One of the greatest comedians to ever touch the mic passed away this week and we’re shaking our heads in disbelief. Joan Rivers wasn’t only funny, but she was really funny. She was the most quick witted, fearless female comedians I ever heard, pioneering a movement for comic starlets like Sarah Silverman, Whitney Cummings, Amy Schumer, Tina Fey and many others known to leave the crowd in tears and receive standing ovations. Ms. Rivers also inspired the hip hop generation. Below are a few moments in time now where her cut you off at the kneecaps style of comedy was just right for the job.
1. Sk Energy Drink Commercial
50 Cent, who has a great sense of humor couldn’t have picked a better comedy legend to entice people into getting his Street King energy drink.
2. Joan Rivers and Ray J’s Sex Tape
This crazy reenactment was obviously the infamous sex tape that gave Kim K. her rise into mainstream popularity. It was moments like this that made Joan cross all boundaries (and color lines), inspiring us all to laugh at ourselves.
3. Big Sean Interview for E! Fashion Police VMA Edition
Joan was more than just funny; she was a dedicated fashionista and prominent style host on E! Networks Fashion Police. In this interview Good Music’s own Big Sean shares his views on fashion with the group.
Joan Rivers also featured hip hop stars like Ciara, Common, Nicki Minaj, Qestlove, Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose on the Hollywood-based show. It’s clear that not only was Joan an inspiration in Hollywood, but she saw the truth in everybody and gave her brash and sometimes offensive sense of humor (which she labeled as “strictly business”) to just anyone from a rapper to Michelle Obama. That’s what made her so great: We all were in on the joke.
“I’ve had so much plastic surgery,when I die they will donate my body to tupperware.” –Joan Rivers.
What’s your favorite Joan Rivers joke?
