*** Cyclone Fanatic Stand-Up Tournament Challenge ***

[CycloneRulzzz]

With this bracket I want to introduce a CF Stand Up Bracket Challenge.

The top 3 winners will get along with general bragging rights I and @HoopsTournament will make donations to @brentblum and We Will on behalf of top 3 finishers. $75 for first, $50 second and third $25.

@HoopsTournament will provide graphics in this thread and from there
I will ask you to submit them by doing following below. Voting will start
Thursday so you have all the normal time to do them as regular march madness brackets.

Format:

Region 1 Comedy Store

First Round
1 (1-16 winner)
2 (8-9 winner)
3 (5-12 winner)
4 (4-13 winner)
5 (6-11 winner)
6 (3-14 winner)
7 (7-10 winner)
8 (2-15 winner)
Second
1 Winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 Winner of 3 vs 4 above
3 Winner of 5 vs 6 above
4 winner of 7 vs 8 above
Sweet 16
1 winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 winner of 3 vs 4 above
Elite 8
Winner of 1 vs 2 above

Region 2 The Second City

First Round
1 (1-16 winner)
2 (8-9 winner)
3 (5-12 winner)
4 (4-13 winner)
5 (6-11 winner)
6 (3-14 winner)
7 (7-10 winner)
8 (2-15 winner)
Second
1 Winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 Winner of 3 vs 4 above
3 Winner of 5 vs 6 above
4 winner of 7 vs 8 above
Sweet 16
1 winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 winner of 3 vs 4 above
Elite 8
Winner of 1 vs 2 above

Region 3 Comedy Cellar

First Round
1 (1-16 winner)
2 (8-9 winner)
3 (5-12 winner)
4 (4-13 winner)
5 (6-11 winner)
6 (3-14 winner)
7 (7-10 winner)
8 (2-15 winner)
Second
1 Winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 Winner of 3 vs 4 above
3 Winner of 5 vs 6 above
4 winner of 7 vs 8 above
Sweet 16
1 winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 winner of 3 vs 4 above
Elite 8
Winner of 1 vs 2 above

Region 4 The Funny Bone

First Round
1 (1-16 winner)
2 (8-9 winner)
3 (5-12 winner)
4 (4-13 winner)
5 (6-11 winner)
6 (3-14 winner)
7 (7-10 winner)
8 (2-15 winner)
Second
1 Winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 Winner of 3 vs 4 above
3 Winner of 5 vs 6 above
4 winner of 7 vs 8 above
Sweet 16
1 winner of 1 vs 2 above
2 winner of 3 vs 4 above
Elite 8
Winner of 1 vs 2 above



Then Final Four

1The Comedy Store winner vs The Funny Bone winner
2The Second City winner vs Comedy Cellar

Championship
Winner of The the matchups above


Tie Breaker: total votes cast in Championship

 

[HoopsTournament]

 

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[CycloneRulzzz]

Region 1 Comedy Store

First Round
1 George Carlin
2 Brian Regan
3 Sam Kinison
4 Jerry Seinfeld
5 Don Rickles
6 Steven Wright
7 Jeff Foxworthy
8 Mitch Hedberg
Second
1 George Carlin
2 Jerry Seinfeld
3 Steven Wright
4 Mitch Hedberg
Sweet 16
1 George Carlin
2 Mitch Hedberg
Elite 8
George Carlin

Region 2 The Second City

First Round
1 Richard Pryor
2 Ricky Gervais
3 Norm McDonald
4 Steve Martin
5 Lewis Black
6 Rodney Dangerfield
7 Ron White
8 Chris Rock
Second
1 Richard Pryor
2 Norm McDonald
3 Rodney Dangerfield
4 Chris Rock
Sweet 16
1 Richard Pryor
2 Chris Rock
Elite 8
Chris Rock

Region 3 Comedy Cellar

First Round
1 Dave Chappelle
2 Dave Attell
3 Gilbert Gottfried
4 Louis C.K
5 Jim Jeffries
6 Sebastian Maniscalco
7 Dana Carvey
8 Bill Burr
Second
1 Dave Chappelle
2 Bob Newhart
3 Bill Hicks
4 Bill Burr
Sweet 16
1 Dave Chappelle
2 Bill Burr
Elite 8
Dave Chappelle

Region 4 The Funny Bone

First Round
1 Eddie Murphy
2 Daniel Tosh
3 Andy Kaufman
4 Jim Gaffigan.
5 Robin Williams
6 Kevin Hart
7 Gabriel Iglesias
8 John Mulaney
Second
1 Eddie Murphy
2 Jim Gaffigan
3 Kevin Hart
4 John Mulaney
Sweet 16
1 Eddie Murphy
2 John Mulaney
Elite 8
Eddie Murphy



Then Final Four

1 George Carlin
2 Chris Rock

Championship
George Carlin

Total Votes Championship: 126

 

[cyclones500]

This is cool ... I wasn't involved in bracketing process for this one, so it's fun to see the unveiling because I didn't know what to expect.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

This is cool ... I wasn't involved in bracketing process for this one, so it's fun to see the unveiling because I didn't know what to expect.

