Carlos Mencia

So what’s the latest with Carlos Mencia? Do we love him? Do we hate him? Do we call him a hack? Or a thief? Or a fraud? Carlos Mencia has been the center of controversy ever since the notorious fight between him and Joe Rogan back in 2007 at the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Rogan accused Mencia of stealing jokes, nicknaming him, “Carlos Men-steal-ia”. Other comics joining in the accusations included: Ari Shaffir, Willie Barcena, Steve Trevino, and George Lopez. Caught on tape, the feud spread like wildfire throughout the internet. Even Comedy Central’s hit TV show, South Park, aired an episode about him. Everybody loves success, but they hate successful people. —Unknown Is Carlos Mencia really as terrible as his accusations? Are people jealous of his achievements? Love him or hate him, no one can take away the fact that he’s a 25-year comedy veteran, with plenty to show for it. His list of accomplishments dates all the way back from the days of In Living Color and The Arsenio Hall Show, to theTonight Show with Jay Leno—where he received a standing ovation on his first appearance. In 2002 his HBO appearance was nominated for “Best Stand-Up Comedy Special”. Not for the Easily Offended was his first DVD that he recorded soon after. Success followed with his TV show on Comedy Central, Mind of Mencia. Paired up with Chappelle’s Show, Mind of Mencia was an instant hit, averaging around 1.5 million viewers. After its first season, Mencia launched his second stand-up special titled, No Strings Attached. It became Comedy Central’s first Platinum-selling DVD. […]