Nov 9 2009 11:26 AM ET

Gabriel Iglesias: What's in a stand-up special name?

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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias had his third Comedy Central stand-up special last night, titled “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy.” It’s part of his trademark bit about “levels of fatness.”

I can’t help but notice: What is up with the names of stand-up specials? Recent installments include: “Greg Behrendt: That Guy From That Thing,” “Jon Reep: Metro Jethro,” “Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?”, which is incredibly classy. There are ones that have “funny” in the actual title — “John Heffron: Middle Class Funny,” “Adam Ferrara: Funny as Hell” — and ones that rely on the beloved comedy school of pun-making: “Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices,” “Christopher Titus: Love is Evol,” “Bert Kreischer: Comfortably Dumb,” and “Ralphie May: Austin-Tatious.” And these are just from the last year and change. And just from Comedy Central. The well, she is far from dry.

Did you watch Iglesias last night, PopWatchers? And can you top the special names I dug up?

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  • Al

    He might be “fluffy” but he definitely isn’t funny…

    • Wendy

      Did you ever watch him? He’s a hell of a lot funnier than that idiot making millions Larry the Cable Guy.

      • Al

        Yes, you are correct on that one!

    • Jim

      Gabriel Iglesias officail website: http://www.fluffyguy.com

  • Tom Brazelton

    I’m kind of surprised that a guy that was kicked off Last Comic Standing for making a cell phone call has had 3 specials on Comedy Central.

  • Yesenia

    He is one of the best comedic talents out right now. I’ve been lucky to catch a few live shows and he is great every time. He’s someone anyone can enjoy- no matter the race and no matter the age.

  • Terry

    I don’t know about the show’s name – but Gabe is quite funny. I enjoy him more than I do the other stand-ups.

  • chris

    He is HILARIOUS.

  • crystal

    hes not funnier than george lopez!!! but hes funny, i like him :) )

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