HOHENFELS, Germany -- Comedian Tommy Davidson had the audience roaring as he shared his unique perspective on everything from waiting in line at the supermarket to female flatulence with the packed crowd at Hohenfels' Zone, last month.
No stranger to military audiences, Davidson has been touring bases around the world for the past 18 years.
"It's (the Military) a world in itself, and I'm glad to be a part of it," he said. "I get a lot of appreciation everywhere I go."
"The military people are just glad to get a break." said Davidson. "I go around the country working these comedy clubs, people paid their money, they're there with their drinks and they're like, 'make me laugh.' But I get here and people are like, 'man we're just glad to see you!'"
The crowd was certainly glad to see him, giving the comedian a standing ovation at the end of his act. After the show, Davidson stayed signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.
"One of the things that's impressive about the military is it brings together an eclectic mix of American life," Davidson said. "I actually think the military's a good social example of what America's like. Every base you go to, everybody's from different backgrounds, different states, and they're all working for one cause. "
Davidson understands different backgrounds. Adopted at 18 months by Caucasian parents, the African-American comedian faced racism from both sides of the spectrum.
"It kind of formed my view of thing," said Davidson. "It gave me dual backgrounds, so I can identify with a lot of different people, and I think that's what did it for my comedy."
It also allows his audience to relate as he seamlessly jumps from the Indian shop manager routine to the difference in white and black dancers.
"I laughed so hard my sides hurt," said Michelle Hicks, kindergarten teacher at Hohenfels Elementary. "I couldn't even take a breath before I was laughing again. All those different voices, he was just amazing!"
Hohenfels was the last stop on a tour that included bases throughout Germany, as well as Japan.
"We flew out two days before the earthquake. And I was in Egypt just before the revolution. Now I'm here, I don't what's going to happen when I leave, just watch out," Davidson joked.
Davidson made his mark as a cast member of the hit comedy series "In Living Color", working side by side with Jim Carey and the Wayans brothers.
"I'm just glad we can get entertainers of this caliber here," said Hicks. "I think it's great when they can bring a show like this to a small base like ours."
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