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Topic: Carlos Mencia


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  Carlos Mencia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mencia is a frequent guest on the Opie and Anthony radio show on XM Satellite Radio and CBS Radio.
Mencia, however, says he does not focus on any one race, but that he creates comedy about all races, ethnicities and religions equally, without the desire to have his words taken too seriously.
In a 2005 interview by Howard Stern, comedian George Lopez claimed that he and Mencia were involved in a physical altercation at a comedy club.
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 Mind of Mencia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The show is among Comedy Central's lineup, The first season of Mind of Mencia was released on DVD on March 21, 2006 to coincide with the premiere of the second season on March 22, 2006.
Or, as Carlos might say, "it's not for somebody born retarded, it's for somebody who was born, and is NOW retarded." This is characteristic of much of his style of humor.
Carlos' cousin, Joseph Mencia (who is not a professional actor) appears in many episodes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mind_of_Mencia   (691 words)

  
 Mind of Mencia - Carlos Mencia on Comedy Central
Shot in studio and on location, Mencia's new series will be based on his unique point of view on the world as he comments on current events, does man-in-the-street films, commercial parodies and interacts with the audience.
Mencia's critically-lauded debut album, "Take A Joke America," was released in 2000, while his latest CD, "America Rules," was recorded live and features an hour of material that deals with the events of September 11.
Shot in the studio and on location, Mencia's series will be based on his unique point of view on the world as he comments on current events, does man-in-the-street interviews, commercial parodies and interacts with the audience.
www.latinostandup.com /articles/mencia1.html   (461 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Carlos Mencia (born October 22, 1967) is a comedian, writer, and actor, born seventeenth of eighteen children as Ned Mencia in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Magdelena Mencia (Mexican) and Roberto Holness (Honduran).
It would be fair to note that Mencia himself is the biggest proponent of his work being politically incorrect and controversial, often yelling something of the sort out to his audience after he completes a joke.
Mencia recently released his first retail DVD, Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended, as well as his latest comedy album Down to the Nitty Gritty.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/c/a/r/Carlos_Mencia_f260.html   (687 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia Bio - Carlos Mencia Biography - Carlos Mencia Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carlos Mencia's ability to reach a diverse audience by pointing out society's hypocrisies is the ultimate goal for this observational comedian.
Carlos has this rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery that has made him one of the most successful touring comedians in the country.
As for his other current projects, Carlos guest-stars in a recurring role opposite Tommy Davidson, as "Felix Boulevard" in Hyperion Pictures' new, animated series, The Proud Family on the Disney Channel and he can be seen in featured roles on The Shield for the FX Channel.
www.tv.com /carlos-mencia/person/17572/biography.html   (913 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia a fraud?
Carlos Mencia was born Ned Mencia on October 22nd 1967 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Carlos Mencia may be a fraud, but Rogan is genuinely unfunny, and (judging by his blog) functionally illiterate and clueless about computers.
At least Mencia is doing a comedy show (good, bad or mediocore) with his comedy and name on it, rather than hosting one of the worst examples of reality tv in a time when the measuring stick for reality show quality is not that high.
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 Comedy Central: Comedians: Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia has the rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery, and as a result, is one of the fastest rising stand-ups on the scene today.
Carlos' latest project is a multi-part recording deal with Warner/Electra/Asylum's sub-label, Parallel Records, which has been put on the fast-track.
Carlos was studying electrical engineering at Cal State Los Angeles and holding down a full-time job at Farmers' Insurance when he went up on amateur night at the Laugh Factory.
www.comedycentral.com /comedians/browse/m/carlos_mencia.jhtml   (456 words)

