Bill Maher is an acquired taste. He is an irreverent commentator on the topics that on the top of the news headlines. Comparing him to George Carlin does not even come close. Both men had a different style of delivery. The late George Carlin took an acerbic look at things with his unique way of going past the hype and the b.s. in our daily lives. Bill Maher, on the other hand, is a political incorrect person that makes no bones about calling things as he sees them. Mr. Maher does not go as deep as Mr. Carlin in his appearances.
This particular show was taped in front of a live audience in Raleigh, N.C., a place one would never imagine he would receive the reaction from the public one sees in the show. Mr. Maher is an irreverent observer with a distinct delivery that spares no one from his rantings. Make no mistake, one knows what side is he on. He lashes against the Republicans and conservatives with relish. His special target is Sarah Palin, whom he calls a bimbo.
Mr. Maher proceeds to enlighten his audience about different rumors that have become popular about the actual president of the United States that has circulated since his election in the internet and other conservative media. In fact, the comedian goes into great lengths to explain how the myth about a man that has been thrashed because he is just plain different.
When he asks the audience indulgence when it comes to talk about religion, a subject that was the basis for his "Religulous", he warns his audience to indulge him because he is only going to spend about ten minutes on the subject, something that he complies with in his funny take on organized religion.
The show was directed by John Moffet, and it is based on the material Mr. Maher wrote. Watching the material some time after this presentation renders some of the material a bit dated, but it is still a good opportunity to have a few laughs listening to his comments.
This particular show was taped in front of a live audience in Raleigh, N.C., a place one would never imagine he would receive the reaction from the public one sees in the show. Mr. Maher is an irreverent observer with a distinct delivery that spares no one from his rantings. Make no mistake, one knows what side is he on. He lashes against the Republicans and conservatives with relish. His special target is Sarah Palin, whom he calls a bimbo.
Mr. Maher proceeds to enlighten his audience about different rumors that have become popular about the actual president of the United States that has circulated since his election in the internet and other conservative media. In fact, the comedian goes into great lengths to explain how the myth about a man that has been thrashed because he is just plain different.
When he asks the audience indulgence when it comes to talk about religion, a subject that was the basis for his "Religulous", he warns his audience to indulge him because he is only going to spend about ten minutes on the subject, something that he complies with in his funny take on organized religion.
The show was directed by John Moffet, and it is based on the material Mr. Maher wrote. Watching the material some time after this presentation renders some of the material a bit dated, but it is still a good opportunity to have a few laughs listening to his comments.