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John Kavanaugh

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Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« on: February 05, 2014, 10:57:40 AM »
1. Sam Kinison
2. Harpo Marx
3. Lewis Black
4. Bob Hope
5. Rodney Dangerfield

The thought of Sam Kinison screaming is making my day.
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Sven Nilsen

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2014, 11:02:59 AM »
#2 is genius.

Add Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and George Carlin to the list.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2014, 11:06:11 AM »
Quote from: Sven Nilsen on February 05, 2014, 11:02:59 AM
#2 is genius.

Add Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and George Carlin to the list.

Steven Wright would be hilarious. I like caddies that don't get into the drama of the shot. All my caddies are dead except for Lewis Black. I like an angry caddie that would rather be anywhere else.
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jeffwarne

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2014, 11:07:09 AM »
The real problem's are caddies who think they'd make great comedians
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Keith Grande

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2014, 11:07:41 AM »
Do we need to mention Bill Murray?

For self-abuse:

George Carlin
Larry David
Louis C.K.
Dennis Miller
Gilbert Gottfied
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Dan Kelly

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2014, 11:12:05 AM »
Charlie Chaplin

Buster Keaton

Stan Laurel

Don Rickles

Mae West
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Jud_T

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2014, 11:12:26 AM »
Agree on Groucho:

how about:

Jonathan Winters
Andy Kaufman
Dave Chappelle
Jeff Garlin
Albert Brooks
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RJ_Daley

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2014, 11:19:35 AM »
 Are these among the voices screaming in your head?  I like your list.  I'd add in Steven Wright for the cerebral ironic context of playing a great course and pondering the best line of play to take, charm or prudence.  I would go something like this:

You:  What is my yardage to the pin?
Steven:  Depends on what route you'd like to arrive from.

You:  Which way will my putt break?
Steven:  When you reach maximum stress.

You:  Can I get home from here?
Steven:  Eventually.

You:  What is behind the green?
Steven:  The remainder of the world.
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Michael Whitaker

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2014, 11:23:47 AM »
Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire... or this guy: http://youtu.be/pcnFbCCgTo4
« Last Edit: February 05, 2014, 11:26:23 AM by Michael Whitaker »
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Nigel Islam

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2014, 11:42:13 AM »
Quote from: Keith Grande on February 05, 2014, 11:07:41 AM
Do we need to mention Bill Murray?



Wasn't Bill Murray ACTUALLY a caddie as a kid?
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2014, 11:57:02 AM »
Quote from: jeffwarne on February 05, 2014, 11:07:09 AM
The real problem's are caddies who think they'd make great comedians

Exactly, which may explain why the best caddies I ever had were at Riviera.  I think they are trained not to audition.
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Peter Pallotta

Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2014, 11:59:21 AM »
Great collection of comics, gents. I'm laughing just thinking about it. I think what would also work are some of the old rat-pack types/from that era, perpetually pissed off and/or drunk under the forced bonhomie

Joey Bishop
Sid Caesar
Don Rickles
Joe E Lewis
Alan King

Peter
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Eric Smith

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2014, 12:08:03 PM »
Murray Langston
Garry Shandling
Lisa Lampanelli
Bill Cosby
Anthony Gray
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Phil Lipper

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2014, 12:44:04 PM »
I'd have to go in a different direction and list Rocky over at Pine Valley. Already a caddy and a hoot
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Jim_Kennedy

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2014, 01:43:55 PM »
Robert Smigel and Triumph, the insult comic dog.
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JMEvensky

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2014, 01:44:03 PM »
Quote from: PPallotta on February 05, 2014, 11:59:21 AM
Great collection of comics, gents. I'm laughing just thinking about it. I think what would also work are some of the old rat-pack types/from that era, perpetually pissed off and/or drunk under the forced bonhomie

Joey Bishop
Sid Caesar
Don Rickles
Joe E Lewis
Alan King

Peter

Nice 5-some Peter.

Funny,Pallotta doesn't sound Jewish.
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Keith Grande

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2014, 02:05:40 PM »
Quote from: Jim_Kennedy on February 07, 2014, 01:43:55 PM
Robert Smigel and Triumph, the insult comic dog.

Lol Triumph: "That shot was good....for me to poop on!
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2014, 02:35:25 PM »
Two loopers in the group:

Tom Arnold
Roseann Barr
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Mark Pritchett

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2014, 02:43:29 PM »
Mitch Hedberg
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Howard Riefs

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2014, 02:44:32 PM »
Quote from: Nigel Islam on February 05, 2014, 11:42:13 AM
Quote from: Keith Grande on February 05, 2014, 11:07:41 AM
Do we need to mention Bill Murray?



Wasn't Bill Murray ACTUALLY a caddie as a kid?


Yes, he and his brother Brian were caddies at Indian Hill in Winnetka, IL.

http://www.indianhillclub.org/

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Rees Milikin

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #20 on: February 07, 2014, 02:45:16 PM »
Quote from: Mark Pritchett on February 07, 2014, 02:43:29 PM
Mitch Hedberg

I was just about to write the same thing.

I would also add Chevy Chase (before he became un-funny).
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Tim Leahy

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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #21 on: February 07, 2014, 03:08:07 PM »
I once got paired with a professional comedian for a round at Malibu CC. Franklyn Ajaye was a standup and writer for Richard Pryor in the 70's and he had a great act that I had seen. For four hours the guy was hilarious. I couldnt wait for the time on the tee boxes when he was cracking the group up with his observations and stories. He was a pretty good golfer too.
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Peter Pallotta

Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #22 on: February 07, 2014, 03:28:38 PM »
Ha, ha - no it doesn't, Jeff, but even though I never met any of that 5-some, I think I can understand those guys: life can be tough, so have some drinks, lose your temper, crack some jokes, chase girls, apologize for getting angry, play some golf, try to dress nice, get to Vegas every once in a while, have some more drinks, play some golf (hopefully in Palm Springs, while dressing nice and cracking jokes), lose you temper again and then apologize, and then start the day all over again. Who else would I want to have around?

Peter
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Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #23 on: February 07, 2014, 05:29:37 PM »
Jackie Gleason and Art Carney....."Address the ball."  "Hello ball"
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BCowan

Re: Top 5 comedians that would make great caddies
« Reply #24 on: February 07, 2014, 05:47:00 PM »
Dangerfield
Black
Carlin
L. David
Chappelle
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