  
 (Very) Funnyman Carlos Mencia to perform at Silver Legacy
Mencia, one of the most popular comedians in the country, has the rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery when addressing a variety of subjects, including ethnic stereotypes, racism and people's inability to laugh at themselves.
Mencia is best known for his two solo HBO Specials, one of which received a CableACE Award nomination, and as host of the groundbreaking series, "Funny Is Funny" (Galavision).
Mencia's concert tour, "The Three Amigos," which he headlined in 2001-2002, was so successful it sparked the interest of industry execs and prompted Miramax Films to fund the taping of three sold-out performances as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
www.gotorenotahoe.com /news/stories/html/2005/08/09/1954.php   (283 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Mind of Mencia with Carlos Mencia: The Complete First Season - Uncensored: DVD: Kelly D. Hommon,Thomas ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In reality, Mencia has some German roots on his father's side, but he was raised in a Hispanic household and speaks fluent Spanish.
Mencia then asks the audience to decide whether the man is gay or foreign.
He's neither, but with the help of the good-natured participant, Mencia makes a telling point that looks often are deceiving and that we as a society are all too happy to jump to the wrong conclusions.
www.amazon.ca /Mind-Mencia-Carlos-Complete-Uncensored/dp/B000CNESLM   (407 words)

  
 50 things you should know about Carlos Mencia Latino Leaders: The National Magazine of the Successful American Latino - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Frequently controversial, often confrontational and always brutally honest, Mencia is not one to shy away from sensitive subjects and has gained a wide reputation for tipping the sacred cows of American society and culture.
Mencia grew up in East L.A. One of Carlos's gifts, and a testimony to his focus as an artist, is that he rarely gets nervous when he performs.
Mencia doesn't emulate other comic talent and he didn't have a favorite comedian growing up that he now draws upon for inspiration.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0PCH/is_3_6/ai_n15378649   (874 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia Tickets at StubHub!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carlos Mencia tickets are available for his live act, and his off-color humor is polarizing in nature.
Mencia was born the 17 th of 18 children in Honduras, and was raised in Los Angeles by his aunt and uncle.
Mencia has appeared on late night network television, HBO and many other comedic-driven shows, and his stage act is known to excite the crowd.
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 Carlos Mencia Tickets - Great Source for Carlos Mencia Comedy Show Tickets!
Carlos Mencia is one of the hottest comedians in the country.
Carlos was born in Honduras, but was raised in East Los Angeles most of his life.
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 Carlos Mencia - DVD Movie Central
Carlos Mencia is one of the funniest comics in America, and if you don't know that yet, you should really check out his new DVD Not For the Easily Offended.
Carlos may find some way to insult you, even if you aren't one of the easily offended of the title.
Carlos himself supplies a bit of dynamic range with his delivery, and his words are always clean and clear.
www.dvdmoviecentral.com /ReviewsText/carlos_mencia.htm   (615 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia Tickets - Buy Carlos Mencia Tickets
Carlos Mencia (born October 22, 1967) is a comedian, writer, and actor.
Carlos Mencia's comedy focuses on race, politics, religion, class and society, in a style which intentionally violates rules of what is politically correct.
Carlos Mencia was born seventeenth of eighteen children in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
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 Carlos Mencia Celebrity Encounter and In Person Autograph   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carlos Mencia is one of the smartest and edgiest comics on the block.
Mencia's autograph before the show so we were forced to wait until the show was over.
Carlos was a very cool guy to meet and the long wait was rewarded in the end.
home.att.net /~ned17/MenciaCarlos.html   (416 words)

  
 NPR : Don't Miss: Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia's mother is Mexican and his father is from Honduras, but his ethnic lineage is far more complex.
Mencia does what he calls "compassionate comedy" and says he is a conservative who is pro-immigration.
If no one is saying anything about it to Carlos Mencia, who claims to use it routinely, it is probably because by now most people who care have given up and simply decided to laugh it out.
www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=5478891   (1181 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia Resource Page - carlos mercia
Carlos Mencia (born October 22, 1967) is a comedian, writer, and actor, born seventeenth of eighteen children as Ned Arnel Mencia in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Magdelena Mencia and Roberto Holness.
Indeed, his comedy has caused a bit of controversy in the Latin American community, as Mencia's frequent use of the words beaner and wetback has angered some community figures who argue that some of the slurs Mencia uses in his act are historically used for Mexicans and are inappropriate for a non-Mexican to use.
Mencia, however, says he does not focus on any one race, instead creating comedy about all races, ethnicities and religions equally.
www.globalcpr.com /Carlos_Mencia.html   (686 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia - Moviefone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended - Live in San Jose
Read Carlos Mencia's mind by looking into his eyes.
Carlos Mencia has the rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery, and as a result,...
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 Carlos Mencia is a fat douchebag
Carlos is the fat kid at the elementary school lunch table eating the gum stuck under the table in order to be accepted by everyone else.
Different in the sense that Carlos makes it seem like he is a comedic genius, yet the film shows him stuttering his words like someone telling a joke while taking a shit…followed by a few laughs.
I remember hearing Mencia on Howard Stern, saying the same bullshit, except this time Robin and Artie were forcing laughs, while Howard tried to move the interview along to lesbians waiting in the next room.
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 Carlos Mencia: Not For The Easily Offended (2005)
Carlos Mencia's comedy reaches out to those who are hindered by "societal standards," but want so badly to say what he says.
Mencia's style in seeing what his audience is made of is good because he's far different from those comedians that try to make themselves look edgy.
And Mencia is at a high advantage with this DVD of his show.
www.filmmonthly.com /Video/Articles/CarlosMenciaEasilyOffended/CarlosMenciaEasilyOffended.html   (1009 words)

