He was edgy, ethnic, and on the rise — a standup star on the cusp of pop-culture superstardom. His TV show was already a smash hit on Comedy Central; he was backed by one of the most powerful talent agencies in Hollywood. Soon, he’d have it all: feature films, blockbuster comedy tours, international fame and fortune, and more Emmys, Oscars, and Tonys than he could count.
Carlos Mencia was on top of the world.
His comedy was fearless: No topic was off limits. And his sketch comedy show, “The Mind of Mencia,” averaged 1.4 million viewers. He was hilarious — and that’s not just my opinion; that’s also what he put in his own press release:
Known for his unflinching and hilarious opinions, Mencia is able to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisy, which has made him one of the most successful comedians in the country.
And then, almost exactly 18 years ago — Feb. 10, 2007 — a lesser-known comedian named Joe Rogan confronted Mencia on stage and accused him of being a joke thief. Here’s the video: […]
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