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Comedy Central Presents

Jon Reep

Comedy Central · 2006 · 22 min

A highly animated half-hour of Southern observations and physical comedy.

Jon Reep leans fully into his Carolina roots, pairing physical act-outs with regional observations. Rather than standing still at the mic, he uses the stage to break down the exact mechanics of his childhood dance moves and pantomime the dramatic gestures of an NFL referee. It is a highly active performance built on rubber-faced expressions and specific Southern memories.

Filmed in New York City for the tenth season of Comedy Central Presents, the broadcast captures Reep right as his national profile was rising. In 2006, he was widely recognized as the ubiquitous catchphrase guy from a series of Dodge truck commercials and held a recurring role on the ABC sitcom Rodney. This television appearance served as a primary introduction to his stand-up, airing a year before he went on to win the fifth season of Last Comic Standing. The routine remains an animated look at a working comic translating the true meaning behind local phrases and sharing an uncomplicated affinity for beer.

The set list

3 bits
  1. Reliving fondest childhood memories and breaking down what certain expressions really mean

    Observational Southern perspective on childhood upbringing and everyday phrasing

  2. Impression of an NFL referee

    Physical impression and character mimicry of authority figures

  3. Beer enthusiasm

    Routines exploring beer culture and Southern stereotypes

How it plays

Tone
Relatable Southern humor
On stage
Good ol' southern boy delivering contemporary country comedy with a Southern drawl
Pace
High-energy delivery
About
childhood memories, Southern expressions, beer enthusiasm

Backstory

Half-hour stand-up showcase on Comedy Central's series Comedy Central Presents

Details

Released
Runtime
22 min
Where
Comedy Central
Director
Paul Miller
Honors
Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Comedy Central Presents... (noted in biography)
Topics
After
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