walking away from the 50 million. He never compromised and died a legend for it.

[@motioninart]

observational critique and commentary is a perfect summary of what I hoped to achieve. appreciate the kind words and completely agree. Patrice had unparalleled integrity.

[@humanmold]

Very well put,that's exactly what type of person he was.

[@jeevanv8631]

This dude changed my life , if we could trade our lifespan I would happily have given him 1 years of my life so he could be alive at least 1 more year Rip BIG MAN

[@rocklee33221]

I literally had the same thought for years I would gladly shave off a year or two to give him more time in this world

[@eoghancallaghy2634]

Same here. His philosophy on women and life changed my life so much.

[@SereneSimian]

I'd pitch in a year or two, God knows his wisdom has saved me living a wasteful and phony life

[@edge1247]

I'd give him 5

[@raymondmanderville505]

He explained how people think & philosophized on the Opie & Anthony radio show

[@rushnerd]

I didn't know him going into this, but he's a hell of a lot less "offensive" than a ton of comedians I've seen. He's sure genuine that I am just amazed watching him speak.; witty and sharp, but tactful These are the kind of people I look up to.

[@stereoreserve]

In my experience, a joke has to be more funny than it is “offensive” or else it doesn’t work. Most people who go overboard with the racy comments don’t follow up when it comes to the actual joke aspect. Patrice found a good balance between the two, to me at least

[@hinglemccringleberry9138]

That was beautiful. He was a legend and he is still changing lives with his comedy and philosophy. He said one time on O and A he wanted to live for ever, and in a way he is.

[@joeycrow]

Im still utterly shocked how many people haven't heard of Patrice, and I just show them The Green Room clip and they always love him. He was well ahead of his time.

[@robertbailey-fu2bx]

That green room fit is an amazing watch they all contributed in that moment

[@P-P-Panda]

I was watching a comedian comp and just found out about him. He’s amazing. I wish I heard of him sooner, rip goat!

[@muckmuckthageneral2691]

This was a great tribute to a legendary comedian! R.I.P Patrice O'neal.

[@DaBlackTradesMan]

R.I.P

[@jagatheeldest5786]

Better than that, unseen con Vaughn perpetrated on the fans. Patrice was right...she aint shit.

[@jaiyabyrd4177]

When did he die

[@spiritualpressure777]

💯🔑🙏

[@judeswagemaker6323]

I very much thank you for this look at such an underrated legend. The realest ones always go far too soon, RIP Patrice 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@samuelcohen2362]

I listen to Patrice every day and always find a bit of new content. It's almost as if he is still alive and releasing new material.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

I did standup here in Rhode Island, Boston, NYC, and LA, Elephant in the Room is by far THE "perfect" set, his mastery of pausing, his nuanced delivery of punch lines, I know everybody thinks Chapelle is the best, in my book, it's Bill Burr, Greg Giraldo, and Patrice...honorable mention, Dave Attell, Anthony Jeselnik

[@ProjectBimmers]

No offense, but that's is very hard to believe

[@kevinwalsh4652]

@@ProjectBimmers there's a lot of Opie and Anthony material, much Black Phillip material, besides Elephant, I think he had a 30 minute HBO special, I estimate there's less than ten KZbin clips in various clubs, finally that cellar show with Paul Provenza, so you are probably right because as you know KZbin algorithm will usually feed you continuous content of a specific topic or artist until there's none left

[@templar501]

Day 6 of listening to Patrice

[@nexttime9272]

How many consecutive days have you listened to him?

[@steviewonder417]

No celebrity death has ever affected me as much as Patrice’s. Felt like I lost a good friend. Patrice was a rare artist and an even rarer man.

[@lermiapolar8680]

for me it was norm

[@animateddream1035]

For me, it was Mac Miller. I feel VERY similarly about Patrice. The only difference is that I found him way after he passed. I wish he was still around, man

[@rachaelwhelchel8176]

I just found his comedy a few years before he passed. I'm sorry I didn't get more time to appreciate this amazing person.

