Looking Ahead: Gilbert Gottfried

( October 25, 2012 )

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried's presentation of his jokes is sometimes what gets the audience's attention ¿ that nasally, whiny voice and his permanent facial expression of angst. But, if you can get past the voice -- easily recognizable in any commercial or voice-over -- you can enjoy Gottfried's brand of shoot-from-the-hip jokes.

Why go: Yes, Gottfried crosses the line, but the veteran comedian hits his punch lines when he teeters between funny and insensitive.

Reconsider: Gottfried's voice is like nails on a chalkboard.

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