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I dont even think Im addicted to cigarettes, he said.

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Six years later, he postedan unofficial sequel to this jokeabout returning to cigarettes to quit vaping.

It is actually better.

Ive done the research, he said.

When it tastes like watermelon, you just do it in bed as soon as you wake up …

I like cigarettes because I cant smoke them in the shower.

Watching DeForests comedy was an exercise in watching his physical and self-improvement journey play out over time.

On December 13,DeForest died as a result of injuries he sustained in an e-bike accident.

His two YouTube comedy specials 2017sB.A.D.

Dreamsand 2023sDont You Know Who I Am?

live on as testaments to the remarkable progress he made.

DeForests onstage vibe was that of a good-natured bro.

Consider the way he talked about the end of his college-basketball career.

After referencing it briefly inB.A.D.

I think basketball was the reason I liked cocaine, he says in his second special.

I spent my whole childhood getting chest bumps and shit.

No one in adult life wants to do that except for cocaine people.

They love all kinds of bumps.

He comes in and hes like, All right, lets take a look at this case.

What do we have here?

It appears when you enter a room, people tend to react warmly.

Theyre often smiling and say nice things about you personally and professionally.

Not to mention theres always an outpouring of support when times get tough.

Open and shut case here: Everybody hates you.

Love you forever Kenny.

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this just sucks.

get your rest, kenny.

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I cant believe Kenny DeForest is gone.

The dude was such a great comedian and such an amazing guy.

Dude was hilarious on stage and even better off.

Kenny DeForest was a universally beloved comedian who died tragically, and much too young.

His relaxed, confident delivery always stood out.