[@metallicarabbit]

he was an actual genius. im not even exaggerating

[@OriginalOriginStories]

wow. this was done really well! thank you for breaking it down the way you did. I miss him. and the world is worse without him. thank you for keeping his thoughts floating in the universe. ps. the ending song was a perfect tribute. one of my favorite moments ever.

[@tristonthomas413]

This really hit man. This was so good and so sad at the end thankyou for capturing all this from his life and showing us.

[@jesusdamian1874]

Patrice O'neal is the premiere example of what happens when you don't follow the norms of an industry. His talent is the only, if not one of the only, reasons he is so well remembered today. I remember Bill Burr and Chris Rock joking with him on radio shows that he was terrible at not burning bridges. I never realized until I grew older that this personality was "him". He did not have a "proffesional" personality on the negotiating table. What I would pay to get tapes of him negotiating with uptight executives only to burn them down with his observations.

[@williamRE]

Yeah. Dead. Ahahahaha

[@MrBeezy514]

This brought a tear to my eye. He changed my views on so many issues. RIP to a legendary icon.

[@shonnyd4071]

This video helps me to see that I’m moving in a good way. I work at Ford Motor Company and I’m VERY outspoken about the wrongdoings caused by both company workers and my union reps. I’m deemed a troublemaker by them. My union president once offered me an appointed position that would’ve guaranteed me a set position for the life of me working with the company. It also comes with work obligations during your days off work, I wouldn’t be able to speak openly about political subjects such as our union elections…it’s basically a job with a muzzle. Although it came with a huge pay raise I respectfully declined the position. My union president was so confused because 95% of workers would’ve grabbed that position in a heartbeat. It consisted of NEVER doing line work again, and I’d have my own office. *I chose integrity* I understood I was only offered the position so my freedom of speech and freedom of actions would be removed, and I would forever owe my union president for choosing me….NOT WORTH IT!

[@ValisX]

Appreciate the baby pictures at the end. I was confused by the music until I realized what song it was and remembered Patrice’s bit on this song

[@quarterpie2769]

I was born in 91 so i grew up watching him on comedy central. just hearing him talk takes me back in time. Such a wise talented man.

[@sky545]

Patrice was hated by hollywood for being himself to the core but also was admired by many great comics

[@AnsticePalo]

Brooke Shields loved him too. Probably other actors did if they weren't phony around him.

[@astridgalactic9336]

Lenny Bruce would have loved him. Same mindsets.

[@maxmeier532]

Defenders of the 2nd amendment, no matter what, telling a guy there is nuance to the 1st amendment. You couldnt make that hypocrisy up.

[@TheyCallMe_TC]

That's why Hollywerid elites sacrificed him

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

He was just not marketable

[@badbabybear1]

What makes Patrice so interesting and authentic is his willingness to acknowledge the reality of the world’s shittiness and people’s selfishness, without judgement or ego.

[@BuserODL]

This guy was ahead of the curve. His crowd work and his honesty through his entire being. What a guy. I aspire to be the elephant in the room

[@motioninart]

Same here

[@noneyayeast]

From a dude that never really knew anything of him or of this channel, you both just gained a follower because you did a fucking awesome job of remembering somebody I never even knew should be remembered, and now I hope to get to know him as he rests in peace. Thank you both.

[@motioninart]

Apologies for the incredibly late reply on this. Just wanted to say thank you. It truly means a lot. Patrice is the real legend and I wish I was able to thank him in person for how deep his legacy and life has impacted not just me but also others. Much appreciated again ❤️

[@JohnDoe-qh5xg]

Check out Black Phillip Show

[@Frank7489]

@@JohnDoe-qh5xg the black Philip show was good but his O and A appearances, like the ones with Louis CK or Patrice vs Dr Z are goated

[@LaurenLawDawg]

@@Frank7489 my favorite is his dissection of white people and the song CREEP... PRINCE even covered that song!!!! #CultOfBP

[@malelemonade5979]

Man I cried so hard at the end, thank you man, Patrice was the greatest person I have ever heard speak. "Have your opinion, don't let it have you" - Rest In Peace, The Great Patrice O'Neal ❤

[@motioninart]

Love that sentiment. Treat opinions like luggage that you can drop off when needed

[@malelemonade5979]

@@Gloth_Sang I know lol, but I still said it. Patrice would respect that I didn't care what would be said of me, but that I was honest and expressed myself how I wanted. Amen Patrice O'Neal.

