Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room

Patrice O'Neal, rest in peace, was a longtime NYC area comic who I initially was not a big fan. I had seen him on several things on comedy central as well as several sets at the comedy cellar. However, when I watched this comedy special air on comedy central it completely altered my perspective on his comedic abilities. This is an incredibly funny and partially improvisational set that has virtually no unfunny segments. I honestly would say it is one of the best sets I have ever seen. If you can't find somewhere, download it at the pirate bay. Anyway, do not miss this rarely seen and completely overlooked comedy gem.

I knew O'Neal from Arreated Development, The Office, and fell in love with him on the Charlie Sheen roast. A must view if you haven't seen it. The comedy central special illuminated who he was, and what motivated him. A tragic and touching story. To watch his stand up is to see Belushi, Hendrix, or Lennon. He was an artist at the top of his craft taken from people who cherished him. While Elephant is offensive to some, it is howingly funny. When Bill Burr says O'Neal was better than anyone else around, that speaks volumes.

This special is up there with delirious, killin em softly etc. Genius and hilarious

Probably the one of the funniest special ever! I am just shocked that how much underrated Patrice is. I have seen this special once every year and it never fails to make me laugh my ass off. I miss this guy so much!

After recently watching Chris Rock's live Netflix special, all I could do was reflect on the sheer brilliance of Patrice & only dream of the success he'd be having today if he was still around.

Rock is a minion compared to Patrice in every imaginable trait. O'Neal was real and raw, while Rock is Fake AF!

I love & miss Patrice now more than ever, since he embodied pure comedic talent in every aspect.

Elephant in the Room is the greatest stand up masterpiece in Comedy History & the GOAT left us way too soon! He leaned into real life relationships through an honest lens & perspective that many of these "entertainers" could only try to emulate! I love & miss this incredible man, who young comics should do their best to live up to. I miss you my guy!