If you've ever walked through a store called Hot Topic you will see a lot of kids buying clothes that express their individuality, as are thousands of other kids at that moment at the other Hot Topics strewn across America. They cant stand shopping at Aeropostale or Pac Sun because those clothes look just like all the other kids. My point is that there is stuff out there that appears to have an edge, hell a dark side, but really its just as manufactured and devoid of true self expression as any other thing. Carlos Mencia is the comedic equivalent of that.  A person once said to me Mind of Mencia is just like The Dave Chappelle Show but without the jokes Whoever said that, thanks. Its not just that Carlos Mencia isnt funny; its that he is so deliberately trying to be edgy that I feel like I am getting hit in the head with a metal pipe when I see him. Its like a child saying something bad just to get attention. Eventually, you kill that kid. The thing that makes it so obvious is the constant apologizing and prefacing he has to make before every joke. He feels like he has to explain that he isnt trying to step on anybodys toes and that whatever he is saying is just a joke on how it really is. Gee, shucks. Were all just people! Why not just say whatever stupid thing you have to say and then just stand by it? Id at least respect you. Clay Miles said this, Comedians only trash other comedians when they cant do their jokes (I am paraphrasing), mind you he wasnt talking about Mencia, he was just talking about in general. The thing is I could do Mencias kind of humor, but why bother? He points out old stereotypes and then says were all just people. That is pretty much the definition of being a hypocrite. The thing is I hate the term edgy itself, say what you believe in and stand by it. Comedy is the forum for free expression, you cant please everyone. Say the dark shit in your mind if thats your thing but dont placate it so its to be enjoyed by the masses. In short, have balls.

Next time Ill say some positive stuff about some comedians I love, just to lighten things up.