How is this bad or surprising? This is what Paul Mooney does. Rant, make up stuff as he goes, and toss the N-word. Sounds to me like Paul Mooney is doing his job well.

While racist jokes get old after a while, he is creative.

SeventeenDayze said:

babynoz said:

You could be right but he still ain't no spring chicken. Where was he going with that joke about Arsenio and white women? He changed course mid-joke.

I think Paul Mooney intentionally was quiet after he cracked that joke about Arsenio and white women.

Thats what he does, he gets into borderline conversations with the audience. I've seen two of his stand ups and theyre always like that.

babynoz said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I think Paul Mooney intentionally was quiet after he cracked that joke about Arsenio and white women. It was intended to be a cheapshot in the form of a joke. I've never heard any rumors about Arsenio that involve dating black women, so that's why PM said what he did (I assume).

I don't recall if I ever heard of Arsenio dating any woman....I'm tryna figure out how he got a fourteen yr old son 'cuz I always thought he was a DL brotha....hmmm.

Chile you ain't lyin'! I do know that he used to date Paula Abdul back in the day but like you, I've always thought he had some sugar in the tank.

[Edited 5/12/14 17:53pm]

babynoz said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I think Paul Mooney intentionally was quiet after he cracked that joke about Arsenio and white women. It was intended to be a cheapshot in the form of a joke. I've never heard any rumors about Arsenio that involve dating black women, so that's why PM said what he did (I assume).

I don't recall if I ever heard of Arsenio dating any woman....I'm tryna figure out how he got a fourteen yr old son 'cuz I always thought he was a DL brotha....hmmm.

I wondered the same thing you did. How did Arsenio manage to have a career spanning three decades but he's seldom seen with a woman? I guess he dated Paula Abdul for about ten minutes and then took a long break from dating and magically has a son? Maybe he's just one of those people who remains single for whatever reason...

Meanwhile back on topic....

Legendary comic Paul Mooney’s medical crisis

SeventeenDayze said:

babynoz said:

I don't recall if I ever heard of Arsenio dating any woman....I'm tryna figure out how he got a fourteen yr old son 'cuz I always thought he was a DL brotha....hmmm.

I wondered the same thing you did. How did Arsenio manage to have a career spanning three decades but he's seldom seen with a woman? I guess he dated Paula Abdul for about ten minutes and then took a long break from dating and magically has a son? Maybe he's just one of those people who remains single for whatever reason...

I had always looped Arsenio in one of those "Luther Vandross" type of cases. His personal business isn't seen but we all know what the deal is.

babynoz said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I think Paul Mooney intentionally was quiet after he cracked that joke about Arsenio and white women. It was intended to be a cheapshot in the form of a joke. I've never heard any rumors about Arsenio that involve dating black women, so that's why PM said what he did (I assume).

I don't recall if I ever heard of Arsenio dating any woman....I'm tryna figure out how he got a fourteen yr old son 'cuz I always thought he was a DL brotha....hmmm.

He and Paula Abdul were an item in the late 80s (when he was doing his first show).

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Meanwhile back on topic....

Legendary comic Paul Mooney’s medical crisis

Many people in the elite black comedy world have kept a secret for well over a year; their friend, mentor and colleague, Paul Mooney, is sick.

Many people who do not know Mooney spread rumors or made horrible assumptions about his health. But Mooney has been battling stage four prostate cancer for well over a year and it has taken its toll. The once robust, burly, laughing black man now uses a wheelchair and cane.

But Mooney hid it well; he continued to do his stand-up comedy routine. But now he needs the assistance of a cane and someone who has his back, his brother, Rudy Mooney.

“I’ve been with Paul since the start of this thing,” stated Rudy Mooney to rolling out and Rudy will be there until the end. But it does not look like that end is coming soon. Paul Mooney is still traveling all over the country, from coast to coast and even Canada. The longtime Oakland, California, resident can’t and won’t sit still.

Because Mooney is an entertainer, the stage is his source of income besides residuals from writing. Mooney has written for “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,” “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Good Times” and “Sanford and Son” among others.