  
 Events - Carlos Mencia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
One of the most popular comedians in the country, Carlos Mencia will soon be visiting living rooms nationwide when his new television series, “Mind of Mencia” debuts on Comedy Central July 6, 2005.
Carlos has this rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery when addressing a variety of subjects, including ethnic stereotypes, racism, and people's inability to laugh at themselves.
And, though the concept of laughter as a unifying force is not uncommon, Carlos Mencia is taking action to make it a reality in daily life.
www.wellsfargocenterarts.com /docs/events/shows/0906_carlos-mencia.htm   (1045 words)

  
 Biography for Carlos Mencia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carlos Mencia was born on October 22nd 1967 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Carlos grew up most of his life in the Maravilla Projects of East L.A..
Carlos says he was a good kid, and managed to stay out of any serious trouble with the help of his family.
www.imdb.com /name/nm0578788/bio   (300 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia: We Love Carlos!
Stand-up comic Carlos Mencia is not afraid to offend ethnic groups.
by Peter Hartlaub It's more than a day before Carlos Mencia is scheduled to film his latest Comedy Central stand-up special at the SF Weekly Warfield theater in San Francisco, and about a dozen workers are putting the finishing touches on the stage.
Comedian Carlos Mencia became very well known in the last few years because of his stellar success with "The Mind of Mencia" on Comedy Central.
carlosmencia.org   (255 words)

  
 CD Shakedown Music Reviews of Carlos Mencia (Take A Joke America), AC/DC (Stiff Upper Lip), and Smashing Pumpkins ...
Carlos Mencia, Take A Joke America (Warner Bros. 2000) - Carlos Mencia is a comic from East Los Angeles who has been performing for more than a decade.
While his language is certainly colorful (Mencia uses the "F" word more than Quentin Tarrantino), and his humor often ethnic (focusing on his Latino roots), Mencia delivers the goods.
Says Carlos, "I want my comedy to be funny, but I also want people to turn on the news or open a newspaper later and remember a joke or something I talked about.
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 Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia can currently be seen in 85 million living rooms nationwide with his new television series, “Mind of Mencia”, which debuted on Comedy Central July 6, 2005.
Mencia stars in and executive produces the series along with Emmy Award-winning producer Robert Morton (“Late Show with David Letterman”).
Born in Honduras and raised in East Los Angeles, Carlos spends his leisure time with his family and close friends, enjoying the fruits of his labors.
www.kazoostate.com /Artist_Pages/Mencia.htm   (244 words)

  
 Carlos Mencia - OApedia - the Opie and Anthony encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carlos Mencia (born October 22, 1967) is a comedian, actor, and director, who has been a guest on the show on a number of occasions.
Born seventeenth of eighteen children as Ned Mencia in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Magdelena Mencia and Roberto Holness.
By the time his career began to take off in the early 2000's, Mencia was also working as an actor doing guest appearances in the television shows Moesha and The Shield, and starring in the moviefilm Outta Time and the animated show The Proud Family.
www.oapedia.com /oa/Carlos_Mencia   (724 words)

  
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Carlos Mencia, one of the most popular comedians in the country, has the rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery when addressing a variety of subjects, including ethnic stereotypes, racism and people's inability to laugh at themselves.
Carlos Mencia is one of the funniest comedians in the world.
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