[@damedan9389]

Having "CREEP" as the outro song is both genius and an awesome way to honor Big Dawg.

[@topsecret5]

Patrice was truely a modern life philosophist, his podcast episodes are a gift that I often tune back to when I'm in need of guidance, I did not agree to all his life takes but I loved the way he portrayed how primitive we truely are and some seemingly complex issues are in reality way simpler to solve, all while making you laugh. A true pimp and a G, the world misses you patrice

[@guapnado5011]

My friend told me three years ago that one day the whole world will understand what Patrice O’Neal was trying to tell everyone. He literally exposed biases and patterns of behavior that people do to avoid accountability and so many other things he taught men how women play a lot of mind games or talk in a way where they’re not sure of themselves if he was alive today he would literally be the Donald Trump of comedy but he would have a loyal fan base for sure

[@garychen1765]

George Carlin words are coming true as we speak

[@J_Games_1996]

When you said that he'd be the Donald Trump of comedy, I read that as a compliment

[@yolo25000]

@@J_Games_1996 I read it as a terrible analogy.

[@koppe18]

Someone with some sense

[@GhengizKanye]

Instead it happened to dave chapelle

[@markvandoren3387]

You did an incredible job showing Patrice for what he really was and how far ahead of everyone he was.

[@b1_ferg]

Ive seen his clips this year and thought he was still alive. What an absolutely amazing human being! Definitely somepne to emulate and seeing as how I love stand up comedy, I will now be running through an insane anount of his content. Thank you so much gor making this mini documentary! You did an amazing job here and I have no doubt Patrice would have been happy with what youve done here.

[@sksizzls]

When I was a kid I could never get into Patrice O'Neal because of his subject matter and candor. Now that I am a little older, I can appreciate the harshness of his speak. Thanks so much for making this awesome video; introducing me to a comic who has always been in the zeitgeist but never in my mind--I'll certainly take a look at more of his media. I appreciated the way you broke down his different videos into clips, highlighting the aspect of his character which was in focus. It's interesting to see how the principle of truthfulness lead to a career in comedy and a philosophy of righteousness. You definitely got a subscriber, and I can't wait to check out more videos! I've already sent this to my friends :) Thanks!!

[@Dudedafool]

It'll take a little while for this video to get recommended on YT to all the Soldiers out there, but eventually they'll start coming. GREAT video, and mad respect to you and anyone who keeps Patrice's memory alive. Until the day I pass away I'll still keep Black Phillip on repeat atleast 2-3 times a year to keep my mind sharp. Thanks for helping me learn to stay happy in relationships, Patrice. RIP to the GOAT

[@motioninart]

I listen to ep 3 and schnitty once a week. Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for the mad love ❤️

[@rigo62982]

2022 june

[@devante2438]

Patrice never bent the knee to the Hollywood elite but was so undeniable we all still know who he is

[@motioninart]

Hollywood might not care for him, but we do

[@rachaelwhelchel8176]

Frankly, Patrice is what we need in society today. Everyone is so sensitive about everything that we can't talk about anything. How are we ever going to get past things if we don't address them? Acting like something doesn't exist doesn't solve anything. Cry if you want to, but you know I'm right.

[@motioninart]

Agreed

[@bradbarber]

Great tribute, and I’d like to commend the producer/mixer on the volume levels. A lot of these videos with multiple clips are mixed terribly, but you guys nailed all the right compressors, which makes it easy to listen to

[@motioninart]

Thank you! Actually means a lot that someone noticed this. Appreciate it

[@Ayaz-popal]

The man, the myth, the legend. Rest in peace Patrice 🙏

[@TheSakuragihanimichi]

This definitely applies to Patrice.

[@jorgemontefusco650]

A comedian as a genius is hard to accept. Patrice was a true genius. Period!

[@greaternysailing8088]

The court jesters were the smartest in the court. They were the only ones that could say the truth and not get their head lopped off. Now everybody gets offended.

[@rnw2739]

Yeah alright mate...... he was thick as shit.