my brother and i were just talking about this the other day. whenever i see these kinds of shows i don't usually bother watching. they pick some of the most unfunny people to perform and the funny ones aren't all that great either. i know what you mean about humor being subjective but i don't think that people are all that particular about it... a funny is a funny is a funny for most everyone. you're better off just renting a stand-up act or catching one on tv.

aqua-may i recommend eddie izzrard? (sp) if you haven't seen him already, he is a real pisser. (knowing your sense of humor though, you probably have his stuff on VHS)