America’s Most Hated Comedian

[@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

[@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.

[@NdwwryvsBhdsqqw]

She probably gets PAID not to laugh at things that are funny to uphold some kind of public image.

[@jebes909090]

Femism is just one giant shit test for men.

[@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

[@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.

[@motioninart]

I’m so jealous

[@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

[@baayzil97]

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.

[@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☝🏿..

[@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???

[@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

[@bubscat2984]

Patrice would disavow Bill based on his batant compliance with the CV bullshit. What a disappointment.

[@boagski]

Yeah Bill wouldn’t have his wife or wouldn’t be friends with Patrice anymore. There’s no way Patrice stands by while Bill gets dominated by a narcissist

[@lorrainefryer]

@@boagskieveryone is an expert on the everyone else’s marriage. Unless you are close to BB you know nothing.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@erroneous6947]

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

[@jenniferspence7092]

That was gold lol

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SRT_DRE]

You heard his shows with Opie and Anthony?

[@bigcrazymike]

Listen to his interview with Marc Maron.

[@COO415]

As a black guy, I only happened to find him on the "Dave Chappelle Show". I searched him up & I was not disappointed. Once in awhile when the algorism kicked in, I go on Patrice binge watch 😊

[@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

[@neoliten]

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"

[@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.

[@DiesalAZ]

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

[@lee3900]

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

[@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?

[@MrBeezy514]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Zzz-j2f]

“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

[@BotchedBeta]

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.

[@steven1479]

​@jenniferspence7092 That anecdote was more about him being overweight and not being at the point in his career where he wanted to be, so both of those things added up to him wanting to off himself. I think you can find that clip on The Green Room with Paul Provenza.

[@matturner6890]

My #1 is men "wanting to be alone but not by themselves". First the concept itself is funny, then his perfect delivery of "we want you... Some*where*". Truly the best of the modern era.

[@SRT_DRE]

I think the ceiling fan bit went over your heard a bit. “Ceiling fan” was just used to get laughs. What he was saying was he appreciates the position he’s in because at any moment it could change. It’s like saying “I appreciate paying a $700 car payment” when you’re reflecting on a time where you didn’t have a car and had to take the long bus rides back to forth to work or school. He was talking about the big picture but minimized it to a ceiling fan.

[@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.

[@Nels_77]

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

[@mikewalls2694]

@@Nels_77 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.

[@Nels_77]

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

[@Pxlwtch]

I want to really take out the time to give you the flowers you truly deserve, despite knowing that you'll likely never see this. Patrice O'Neal is such a vital and fundamental part of who I have been since I was 20 and found old O&A clips on KZbin. As a younger man lacking guidance, I took in and parroted his words because I was so proud to feel like I could relate to someone like him. I'm now 33 and I both do and don't think about Patrice all the time. I do in a way that feels automatic at this point and I don't in ways that make me feel guilty sometimes. Watching this video brought back all of those old memories and with my hard-fought wisdom I can really look at how I chose to interpret his whole existence. It's very easy to get caught up in defining him as however other people perceived him. Whereas I prefer to define him based on his expressed intent and just that small shift in thinking has had a major impact on my outlook. This video was amazing👏

[@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!

[@Tomorrow32]

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

[@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

[@divided_and_conquered1854]

All comedians possess some element of the ability to observe some phenomenon in the world, understand it from a perspective most don't have, then to use comedy to convey their thoughts on that observation to the rest of the world. Patrice was a philosopher, through and through. He was a great observer of the world; he could look at things from many points of view, and he was amazing at conveying his conclusions to others using the medium of comedy to do it. He was one of the best. I can only imagine what his thoughts would have been on the madness we see in this sick world today. We miss you dearly, Patrice - but ironically, the brevity of your life has only made our experiences of what we _do have_ of you that much more valuable. We could use a Patrice O'Neal these days, but we all know there will never be another.

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

;(

[@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.....

[@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?

[@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 🤣

[@Messiah114]

Yeah Kevin himself told that story on radio!

[@goosenamedbrian]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Aaronnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

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

[@GODsARMY121]

Patrice O'Neal said a joke about a short lady who got mad if you don't let her clean your hotel room, and thats what my mother do, housekeeping, as soon as she heard the joke she cried laughing. And to this day is our favorite joke. People nowadays are similar to wet paper. P. O'Neal was and will always be one of the greats.