Recently while appearing on the “Arsenio Hall Show,” Paul Mooney was shown in medical distress. Those who know him were saddened to see his performance. Mooney walks out with a cane and takes his chair. He then begins his routine and loses his way several times.

damn..poor paul

and richard aint even here to make him laugh about it

i don't like him as a comedian

this is what makes him relevant

missfee said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I wondered the same thing you did. How did Arsenio manage to have a career spanning three decades but he's seldom seen with a woman? I guess he dated Paula Abdul for about ten minutes and then took a long break from dating and magically has a son? Maybe he's just one of those people who remains single for whatever reason...

I had always looped Arsenio in one of those "Luther Vandross" type of cases. His personal business isn't seen but we all know what the deal is.

That's hilarious....Luther mode LOL

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Meanwhile back on topic....

Legendary comic Paul Mooney’s medical crisis

Many people in the elite black comedy world have kept a secret for well over a year; their friend, mentor and colleague, Paul Mooney, is sick.

Many people who do not know Mooney spread rumors or made horrible assumptions about his health. But Mooney has been battling stage four prostate cancer for well over a year and it has taken its toll. The once robust, burly, laughing black man now uses a wheelchair and cane.

But Mooney hid it well; he continued to do his stand-up comedy routine. But now he needs the assistance of a cane and someone who has his back, his brother, Rudy Mooney.

“I’ve been with Paul since the start of this thing,” stated Rudy Mooney to rolling out and Rudy will be there until the end. But it does not look like that end is coming soon. Paul Mooney is still traveling all over the country, from coast to coast and even Canada. The longtime Oakland, California, resident can’t and won’t sit still.

Because Mooney is an entertainer, the stage is his source of income besides residuals from writing. Mooney has written for “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,” “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Good Times” and “Sanford and Son” among others.

Recently while appearing on the “Arsenio Hall Show,” Paul Mooney was shown in medical distress. Those who know him were saddened to see his performance. Mooney walks out with a cane and takes his chair. He then begins his routine and loses his way several times.

That's all that needs to be explained.

Thankfully, it just so happens Paul Mooney is going to be in Detroit this coming Saturday at the Garden Theater and I simply cannot be any more thrilled nor grateful that I will have the privilege of being right there with him.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Meanwhile back on topic....

Legendary comic Paul Mooney’s medical crisis

Many people in the elite black comedy world have kept a secret for well over a year; their friend, mentor and colleague, Paul Mooney, is sick.

Many people who do not know Mooney spread rumors or made horrible assumptions about his health. But Mooney has been battling stage four prostate cancer for well over a year and it has taken its toll. The once robust, burly, laughing black man now uses a wheelchair and cane.

But Mooney hid it well; he continued to do his stand-up comedy routine. But now he needs the assistance of a cane and someone who has his back, his brother, Rudy Mooney.

“I’ve been with Paul since the start of this thing,” stated Rudy Mooney to rolling out and Rudy will be there until the end. But it does not look like that end is coming soon. Paul Mooney is still traveling all over the country, from coast to coast and even Canada. The longtime Oakland, California, resident can’t and won’t sit still.

Because Mooney is an entertainer, the stage is his source of income besides residuals from writing. Mooney has written for “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,” “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Good Times” and “Sanford and Son” among others.

Recently while appearing on the “Arsenio Hall Show,” Paul Mooney was shown in medical distress. Those who know him were saddened to see his performance. Mooney walks out with a cane and takes his chair. He then begins his routine and loses his way several times.

That's all that needs to be explained.

Thankfully, it just so happens Paul Mooney is going to be in Detroit this coming Saturday at the Garden Theater and I simply cannot be any more thrilled nor grateful that I will have the privilege of being right there with him.

Hey, let us know how the show goes. I think PM is just too much for regular TV......the truth hurts sometimes.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Meanwhile back on topic....

Legendary comic Paul Mooney’s medical crisis

Many people in the elite black comedy world have kept a secret for well over a year; their friend, mentor and colleague, Paul Mooney, is sick.

Many people who do not know Mooney spread rumors or made horrible assumptions about his health. But Mooney has been battling stage four prostate cancer for well over a year and it has taken its toll. The once robust, burly, laughing black man now uses a wheelchair and cane.

