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5 Stand-ups on Netflix you do not want to miss

Laughing counts as an ab workout, right?

Madeline Robinson

Jul 18, 2018

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In the last few years, I have discovered how much I love stand-up comedy. To me, no form of writing requires the skill that all talented comedians posses. Good comedy is captivating and relatable. Laughing with others is cathartic and somehow validating. Sometimes we need to poke fun at our own humanity. These comedians are up to the task.

1. John Mulaney - New in Town

Mulaney is an absolute favorite of mine. This is the first of several of his works that have ended up on Netflix. His stories are simultaneously outlandish and relatable. My family can quote each and every one of his bits verbatum. (Do not be put off by the weird sitcom-esque intro; it only gets better.)

2. Ali Wong - Hard Knock Wife

As an excellent pick for a ladies' movie night, Wong's second special on Netflix is perfection. Generally, I believe in beginning with the first, but this show made me laugh so hard that I cried. She is hilarious from start to finish. Her work is honest and sometimes gross. (Post-watching side note: I am highly considering getting a shirt that says "C'mon Gary.")

3. Mike Birbiglia - Thank God For Jokes

Who doesn't love a good Catholic school joke? I listened to this show, and I was cracking up the whole way. Birbiglia kind of feels like a guy who just wandered onto a stage and turned out to be quite the laugh. He's silly, unproblematic, and undeniably funny.

4. Hasan Minhaj - Homecoming King

Minhaj, the son of Indian parents, was born in the U.S. In this stand-up he makes the cultural guide between him and his parents endearing and, somehow, universally relatable. He isn't afraid to make fun of himself or address hard topics. He keeps you on your toes and keeps you laughing. Do not miss out on this gem.

5. James Acaster - Repertoire

I cannot deny it, but this four part show is a bit strange. Never afraid to be ridiculous, Acaster's series is something special. He utilizes sound, lighting, and color- making his stand-up seem more like a show. Delightfully British and full of dead-pan humor, you cannot miss out on this weird lovable dork.

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5 Stand-ups on Netflix you do not want to miss

Laughing counts as an ab workout, right?

1. John Mulaney - New in Town

2. Ali Wong - Hard Knock Wife

3. Mike Birbiglia - Thank God For Jokes

4. Hasan Minhaj - Homecoming King

5. James Acaster - Repertoire

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Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

25. “Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on.”

Everything Bruce says in his classic rock songs.

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4. "I got something in my heart/ I been waitin' to give/ I got a life I wanna start/ One I been waitin' to live" (Leah)

5. “God have mercy on the man/ Who doubts what he’s sure of” (Brilliant Disguise)

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)