[@markvandoren3387]

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

[@M0foko]

I saw him on TV a few times and always laughed, but I didn't realize how profound he was. Thanks for bringing him to my attention. I plan to watch as much of him as I can find.

[@johndavies5582]

Look up Kevin hart on Patrice

[@johnnycashew9101]

He's a treasure. Unfortunately a lot of his appearances were on the opie and Anthony show, which was a weird racist morning radio show. But it had Jim Norton for a while so that's coo

[@tannercellardoor]

@@johnnycashew9101 shut up stupid, Patrice loved the racial conversations O&A was a legendary show and did many great things for comedians and comedy in general. Also the reason why Patrice got to do the Black Phillip Show

[@clicheguevara5282]

@@johnnycashew9101 If it's so rAcIsT, then why was big black Patrice on it all the time? Why was he friends with all those racist guys? Why were they friends with him if they're racist? ..and why isn't Patrice also a racist in your book? He engaged in all of that "weird racist" humor right along with them. Making _jokes_ about race and ethnicity isn't racism. Comically impersonating a Chinese accent isn't the same thing as burning a cross on a black man's lawn. I could happily sit here and criticize Opie and Anthony all day long, but racism?? Gimme a break dude. The word racism has lost all meaning because of this kind of BS.

[@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

[@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.

[@DancingSk3L3tons]

He really was a true artist, whether he was getting paid $5 or $50000 he was going to stay true to himself, his ideals, & his art. That's what made him so well respected & a legend in the industry.

[@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

[@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

[@laynesmith9250]

Really appreciate you taking the time to make this man. I’ll watch any Patrice content and it seems like you love and respect the man and his legacy as I do. Thank you again and RIP to the uncompromising legend Patrice O’Neal.

[@motioninart]

I really do. This was my tribute to him.

[@frozzytango9927]

This man didint die of natural causes.

[@TRUEROOTS2022]

Yeah man. 5 months later watching again. 🐐

[@gabriellynch2764]

He didn't make Patrice, Patrice's parents did. "Really appreciate you taking the time to make this Man." Dumb joke but that's how I read this the first time. I realize you're calling OP a man at the end of the sentence. It just sounded like you were saying OP frankensteined Patrice into existence to me the first time I read it. Have a great day/night everyone!

[@PuroBrim36]

​@@gabriellynch2764 you're just slow kuz even I knew the comma came before man. You just want any excuse to find a problem. Smh

[@unstablegenius2325]

The most thoughtful analysis of a legend. I remember seeing Patrice in Dallas Addison comedy club, just before he died. I've never laughed so hard. He is missed.

[@motioninart]

You lucky individual

[@Megathorn23]

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

[@LetoAlGaib]

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?

[@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

[@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.

[@Realchubbeemane]

This is incredible. I have yet to see anyone take on Patrice in this tone because it’s almost an impossible task. Patrice was so unique that it can’t really be summed up with commentary. You did a great job. So many people still haven’t heard of Patrice. I end up sounding like I’m trying to pimp a religion when telling people to check him out. I’ll show them this video first.

[@munkyzunkle1781]

It is an amazing piece of work, but I think it worked so well because we are familiar with his work and who he was before we saw it... Not sure if it would work as well as Elephant in the Room as an introduction though. Either way, it is a great video and was, and is, a great guy. Peace.

[@ClericChris]

Today, Bill Burr can murder anyone with words and has immunity because he is by far the most brutal when crafting words together. Patrice was the only man that scared Bill. I'd give anything to hear those 2 go at it once per week on a podcast.

[@houcret1548]

This is an amazing breakdown of the legacy he left behind. Thankyou for the well thought out, researched & produced video. It was a joy to watch!

[@motioninart]

That’s too kind Houcret. Thank you. Means a lot

[@johnnycashew9101]

@@motioninart I think Bill Burr will watch this, and appreciate it more than words can describe I know I do

[@alfaivre2990]

This was great. There's a generation that sorely needs Patrice but doesn't know he ever existed. He wasn't my favorite comedian but he was one of my favorite philosophical minds of my generation.

[@ypmm53]

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

[@TONYshoutout250]

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

[@cabenlongest7509]

Very articulated, and well spoken. Thank you for putting this out here. Patrice was a true philosopher, and inspiration. I don't want him to ever be forgotten.

