Chapter
Mid-90s Comedy and Hip Hop-Influenced Bits
51:05 - 55:39 (04:34)
The comedian reflects on a time in the mid-90s when comedy started to mimic the style of hip hop, with long bits about sexual prowess and braggadocious humor, and recounts an encounter with a side girl.
Clips
Jay Oakerson tells the story of the time he took a picture with his "side girl" and the consequences that followed, including getting flagged on Craigslist with the help of his gay friend Wayne and a Thanksgiving encounter with Patrice O'Neal.
51:05 - 54:04 (02:58)
Summary
Jay Oakerson tells the story of the time he took a picture with his "side girl" and the consequences that followed, including getting flagged on Craigslist with the help of his gay friend Wayne and a Thanksgiving encounter with Patrice O'Neal.
ChapterMid-90s Comedy and Hip Hop-Influenced Bits
EpisodeCrazy Ex-Girlfriends w/ Big Jay Oakerson | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 181
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The beauty of comedy is that once you own something, it becomes normalized.
54:04 - 54:44 (00:40)
Summary
The beauty of comedy is that once you own something, it becomes normalized. This is exemplified in Jim Norton's interests, which are widely accepted in the comedy community without judgement.
ChapterMid-90s Comedy and Hip Hop-Influenced Bits
EpisodeCrazy Ex-Girlfriends w/ Big Jay Oakerson | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 181
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The mid-90s marked a moment in time for comedy where it started mimicking hip hop with its braggadocious tone, and it was a real testament to that era.
54:44 - 55:39 (00:55)
Summary
The mid-90s marked a moment in time for comedy where it started mimicking hip hop with its braggadocious tone, and it was a real testament to that era. Embracing one's flaws also became a virtue during this time.