But Mooney hid it well; he continued to do his stand-up comedy routine. But now he needs the assistance of a cane and someone who has his back, his brother, Rudy Mooney.

“I’ve been with Paul since the start of this thing,” stated Rudy Mooney to rolling out and Rudy will be there until the end. But it does not look like that end is coming soon. Paul Mooney is still traveling all over the country, from coast to coast and even Canada. The longtime Oakland, California, resident can’t and won’t sit still.

Because Mooney is an entertainer, the stage is his source of income besides residuals from writing. Mooney has written for “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,” “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Good Times” and “Sanford and Son” among others.

Recently while appearing on the “Arsenio Hall Show,” Paul Mooney was shown in medical distress. Those who know him were saddened to see his performance. Mooney walks out with a cane and takes his chair. He then begins his routine and loses his way several times.

Yeah, I said in reply #24 that he was hospitalized last year and that this is supposed to be his last tour. His odd behavior could be due to pain meds.

missfee said:

babynoz said:

I don't recall if I ever heard of Arsenio dating any woman....I'm tryna figure out how he got a fourteen yr old son 'cuz I always thought he was a DL brotha....hmmm.

Chile you ain't lyin'! I do know that he used to date Paula Abdul back in the day but like you, I've always thought he had some sugar in the tank.

[Edited 5/12/14 17:53pm]

I had forgotten that there was some talk about him and Paula. There was a lot more talk about him and Eddie though.

SeventeenDayze said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

That's all that needs to be explained.

Thankfully, it just so happens Paul Mooney is going to be in Detroit this coming Saturday at the Garden Theater and I simply cannot be any more thrilled nor grateful that I will have the privilege of being right there with him.

Hey, let us know how the show goes. I think PM is just too much for regular TV......the truth hurts sometimes.

That's because honesty...is BRUTAL!

In the truth of that...if it's a good show, I'll be sure to let you know. If it's not, you will not hear about it from me.

babynoz said:

missfee said:

Chile you ain't lyin'! I do know that he used to date Paula Abdul back in the day but like you, I've always thought he had some sugar in the tank.

[Edited 5/12/14 17:53pm]

I had forgotten that there was some talk about him and Paula. There was a lot more talk about him and Eddie though.

I don't know if you watched the Arsenio show a few days ago when Eddie Murphy's ex-wife was on there. Arsenio was talking about how sad he was because of how close he was to Eddie and he felt like he was still talking to his "sister-in-law" (something to that effect). Please do tell what rumors you heard about Arsenio and Eddie Murphy.

SeventeenDayze said:

babynoz said:

I had forgotten that there was some talk about him and Paula. There was a lot more talk about him and Eddie though.

I don't know if you watched the Arsenio show a few days ago when Eddie Murphy's ex-wife was on there. Arsenio was talking about how sad he was because of how close he was to Eddie and he felt like he was still talking to his "sister-in-law" (something to that effect). Please do tell what rumors you heard about Arsenio and Eddie Murphy.

During the time of his first show he and Eddie were like siamese twins and I remember hoping they would do more movies because they were brilliant together. After Eddie's encounter with the transvestites he and Arsenio seemed to drift apart and the next thing I knew he was married.

I'll stop there before we get another eye roll,

babynoz said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I don't know if you watched the Arsenio show a few days ago when Eddie Murphy's ex-wife was on there. Arsenio was talking about how sad he was because of how close he was to Eddie and he felt like he was still talking to his "sister-in-law" (something to that effect). Please do tell what rumors you heard about Arsenio and Eddie Murphy.

During the time of his first show he and Eddie were like siamese twins and I remember hoping they would do more movies because they were brilliant together. After Eddie's encounter with the transvestites he and Arsenio seemed to drift apart and the next thing I knew he was married.

