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Comedy Central Presents

DeRay Davis

Comedy Central · 2006 · 21 min

Dating politics and neighborhood survival tactics from a Chicago native.

Fresh off voicing the comedy skits on Kanye West’s first two albums and playing the Hustle Guy in the Barbershop movies, DeRay Davis recorded his first televised half-hour for Comedy Central. He brings a fast, streetwise delivery to the stage, drawing heavily on his South Side Chicago upbringing.

The set is built around dating dynamics and neighborhood survival tactics. Davis explains the strict financial rules of going Dutch on a date and lists his criteria for a partner. In a standout premise, he details his strategy for avoiding small talk with neighbors. His solution is projecting genuine instability, such as going outside to wash a car in the middle of a rainstorm so people know to leave him alone.

The set list

3 bits
  1. Growing up with a grim childhood

  2. Debating going Dutch on dates

  3. Revealing his favorite type of woman

How it plays

About
childhood, dating, relationships

Backstory

An episode of Comedy Central's half-hour standup showcase series taped in New York City featuring custom set designs reflecting each performer's material.

Details

Released
Runtime
21 min
Where
Comedy Central
Director
Paul Miller
Topics
After
How to Act Black (2017)

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