The 30 Funniest Stand-Up Comedians of All-Time

13. Bill Hicks

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Dark, jaded, and hyper-critical of popular culture, religion, government, and often his audience, Bill Hicks never had mainstream appeal. He was completely fine with that. He’s clearly angry about the things he talks about. However, Hicks isn’t taking a malicious stance, he’s just laughing at them. Hicks’ delivery in this style is so perfect that we can’t help but laugh along with him. He tragically died at the age of only 33 (just as he was achieving the astronomical success he deserved). However, the comedy he left us with is timeless.