Kevin Meaney - "Why do you do this to your father and I?"

[@sireelknight60]

It's 2023 and I still say "That's Not Right" in Kevin's voice to certain situations. My daughter finally asked me where I got that from and It sent me on Kevin Meaney binge. What a talent.

[@thesolarengineer]

OMG. You are a genius, I can only imagine the looks on their face when you tune 'the voice' 😂😂😂

[@kittyprydex]

This man got me through junior high. I stole half his jokes. As a fat girl, I survived by using humor. Honestly, I think I would have cried through junior high instead of laughed. Cheesecake boats, y'all. Saved my life, this man did. Then when I was 30ish, I had to listen and sing to "I don't caaarrrrre" to get through one of the worst jobs of my life. He'll never know how often he saved me. Eff you, 2016, you took everyone awesome.

[@bold810]

He..he's dead? Hhihhh...

[@masterrserch3971]

There's probably 2 types of girls that if I witnessed it, I wouldn't leave em alone til they went on a date with me: The 1st one will never happen, and that is if they were wearing this one piece skirt, cleavage to thighs (i dont know what you girls call it), but it had a full print faux poster for the faux movie "The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down," which I only saw once as something to purchase on Etsy. The 2nd, still unlikely but more than that impossible one up there, would be if u overheard her singing the I DONT CARE SONG, which I've been doing for almost 4 decades now Always keep ur humor, or stay yourself, and always show em all that we don't care, by busting out as much of the I don't care lyrics as u can (til someone inevitably says OH SHUT UP... those are the bad people of the world 😅)

[@connievino4226]

So glad for you. We need something.

[@uwmersan]

Possibly, the greatest short set in the history of stand up.

[@PhlashRockinmann]

The first time I saw that guy on TV, probably '85 or '86, my mom and I laughed so hard we had asthma attacks. If you have asthma, you know what I mean. Even to this day, his routines break me up. When I was in the Army, I had a few buddies with whom I'd rattle off Kevin Meaney jokes at random. Man, Gene Wilder just died a couple months ago, and now Kevin Meaney. The world just becomes a darker place all the damn time, it seems. May you be splitting their sides in Heaven, Kevin. Thanks for so many killer laughs.

[@davidlonsway5784]

May that dear man Rest In Peace. Loved his early stuff.

[@lumen8341]

PhlashRockinmann totally.

[@lovinsw]

Kevin made me laugh, he then made my mom laugh, and then we both couldn't stop. My mom could so see below herself in his routine. What a moment and fond we shared thanks to the late Eeany Meany.

[@RossAllaire]

This routine still makes me laugh and this comment still makes me cry 3 years later. #LongLiveComedy

[@DayShiftNoWknd]

Still laughing in 2020. You are missed, Kevin.

[@painman35]

When I’m having a crap day at work I look this up and it absolutely brightens my mood.

[@williambusby3372]

Laughed so hard I put my eye out

[@clinicaltranscription1190]

Was just listening to a Louis CK interview where he mentioned Kevin Meaney met an 18 year old Louis working at a video store. Told Kevin he was trying standup but bombed the 1st two open mic nights. Kevin said to effect of, "Come do one of my shows. Who cares if you bomb, that makes the show even better." Louis bombed but it gave him the courage to keep trying something he loved. You could tell Meaney was that type of guy, purely positive, supportive, incredible energy, loves to perform, and hilarious. Just looked him up after so many years and so sad to see he passed away at only 60 😢 RIP and thanks for the laughs. You helped so many people

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

I drove through a snow blizzard to New Paltz New York to see Kevin with a friend of mine and only about 10 people showed up, and he still killed it! Definitely was worth the drive getting there...RIP

[@MobiusBandwidth]

rest in peace Kevin. gone way too young. "it's not riiiight"

[@steveendicott1855]

" That's not riiight other comedians don't die,your brothers and sisters don't die,your father doesn't die,why do you do this to your father and I!!??" RIP Kevin!

[@kanealson5200]

It's funny to me that I've heard comedians trying to figure out who started so many bits that other comedians use onstage and they spout their theories and most have not yet discovered that it was in fact Kevin Meaney. One bit being commentary on your bits as another character usually a parent. This guy is one of the true originators and geniuses of stand up comedy. That "I don't care" song I will never get sick of.

