Drew Thomas

Drew Thomas (born 1971 or 1972 When he was nine years old, Thomas immigrated to New York alongside his family. He grew up in The Bronx and received a theater degree from Georgia Perimeter College. Before seeking to become a comedian, Thomas was a car salesman for Toyota vehicles at an Atlanta dealership for five or six years.

Thomas cited several influences for becoming a comedian. While growing up in Jamaica, he watched British television shows, saying it was all that was available on television. Thomas said he enjoys irony and the dry humor in British humor. He cited his father, a person with a good sense of humor, who performed at weddings. In giving him the award, the magazine said, "With his quick wit and smooth delivery, Drew Thomas has become a force in Atlanta's comedy scene." In 2008, Thomas was the host of the Phat Comedy Showcase put on at Twisted Taco on Tuesdays and at Funny Farm Comedy Club on Wednesdays. He spent the following four days of the week traveling to various places to perform comedy. His work at Phat Comedy assisted in launching the careers of himself and numerous fellow stand-up comedians.

For the comedian Rodney Carrington's Laughter's Good tour, Thomas was the opener for three years. He performed at the numerous American and Canadian arenas, casinos, and theaters at which the tour was held. He was the opening act for the singers Morris Day, Al Green, Tito Jackson, Chaka Khan, MC Hammer, Jeffrey Osborne and the musical groups Boyz II Men, The Isley Brothers, Salt-N-Pepa, and The Temptations. During an opening that year for Salt-N-Pepa at the Chumash Casino Resort, he greeted tardy arrivals with a mocking introduction. Observing that the audience enjoyed his performance, Noozhawks L. Paul Mann called Thomas "a fitting opening act". During his 2010 performance in Jamaica, he discussed relationships, Jamaican restaurants, and United States–based Jamaican mechanics in a showing that The Gleaners Marcia Rowe called "hilarious". He is a frequent headliner at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California, and Brad Garrett's Comedy Club in MGM Grand Las Vegas. He examines life's natural contrasts such as "Evil Drew" against "Good Drew", the contrasts between black people and white people, and the comparison of what men and women go through. Thomas relates a joke that contrasts how men and women view getting married in which women are overjoyed while men are not. He starts the joke by saying, "When men talk about marriage to our friends, it sounds like something you get diagnosed with." He directly engages the audience, frequently mocking the attire of people sitting near the stage. He reached the show's finals. Thomas performed on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in 2010. He made comedy series at the Chumash Casino Resort and Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa.

Reception Writing for Creative Loafing Charlotte, Anita Overcash found that "his personal stories — centering in on everything from random occurrences to past relationships — are funny enough to make crowds laugh out loud." The Chattanooga Times Free Press said in 2018 that as Thomas discusses his relationship issues, recent news, and everyday life, Thomas captivates his viewers. According to the newspaper, "His quick wit and smooth delivery are the perfect combination for laughing out loud." Yasmine Peru of The Gleaner said in 2019 that Thomas is "known for his face-hurting laughter, his keen retorts on everyday life, his quick wit and smooth delivery" as he shares the misunderstandings and missteps in his relationships.