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Carlos Mencia's "Punisher Tour," Absolutely So Funny You Will Fall Out of Your Seat Laughing
Story by: Erin zollars
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Posted Novomber 05, 2006
Photos by: Sol tucker
Washington, DC--
While the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C has had the presence of some amazing comedians over the years it has held its presence on the corner of 13th Street in Downtown, tonight was a different type of presence, a Carlos Mencia presence that sold out three shows. When fans left the seats, some were still laughing and could not believe what an excellent show that he brings for his fans.
carlos mencia punisher tour photosMencia's show started with some of his music videos. That's right, music videos. You might say Mencia is a comedian, not a singer right? If you've ever seen Mind of Mencia, you've probably seen his spoof on Kanye West or the Rappin' Sheik. Both of these are a great way to get warmed up for his show. If you have only heard about his show and have not heard about his very diverse level of jokes, then here is you chance to see what's coming from the videos. Great sound and funny too.
There were some opening acts. .First Carlos' brother Joseph, who added that he needed to re-pay a $40,000 debt... hence the reason Carlos allowed him on the show. After the initial warm-up, for all of the overweight fans in attendance, Christela Alonzo, who claims to enjoy being fat delivered a few decent jokes as well that included her $1.00 bra joke for the fat folks. Jo Coy, threw in a little "Orange Chicken" jokes and the midget from Mind of Mencia, Brad Williams led everyone into what they had been waiting for, the man himself, Carlos Mencia, but not before one more music video, about "Dee Dee Dee".
For those who do not know Mencia, he will tell it like it is... There is no ethnicity that is left out of his show. You will love his humor about things such as superhero's and why they are gay and who they should be more like. His description of the mexican population in America will leaving you rolling in the aisle with laughter.
Raised in East Los Angeles, Mencia often offends many including his own. His usually unsuspecting audience is hit with witheringly caustic observations about cultural hypocrisies and racial problems to political B. S.
Carlos Mencia is not only funny, but he's pretty smart too. He's not afraid to speak his mind, even though it's not politically correct. But, I think if more people spoke their minds and didn't worry so much about offending people, this would be a better place. We do have the first amendment for a reason, Mencia just reminds us that it is okay to say something. We were given the right to say it whether it is good or bad.
Mencia ends the show with Brad Williams returning to the stage for a midget dance that Mencia is proud to encourage.
If your looking a for a show that will have you laughing you ass off for hours and in the parking garage after the show, this is it.
For more information on the Carlos Mencia "Punisher Tour" and when he will hit your town by storm check out his website at www.carlosmencia.com