[@GeezerLen]

Top notch stand up.Why on earth would anyone give this a thumbs down???

[@Magnusknopftonn]

I talk to my kids like this. They think I'm so weird. I love this skit. Still gd after all these years

[@Mantanhattan]

He dropped in one day on a local radio show in the early 90's ... the host was an alcoholic and walked out mid-interview. She'd had a bad day. He handled the rest of the interview segment on his own. You had to be there. Brilliant guy. I miss him already. RIP, Kevin. God bless.

[@lumen8341]

Mantan Hattan what a fantastic story. I grew up worshipping his material and I'd never have known this story if it weren't for you. I feel so lucky!

[@alittlebitoflight]

Wonderful story. Only just heard about him. Great comic.

[@TheMsAngelaS]

I remember watching this and laughing so hard. My sisters and I still reference 'big pants people' & 'poke your eye out' to this day. RIP Kevin Meany.

[@damienkearns3654]

Poke your eye out is some good true Irish humour. It's funny cos it's true.

[@dennishuffstutler9820]

Saw him back in the 80's and have been saying "that's not right" ever since. RIP.

[@bravaLiz]

either you "get him"...or you don't. He is HILARIOUS!!!!

[@marciamalecha8343]

bravaLiz EXACTLY!!!! And I'm SO glad that I DO get him!! This guy just makes life FUN! :)

[@bravaLiz]

Marcia Malecha Marcia, in today's world....we NEED more FUN! hahaha.... d'accord!

[@lyndahammond8883]

He was so funny! I LOVED him! I miss him...

[@JETJOOBOY]

And if you Don't? HEEEE Doooooon't CAaaAaaaare!

[@skepticalplatypus55]

Literally everything is like that. Either you get it or you don't.

[@badbackbatch]

RIP Kevin... a lot of laughs for a lot of folks... that's magic!

[@Babaziba]

I always loved Kevin's comedy. Rest in peace, glad we have videos of him.

[@theL81Again]

HOLY MOLY! Saw him at college, and he wouldn't let up. Stomach cramps from laughing.

[@brucenator]

Same here. Saw him at college, along with Ellen Cleghorne. Laughed so hard I couldn't breathe.

[@dea9273]

I had the same experience! I couldn't come up for air!!! It was the "Aunt Rose with the thyroid lady's eyeballs in the mashed potatoes..." I never laughed so hard in my life!!! Unforgettable. RIP Kevin.

[@j.grinnell79]

Saw Kevin Live back in the late 80's. My friend and I were on the floor(literally)laughing. He was that good!! RIP Eenie Meaney!!

[@donholderness5093]

JAY GRINNELL .....I was the exact same....seen him in the late 80's and rolled laughing.....well, I did smoke A lot of pot back then....but " I Don't Care, I Don't Care......hahahahahaha God Bless You Enie Meanie......RIP!

[@bossfan49]

Half of his routine isn't even jokes, it's just non-stop, manic energy. Loved Kev.

[@KabukiKid]

Off to put on my big pants in Kevin's honor. R.I.P.

[@doug9552]

What would President Kennedy think?

[@krimpoo]

Still one of the funniest 6 minutes EVER !

[@wilakt4fud]

I just surprised myself - haven’t seen this in about 35 years and still know it word for word. RIP Kevin

[@mannycustodio5731]

Miss this guy....always a pleasure to work with

[@07foxmulder]

To this day, my buddy and I still tell each other to “put your goggles on”. It’s our inside joke. It’s been more than 20 years lol

[@virginiagonzales4186]

I've always enjoyed this comedian. He passed away today. He was very talented.

[@007Spadge]

Yeah he had dementia at the end

[@faithbassed49]

I’m watching this in 2022 and laughing so hard I’m In tears!!! Thanks for the laughter sir, Rest In Peace!

