Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years

Bill is back. I'm glad to see he's still got his edge. Only he can take self reflection and turn it on its head with whitey but yet crass humor. His political commentary is also spot on. While listening to this special, I find myself not just laughing but nodding my head in full agreement with his exposition.

Tbh, this was one of those specials that gets better as you rewatch it. Certain jokes hits at a different time and I just didn't fully appreciate it the first time around. This is my third time through and I'm laughing it all over. A lot of other specials don't have this type of staying power, and for sure, I will be watching it for the fourth and fifth time. Enjoy!

I have been a fan of Bill Burr for a long time. As he has gotten older, he has calmed down a bit. It's to be expected and don't hold that against him.

However, everything that he thinks seemingly is now filtered through his wife. He doesn't go too controversial on anything by downplaying most things. The stuff he tries to go hard at seems to things his wife would want talked about. It is a very narrow but highly encouraged to debate discussion window. "Why is the KKK still around?" Very brave Bill. I'm sure all three members will be pissed.

Telling us what a broken man he is which is a cry for help more than anything. It was bad and peak "modern audience" comedy, which is just a talkative therapy session with safe jokes. You can see classic Bill for a few laughs but the moment drops dead before you know it.

The first half of this special features an old man complaining, using a whiney voice to sound humorous but not say anything funny. I was worried. Burr is a legend. However, legends do fade away, given enough time. But it was too soon for that.

Thankfully, the second half picked up, and I saw the Bill Burr we all know and love. It does feel like he's playing it safe, but I suppose that goes with age for some. His observational humor is less insightful and more on the nose. There is less self-deprecating humor this time around. That's what made Burr likable, in my opinion. He would eviscerate subjects and then make it personal, which is hilarious because many of us would see ourselves in him or someone we knew. Not so much now. Still worth watching, though.

One of his best specials. It is all of the things I appreciate about Bill Burr's style. If you're a long time fan of the podcast or his stand up, there's still plenty of fresh material here to keep you invested and laughing. If you're neither, it's a fantastic stand up special that feels organic and unapologetic for all the right and funny reasons. Tame by Bill Burr's standards, but well thought out and unbelievably funny in a world full of cookie cutter stand up material. There are times when the jokes drag on just a bit too long, but I'm genuinely grasping at straws trying to find constructive criticism here. One of my favorite stand up specials in a long time.

The people who rated this special lower than 5 are in the category of people who Bill talks about that wear namaste shirts and make heart shapes with their hands.

If it's not for you, be fair and rate 5. People are such harsh a**holes these days.

My husband, brother and I are huge fans on Bill, especially 'I'm Sorry You Feel That Way' and 'Walk Your Way Out' specials, and we were so pleased to have the same kind of vibe back with this one.

I agree with some of the other comments that it's funnier when you rewatch it because of the things you miss.

He is one of the GOATS, we had to pause to stop laughing in parts.