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He’s a comedian that has never really “sold out”. He’s done some movies and had a show on HBO, Lucky Louie (which was hilarious). But he’s always been the exact same guy. The exact same hilarious guy.

Louis CK

He came out of a rich Boston comic scene and has really always had fresh material. Why hasn’t he achieved more success? I’m not really sure. Maybe the fact that he is as vulgar as possible. Not “poop joke” vulgar, like really really vulgar. The thing is, that the cussing is not where the comedy lies. He has real joke and perfect timing. The raunchiness is just his personality.

He has a new show, Louie that he created and is writing. He also has directed and edited I believe. But I’ve been giving it a chance and I was very skeptical after the first few episodes. Now I’m hooked. The show has a daring look into the real world that no one has ever really spoken out loud. It’s comedy like no one is capable of doing.

The show is on FX, Tuesdays at 11. Give it a watch. Just know, it is bound to offend some race, sex, or sexual preference. It’s just how he approaches comedy. And beneath all the hateful words, you realize that he is just trying to get you to think about stuff before you speak. He quite possibly may understand the world better than most people. He actually does have intelligent comedy when you really think about what he’s doing.

I’ve heard him use the N-word and the F-word (not that one, the other one….ya, that one). And you think he’s terrible. Then you listen to the story and realize how normal that is for some people. He’s got you thinking.

The show is almost true life for him. He plays himself, a comedian trying to get by. He has 2 kids and is recently divorced. You see some of his stand-up in every episode and a storyline that revolves loosely around what his comedy is about.

I just saw an episode where he is doing stand-up in Alabama. He basically says that he doesn’t care about anyone anywhere. He says, “we’re all nobody”. Then he goes on to explain how he can’t take that some people think they are deserved something just for being born. It’s true.

So, give it a watch. It’s worth the 30 minutes. But don’t come back to me angrily if that type of comedy isn’t your thing. You have been warned. It is a strong R-rating.And if you like it, keep watching and tell your friends because this man has been working harder than anyone to get where he’s at. He deserves all the support of his fans. His twitter is @LouieCK. Be sure to follow his crazy remarks.

Watch with your guard down and don’t get offended easily. It may not seem like it but he’s actually the one battling racism and hate.