[@masterrserch3971]

I watched his HBO special in 86 at 8, 9 years old. I will be celebrating my 46th bday on good ol May the 4th. And that will be 38 years that theres at worst a 50/50 chance that when i say "i don't care," right after I'll just start busting out: "🎶 🎼 🎵 i dont caaaare.... i dont carrrrrrre ...zing zing zing... zoom zoom zoom.... arf arf arfffff... arf arf arrrrrffff.... iiiiiii dooooooon't CAAAAARRRRE 🎶 🎼 🎵...!!!" And then i either get "wtf was THAT???," and ill give em an immediate "HEDOESNOTCARE!!" Either way, im laughing, and they're looking at me like..... "YOU'RE LIKE A CRAZY PERSON! Runnin around, singing 'I DONT CARE' songs...." 🍻 to another 38 years of doing that exact thing til the day i take MORE than an eye out and kick the bucket

[@swamprabbit66]

The first time I saw this guy I thought he bombed....about 24 hours later I was doing this bit for my friends at school. Comedic genius!

[@nickhill8612]

Haha that's awesome

[@bossfan49]

I remember him doing material about his mom telling him not to do jokes about sick people. (This is right around when Larry Hagman revealed he had liver cancer.) "What would you do if Larry Hagman was is the audience, huh smart guy? GIVE HIM AN ONION??!! THAT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY! LIVER AND ONIONS!!" He was ridiculous. 🤣

[@davidzimmerli489]

One the funniest, most unique comedians ever. R.I.P., Kevin ... Comedians are the best therapists in the world, because they relieve our stress, and make our lives so much brighter.

[@chrisbooth3417]

Such an underrated comic. Used to have me crying in laughter

[@mi55anthropy]

Zoom zoom zoom, bing bing bing...still slays me after all these years! RIP, Mr. Meaney. :(

[@k.a.5574]

Heard "I don't care" as a teenager and have been using it ever since. Trust me, being fired by a asshole of a boss and him expecting you to crumble but you leave his office singing "I don't care" is priceless. Though I'd just given the fuck a stroke when he heard the zoomzoomzoom part. Thank you, K.M.

[@gregorygardner9235]

R.I.P. Kevin, you made so many people smile.

[@xyzzy5821]

Oh my gosh!! NOW I remember where I got the "What are you doing? You're like a crazy person!" that I used to use on my kids. I'd even do the voice.

[@NotUrBiz]

Saw him live back in the 80s before I'd heard of him. Everyone was nervous because he sets up the beginning of the act to bomb, then sings the "I don't care song". Funniest guy!

[@dougwestmoland7814]

[@thundertyrant]

Kevin was so funny!! I will always return to his stuff to bring a smile to my face and crack up. He's surely missed. I've been a fan of his since the 1980s.

[@karlcuster7111]

One of my all-time favorites. I got to see him on Broadway as the Principle in Hairspray. A small part, but even his walk was funny. RIP you machine-gun pun.

[@Joseph_Greco]

It takes great talent to be that funny and have clean material......RIP thanks for the laughs

[@abarragan2973]

I remember seeing this for the first time. Instantly fell in love. Such a wonderful comedian. Recently he's come up in conversations on some podcasts about his brilliance. He'll be missed. Sad day, indeed

[@ioy6891]

I saved this video in my favorites..Cheers me up every time..I LOVE YA.KEVIN...Thanks

[@jeffmarder]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY you crazy person. The community of comics misses you terribly.

[@jenniesmith1106]

Hysterical! “I don’t care”😂😂😂😂😂😂 RIP, Mr. Meaney.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Seriously the best stand up ever!

[@guambomb6547]

My wife and I saw him in the early 90s at the Punchline in Atlanta. We were already familiar with his material. I know some people don't get him, but I was ready to call for an ambulance after about 30 minutes, because I just couldn't breathe anymore. His style starts getting a chuckle, and then he just builds on it and keeps going. He stood near the door and talked to folks as they were filing out. Nice guy, too. Any time one of us is going to the store, we still shout out, "I'm going to the store for some goat's milk. Does anybody NEED anything!!???"

[@dea9273]

Omg, the same thing happened to me. I truly could not breath. I have never laughed so hard in my life!!! I really miss him, too.

[@connievino4226]

Still laughing for over 35 years. One in a million.

[@leejam5268]

I think everyone who grew up in the 60's and 70's had a mom like Kevins, so funny

[@kyles9410]

Anyone else here because of Joe Rogan and Adam Sandler?

[@MVRUNOV]

😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💯

[@xavierrodriguez6780]

lol yea

[@cg123cg123]

Yes

[@louisstocker-si2oe]

Yes 😂

[@paulestrada9498]

Yes

[@MARCBSTN]

Thank you so much for this.

