By Samir MathurContributing writer
First things first: Carlos Mencia is a very popular stand-up comedian, whose series Mind of Mencia was, at its height, the second-most watched show on Comedy Central. He can pack out arenas in this country, and so the fact that he’s doing a one-night-only spot at the relatively intimate Improv here in town is a big deal for his fans.
Now to that elephant in the room: Carlos Mencia is one of the most unpopular comedians around, treated by many comedy fans with the same levels of opprobrium usually reserved for Jersey Shore cast members. I don’t really want to dwell on that here, since this post is to promote his upcoming show, but it’s hard to ignore the incredible amount of scorn that so many pile upon him. I highly recommend listening to Marc Maron’s interviews with Carlos, from a couple of months back, which are truly fascinating and really help describe his motivation and character. Download episodes 75 and 76 of Maron's podcast here.
Carlos Mencia appears at the Improv (Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive - Suite 2310) this Saturday night (9/4) at 11pm.
Tickets are $37 and can be purchased online.