Demetri Martin on Why We Yell "Surprise" at Surprise Parties
Also: SNL, Matthew Broussard, and Jackie Kashian
Seasons Eatings! It’s almost time for Thanksgiving. I hope you already did your shopping because some stores are experiencing Turkey shortages :(
If you haven’t already, check out my latest TikTok videos about Chris Christie and Trump, an Austrian brothel’s innovative vaccine incentive, and the latest in Russian technology.
And now, feast on these comedy cutlets:
Demetri Martin is my favorite joke writer. In this clip, he questions a surprise party tradition and pitches an idea that could help people quit smoking:
SNL’s cold open last weekend was amazing. Senator Ted Cruz (Aidy Bryant) introduces his new show Cruz Street and its residents (Cecily Strong, Kyle Mooney, Pete Davidson, Alex Moffat, Mikey Day, Chris Redd, Chloe Fineman, Aristotle Athari):
Comedy Central has released this new clip so you can get to know the hilarious Matthew Broussard through his jokes about the Spice Girls, looking like a villain, and scientists:
Jackie Kashian is a gem and you can watch her entire brand-new standup special “Stay-Kashian” right here on YouTube! Check it out:
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- Geoff