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Hamburger Jones Explained: The Catchphrase Comedian Who Dominated 90s Comedy

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In this episode of pplpod, we take a deep dive into one of the strangest and most fascinating figures in 1990s comedy history: Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones — the clean comedian in a cowboy hat who built a lasting career around one unforgettable catchphrase: “Hamburger!”

We unpack how Hamburger Jones (Alonzo Jones) turned a single shouted word into a comedy brand, why his act stood out on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, and how his no-profanity, Old West “gentleman cowboy” persona helped him thrive in one of the rawest eras of stand-up. We also explore his appearances on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Teen Summit, and Comics Unleashed, plus his surprising pop culture influence on Saturday Night Liv ... 

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