It’s 2012 mofos! Time to look forward to the year ahead! Here’s a list of 8 comedians you should keep your eye on in the new year. Some you may know, some you might not. Either way, seek them out when they come to your town next and keep an eye on them in the new year.
Wil Sylvince
Why: Because they are rebooting In Living Color in 2012 and there’s no comedian we’d like to see more on the new cast than Wil. He’s all the Wayanses and a young Eddie Murphy wrapped into one.
Kurt Metzger
Why: Because the Mayan’s unlocked the secrets of the universe and it’s ending in 2012 but they couldn’t figure out the secret of pockets? We’re with you Kurt.
Amy Schumer
Why: Because there will be another roast in 2012 and her presence must be had!
Kyle Grooms
Why: Because it’s an election year and no comedian working today has better Obama material. Maybe Grooms is the solution for a suitable replacement to Fred Armiesn’s “just okay” Obama on SNL?
Kumail Nanjiani
Why: In 2012 we hope for the rumored new stand-up special/album and more cameos in Portlandia. Time it with second season of the TNT bro-mance show Franklin & Bash in which Nanjiani plays an agoraphobic sci-fi computer wizz paralegal. Not to be confused with the video game loving, geek podcast guesting comedian he is in real life.
John Mulaney
Why: This Saturday Night Live writer/producer is not only making us laugh on TV but he he also has a new stand-up special that will kick off the funny times in 2012.
Morgan Murphy
Why: Because we think 2012 is the year the former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer catches up to 13 year olds and their technology.
Ron Funches
Why: Because Ron has our vote to start playing every new character on the next season of Portlandia.
