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		Tony Clifton, on his newly-reformed lounge act: "If you came here to see Andy Kaufman, get yourself a flashlight and a shovel" (nypost.com)		22
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Malinki		2008-09-07 03:59:12 PM

Needs more Michael Richards and a glass of water.

strangeguitar		2008-09-07 04:48:24 PM

Best entertainer ever.

The1andonlyZack		2008-09-07 05:39:44 PM

strangeguitar: Best entertainer ever.

He will survive!

doglover		2008-09-07 05:42:55 PM

A mighty mouse recital for Emily?

robsul82		2008-09-07 06:08:07 PM

I WILL SURVIVE - I WILL SURVIVE - I WILL SUR-VIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIIVE!

deadsanta		2008-09-07 06:08:20 PM

This headlinewas annoyingly runtogether.

In related news, the creator of SP EAK I NGI NT OUN G UES has a new album out...

tarballa		2008-09-07 06:11:56 PM

The line about Sheryl Crow gave me a case of the lulz.

Dumb-Ass-Monkey		2008-09-07 06:45:17 PM

So, the NY Post has fired it's editorial staff?

That's the only explanation for this headline

GHOST OF ANDY KAUFMANHIS ALTEREGO TONY CLIFTON RESURFACES WITH LOUNGE ACT

kingflower		2008-09-07 06:47:28 PM

I saw him in Chicago recently....highly recommended!

I especially enjoyed the story about his mongoloid-monstrosity son (Toby)....the result of an LSD binge, anal sex, and finally normal intercourse. He loves the little guy.

It was also fun to watch him get progressively wasted as the show went on (I counted him downing close to 20 shots of Bourbon). I left after 4 1/2 hours, not sure how long he actually lasted. The burlesque dancers were also a nice touch. His band also kicked major arse.

Lipspinach		2008-09-07 07:08:59 PM

kingflower: I saw him in Chicago recently....highly recommended!

I especially enjoyed the story about his mongoloid-monstrosity son (Toby)....the result of an LSD binge, anal sex, and finally normal intercourse. He loves the little guy.

It was also fun to watch him get progressively wasted as the show went on (I counted him downing close to 20 shots of Bourbon). I left after 4 1/2 hours, not sure how long he actually lasted. The burlesque dancers were also a nice touch. His band also kicked major arse.hours & not finished

4.5 hours & not finished? Holy shiat. That sounds like all kinds of awesome.

kingflower		2008-09-07 07:45:12 PM

Lipspinach: kingflower: I saw him in Chicago recently....highly recommended!

I especially enjoyed the story about his mongoloid-monstrosity son (Toby)....the result of an LSD binge, anal sex, and finally normal intercourse. He loves the little guy.

It was also fun to watch him get progressively wasted as the show went on (I counted him downing close to 20 shots of Bourbon). I left after 4 1/2 hours, not sure how long he actually lasted. The burlesque dancers were also a nice touch. His band also kicked major arse.hours & not finished

4.5 hours & not finished? Holy shiat. That sounds like all kinds of awesome.

I wanted to stay until the end but the show was also BYOB, so I was hammered and had to leave before I threw up on myself. They also handed out shots of whiskey at the intermission. In hindsight it may have been the greatest show that I've ever attended:

Naked chicks
A case of beer at my feet
Tony Clifton
A full band with a horn section

oh and at one point during the show, Tony brought out a hot-plate and cooked up some eggs (for at least fifteen minutes)....he snarfed down the eggs while the band jammed out.

Seriously, see this show if you have the chance.

Maduin		2008-09-07 09:10:44 PM

Tony knows all the tricks.

Luneward		2008-09-07 09:14:51 PM

Flashlight and shovel... so he digs up Kaufman's corpse?

And I'm sure if you were wasted as well, he got funnier as the night went on. He probably wasn't quite as funny when he was drunk unless you were drunk as well.

RemyDuron		2008-09-07 10:10:15 PM

Luneward: Flashlight and shovel... so he digs up Kaufman's corpse?

No, like, you'll have to dig up Kaufman's corpse. Tony has always held he is not and never was Kaufman. To break with that now would change the character.

jojostan		2008-09-07 10:11:05 PM

strangeguitar: Best entertainer ever.

I beg to differ....
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Hoboclown		2008-09-07 10:39:31 PM

jojostan: strangeguitar: Best entertainer ever.

I beg to differ....

Ha! I saw him live opening for a Tenacious D show. Great stuff.

"Don't you all agree that George Bush is the worst president ever?"
*CHEERS AND APPLAUSE*
"Isn't it ironic then that his son, George W. Bush, is the BEST president ever??"
*LOUD BOOS*

wydok		2008-09-07 10:51:49 PM

If Clifton and Zmuda showed up on stage together, that would blow everyone's mind.

mookiedood		2008-09-07 11:53:05 PM

reporter needs to extract sand from vagina

Third Day Mark		2008-09-08 12:09:26 AM

Thats something I have to do before he quits doing it, otherwise I'll kick myself in the ass for all eternity.

MickCollins		2008-09-08 01:29:57 AM

wydok: If Clifton and Zmuda showed up on stage together, that would blow everyone's mind.

Its happened. Jim Carey played Clifton at a few appearances.

galactus5000		2008-09-08 03:37:15 AM

MickCollins: wydok: If Clifton and Zmuda showed up on stage together, that would blow everyone's mind.

Its happened. Jim Carey played Clifton at a few appearances.

Fine - Clifton, Zmuda AND Carrey.

DiscoInferiorityComplex		2008-09-08 11:45:51 AM

Reporter seems to be angry that Tony Clifton won't break character, despite the fact that the entire point is that he won't break character even after all the goodwill in the room has been exhausted.

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