Ryan Davis on Backlash from Comedians After Being Picked in VladTV’s "This or That" (Part 1)

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Ryan Davis recently returned to VladTV for the first time since 2019 and addressed the controversy stirred after comedian Harry Spears repeatedly chose him over legendary comedians in VladTV’s popular “This or That” segment. While the picks caused some division within the comedy community, Davis emphasized that as an artist, he understands the sensitivity around comparisons. Most comedians took it in stride; Davis even shared how several big names like Eddie Griffin, Earthquake, and Gary Owen made humorous voicemails poking fun at the situation. Some, like Aries, felt slighted and took issue with being compared, but Davis, confident in his relationships, dismissed the ego clashes as part of the business. He sees the attention—positive or negative—as a sign of respect and views the nostalgia-driven pushback from older comics as an inevitable part of the game. Ultimately, Davis remains grounded and optimistic about his place in comedy’s evolving landscape.