REVIEW: Favorito is a Vegas Favorite
Rude, crude and politically incorrect, Vinnie Favorito follows in the footsteps of Don Rickles. The charm of insult humor is often difficult to fathom until one sees it live. Vinnie Favorito, winner of numerous comedy awards around the country, forgoes a standard routine in favor of interviewing his Vegas audience members thus asking them to deliver the sword with which he spears them. Instead of leaving us flayed alive, however, the Boston Italian’s sharp, quick-witted barbs hilariously expose our common shortcomings giving us permission not to be perfect. His over-the-top use of stereotypes reveals the absurdity of lumping people together.
Too bad Obama didn’t invited Favorito to share a beer with the white cop from Mass. who teaches how not to racially profile while racially profiling and the black professor who should have known that sassing a cop, no matter what your race or international flight status, can land you in jail. They both might have benefitted with a little air taken out of their egos. For those who can stand the jabs, Favorito delivers a stand-up night of stand-up comedy.
Vinnie Favorito
8 p.m.nightly
Saturdays – 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Bugsy’s Cabaret
Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 Las Vegas Blvd South
702-733-3333
$39.95, $49.95 plus tax and fees
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