It would be fun to experience that side of it.

 

[cyclones500]

It would be fun to experience that side of it.

Maybe for the 2025 off-season bracket series, we can find one that you can be on the "other side" ... although you do the Selection Sunday so well (among other research) that I'm not sure who'd be the go-to as backup.

 

[Cyclonsin]

Region 1 Comedy Store

First Round
1 George Carlin
2 Andrew Dice Clay
3 Redd Foxx
4 Jerry Seinfeld
5 Don Rickles
6 Steven Wright
7 Jeff Foxworthy
8 Mitch Hedburg
Second
1 George Carlin
2 Jerry Seinfeld
3 Don Rickles
4 Mitch Hedburg
Sweet 16
1 George Carlin
2 Mitch Hedburg
Elite 8
George Carlin

Region 2 The Second City

First Round
1 Richard Pryor
2 Ricky Gervais
3 Norm McDonald
4 Steve Martin
5 Lewis Black
6 Rodney Dangerfield
7 Ron White
8 Chris Rock
Second
1 Richard Pryor
2 Norm McDonald
3 Rodney Dangerfield
4 Chris Rock
Sweet 16
1 Norm McDonald
2 Chris Rock
Elite 8
Norm McDonald

Region 3 Comedy Cellar

First Round
1 Dave Chapelle
2 Demetri Martin
3 Bill Cosby
4 Bob Newhart
5 Bill Hicks
6 Lenny Bruce
7 Dana Carvey
8 Bill Burr
Second
1 Dave Chapelle
2 Bob Newhart
3 Lenny Bruce
4 Bill Burr
Sweet 16
1 Dave Chapelle
2 Bill Burr
Elite 8
Dave Chapelle

Region 4 The Funny Bone

First Round
1 Eddie Murphy
2 Ellen Degeneres
3 Bob Saget
4 Jim Gaffigan
5 Robin WIlliams
6 Kevin Hart
7 Gabriel Iglesias
8 John Mulaney
Second
1 Eddie Murphy
2 Bob Saget
3 Kevin Hart
4 John Mulaney
Sweet 16
1 Eddie Murphy
2 Kevin Hart
Elite 8
Eddie Murphy



Then Final Four

1 George Carlin
2 Norm McDonald

Championship
George Carlin


Tie Breaker: 114

 

[JM4CY]

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Anthony Jeselnik is one comedian I just cannot get into. I’ve had multiple friends recommend him and his podcast. I just don’t get it. He just seems like an unfunny arrogant dooshbag.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Anthony Jeselnik is one comedian I just cannot get into. I’ve had multiple friends recommend him and his podcast. I just don’t get it. He just seems like an unfunny arrogant dooshbag.

His delivery and persona is definitely part of his act. I haven't listened to his podcast (not a big podcast guy) but I love his stand-up.

This tourney will be interesting to follow since there are so many different types of comedians. The comedians that lean a little heavier into their persona for their acts (Jeselnik, Dice, Lewis Black, Bill Burr, Daniel Tosh, Robin Williams, Larry the Cable Guy, etc) are probably pretty polarizing.

And some people don't like crude humor, which eliminates a LOT of the field for them.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

My upset picks:
13 Bargatze over 4 Seinfeld
11 Jeffries over 6 Hicks
12 Gottfried over 5 Cosby

My "contrasting styles" match-ups
4 Louis C.K. vs 13 Bob Newhart
8 Dice vs 9 Regan
3 Wright vs 13 Titus
8 Gervais vs 9 Burnham
7 White vs 10 Birbiglia
6 Black vs 11 Galifianakis
6 Rickles vs 11 Bamford

My "lower seed got a tough draw" match-ups
13 Newhart vs 4 Louis C.K.
14 Jeselnik vs 3 Hart
12 Saget vs 5 Kaufman
15 Sykes vs Mulaney
13 Bargatze vs 4 Seinfeld
16 Oswalt vs 1 Carlin
16 Segura vs 1 Pryor
14 Glaser vs 3 Dangerfield

I know how I'm voting on these, but these are my "hurts to pick one to lose" match-ups
8 Attell vs 9. Martin
15 Sykes vs Mulaney
16 Segura vs 1 Pryor
14 Jeselnik vs 3 Hart

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

His delivery and persona is definitely part of his act. I haven't listened to his podcast (not a big podcast guy) but I love his stand-up.

