Mitch Hedberg is widely recognized in many comedic circles as one of the most brilliant unconventional comedians of our age. So unique is his style, he’s been fondly dubbed “the king of the non-sequitur.” His distinct delivery shaped a substantial cult following, and his quips are still shared often online. Unfortunately, Mitch succumbed to a polydrug overdose in 2005 at a tender age of 37, an issue he would often allude to lightheartedly in his stand-up performances.
In spite of being so popular on stage, however, Mitch always suffered from stage fright. In fact, he would often perform wearing sunglasses and have his hair in his face. Sometimes, he even stood with his back to the audience. And when jokes weren’t well received he would usually mention how dumb the joke was immediately after making it. His unconventional style, way of talking, and delivery all contributed to making him one of the most unique stand up comedians of his time, and since then, many others have taken inspiration from him. Today, however, we are going to pay tribute to one of this century’s greatest comedians. These are 25 Hilarious Examples Of Comedian Mitch Hedburg’s Comedic Genius!
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