[@motioninart]

No thank you!

[@on29st90]

Llll lol ok I I’ll I’m

[@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

[@muckmuckthageneral2691]

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

[@TheElectricianOnHisMission]

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]

💯🔑🙏

[@blakechildress944]

In 2024 I'm still listening back to episodes of O&A's radio show that ft. Patrice O'Neal. His words and observations about everything are timeless and hilarious. Patrice O'Neal truly is one of the greatest comedians of all time.

[@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.

[@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]

😂😂

[@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.

[@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

[@sca8217]

Okay, just having Patrice in the name of the video means that this will show up in the KZbin feed of every tough crowd/O&A listener , which will automatically make this honest analysis viral. Even Opie, Anthony and Jimmy with the rest of the erstwhile gang will see this video. Good work , Sir!

[@cynthiadiaz6325]

Indeed it did

[@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!

[@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. 💪🏼🙏🏼😎

[@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.

[@davidshepherd397]

Being able to "get" the advantages of being a black comedian, and yet not abuse it, is his genius. His jokes are open to everyone.

[@StuntaBoy]

Advantages???

[@davidshepherd397]

@@StuntaBoy Exactly they can make jokes about other ethnicities with impunity on the grounds that a person of color cannot be a racist.

[@thetraveler1182]

@@StuntaBoy he is speaking on the bar that has been set by great Black Comedians. If a heavyset Black guy gets on a comedy stage, everyone is expecting him to be funny…just cause. Patrice never went for the low hanging fruit kinda of jokes.

[@chrhadden]

yep everyone was game .that right there is righteous everyone is abused equally lol

[@tyanthony1499]

Is that why white ppl think he's so funny? Because damn near every white person thinks he's hilarious and to me his comedy is shallow, I've never laughed at one of his jokes, literally not 1...I'm black

[@shawncharles6077]

Patrice is my favorite comedian of all time. Got to see him once live but I love all of his material. You hit the nail on the head with this video. Salute.

[@tl6752]

Patrice and George Carlin are my guys

[@shawncharles6077]

@@tl6752 they were honest and unfortunately we don’t get a lot of that dialogue now. Carlin is the GOAT for sure. He paved the way for the real ones like a Patrice or Bill Burr.

[@rentin10]

This was brilliant. I miss Patrice O'Neal. I wonder how his jokes and viewpoints would have been perceived and if he may have seen things differently in 2024. R.i.p. A huge talent for the world to have lost.

[@Jlundy03]

As someone who watched hours and hours of Patrice, and who idolizes what he was able to accomplish in a life well lived, I must say this succinctly captures his philosophy. It's really beyond words what you put together here. I rarely if ever leave KZbin comments, but this is really an achievement. It distills a consistent perspective he used on and off the stage as a guidebook for life. It's shows how he elevated uncommon insights beyond a routine or 'clown' and into a philosophy to live by. While it doesn't dwell on the sacrifices he made, Patrice fans know that he was well aware of the struggles and sacrifices he made to live by this code. The bouts with depression, the burnt bridges and missed opportunities, the idols he let down and money he passed up, the incredible series from arrested development to the office to web junk he walked away from when he felt they compromised his integrity. The roasts and gigs he passed up. His perspective matters because he believed and lived by it and had the scars to prove it. I can only imagine how much time and thought was put into this masterful distillation of a man's greatest work, his life. I mean even the creep reference at the end and the O&A boner gag, just perfect. I just had to leave a comment to let you know how much appreciation I have for the thoughtfulness and care you put into this. Means a lot to us fans who still count the man as a hero. Thank you.

[@motioninart]

This is genuinely the nicest compliment I’ve ever received to date. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to not just watch the video but to provide such kind feedback that encapsulates everything I wanted to achieve with this video. Of course all credit goes to Patrice and we’re just students of his wisdom but regardless, your words mean a lot and keep me going. Thanks mate.

[@shabut]

Fucker did his homework

[@johnbakker4828]

Was thinking about how to express what a great video this was, but then I read your comment and you already did it for me, and better than I could ever have. I still think about him all the time. I even teared up again at the photo montage at the end, more than ten years after he passed. He will never be forgotten.

