Ron Artest and former TFT.com NBA correspondent Tal Shahar
Ron Artest is Crazy Like Redd Foxx
I used to think that Ron Artest was the greatest source on Earth for accidental comedy. It turns out he is actually a comic genius.
The world’s greatest source of accidental comedy is now officially former TFT.com staffer Tal Shahar, conveniently pictured above with Crazy Pills himself. Unfortunately his Youtube dance videos have been removed so I have no tangible proof to support my claims.
Ron Artest really impressed me with the interviewing himself bit he did for ESPN. His answers to the questions he asked himself are absolutely hilarious, but it is his reactions to his own crazy answers that are so interesting. Based on his expressions, Artest seems to be letting us know that he is also in on the joke. His performance is surprisingly nuanced and hints at a natural talent for comedy.
Ron Artest needs to quit making a fool of himself rapping and pursue a career in comedy when he retires. People have been pretending John Salley is funny for years, and he has parlayed that into a career in media. Artest is actually funny. Give this guy a few minutes a week on The Daily Show and see where it goes.
