The comedy of a great man

[Tone2TheBone]

I've always thought that Mr. Hendrix was hilarious. The comments he makes between songs at Woodstock crack me up.

...."dig...dig we'd like to get something straight...we umm...we got tired of Experience and every once in a while it was blowing our minds too much...."

or the classic

..."we're sorry for the tune up between times but uh...well hell cowboys the only ones stay in tune anyway you know so what..."

Here's one for happy Friday. Enjoy the zany antics of Mr. James Marshall Hendrix. :master:

 

[oldguy]

Good one, Tone!:bravo: Thanks for the insight and vid.

(Now I know where someone found the style for "Oh, Brother, where art thou?" on the solo acoustic parts.......least that's what I'm reminded of.....).:beer:

 

[Big K]

he could make the 12 string talk.....

 

[Robert]

I love his humor too. What a guy.

How strong do you think his self-confidence was? Some say being funny is a way for people to get around a low self esteem. Thoughts?

 

[Algonquin]

I think negativety is more of a sign of low esteem. Those who have to degrade others to make themselves feel better.

Humour to me is a symble of happiness... one who has more of a positive outlook.

Just my $0.02

 

[Adrian30]

I share the same opinion with Algonquin.

As for Hendrix:master: :master: :bravo:

 

[Tone2TheBone]

Robert I'd say he was just very shy. You can tell by his body language and the wise cracks he makes. I do the same thing. I make silly comments to people when I talk to them.

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

Robert I'd say he was just very shy. You can tell by his body language and the wise cracks he makes. I do the same thing. I make silly comments to people when I talk to them.

+1.. shyness, breaking the ice.. making wisecrack remarks.. it's a release and not really meaning someone has low self-esteem.. imho..
they might be seeing how thin skinned those around them are..

See how far they can press the bounds and relax without persecution.
I sometimes think, those that react to humor harshly may be the ones with the low self esteem and it comes out
when they are not even the ones being laughed at.. that make sense?


As far as personal humor.. making fun of others is just natural.. ofcourse, when your on the recieving end.. you might not like it.. but you will laugh when your not.
seeing others in pain thru some stupid thing they do usually cracks everyone up... American Home Videos makes a killing thru it.. someones watching?


On the other hand..they say all top comedians in hollywood are also the top depressed people.. I think it goes back to something just strikes them funny and the rest miss it.. :rotflmao:

 

[R_of_G]

Good thread Tone. Hendrix's humor is one of the aspects of the man which is often overlooked. He had a great one. As for Robert's question, I think that Hendrix had plenty of self-confidence in his talents, but was painfully shy. Once the playing started he was Jimi, but in between songs you see the shyness.

 

[SuperSwede]

Thanks Tone! I needed that Hendrix injection after a long day at work!

 

[oldguy]

I'd say Jimi was shy and had a good sense of humor, also. His wisecracks made him feel more at ease when he spoke. He communicated on a whole 'nother level when he played. Thank goodness for us he was compelled to play for people enough that he overcame his shyness in that respect.........

 

[helliott]

Thanks for this. Great piece.

 

[just strum]

Some say being funny is a way for people to get around a low self esteem. Thoughts?

I believe that to be true for some, but I think people that are funny are usually introverts and use it as an outlet to be accepted or just communicate. I also think that people that are funny are usually intelligent, but view the world a little differently.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

I love his humor too. What a guy.

How strong do you think his self-confidence was? Some say being funny is a way for people to get around a low self esteem. Thoughts?

ummm..I don't see ...umm...how that could...ummm..be:rotflmao:.

By the way here is my favorite definition of extrovert vs introvert. It has nothing to do with how much noise you make in public, or whether you are shy or quiet.

It has to do with with what you do to recharge when you feel low & out of sorts.

Introverts try to be alone & recenter themselves.

Extroverts call up a friend or go out and ..umm...perimeter? themselves.

In other words, if when you are feeling thin, weak, & confused you find yourself anxious to go home & do nothing, you are an introvert. If you want the energetic connection to others then you are an extrovert.

Me, I'm a classic introvert.

 

[R_of_G]

you're a classic alright Tot. that's for sure.:dude: