Someone Asked “Who Is The Worst Comedian To Ever Make It Big?” And Got These 22 Replies

Some say that music is a universal language, while others argue that humor is too. Well, maybe not as much as a language, but a common instinct for sure. As this Vox article states, despite not having one common language, no culture is unfamiliar with humor; everyone has an instinct to laugh. 

Additionally, it is proven that humor and the laughter it causes are beneficial for one’s health. You know, as the saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine” – well, it turns out it’s (at least partially) true, both physically and mentally. 

With the former, at the most basic level, when laughing, a person exercises their diaphragm, stimulates their lungs, and relieves tension in the muscles. These rather basic actions improve cardiac health, as they increase heart rate and lower blood pressure, which is the same thing that happens during exercise, which as we already know is good for health. 

Laughter also can reduce physical pain, as the release of endorphins produces natural painkillers, improving a person's pain threshold. That’s why some doctors opt to make their patients laugh as often as possible. 

Also, it improves one’s sleep, boosts immunity, and, as we already mentioned, helps with mental health and social relationships. It does so by reducing stress, improving memory, bringing people together, and simply adding much-needed positivity. 

So, it’s natural for people to gravitate towards someone that can make them laugh. For example, according to the 2022 Singles in America survey from the online dating service Match, 92% of people seek someone who can make them laugh. 

But this gravitation doesn’t have to be towards personal relationships. People can also crave to be amused by the media they consume, whether it’s a book, a TV show, or a comedy special. 

The latter usually are hosted by comedians – people whose jobs’ main aim is to make people laugh. Getting their own comedy special is quite an impressive point in nearly every comedian’s career; for many, it shows that they've "made it" as an entertainer. After all, not every open mic participant gets to have one, especially on platforms like Netflix, which currently carries an extensive catalog of them. 

Yet, some people would argue that not all of the comedians deserve the flowers they get. That’s what today’s list is all about. It was formed from opinions various people shared in a dedicated online thread, where they were asked a question “Who is the worst comedian to ever make it big?” 

From Matt Rife, who got involved in a controversy following his sexist jokes, to James Corden, who people dislike due to his alleged poor behavior off-camera, the list is full of various names. And now you’re left to judge whether they belong here or not by pressing those upvote/downvote buttons! 

Also, if you have any other names you think belong here, write them in the comments and see whether people agree!