I'll stop there before we get another eye roll,

Yeah that makes sense. Perhaps Arsenio backed off a bit because of jealousy or bad feelings. Eddie married a "model" and this heffer is now dating my baby daddy Michael Strayhan. But this chick passes off like she's bitchy and a troublemaker. Perhaps Eddie married her for the same reason that you mentioned. Damage control after the tranny incident. I wonder why Arsenio doesn't bother with a smoke and mirrors type of marriage setup. I think this is also what George Clooney is like as well.....

babynoz said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I don't know if you watched the Arsenio show a few days ago when Eddie Murphy's ex-wife was on there. Arsenio was talking about how sad he was because of how close he was to Eddie and he felt like he was still talking to his "sister-in-law" (something to that effect). Please do tell what rumors you heard about Arsenio and Eddie Murphy.

During the time of his first show he and Eddie were like siamese twins and I remember hoping they would do more movies because they were brilliant together. After Eddie's encounter with the transvestites he and Arsenio seemed to drift apart and the next thing I knew he was married.

I'll stop there before we get another eye roll,

Hold up, wasn't the transvestite incident after Eddie had been married a while?

I know what you mean about Eddie and Arsenio...in the late 80's and very early 90's, they could do no wrong...almost like the dream team.

missfee said:

babynoz said:

During the time of his first show he and Eddie were like siamese twins and I remember hoping they would do more movies because they were brilliant together. After Eddie's encounter with the transvestites he and Arsenio seemed to drift apart and the next thing I knew he was married.

I'll stop there before we get another eye roll,

Hold up, wasn't the transvestite incident after Eddie had been married a while?

I know what you mean about Eddie and Arsenio...in the late 80's and very early 90's, they could do no wrong...almost like the dream team.

I can't recall and too lazy to Google it But perhaps it was during the time that he was married to Nicole. Didn't he say he was just giving a stranger a ride home because they were lost? Unless I've missed it, I still haven't seen Eddie on Arsenio's new show yet. I wonder why. Youo'd think he would have been on by now.

November 2013

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

November 2013

Cool, thanks for saving me a trip to Googleville to find out

Meanwhile back on topic...

Black comedy legend Paul Mooney responds to reports of his cancer

Does anybody know what’s going on with comic legend Paul Mooney. Mooney says that Rev. Al Sharpton was one of the people, along with many media outlets, to report that he is on his last legs. But Mooney seems to be saying that he’s not quite headed to the afterlife yet. But this is conflicted by those who’ve been to his shows and noticed that he doesn’t have the same energy and vitality that he once had.

So, to give respect to Mooney and also the truth, we’ve included an excerpt from a media report from RollingOut.com, and then a comment below that from Mooney himself. You be the judge on how he’s doing. No matter what the outcome is, we love Paul Mooney enough to say that his health is important to all of us. Keep reading:

Many people in the elite black comedy world have kept a secret for well over a year; their friend, mentor and colleague, Paul Mooney, is sick.

Many people who do not know Mooney spread rumors or made horrible assumptions about his health. But Mooney has been battling stage four prostate cancer for well over a year and it has taken its toll. The once robust, burly, laughing black man now uses a wheelchair and cane.

But Mooney hid it well; he continued to do his stand-up comedy routine. But now he needs the assistance of a cane and someone who has his back, his brother, Rudy Mooney.

“I’ve been with Paul since the start of this thing,” stated Rudy Mooney to rolling out and Rudy will be there until the end. But it does not look like that end is coming soon. Paul Mooney is still traveling all over the country, from coast to coast and even Canada. The longtime Oakland, California, resident can’t and won’t sit still.

Because Mooney is an entertainer, the stage is his source of income besides residuals from writing. Mooney has written for “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,” “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Good Times” and “Sanford and Son” among others.

You can read more via Black comedy legend Paul ...cal crisis.

Here is what Mooney himself said on Facebook about his condition:

PLEASE SHARE:I NEED COMEDIC RELIEF MYSELF RIGHT ABOUT NOW:

Paul Mooney

Options for this story
Its interesting how strange life is Im in the hospital recovering from surgery and all these rumors about my condition are beginning to surface; Simply send up prayers that the good lord strengthens my body and sustains my mind. I will be on tour for my last tour God Willing and I make it through all this. However, please stop scarring my fans, my family, my friends.