[@thekdg]

I don't care.... I still sing this song almost everyday. God Speed and RIP. Not everyone got him buy I thought he was genius..

[@ironmike2798]

Adam Sandlerand Joe Rogan brought me here, thank you for that.

[@damienmoore7463]

Haha me too

[@leftistnpc5417]

Laugh track go brrrrr

[@polopopolo2197]

I would’ve loved to live in Boston during the Steve Sweeney, Lenny Clarke, and Kevin Meaney era. All legends

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Oh man, having those 3 on the same bill would require oxygen tanks to revive audience members who’d laughed themselves silly. Sweeney and Meaney both had routines which gathered intensity, and had me doubled over and gasping for breath. So funny. The Boston accent and attitudes helped sell their humor.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

those were the days. I saw them all on Mike's Comedy treehouse local cable show as I worked in the studio, so many stars got their start there back then, an incredible breeding ground, so to speak for comedians of note.

[@dananathn5617]

And Kevin Knox. Can't forget him. 💔🙏

[@DyandeNapoli]

@MobiusBandwidth - that’s where I first saw him too. Along with SO many other great Boston comedians who eventually made it big. I was a regular audience member at Mike McDonald’s Comedy Cable Show. Always an uproariously great time!!

[@Freebuscus]

I grew up listening to morning radio with the great Craig O’Neal, and one day, Kevin Meaney was on with him. Craig is normally the funny man, but Kevin had him laughing so hard he could barely do his job. Kevin was promoting a tour and said he had family in Arkansas, jokingly calling it “Meaney country.” Maybe that radio conversation is here on KZbin somewhere...

[@RockBottomPod]

it's insane how great he was, enjoy and go down a Kevin Meaney rabbit hole on youtube

[@MusiCizzLife1729]

One of my favorite comics ever. Gone way too soon.

[@antoniod]

I used to meet him a lot when I was doing open mike nights.

[@missoctober8859]

Hilarious. I remember seeing him a lot on tv in my childhood.

[@bluestate69]

one of the only comics that made me cry laughing, and STILL does right now!!!!! Even though I know the material by heart, it still kills me!

[@dea9273]

Me too!!!

[@somosgenel]

Crying over a stand up comedian's routine... !!!YOU'RE LIKE A CRAZY PERSON!!!

[@MobiusBandwidth]

just thinking about him makes me laugh.

[@bluestate69]

@@MobiusBandwidth THAT'S NOT RIGHT!!!! miss him so much.

[@dancingshiva7008]

I still love Kevin Meaney's stand-up. His laughter was so contagious. I actually loved that he laughed at his own jokes. I think that's what draws me in. He was enjoying himself. He did lose the energy with the map jokes, though, so it was interesting to see how he handled it. Fascinating to observe, actually.

[@jamesrichie5340]

Made my mom and me laugh in the late 80s on HBO. Loved and love you Enie meaner!

[@ioy6891]

I love Kevin Meany!! Hes got his own style..

[@Sam-ef3bj]

truly a hysterical comedian, one of the very best!

[@NoMoreBeer]

Best comedy ever created by a human being... Bing bing bing, zoom zoom zoom!

[@666Brago]

There will never be another comedic talent like Kevin Meaney. So funny.

[@junemury1274]

Will laugh every time!! Awwww Kevin❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@VanPebble]

I've always loved him so much that I feel like he's the best ever to do this! Maybe the first guy to just roll on his on energy and create silliness the whole set. Genius level comedy style. I'm sorta jealous because it's what I would do if I ever did comedy (or so you think) He's so funny it's like he's not human. I love this kinda comedian. Straight out of the eighties but maybe from the year 3000. It's ahead of it's time and even at age 10 I knew it. Wow...

[@JenRuhman]

LEGEND 100%

[@daniramc]

Learning right now that Kevin Meaney just passed away, what a sad loss of a funny man, RIP

[@MightierThanMe]

WHAT?!?!?! I got here from a link from a Facebook fan, but I had no idea! Terrible.

[@MrBruinman86]

Yeah, it sucks. I remember seeing him back in the 90's thinking he was pretty good. Surprised he didn't go further.

[@davidqheffner]

OMG! I'm in FREAKING tears!

[@samiam7342]

i forgot about this guy, he was a great comic!!! RIP......

