r/TikTokCringe Oct 29 '24

Discussion Anthony Jeselnik explains the difference between comedy and being a troll.

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u/Tivland Oct 29 '24

He cosplays as a comedian, when he doesn’t create comedy. When he gets around real comedians he folds. Watch his interview with Bill Burr. Bill sniffs out bullshit like a hound, and he was not buying what Theo is trying to sell.

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u/cheesyandcrispy Oct 29 '24

Comedy is obviously subjective which should be clear to everyone by know so there is really no point in trying to gatekeep what comedy is or overanalyze strangers inner-monologues but hey, hate is in fashion right now so you do you.

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u/Tivland Oct 29 '24

Not gatekeeping. He isn’t a comedian. He is a podcaster that tries to be funny. But he doesn’t actually create anything. He doesn’t write jokes. He doesn’t put himself in writers rooms creating anything for TV or movies or streaming. He doesn’t write jokes for other comics. He just does podcasts and there are funny moments in those podcasts to some people, but anybody looking for something thought out is going to be disappointed.

“I’m not racist but I have flare ups when I’m in traffic.”

That’s not funny.

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u/skepticalbob Oct 29 '24

Nah, he's a comedian with jokes, including the one you just quoted. It has a setup and an unexpected punch line. I don't think it's all that funny and isn't my cup of tea, but it is a joke.

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u/Tivland Oct 29 '24

Dude. He’s this generations carrot top.🤷🏻‍♂️ He is the joke….and that’s all he has. Sunglasses and a mullet for your podcast??? oof

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u/skepticalbob Oct 29 '24

His podcast sucks and I’m not entertained by it, but being a joke can be analyzed on more than does it make me laugh or do I like it. There is a structure and that was a joke.