I just saw this the other day.
Man was I surprised! Here was a "G/PG" rated Steve Harvey comedy act! I'm so use to seeing and hearing a "R/XXX" rated Steve Harvey! But he was doing a performance for church folk, so it was understandable.
I have always thought many comedians can be (and are) funny without resorting to being vulgar and "ghetto".
But it seems that being "nasty and dirty" seems to be the "norm" and somehow relates much better to some level with some people.
It seems that being that "real", makes a somewhat better "connection" with the masses.
With this act, Harvey confirmed that you can still be funny while keeping it "clean".
Other comedians like Sinbad, Bill Cosby and countless Christian comedians can keep it "clean" and still be funny.
I believe it has to do a lot with religion and also how and where you were raised and educated.
To some extent , it has "paid-off" for Harvey since now he hosts the "Family Feud". (hint: there is a family in the title for a reason) But then some people can see that as a "sell-out", Like Eddie Murphy for example. Who now has resorted to doing Disney movies!? What happen to the comedian that Eddie was, like in '48Hrs or Trading Places'? I don't know maybe money does actually rule in the end.
Anyways, without really "spoiling" the ending of Harvey's performance on this act, I'll just say that what a way to end a show! It is as close to a "religious" experience that you'll get with the titled "Pastor/Reverend" Steve Harvey! :D
Man was I surprised! Here was a "G/PG" rated Steve Harvey comedy act! I'm so use to seeing and hearing a "R/XXX" rated Steve Harvey! But he was doing a performance for church folk, so it was understandable.
I have always thought many comedians can be (and are) funny without resorting to being vulgar and "ghetto".
But it seems that being "nasty and dirty" seems to be the "norm" and somehow relates much better to some level with some people.
It seems that being that "real", makes a somewhat better "connection" with the masses.
With this act, Harvey confirmed that you can still be funny while keeping it "clean".
Other comedians like Sinbad, Bill Cosby and countless Christian comedians can keep it "clean" and still be funny.
I believe it has to do a lot with religion and also how and where you were raised and educated.
To some extent , it has "paid-off" for Harvey since now he hosts the "Family Feud". (hint: there is a family in the title for a reason) But then some people can see that as a "sell-out", Like Eddie Murphy for example. Who now has resorted to doing Disney movies!? What happen to the comedian that Eddie was, like in '48Hrs or Trading Places'? I don't know maybe money does actually rule in the end.
Anyways, without really "spoiling" the ending of Harvey's performance on this act, I'll just say that what a way to end a show! It is as close to a "religious" experience that you'll get with the titled "Pastor/Reverend" Steve Harvey! :D