Emo Philips
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Emo Philips
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Emo Philips is an American comedian famous for his eccentric appearance, surreal humor, and the bizarre cadence of his voice in the delivery of his lines.
E=MO² (1985)
- Always remember the last words of my grandfather, who said: "A truck!"
- How many people here have telekinetic powers? Raise my hand.
- I was walking down Fifth Avenue today and I found a wallet, and I was gonna keep it, rather than return it, but I thought: "Well, if I lost a hundred and fifty dollars, how would I feel?" And I realized I would want to be taught a lesson.
- New York's such a wonderful city. Although I was at the library today. The guy was very rude. I said, "I'd like a card." He says, "You have to prove you're a citizen of New York." So I stabbed him.
- People come up to me... concerned... that I'll reproduce.
- When I was a kid my parents used to tell me, "Emo, don't go near the cellar door!"
One day when they were away, I went to the door and opened it... and I saw birds and trees...
- When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord, in his wisdom, doesn't work that way. So I just stole one and asked him to forgive me!
- When I was ten, my family moved to Downer's Grove, Illinois. When I was twelve, I found them.
- You know what I hate? Indian givers... no, I take that back.
- You know, at parties, people always ask, "Where were you when Kennedy was shot?" Well, I don't have an alibi!
A Fine How Ya Do
- Probably the toughest time in anyone's life is when you have to murder a loved one. Other than that, though, it's been a good day.
- Opening line
- I ran three miles today... finally I said, "Lady, keep your purse."
- People come up to me and say, "Emo, do people really come up to you?"
- The IRS sent back my tax return saying I owed $800. I said, "If you'll notice, I sent a paper clip with my return. Given what you've been paying for things lately, that should more than make up the difference."
- Well, my brother says "hello"! So, hooray for speech therapy.
- Ambiguity — the Devil's volleyball.
Track Two + Track Two continued
- I always wanted a beautiful loving wife and she always wanted to be a citizen.
- I used to be scared of pretty girls, until one confessed they're just as scared of me.
- My girlfriend always giggles during sex. No matter what she's reading.
GQ Magazine - 75 Funniest Jokes of All Time (June 1999)
- I got into a fight one time with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said, "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you won't be able to get into the corners very well." (55)
- I discovered my wife in bed with another man and I was crushed. So I said, "Get off of me, you two!" (54)
- I was walking across a bridge one day and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said,
- "Stop! Don't do it!"
- "Why shouldn't I?" he said.
- "Well, there is so much to live for."
- "Like what?"
- "Well, are you religious?"
- He said yes.
- I said, "Me too! Are you Christian or Buddhist?"
- "Christian."
- "Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?"
- "Protestant."
- "Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?"
- "Baptist."
- "Wow, me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?"
- "Baptist Church of God."
- "Me too! Are you Original Baptist Church of God or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God?"
- "Reformed Baptist Church of God."
- "Me too! Are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?"
- He said, "Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915."
- I said, "Die, heretic," and pushed him off. (44)
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