The entertainment world lost one of the best comedians of our time Wednesday when Mitch Hedberg passed away. Hedburg's publicist confirmed that he died from a still-unknown cause of death, at age 37 years old.
Hedberg was, is and will always be one of my favorite comedians. He has a dry sense of humor mixed with a hippie's attitude rendered a flawless delivery. Some reporters, including "Time" columnist Joel Stein, were so bold as to say that Hedberg would be the next Seinfeld, and to many, he was.
From Comedy Central specials to guest appearances on such hilarious shows as "Home Movies" as Dr. Fizzel and Mitch the 5th grader, and the newer "Shorties Watching Shorties," Hedberg has continuously made us laugh with his seemingly drug-induced outlook on all of the little things in life. I mean, who doesn't think about Hedberg's joke when you're handed one of the millions of flyers from the organizations on the West Mall: "When someone hands you a flyer, it's like they're saying, 'Here. You throw this away.'"
I had the opportunity to see Hedberg last semester when he came to the Paramount with Steven Lynch. People were rolling in the aisles (literally, some girl fell down the stairs in the aisle. It was hilarious) laughing at such jokes as his donut joke: "I bought a donut, and they gave me a receipt for the donut. I don't need a receipt for the donut, man. I'll just give you the money, you give me the donut. End of transaction! We don't need to bring ink and paper into this. I just cannot imagine a scenario where I would have to prove that I bought a donut. Some skeptical friend? 'Oh, come on, man, don't even act like I didn't get that donut, I got the documentation right here!'"
His comedy is genius and his delivery is amazing, and I know many people will miss him.
Rest in peace, Mitch Hedberg. Comedy won't be the same without you.
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