Amongst other work, Ari Shaffir is probably most well known for a series of comedy works entitled The Amazing Racist (the title is a play on that of reality television show The Amazing Race). In these shorts the Amazing Racist is seen acting in a manner which is overtly and ironically racist. Shaffir filmed many of his offensive encounters for the DVD, National Lampoon’s Lost Reality. They were then ripped to the internet by hundreds of different nerds and then seen by millions of people. Watching the videos makes many people laugh and many people very angry.
Ari gets death threats at least once a week and loves them all. If you haven’t seen the videos, Google him. And please don’t watch them at work because you’ll get fired.
Ari has also been featured on the TBS show Minding the Store, ESPN Classic’s Cheap Seats, The Latino Laugh Festival on SiTV, has made a few appearances on the Opie and Anthony radio show (including the greatest day of radio of all time – The Baby Bird), and you probably have seen him on one of the many national commercials he has done over the years.
Ari’s first love is standup, though, and he is a regular at all the major clubs in Los Angeles. For the last few years he has been touring nationally with Joe Rogan. Ari tends to describe his comedy as a puppet show, but way filthier and without the puppets. Ari wrote this biography, so every time it says “Ari did this” or “Ari did that” it’s really Ari writing it about himself. Ari feels like a tool for having done that. Please don’t come to the show if you’re easily offended or if you don’t like hearing Jews tell awful stories about sexual misconduct or if you hate fun. Everyone else, please do come.
Website
arishaffir.com or arithegreat.com
Influences
Don Barris, Joey Diaz, Joe Rogan, Freddy Soto, My Rabbis, My Friends, My Family, Your Stupid Face.
Members
I like watching really good stand up comedy.
TV Shows
I’m too dirty for TV. I was once on Mexican television for standup, but that’s as close as I’ll probably ever get. I do a lot of commercials though. Oh, and I guess I've done episodes of Cheap Seats (no longer on the air) Minding the Store (no longer on the air) and Family Business (no longer on the air).
I'm way prouder about my appearances on Opie and Anthony.
Films
Aaaahahahahahahaha! Suck it.
Albums
I've been too lazy to put one together. Hopefully soon, though.
Ari Shaffir's Interests
General
This is a training montage for my upcoming mma debut against fellow comedian Ryan Oneill. My training regimen is unorthodox but affective. I will pummel him.
This video is retarded. And notice the Chris Rock cameo.
Music
Nirvana makes me cry.
Movies
Pulp Fiction makes me cry.
Television
Freaks and Geeks makes me cry.
Books
The Stranger makes me cry.
Heroes
Superchunk for turning down the major labels. Doug Stanhope for turning down the major comedy clubs. Opie and Anthony for standing up for a competitor's right to free speech. My ex-girlfriend for having the abortion. Darnel Valentine for taking care of that coward Pat Tillman.
About me: I'm a stand up comedian. That's what I love doing. I like doing other things, but none as much as stand up. In my spare time, I'll do some acting, try to meet (and sleep with) girls, play poker, train in jiu-jitsu, play basketball, waste time on MySpace, waste time on the internet, illegally download television shows, music and movies, watch illegally downloaded television shows and movies, listen to illegally downloaded music, fuck with telemarketers, and sleep.
Thanks for the add Ari! You rocked the show in Portland!!! I didn't realize you were the guy that made the amazing racist video's until halfway through the show. I laughed my ass off!! Come back soon.
Peace is cool Sept 21st Peace Day Love is dead? I am neglecting on commenting. Gona use some Israely wisdom to get through that wall. Take the spark out and hold it in my hand cause its there for all of us. Rallies. Woopie doopie!!
All the best Ari, thank you so much for your friendship.
Ari! If you ever get super-bored and are a little hungry... you should consider taking a drive out to the Taco Bell on San Fernando Mission Rd., (Mission Hills I think...) There you will find the infamous TACO BELL COP! A 90+ year old man wearing a private security uniform who stands in a pivot between the FIRE SAUCE and the soda fountain. He observes and counts how many FIRE SAUCE packs you grab and using his own self-styled deduction methods he systematically decides who needs to be punished for FIRE SAUCE abuse. The punishment? Evil frowns from a unblinking angry face which he uses to stare at abusers who decide to eat inside at a table. If you catch him watching you out of the corner of your eye and decide to look back at him to see if that will make him look away, he won't. Then begins the stare down contest and he always wins. Like a angry gang member with vibes of hatred he will not look away. Since he stands about 4 feet away, it is impossible to miss! The only reprieve will come when some unsuspecting, economically-challenged punk attempts to pour soda in a water cup; then look out! He flies in to action shaking his index finger and will demand the culprit pour out the soda. It is worthy of taking a friend with a iphone camera to catch the mayhem. The drill Sgt. from "Full Metal Jacket" is a pussy cat compare to this Taco Bell Cop! Follow these simple steps for a endless belly laugh which won't soon be forgotten.
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