Help naming this comedian

[AlwaysQuestion]

I'm looking for the name of a comedian Nemo? Emo? Imo? something like that. His schtick includes contorted gestures, pulling on his hair, and a weird sounding voice. He's appeared on Just for Laughs; also, Johnny Carson and other late night talk shows. He seems to have faded into the background. Still, I think he's funny--just wish I could remember his name. Anyone here know?

[slay]

1. Sounds like Emo Phillips to me

Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ab6LWXeNDA

[AlwaysQuestion]

2. Gee, that was quick

Thanks so much. It was driving me crazy! I'll be sure to check your link

[pokerfan]

3. He was on Bob and Tom (WGN) last night

He's great.

"You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get older. Little things like being spanked every day by a middle-aged woman: Stuff you pay good money for in later life." -Emo Phillips

[AlwaysQuestion]

5. Yep!

I agree and think he's clever. It's always nice to listen to a comedian who can get through a routine without all the obligatory f's and s's in every delivered line. He sure has aged, though--like the rest of us. :]

[orleans]

4. he got his stage name from a sign over a classroom door in his junior high

the sign was for a classroom for "emotionally disturbed" kids and read "emo. disturbed" or "emo. handicapped"

kids used to call each other emos and "you emo!" which was the equivalent of saying someone was a moron or "you retard!"

it was basically a swear word for junior high kids -- instead of saying someone was an asshole or a dumb fuck they were an emo

circa late '60s to early '70s.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo_Philips

on edit: (just a bit of trivia)

[AlwaysQuestion]

6. Interesting

Never knew that. But now that I do, it'll help me remember his name. The ol' bean ain't what it used to be!