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Wanda Sykes - Tongue Untied

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It's hard to describe in this review the comedic genius of Wanda Sykes. Her pacing, voice inflection, body language, and joke & story-telling are perfect throughout this DVD. Using these skills, Wanda connects with the audience in a personal way that elevates her far above the drivel of your every day comic.

Wanda's political observations are poignant and avoid becoming "cheap shots" by applying universal truths to what she sees. For example, President Bush's "sinister laugh" gets compared to that of a villain in a classic cartoon. And, as Wanda opines, is Condoleezza Rice, our National Security Advisor, sharing more than recipes and neighborhood talk at the beauty parlor? These are only a few of the many, many gems in this DVD. It's not overly-political. She makes plenty of common observations that will propel you into fits of laughter

Decent DVD extras include: an additional comedy show by Wanda Sykes; deleted scenes; and various Comedy Central skits.

Buy this now! You will not be disappointed. And, you will want to share this one with your friends.

I love Wanda! She's funny in this show but I could not enjoy it due to the fact that there are FREQUENT commercial breaks (sans the ads). This is a TV program taped for Comedy Central---NOT a full length comedy performance. Just when I settled in and became really interested they'd have another break. Just fair warning for all you potential buyers....

Wanda is one of the more intelligent comedians around these days. Her take on politics is really the strength of the show. And I loved how she feels the Pope should have reacted to priests molesting children. The joke about a drunk following another drunk home is hilarious! "I saw him drive into a tree and then I thought "Maybe he lives in the woods"" LOL!

I stumbled across Wanda's act while channel surfing and I laughed sooooo hard that I immediately jumped up to see if it was available for purcahse. I knew I had to own it to watch over and over again with friends and family. I'm a comedy addict and Wanda is one of the funniest (and intelligent) comedians out there. Believe me when I say you MUST get this one and see for yourself. Wanda's sharp tongue matches her sharp wit and she's well versed on today's politics, among other things. This one's great if you love comedy. Don't miss this one or you'll be sorry. Girlfriend is super-duper funny and absolutely RIGHT on! Buy it. And you might want to run to the potty before the laughter breaks out!

After seeing Wanda at the Irvine CA Improv last month, I decided I must own everything Wanda. Both her and Keith Robinson rocked -- go see them live if you have a chance.

I knew I'd seen two Wanda specials, and I looked everywhere for the other one and had no luck; could only find Tongue Untied. Guess what??? BOTH are on this DVD !

Her half hour Comedy Central special is included in the bonus material of this disk !!

Hercules - Hercules - Hercules !

I love this woman! She will make you pee yor pants you'll laugh so hard!and it stands up to repeated viewings...all funny the second time up to the twentieth time you watch it...which will be over and over....Wanda,girl,you sho' make me happy!

Many may not be that familiar with Wanda Sykes...she played the wise-cracking, hilariously jolting housekeeper in Chris Rock's 2001 film, Down to Earth. Even with such a small role in that film, Wanda Sykes made very bit the best - funny, funny, funny! This comedey special, Tongue Untied is Wanda Sykes full throttle - intelligent, sarcastic, political, realistic, persuasive, and of course a comedic joyride. Every second of this show will keep you laughing. BTW, you'll notice, once you watch the DVD, that her audience are from all walks of life...black, white, yellow, brown, purple, green...we're all there watching and laughing!

Wanda is way too funny. I got this DVD after seeing her stand up comedy on comedy channel. She covers various topics, politics, relationships and other things. Her stand up comedy is witty. Your stomach will hurt after watching this DVD. (by laughing so much, of course.)

I love it! I love it! I love it! - This DVD is a great way to sit back and enjoy a good laugh. Wanda brought basic everyday situations of why people do what they do - and spin it with her wit!

From politics to personal comics - it makes so much sense why I really enjoy her work. That's the beauty of being a comedian - creating the craft that makes sense! Another part I enjoy about this DVD is that she made fun of how ignorant people are - without having to humiliate them. It's almost as if she's voicing out what's inside our head that we try to deny, and made it extremely funny.

I would recommend this DVD to anyone. Perfect for small parties or even when your day just seems too gloomy.

Even better than her bits in movies. This DVD will make you laugh.