A WHOLE LOT OF COMEDY, But only one award…
Can we talk? The comedians up for this year’s 2010 “Brink of Fame: Comic” NewNowNext Award are all smart, witty, and super hilarious. From appearing on major network shows to the internet’s fiercest bloggers, this year’s crop is a diverse and sassy bunch.
VOTE for whichever comic you think has the jokes with the most or that you most want to award for making America laugh. Or just vote for the comic you most want to see accept an award in a self-deprecating and/or acerbic way.
MEET THE “BRINK OF FAME: COMIC” NOMINEES
Aziz Ansari (“Parks and Recreation”)
Tom Haverford would def be proud of this fly suit
Aziz has recently gained national attention through his role as Leslie Knope’s “Very GQ” local government employee, Tom Haverford. A lot of us, however, have been a fan of Aziz’s since his days sending it home with the Human Giant guys. Here he is discussing the national epidemic known as Coldstone Creamery.
Also, Aziz is hosting this year’s MTV movie awards coming up on June 6th so keep your eye out for that explosion of comedy.
MORE AFTER THE JUMP!!
Michelle Collins (“Best Week Ever”)
Michelle Collins sharing a Martini Minute
Oh, Michelle. Definitely one of the funniest bloggers on the web today, Michelle Collins is the Managing Editor of VH1’s batshit pop culture crazy blog Best Week Ever. From her mom’s Real Housewives recaps to her own infamous listicles and pop culture diatribes, Michelle is a comedic internet force to be reckoned with. She is the tornado to the internet’s Twister.
Lately, she’s been appearing in front of the camera more with appearances on shows such as Joy Behar and Chelsea Lately. Here she is interviewing Glambert:
Liz Feldman
This Just Out: Liz Feldman is hilarz
The Host of AfterEllen’s “This Just Out,” Liz Feldman brandishes her rainbow sword at all of us, thus reassuring our gayness. With involvement with everything from the Jay Leno Show to the Ellen Degeneres Show, Liz definitely knows her way around a good punch line.
Currently, Liz is involved with the upcoming show “Hot in Cleveland” starring Betty White. Check back on the hilarity of her web series “This Just Out” until then.
Maulik Pancholy (“30 Rock”)
Maulik’s got some great characters up his sleeve. Perhaps the sleeve of this chic black suit?
From his character of Sanjay on Weeds to his overly attentive assistant Jonathan on 30 Rock, Maulik has made a name for himself playing somewhat nervous, overly enthusiastic characters. His energy and talent are as tangible as that cute little face of his.
Here’s a good clip of Maulik’s character from 30 Rock:
Amy Phillips
Amy Phillips is great at impersonations, here she takes on the role of “Hot Headshot”
Amy Phillips is a stand-up comic and comedian who originally got her start in Detroit! Scary! Since then, she’s mastered a slew of celebrity impersonations including Kim from Real Housewives.
I wouldn’t want to be tardy for this party!
