Less than
two weeks after receiving treatment for a heart attack, Gallagher has
suffered a second attack. The current scare is enough for Gallagher
to halt his final shows, possibly picking certain shows to attend. It
was sad to hear that he was retiring in the first place, but to have
his heart force him to not finish his way, is a greater shame. The
question in my mind is whether or not fans would appreciate his
comedy without the need for the sledgehammer antics that have
individualized Gallagher for decades.
32 years is a long time to be on the
road putting on a show of Gallagher's magnitude. The Sledge-O-Matic
bit has been instrumental in making Gallagher a household name
throughout America. While it may seem to only appeal to a select
class of audience, you can usually find mass appeal for the humor and
outrageous behavior of the entire bit. However, Gallagher's humorous
anecdotes and braided take on society have given a glimpse into
comedy genius. His entire act is akin to watching two different shows
by two different comedians.
I think I could sit and listen to
Gallagher go on about any topic that he adds his unique style and
spin too. I do not think I am alone either. I have seen and enjoyed
the Sledge-O-Matic for years; however, if it were no longer present,
I could get along just fine. I realize that there would be a few
die-hard fans out their that would boycott Gallagher for dropping it;
however, I assume that many of those sleep through the first part of
the show anyway. Here's to hoping Gallagher and his heart can find
some sort of compromise that could let him continue to enlighten us
with his brilliant humor.
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