Eddie Pepitone, known as "The Bitter Buddha," is an American stand-up comedian and character actor. His style is characterized by dark, rage-fueled, and self-deprecating humor, blending blue-collar angst with sardonic enlightenment. He has released specials like "In Ruins" and "For the Masses," and appeared on shows such as "The Sarah Silverman Program" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." He also hosts the podcast "Pep Talks."