I heard a few days ago that comedian Bernie Mac was in the hospital for pneumonia, but I didn't realize how serious it was. He passed away today at the young age of 50. It was a shock, if only because we are so used to celebrities bouncing back from illnesses and setbacks.
If you only saw him in his movie appearances, you missed out. Check out one of his taped stand up performances; he was hilarious. And no, he was not always P.C. - I can't think of one comedian that I really like that hasn't said something at sometime to offend somebody. (Although, I do have to admit that Bill Cosby's offensive remarks didn't happen during a comedy routine - which might make them worse.)
I didn't even hear until today that Bernie Mac got some flack from Obama for saying some "inappropriate" comments and using "salty" language at a benefit for Obama. Come on, Obama, were you not familiar with his comedy, or are you living in Leave It to Beaver land? I honestly don't know what Mac said, but he is (was) a comedian, and anyone familiar with his comedy would have known what kind of things he would have been liable to say.
Enough of that. That's not what this post is about.
Anyway, Rest in peace, Bernard McCullough. You made us laugh.
"Chicago Comedian Bernie Mac Dead at 50: Fearless rants on race, fatherhood captivated audience." Chicago Tribune, August 9, 2008.
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