Does leather make you funny?

No, I don't mean does leather make you gay - I mean funny as in "ha ha". If it did would that explain what happened to Eddie Murphy? Never mind. But, I digress. (so early to be digressin' don't ya think?)

I would love to talk about thanksgiving and all but there is a much more important issue plaguing my brain at the moment.

Why do comedians often wear leather during their shows?

Eddie Murphy, Margaret Cho, Eddie Griffin, Chris Rock, Chris Tucker, Andrew Dice Clay, Richard Pryor, Martin Lawrence, just to name a few of the many have all donned leather outfits to their comedic performances. What is it about leather?

Does leather make you funnier? Or is it just the most breathable clothing to wear - I guess it minimizes the horrific sweat stains that are bound to rear their ugly heads...

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