SOME PAUL MOONEY RUMORS OUT THERE:

1) Paul Mooney has stage 4 Cancer a rumor said to be started on TV by Reverend Al Sharpton. Rev. Al thank you for the Nat’l prayer but this isn’t true?

2)Paul Paul Mooney has had A massive Heart Massive Attack?

3) Paul Mooney has had A stroke, and is on Life support?

4)Paul Paul Mooney has had A brain aneurism?

5) In the rap community-Paul Mooney was shot in A drive by

6) In the Oceanic Community- Paul Mooney was wounded in A harpoon accident while Whale Hunting.

Please feel free to include your own false rumors: Im going to be alright my recovery is going well, but I still need all your prayers for strength and survival at this pt. in time. You are my fans and your prayers have always been genuine and answered when I request them. Don’t stop praying for me ya’ll just cuz Im doing better. I want to hurry up my recovery but it is ALL IN GODS TIME! BUT GET READY FOR MY NEW TOUR-
OUT OF DARKNESS-THE LAST STAND

ENTERTAIN ME WITH SOME OF YOUR OUTLANDISH PAUL MOONEY RUMORS

For real media inquiries contact my nephew:
Sean Vaughn Scott
414-678-0100
I wont talk to press until I’m ready but take A number-Im working on the material while in bed at Hospital and on this very,very,very, strange ride.
MY FINAL TOUR:
OUT OF DARKNESS
THE LAST STAND!

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IM TELLING THE TRUTH ON THIS ONE-Y’ALL BETTER HOPE THE OBAMA CARE WORKS OUT-N TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH YALL, N GET READY FOR SOME OF THE REALIST FUNNIEST PAUL MOONEY MATERIAL, NEVER BEFORE HEARD,FRESH,NEW,REAL-GOD BLESS YOU ALL! I LOVE ALL Y’ALL. YOU TOO WHITE PEOPLE!

[Edited 5/17/14 12:07pm]

SeventeenDayze said:

babynoz said:

During the time of his first show he and Eddie were like siamese twins and I remember hoping they would do more movies because they were brilliant together. After Eddie's encounter with the transvestites he and Arsenio seemed to drift apart and the next thing I knew he was married.

I'll stop there before we get another eye roll,

Yeah that makes sense. Perhaps Arsenio backed off a bit because of jealousy or bad feelings. Eddie married a "model" and this heffer is now dating my baby daddy Michael Strayhan. But this chick passes off like she's bitchy and a troublemaker. Perhaps Eddie married her for the same reason that you mentioned. Damage control after the tranny incident. I wonder why Arsenio doesn't bother with a smoke and mirrors type of marriage setup. I think this is also what George Clooney is like as well.....

missfee said:

babynoz said:

During the time of his first show he and Eddie were like siamese twins and I remember hoping they would do more movies because they were brilliant together. After Eddie's encounter with the transvestites he and Arsenio seemed to drift apart and the next thing I knew he was married.

I'll stop there before we get another eye roll,

Hold up, wasn't the transvestite incident after Eddie had been married a while?

I know what you mean about Eddie and Arsenio...in the late 80's and very early 90's, they could do no wrong...almost like the dream team.

Could be because it was a long time before I even knew he had gotten married.

Now that Arsenio is making a comeback and Eddie is single again I hope they do something together. That would be great.

babynoz said:

I don't recall if I ever heard of Arsenio dating any woman....I'm tryna figure out how he got a fourteen yr old son 'cuz I always thought he was a DL brotha....hmmm.

Arsenio had his son with a Producer from his old show. Coworkers get together all the time and try their best to keep it a secret. DL or not that little boy is def his kid...I hope he keeps his son AWAY from that Cra-Cra Willow Smith....The Smith kids are STRANGE.....LOL...

Who are you to call anyone STRANGE? Especially a KID! GTFOH with that mess!!!!!!!

[Edited 5/16/14 11:50am]

Chancellor said:

babynoz said:

Arsenio had his son with a Producer from his old show. Coworkers get together all the time and try their best to keep it a secret. DL or not that little boy is def his kid...I hope he keeps his son AWAY from that Cra-Cra Willow Smith....The Smith kids are STRANGE.....LOL...

I love when he talks about his son....very devoted father.