Some people may argue that Chris Rock is not the funniest comic, but they certainly cannot deny that he is still standing. Though the majority of his material is controversial, it has not deterred his huge following. His sold out crowds testify that Chris Rock does not disappoint. His comedy has made him hugely popular, not just in the stand-up arena, but also in television and the movie industry. The name "Chris Rock" is practically a household name. It would be a difficult challenge to find anyone in the United States that has not at least heard of him, whether they actually enjoy him or not.

When it comes to Chris Rock, there is no mystery in his tell-it-like-it-is delivery or his in-your-face style. He does not beat around the bush about his views or observations of life in America. His frankness forces his audience to come to terms with the harsh reality of racism, sexism, and dirty politics, but he does it in a way that makes them laugh. Only a comedic genius can take such touchy subjects and unfold them in front of an audience in such a way that the only explosion is of loud, boisterous laughter. His style is quick, sharp, and pleasantly painful at times.

Chris Rock's observational humor is raunchy, raw, and really, really funny. Although his black comedy style has a huge black following, his sold out crowds are diverse. If one were to scan his audience they would find an array of colors, including red, yellow, black, and white. The humor of Chris Rock transcends race, culture, gender, and age. Funny is funny. And so maybe there is a small chance that Chris Rock is not the funniest comic, but he is definitely a comic that is still standing, and he does not look to be getting tired anytime soon. His fans certainly are not getting tired of him either.

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