comedians

[Anderson]

Saw Maria Bamford last night. Her two openers ate shit really bad.

She was shaking visibly throughout the first 20 minutes. Looked like more than nerves, but it was disarming. Still a good show for her part.

[Abraham Smashington]

She's been shaking a whole bunch for awhile now. I used to think it was part of her schtick but not so much anymore. I hope she's okay.

[Abraham Smashington]

fuckin' pumped to see Ari Shaffir tomorrow night.

[Ingrid]

Pumped for you, dude! I hope, bare minimum, it’s an enjoyable evening. With any luck, you have an amazing time and you risk pissing yourself from laughter.

[Anderson]

Fully Loaded Festival is tomorrow. Cashless event which sucks.

But, plenty of shit to do.

Parking is going to be shit.

[Anderson]

Shane Gillis, Big Jay and Taylor Tomlinson murdered.

Judging by the crowd, Shane Gillis went over the biggest.

Big Jay found a guy in the front row and just spent 30 minutes hammering him.

[Martin]

I’ll miss going to Just for Laugh.

watching the crowd being offended by Jimmy Carr year after year was hilarious.

and now I’ll miss John Cleese. I mean, I saw him before, but he’s legit.

[Anderson]

Found out who the comedian was that had to cancel on Fully Loaded Week 1 last minute...Stavros from Cum Town.

Also, the DJ at the show was a legit porn star. Tiny as shit lady.

[Abraham Smashington]

Stavros is fucking hilarious.

Ari Shaffir put on a hell of a show this weekend. Did his full set then went on a rant about shitty fucking service fees and lack of actual tickets and shit and said "fuck it, you all deserve at least 30% more show because if Pearl Jam can't fix this shit what the fuck can a skinny Jew do?" and did an extra 30 mins. He started off the show stating he was going to all new bits and nothing from his JEW special he just filmed last week. Fucking hilarious. Dude was able to lose half of the audience with a holocaust joke that at the end had the entire place fucking roaring with laughter. Ryan O'Neill opened for him and fucking killed. Had what may just be the best joke about the word "retarded" I've ever heard. Lesley and I were referencing it all weekend.

[Abraham Smashington]

Shane Gillis, Big Jay and Taylor Tomlinson murdered.

Judging by the crowd, Shane Gillis went over the biggest.

Big Jay found a guy in the front row and just spent 30 minutes hammering him.

NEVER SIT FRONT ROW WITH BIG JAY. That's his whole schtick. If you're front row at a Big Jay show, you're gonna have a bad time (but everyone else will have a great time). I got Lesley into Taylor over covid and I am still so jealous you were able to go to the show. The only people I don't care for on that tour are Nikki and Bert. After the Ari show even Lesley agreed that Nikki was not even remotely close to being as fun. Our sides were fucking hurting and wearing that mask made it soooo hot.

[Anderson]

NEVER SIT FRONT ROW WITH BIG JAY. That's his whole schtick. If you're front row at a Big Jay show, you're gonna have a bad time (but everyone else will have a great time). I got Lesley into Taylor over covid and I am still so jealous you were able to go to the show. The only people I don't care for on that tour are Nikki and Bert. After the Ari show even Lesley agreed that Nikki was not even remotely close to being as fun. Our sides were fucking hurting and wearing that mask made it soooo hot.

Bert had the end of the show, but the response to Shane Gillis was surprising. He was nearing Bert level control of the crowd. I could tell that some of the Out of the Metro crowd was not digging Big Jay.

Mainly because his whole set was divided between joking on that guy and shitting on lady cops.

[Abraham Smashington]

This clip of Ron White talking about how he quit drinking is pretty great. Even though he slightly dips into a conspiracy theory before stepping back....

Dude looks exactly like my dad it's crazy. But good for him on figuring out what worked for him. Still sober over here as well and it's not the easiest. Couldn't imagine being someone like Ron where drinking is part of his brand. I still struggle with social situations without drinking BUT that being said I haven't gone to a restaurant or bar since last Oct so it's not like it's always in my face att,

[Ingrid]

Dude, congrats! I’m sure it can’t be easy, but the fact that you’ve made it as long as you have is awesome!

[Abraham Smashington]

Thanks Ingrid! 7 months on the 27th. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right (not putting myself in situations that may trigger it like hanging with Ceej or the HFS) but at the moment it's what I need to do. Lesley still drinks like she always did and I'm fine with that, but it's the hanging out with Ceej if he's stoned and I'm not or day drinking with the ladies if I'm not. It's not that I won't have fun (at least with the ladies) but I don't want that temptation still, at least now. Once I get to a place where having a drink at dinner when I'm out doesn't mean I automatically go and get a 12 pack for home it will probably be better.

Also when I say sober I mean I haven't had any beer or weed for 7 months. I have however had a few glasses of wine during that time when I make fancy dinner for Lesley and I. My therapist told me at this point based on the fact I was stoned everyday from age 15-40 and drank every day from like 24-40, a glass or two of wine every 3 months isn't anything and doesn't count. Lol so I'm sticking with that.

FWIW the times I have drank wine I do catch a buzz but the next day I feel like garbage. That shit never happened with beer and when it's like 90 degrees out it's not like I'm craving a glass of red wine (I hate white). lol

[Timothy225]

Proud of ya, Rob. DAMN proud of ya. I know how rough it can be avoiding temptation, but you're doing it like a boss and reaping the benefits. It's good for you, Pop!