CAMPING. "Some places you have to pay to sleep outside . . . that's got to be offensive to the homeless people". Another topic that seems a little dated but Jim makes the topic a riot. The set is highlighted by his jokes on avoiding being eaten by a bear.
BEAN BAG. The best part of this track is actually his take on futons. "It's a couch that turns into a bed. The most disappointing Transformer of all." This track makes me laugh almost as much as any other in the special.
BACON. The topics of futons, bean bags, and beds leads to the anchor section of the special. This long take on bacon is amazing. The fact that he can get so many minutes on the topic is made only funnier by the fact that he keeps mentioning how long he's going on about bacon. And it makes me want to have some bacon. "Wanna know how good bacon is? To improve other food they wrap it in bacon." This track is the one that you'll be talking about for years afterwards. "You know bacon's bad for you when a doughnut is a better choice." He even worms a great religion joke into the middle of the bacon routine.
DEODORANT. One of the few series of jokes that doesn't work well (except for the bacon references). I appreciate him once again trying to work in jokes on everyday items.
DUNKIN' DONUTS. Back to the food humor. This set on cities and their food is hilarious and the one Jim used on many of the talk shows to promote this special. "I don't know how Dunkin' Donuts stays in business - they sell 3000 donuts and they make, what, 30 bucks." Once again, simple jokes that are funny and comfortable.
CATSUP. Next to "Bacon", this is the signature piece of the routine. Once again, it's a simple idea that flows from a couple pieces on fast food. It starts with a bit on catsup packets and moves into a discussion of catsup in general. "What about those people that don't use catsup. What are they called? Al-Queda." This is a great finale.
Article comments
1 - BDawgBaconBoy
I totally agree! Jim's new special was absolutely fabulous! I had such high expectations b/c his first special BEYOND THE PALE was soooooo amazing! But this completely went way beyond my expectations. I already bought the CD off iTunes. BACON!
2 - Lidia
I love his special! I watch the DVD over and over! What I love about Jim even though his comedy is clean, you don't even notice it because the material is hilarious! I own "Beyond The Pale" which I had to show to everyone! Now I'm telling everyone about this new one. "King Baby" is awesome!