[@nitronical6762]

Oh man. This was beautiful. I have been listening to Patrice since 2010 and I knew he meant much more to me than just being a comedian I really admired. I knew he was beyond that but at the end with the slideshow I just started balling and I am still fighting back tears. This man meant a lot to me. And continues to. Rest in Peace Patrice a true hero. Incredibly rare type of human being.

[@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_Clean_1996]

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

[@yolo25000]

@@J_Clean_1996 I read it as a terrible analogy.

[@koppe18]

Someone with some sense

[@GhengizKanye]

Instead it happened to dave chapelle

[@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.

[@DamTheKid]

Just gotta reiterate, this is such a concentrated perspective with perfect editing to elevate the end product. This was a great effort for a great comedian and you really deserve whatever kudos you get from people who enjoyed his words.

[@motioninart]

From one Patrice O’Neal fan to another, thank you man. Can’t express the gratitude enough

[@DamTheKid]

@@motioninart that ending musical segment will be a huge reason this gets shared. You son of a bitch, that really gave all the feels. Hope you have a good one and looking forward to your next video.

[@opbeast6458]

@@motioninart it truly is tremendous thank you for your work

[@britblakey92]

@@motioninart yeah good job, well put together, wish we could hear his thoughts with all the shit happening today

[@OrdoAbChao-kg5rf]

@@britblakey92 exactly

[@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.

[@gravyholicbear]

I've been looking for something like this. Patrice O'Neal gave so much to the world. His wisdom needs to be celebrated, now more than ever. Thank you

[@stref320]

I miss this man. Absolute legend!

[@motioninart]

Me too

[@Smileysue74]

I like Patrice O'Neal's comedy so much that I never skp over any of it, even if I've heard it a million times already because it cracks me up every time. Great, GREAT Comedian, he gave us so much but I wish he was still here to give us more. RIP

[@Batz130]

You did Patrice proud with this analysis. Thank you for keeping his memory alive. 👍🏼💯

[@Therealchickenlittle1]

True but the guys a snake admitting to it in near the 13 minute mark my man

[@y_not]

He also wasn't trying to hurt anyone, he acted with no malice and was open-minded and introspective

[@suspectDOA]

He’s one of the only comedians I truly miss. Still bothers me that he’s not here. The day he passed was utterly devastating for me.

[@shaunmclorie5929]

RIP Patrice. Whatever anyone may say of him, he lived by his truths and defended his beliefs to the end. His integrity, intelligence and philosophy were legendary.

[@Keyser___Soze]

We need Patrice in todays world more than ever. R.I.P Patrice Legend O’Neal

[@cigarr3870]

Patrice helped me understand, and i'll never be able to thank him enough. I miss that big goofy dude, we need him now more than ever.

[@Bluvofbase]

He was not goofy

[@cigarr3870]

@@Bluvofbase Yes, he really was. I'm not demeaning him by calling him goofy, just saying he was a big funny guy.

[@Bluvofbase]

@@cigarr3870 didnt mean to imply you Meant insult...but the definition of goofy is foolish Or harmlessly eccentric...niether which apply in my opinion.. I think his mannerism and comedic timing were perfectly executed and purposefully placed...maybe some of his acts had goofy qualities but id say he himself was not goofy. I feel thats dismissive of his genius

[@cigarr3870]

@@Bluvofbase You know, that is a very fair point. I would never want to demean him in any way!

[@Bluvofbase]

@@cigarr3870 You havent Brother..we all jus fans of his

[@judeswagemaker6323]

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

[@keithperdue4993]

WOW! FINALLY a comprehensive examination of a guy who was not only the funniest guy ever & also one of our best modern philosophers. Excellent job. Patrice was truly righteous.

[@DeVante-jermaine]

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

[@Ayaz-popal]

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

[@TheSakuragihanimichi]

This definitely applies to Patrice.

[@tristonthomasmusic]

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.

[@EdCourney]

I saw him live in a small club, I sat and watched him give answers he hadn't asked the question to yet, having female audience members chime in with their own and then lay the question out to everyone, when those women saw they'd already answered the question honestly with out social filters, seeing their pretense and guards drop away was sheer magic. Absolutely one of the most amazing people readers I've ever seen, not just amongst comedians. Sociologists could learn alot about people from Patrice's observations and then seeing the audience agree with what they initially might have thought was outlandish because they're responding to social expectations and not the truth.