mitch hedberg

That annoying 280 character limit is really no match for these internet poets. It's incredible how easy it is for some people to pack a clever joke or an astute observation into such a small space. And while we're far from adept at this, we sure do love to read the works of people who have the skills. 

Comedian Mitch Hedberg would have been 58 this week. It's hard to believe he's been gone for almost fifteen years. Hedberg's wit was so quirky, so singular. There will never be another comic like him. To celebrate his too-short life, we've rounded up some of his classic zingers. If we keep laughing it's kind of like he's still around. 

In the history of stand-up comedy, Mitch Hedberg stands out as one of the quirkiest, most unique minds around. His unconventional brand of humor was something nobody has been able to replicate, and it's likely no one ever will. Here are a few of his most popular jokes to get you chuckling.