I've loved stand-up shows since forming an unhealthy attachment to Eddie Murphy's Delirious way before it was appropriate for me to be a fan. My cousin gave me a copy of her audio tape and we had it memorized basically by 5th grade.
My love of stand up has stayed and I have been delighted to watch dozens upon dozens on Netflix and listen to comedians on Pandora on all car rides so I have heard about everyone who is even mildly popular.
I will say there are a number of specials that disappoint me and aren't nearly as funny as they should be to have a solo hour recorded. Deon Cole is hilarious, his special top notch, laugh out loud funny, but he has been under the radar for the most part and that is tragic!
I knew he was kinda funny from black-ish and writing for Conan, and I had caught various bits on Pandora that were really funny (I love his "I don't get jokes" friend calling hang-up bit, google it you won't be disappointed) but wasn't sure about a special.
I listened to it while mowing my lawn and my neighbors had to think I was mental ! I was laughing the whole hour, almost non-stop! Sometimes I would have to stop I was laughing so hard, or I would need to see it as he is a physical comic sometimes and needs a visual.
His jokes are smart, his message is good but not overdone or cheesy when he does a serious-ish moment or two in the show, and he is just flat-out funny. I think this special is one of the best and I'm sad that he isn't recognized more for his talents!
10/10 rating, this special is special! LOVED it!
