COMEDIANS

Comedians like to poke fun at Paris Hilton and satirize other celebrities' soft spots. Find out why.

After three years of trying unsuccessfully to garner the attention of his favorite celebrity comedians, 29-year-old amateur comedian plans on using high-tech equipment he purchased off the Internet to telepathically communicate with them.

The scandal surrounding Rep. Anthony Weiner and his lewd Twitter photo has spurred a lot of angry responses from politicians and phallic jokes from comedians.

The Academy Awards has a long history of comedians hosting the show, but also serious actors forced into being the comedic host. While that bombed the last time it was done, comedic understanding and timing may have evolved for the better.

Greg Giraldo passed at too young an age. Here are three other comedians who passed too soon.

This may have been the most fun I've ever had researching an article. Getting to go back and see all of my favorite stand up comedians was a joy. See who made my final cut for the best joke and storytellers.

Dr. Laura's Use of the "N-Word" on her Radio Talk Show Set Off a Firestorm of Criticism. Part of Her Defense was African American Comedians' Use of the Word. Historically, It was Whites who Introduced the Taboo Word into Popular Culture.

While Steve Martin was "Getting Small" and Gallagher was smashing watermelons, comedians like Dennis Wolfberg and Bruce Baum were honing their comedy skills in the 1970's and 80's.

Comedians with cerebral palsy range from the well-known Geri Jewell and Josh Blue, to the more unknown Christopher Widdows.

A review of the top 10 Jewish comedians of the past 100 years.

Some comedians that appeal to the more "mature" crowd. These comics can make you laugh and blush at the same time. Check out their unique brand of comedy stylings.

So what can comedians do to get the respect that they deserve? Some of these suggestions come straight from a former stand-up comedy manager of mine.

Some comedians are crappy enough that it's a wonder they got famous in the first place. It's time to take their success back.

Find out who some of the most popular (and funniest) comedians on MySpace are!

who can make you laugh even when your down? Who do you think of when you hear the word funny? Check and see if they are on my list.