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Article: Griffin's big mouth has audience howling
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- April 2, 2000
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Griffin's big mouth has audience howling
By G. KEVIN JORDAN
Special to the Journal Sentinel
Sunday, April 2, 2000
To say comedian Eddie Griffin has a big mouth would not be an
exaggeration. But truthfully, isn't that why we love him?
About 1,500 people gathered Friday at the Riverside Theatre, 116
W. Wisconsin Ave., to hear the comic -- who plays Eddie on UPN's
"Malcolm and Eddie" and the title role in the movie "Foolish" -- run
his mouth. The results were a mixed bag of hilarious and poignant
moments.
Those who came seeking the usual litany of tired obese jokes,
coupled with the occasional insults of audience members, were
probably shocked -- but hopefully not disappointed.
Instead, Griffin ...