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15 Funny Quotes From 1990s Stand-up Comedy Geniuses
Stand-up comedy has gone through substantial changes, and it's clear the 1990s was a period in history brimming with talented comedians that paved the way for the new generation, especially considering comedy moved from underground bars to Netflix specials shows reaching millions of people.
This transformative decade also saw the emergence of comedians challenging social norms and pushing boundaries, sharing personal experiences and cultural narratives that are considered average jokes in current days.
Let’s take a look at some of the funniest quotes said by '90s comedians legends.
David Cross
“The South has more of a disproportionate amount of irony on T-shirts than any other region in the country.”
(Source: Quotefancy)
Patton Oswalt
“I fantasize and idealize myself as Bugs Bunny, but I know deep down I’m Daffy Duck.”
(Source: Quotefancy)
Bob Odenkirk
“Jesus Christ went by the name Jesus and was only called “Geez” by his closest friends.”
(Source: Goodreads)
Dave Chappelle
“Every black American is bilingual. All of them. We speak street vernacular and we speak 'job interview.”
(Source: Goodreads)
Norm Macdonald
"In my opinion, if you're going to fight the War On Terror, a good place to start would be this nation's haunted houses!"
(Source: Cinemablend)
George Carlin
“The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.”
(Source: Goodreads)
Maria Bamford
“I’m very fond of suddenly adopting a new set of ideals in order to receive a welcome from any rigid group of weirdos.”
(Source: Goodreads)
Kathy Griffin
"I was raised right -- I talk about people behind their backs. It's called manners."
(Source: Goodreads)
Bill Hicks
“It's always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's just hilarious.”
(Source: Goodreads)
George Wallace
"Shout out to beloved cereal mascot Toucan Sam. Six years sober today. Keep it up!"
(Source: X)
Janeane Garofalo
"I guess I just prefer to see the dark side of things. The glass is always half-empty. And cracked. And I just cut my lip on it. And chipped a tooth."
(Source: Azquotes)
Laura Kightlinger
"I want to be so famous that drag queens will dress like me in parades when I'm dead."
(Source: Azquotes)
Dave Attell
"What's the two things they tell you are healthiest to eat? Chicken and fish. You know what you should do? Combine them, eat a penguin."
(Source: Brainyquote)
