Abeg, make we yarn small about di comedy legends wey don run di show for di 90s! Na dem make us laugh well-well and carry di whole pop culture matter for dia head like say na pesin wey get gbola.
First on di list be Jim Carrey! Dis guy na raw talent wey sabi scatter ground. Im dey carry di elastic face and mad energy come every movie. From ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ to ‘Dumb and Dumber’, no be small thing oh! Na him redefine slapstick comedy for di new generation. If you no don laugh for im movies, wetin you dey do?
Next up, na Eddie Murphy wey don dey shine since di late 80s but for 90s, e no slack! Movies like ‘Coming to America’ and ‘The Nutty Professor’ show say dis man fit wear any cap. Im dey carry plenty roles, and no be only di funny part, e sabi bring di charm and charisma wey go keep you glued for screen.
Then we get Robin Williams! Di guy na pure magic for comedy. His improvisation wey fast pass bullet na wetin make am gem! From voicing di Genie for ‘Aladdin’ to starring for ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, di man sabi blend heart and laughter like say na jollof rice and plantain wey dem dey serve for party.
No forget Adam Sandler, wey burst enter di scene with im loud and silly humor. Movies like ‘Billy Madison’ and ‘Happy Gilmore’ don enter classic zone! Na dem make dem small pikin wey dey watch am dey laugh like say dem find pesin wey go buy dem ice cream.
Mike Myers no dey carry last too. His characters from ‘Wayne’s World’ to di ‘Austin Powers’ series, dem don dey enter di history of comedy. E sabi bring di absurd, and make am look like normal life matter. Who no sabi ‘Yeah, baby!’?
When you talk about Whoopi Goldberg, you gatz mention di mix of wisdom and sarcasm wey she dey bring. Di way she shine for ‘Sister Act’ and di sequel, you go fit dance and laugh at di same time. No forget say her role for ‘Ghost’ wey win her Oscar no be strictly comedy, but her timing dey always on point.
Ben Stiller too build im lane. With movies like ‘There’s Something About Mary’, im knack di cringe humor wey people no fit forget. E redefined romantic comedy with im own flavor wey dey funny pass naija jollof!
Leslie Nielsen na di king of deadpan. Di way he dey deliver ridiculous lines with serious face for ‘The Naked Gun’ series na testament to his craft. E scatter our rib because we no fit see am coming!
And then we get Martin Lawrence! Di high-energy wey e bring for ‘Martin’, ‘Bad Boys’, and ‘Blue Streak’ no fit be underreported. Im dey blend physical humor with sharp wit, na serious matter be dat.
Finally, Bill Murray! Di dry humor wey carry am far no fit be overemphasized. Di satirical wit wey he bring for movies like ‘Groundhog Day’ and ‘What About Bob?’ dey always dey resonate, leaving audience dey think and dey laugh at di same time.
Na dem legends wey carry di comedy torch for di 90s. Dem no just make we laugh, dem give us memories wey go last forever! So sent that cheers for di whole comedy icons wey don carry comedy matter for head!
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