But watching people slowly step away from him can be hysterical in its own right.Ĥ) Joe – His own worst enemy, as he is just too damn funny. No matter what Sal says or does, people still feel comfortable around him, and very rarely clam up.ģ) Murr – His ability to slip into any character is the same skill that makes people act a bit careful around him. This category is for the Joker who gets the best reactions out of people.ġ) Q – “Don’t call me mustache.” Need I say more?Ģ) Sal – This is where wearing your heart on your sleeve pays off. Reactions – The Jokers can’t control how the public is going to react to their antics, but it is nonetheless a key part of the show. He just can’t keep a straight face, but we love him for it. Finds a way to stay grounded in reality, no matter how crazy he is forced to act.Ĥ) Sal – Wears his heart on his sleeve, and it does not lend well to blending into the more formal, business oriented tasks. It is a great shortcut if you have the ability to do it, and both Denzel and Joe do it well (I know you never thought Denzel Washington and Joey Gatto would be mentioned in the same sentence, but you were wrong).ģ) Q – Will not overact a role, which makes him very believable. He doesn’t change his personality around the role, he changes the role around his personality. A true chameleon.Ģ) Joe – Like Denzel Washington playing himself in every movie, Joe plays his different roles in a similar manner. Versatility – Whether saying stupid stuff to strangers in the park, or giving a business presentation to people dressed in suits, the Jokers need to blend in seamlessly in order to get the thumbs up.ġ) Murr – One second he looks like “the government in a suit,” and the next he transforms perfectly into a pedophile lurking on the outskirts of a playground, or a pervert hiding in the bushes. I rank each Joker (1-4) within the categories, and the Joker who ends up with the least amount of points is our winner. In order to find the “best” all around Joker, I broke it down into 4 categories: Versatility, Reactions, Guts, and Performance. We all watch the show to laugh, but there is a competition going on, as well. This ranking is about appreciating the underlying skill, art, and performance of Joe, Sal, Murr, and Q, which often gets overlooked. And we all know the key to the show is the genuine friendship between the guys, with the whole being greater than the individual parts. My favorite Joker can change episode to episode, and even within episodes.
Hold up … before you crucify me for daring to pick a favorite Impractical Joker, which is like being forced to pick your favorite child, or pick your favorite dish at a Chinese restaurant (ok, this one might be just me), I want to highlight this is not about picking a favorite in that way.
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