I had the opportunity to attend a comedy show last night, in the great city of Jackson, MS. I was very surprised and elated, because we very rarely get these types of headliners. I’m not sure if it’s because of the negative image that is etched in people’s mind of our past, or if they think we’re so far behind in time, that we don’t know who they are. Whatever the reason, I am grateful we were chosen.
Katt Williams is one of the most renowned comedians of this time. He is known for making light of the truth of things that aren’t usually spoken about. His trademark is his style. He dresses somewhat like a “pimp” and wears his hair permed, and it’s usually the prettiest in the building. I had the privilege of being center stage on the second row of the venue. Katt was in rare form. He entered the stage and immediately jumped off and ran around the venue, getting up-close and personal with the audience. He had a very nice black and purple silk blazer, black silk pants, and some gray Nike tennis shoes that lit up like Sketchers. Ironically we did not see his signature hair. Instead he wore a purple fury Kangol hat.
His show was just as ironic as his well-manicured hair being covered. He spoke in duration about the tragic death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson and his predator, Dr. Conrad Murray. He couldn’t quite fathom the idea of paying a doctor $150,000 per month to administer a drug that according to the defense, Michael Jackson was able to administer to himself. It just didn’t add up to him. He also spoke about how America is slowly wiping out its enemies, with the deaths of Sadam Hussein, Osama Bin Laden, and Khadafy. An idea that seemed impossible ten years ago.
Katt is also known for making light of a favorite pass-time, smoking marijuana. This time the only mention of smoking was when he was comparing religions and said it went along great with meditation like certain religions. In his religious comparisons, with one eyebrow raised, he endorsed Jesus Christ! He also spoke about homosexuality being in the bible, but he excused the lesbians, because they weren’t mentioned in the bible. He told of the story of Sodom and Gomorrah and how homosexuality was being practiced in both of those cities and God burned them both down. Katt also spoke adamantly that the apocalypse is coming in 2012. He warned everyone to find a significant other, and get their finances in order, a strong resemblance to Y2K.
The show was funny, but it had a political and almost spiritual undertone that made us laugh, but think as well. It wasn’t the usual weed-smoking, permed hair, pimp-style dressing Katt that preceded him. He made us realize he does believe in a purpose and he has decided to use the stage as his platform. I enjoyed it!
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