This tourney will be interesting to follow since there are so many different types of comedians. The comedians that lean a little heavier into their persona for their acts (Jeselnik, Dice, Lewis Black, Bill Burr, Daniel Tosh, Robin Williams, Larry the Cable Guy, etc) are probably pretty polarizing.

And some people don't like crude humor, which eliminates a LOT of the field for them.

I enjoy his podcast. His stand up is alright but it's definitely a style all it's own. Sometimes I feel myself being to dumb to get some of his material.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

My upset picks:
13 Bargatze over 4 Seinfeld
11 Jeffries over 6 Hicks
12 Gottfried over 5 Cosby

My "contrasting styles" match-ups
4 Louis C.K. vs 13 Bob Newhart
8 Dice vs 9 Regan
3 Wright vs 13 Titus
8 Gervais vs 9 Burnham
7 White vs 10 Birbiglia
6 Black vs 11 Galifianakis
6 Rickles vs 11 Bamford

My "lower seed got a tough draw" match-ups
13 Newhart vs 4 Louis C.K.
14 Jeselnik vs 3 Hart
12 Saget vs 5 Kaufman
15 Sykes vs Mulaney
13 Bargatze vs 4 Seinfeld
16 Oswalt vs 1 Carlin
16 Segura vs 1 Pryor
14 Glaser vs 3 Dangerfield

I know how I'm voting on these, but these are my "hurts to pick one to lose" match-ups
8 Attell vs 9. Martin
15 Sykes vs Mulaney
16 Segura vs 1 Pryor
14 Jeselnik vs 3 Hart

Hope Jeffries at least wins a round. If I did a 64 based on my personal favorites he's top 10 for sure possibly top 5.

 

[Farnsworth]

Anthony Jeselnik is one comedian I just cannot get into. I’ve had multiple friends recommend him and his podcast. I just don’t get it. He just seems like an unfunny arrogant dooshbag.

I love un-PC material. I think he's really funny, but not maybe your tea. His arrogant dooshbag is really his Persona and delivery for his TV show Jeselnik Offensive, the roasts, or his specials. He's really smart so when he talks about comedy and like podcast shows, he has a lot good insights. He find the niche that he could use the format well, but he still does other things too. He'd probably be better now than just his un-pc method.

I'd say to recommend him and other podcast again, but you don't get it.

 

[JM4CY]

I love un-PC material. I think he's really funny, but not maybe your tea. His arrogant dooshbag is really his Persona and delivery for his TV show Jeselnik Offensive, the roasts, or his specials. He's really smart so when he talks about comedy and like podcast shows, he has a lot good insights. He find the niche that he could use the format well, but he still does other things too. He'd probably be better now than just his un-pc method.

I'd say to recommend him and other podcast again, but you don't get it.

Get off my lawn, Farnsy.

 

[Farnsworth]

Get off my lawn, Farnsy.

 

[Gonzo]

My upset picks:
13 Bargatze over 4 Seinfeld
11 Jeffries over 6 Hicks
12 Gottfried over 5 Cosby

My "contrasting styles" match-ups
4 Louis C.K. vs 13 Bob Newhart
8 Dice vs 9 Regan
3 Wright vs 13 Titus
8 Gervais vs 9 Burnham
7 White vs 10 Birbiglia
6 Black vs 11 Galifianakis
6 Rickles vs 11 Bamford

My "lower seed got a tough draw" match-ups
13 Newhart vs 4 Louis C.K.
14 Jeselnik vs 3 Hart
12 Saget vs 5 Kaufman
15 Sykes vs Mulaney
13 Bargatze vs 4 Seinfeld
16 Oswalt vs 1 Carlin
16 Segura vs 1 Pryor
14 Glaser vs 3 Dangerfield

I know how I'm voting on these, but these are my "hurts to pick one to lose" match-ups
8 Attell vs 9. Martin
15 Sykes vs Mulaney
16 Segura vs 1 Pryor
14 Jeselnik vs 3 Hart

Would be an absolute crime.

Anyone not familiar with Bill Hicks should check him out. Definitely can be crass and has an edge may be uncomfy for some, but the guy was as smart and sharp with his topics and delivery as it gets. My definite #1.