[@TheBelegur]

I am a baby boomer raised in the mid west by mid western parents. So, I had parents just like his. Hilarious and you are missed Kevin Meaney.

[@dea9273]

Oh, how I miss him. I saw him in NY. Best comedy show ever.

[@77gmcnut]

Another funny person taken to young from a world that needs humor.

[@newmanoutdoors1564]

Agreed .

[@TheClassicalSauce]

Classic. "You're like a crazy person! Pokin' your eyes out... That's not right!"

[@carpathianken]

Watching re-runs of Dr.Katz & hearing the brilliance of Kevin Meaney on there brought me here

[@steveendicott8149]

Another funny Comedian gone but as far as I'm concerned,never forgotten R I P Sir thanks for all the laughs!!

[@Mugicha808]

Train by day! Keavin Meaney comedy by night... all day!

[@daviru02]

Loved this guy back in the day

[@2112Damir]

I remember seeing him on the Letterman show, and laughing so hard, I damned near soiled myself. I just heard about his death today. Man, that's a tough one. Rest in peace.

[@doloresr.marconi4984]

RIP. Your friends and fans love you. Thank you for caring for your Fans!

[@aliwehr]

Bless his heart! RIP Kevin.

[@BaccarWozat]

It's the "I Don't Care" song guy! I remember one time in the 80s he bombed on Letterman and the song came out of his mouth. I thought all comedians were supposed to sing it!

[@TheWarmupLap]

It’s not bombing if he does it on purpose!

[@robroberts1473]

I remember seeing him for the time on tv like hbo he was the only comic that could make me laugh so hard I would cramp up.

[@timothylakata]

So Hilarious!!!!! For those of you that don't get Kevin... At 4:30 into it he's gone too far with the map jokes... He says, "Tough time getting that globe back into the glove compartment, Then if you do, no room for your gloves!!!" Nobody laughs... which sends him into, "I don't care!!! My jokes don't go over I don't care!" That is brilliant!!!!

[@timothylakata]

John Williamson thanks....

[@Katya_Lastochka]

If someone doesn't get it he really shouldn't care what they think lol.

[@damienkearns3654]

As Jay Thomas would say, it's funnier when you explain it 😉😆

[@antoniod]

He really didn't become as famous as he should have been. And now he's gone. He told me I was funny.

[@amok918]

Miss this guy. RIP

[@dugzzzmail]

Pretty sure I saw that when it was originally aired- EVEN BETTER NOW! Rest in peace Kevin

[@pedroiarules]

He was so genius but so short lived. Such a unique combo of old style joke telling, caricature, and improv. He did that appearance in tandem with a flurry of others, one on VH1 That I saw in the middle of the night in like ‘87 that I could not stop laughing at. Then I went to see him at Catch a Rising Star in Harvard Sq in ‘88.

[@peterzang]

I love the riffing. He’s just free associating. It’s so loose and silly. I love it cause it’s not forced. He’s like your funniest friend at the diner at 3 AM

[@redfalcons1325]

RIP Bow Tie. Thanks for the laughs.

[@AndyNorrisForReals]

I miss him every day. Every time I put my big pants on, I think of him. :(

[@ramanagal]

Loved you, Kevin.

[@alexcoyg3281]

Killed it everytime

[@lumen8341]

Also, "I Don't Care" got me through so many awful and awkward kid times. ❤️

[@Renegade_2023]

I used to work the door at a comedy club and he used to tell the funniest stories of life on the road between shows! He was one of the few that actually hung around with us! Good times!

[@jdraven0890]

Classic act from KM - notice him switching up completely and just doing something insane when he knows he's losing the audience. There was another special where he died the whole first half. He ran outside the theater doing random stuff, came back in, and just killed it. RIP - gone too soon.

[@vision-gc4hy]

Is that the one where he climbed aboard a city bus? He had me dying on that one.

[@jdraven0890]

Russell Mondy Yes, that has to be the same one!

[@vision-gc4hy]

BB Wolf I have to hunt that one down. Poor guy. He sure made me laugh and I appreciate that.

[@netsurferx1]

I remember that one! Especially when he ran into a ticket scalper & he scared the dude off. I was rolling when that happened!

[@harmoneedreams8168]

Hilarious, I'm dying! 🤣

[@JonnyDIY]

What a riot! 🤣💕👍