5 Minutes of Telling a Woman She’s Wrong - Steve Hofstetter

[@stevehofstetter]

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[@pleaseforgivemyinsanity2801]

I dunno if you would admit this or not - but are you a Jewish Atheist? I heard before that a lot of Jews are atheist but they just do the traditions to stay close to each other or something like that. I'm an Atheist personally. . But either way I absolutely LOVE your comedy. I have never seen someone with such amazing improvisational skills as yours before. Keep up the good work man ❤

[@johnree6106]

Damn you are funny 😂

[@user98xp]

I enjoy all your videos. You are entertaining.

[@karystmania5509]

Steve Hofstetter dude you got a lot of patience to deal with people like this. Thats something i could not do.

[@theun4giv3n]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hebrew_Israelites Just a guess, maybe this is what she was on about?

[@acidchronic2211]

"Is that Rachel?" Nearly spat my coffee out

[@utetopia1620]

Certainly ain't fucken Stacey. She shuts the fuck up.

[@lusty5422]

What video is Rachel from???

[@supersamicool]

@@lusty5422 I think the video got taken down, because I've tried to find it again and haven't been able to.

[@aY227]

@@lusty5422 Heckler Thinks It's Her Show - Steve Hofstetter

[@Restrictedeightteen]

I lost mine 😂

[@schizowallflower]

That's probably Steve's next book, Growing Up Hebrew in New Amsterdam.

[@scottwpilgrim]

No joke, I would buy that book in a heartbeat, but only if it's number 1 in self-help in Amazon.

[@torpor5740]

I almost learned a lot about hebrewism but that guy on stage wouldn't stop heckling.

[@faizanhassan4406]

im waiting for an r/woooosh

[@sharkgirl3609]

@@faizanhassan4406 for you?

[@couchmaster3773]

@@sharkgirl3609 Nah, he's waiting for someone to not get the joke so... r/woooosh

[@sharkgirl3609]

@@couchmaster3773 and you didn't get mine r/wooosh

[@vallisroyeaux4979]

Sharkgirl360 there was no joke.

[@srpilha]

"Is that Rachel?" That was gold. :) Excellent clip, Steve! I just love it when you keep your cool while still being relentless.

[@guyfierri1234]

I'm not getting the reference, but I'm totally curious.

[@srpilha]

@@guyfierri1234 If I'm not mistaken: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ-1mqBnmMynnM0

[@psdaengr911]

Never, never, never give up the shit

[@lepsek]

I just love the respons of "that's from ANOTHER video", as he already knows that this conversation will definitely go on youtube

[@SinFuLL]

lepsek LMAO right? that’s what I was thinking

[@AnOfficialAndrewFloyd]

Lesson taught: If you're going to talk about something, at least know something about it.

[@jwsuicides8095]

@Agent J I already know I'm going to be aching once I finish laughing at your comment. :D

[@Cixtrist]

Learn multiple things about the topics you want to talk about, and see if there are also multiple points of view on those things. So even if you disagree with the person you're talking too on fundementals, you can at least still carry a decent conversation :3 What a magical world it would be!

[@ME6ATURTLE]

Yeah, that’s true. When I have to do it, it’s not as big tho. It’s usually about Ninja Turtles, lol

[@scottclark798]

How would Congress function with that stipulation ?

[@psdaengr911]

If that lesson were ever learned, imagine how little there would be to talk about

[@SGTRandyB]

This show was my wife & I’s date night! We sat front row! I’ve been waiting on this clip!

[@rachel9725]

Me, too.

[@Ocker3]

It's Rachel!!! :D

[@desmondalloffo7915]

It was also my date night with your wife ....... not impressed mate !

[@anthonylong9067]

Nothing At All did you cross over to hebrew-anity-ism afterwards?

[@untitled.1969]

Rachel Lambert OMG RACHELLLLLL

[@whatevah1989]

"We're somewhere between the third and the fourth plague." Mmmm, how strangely accurate that seems.

[@pirateofthepacific9687]

😂

[@EnzymeGuy]

Well, this comment aged like wine. Welcome to a year later and the Delta variant! Huzzah.

[@TailsClock]

"We're on the same page." Was so sure that would lead up to "Not sure if it's the same book"

[@alaric49]

She really could have looked up those basics on Google. She ought to get her money back from that 'seminary'.

[@Hellwyck]

Pet Seminary

[@psdaengr911]

First she need to realize that she went to a school but didn't understand or learn anything.

[@stevepreston8226]

Except she was right. Jews have a holy bible, which is also referred to as the Tanakh. www.britannica.com/topic/Tanakh

[@scottwpilgrim]

@@stevepreston8226 I'm not gonna believe the drunk woman over the man who grew up a non-observant Jew.

[@MatecaCorp]

She absolutely was an employee not a student

[@that1cbr160]

“ it seems like we are in between the third and the fourth plague ,I think “ who knew 6 months later this wouldn’t be a joke 😂

[@Roguekriger]

"You must not have read your bible." HOOOOO BOY

[@Kieran0410]

I'm paused at this point reading comments. The fear of what comes next is real

[@scottwpilgrim]

I facepalmed so hard, I think I Torah muscle somewhere.

[@omniis_chillin5288]

Man these hecklers have no idea that they just give you stockpiles of ammo to use against them

[@dakotasexoticpets741]

“We’re somewhere between the third and fourth plague” hits differently during Covid19 🙃

[@nikkio4866]

I think this must be one of my favorite clips thus far "You're crossing over Hebrew........What??"

[@nodnarbregztem8546]

I love when she said that two years in seminary isn't that long, she did four. Like... Woman... The longer you say you studied at this point, the worse you look.

[@SpencerfromEarth]

"we're somewhere between the third plague and the fourth plague?" Wow that aged well.

[@daviddelaney2407]

He wasn't _wrong_ ... --Dave, currently enjoying half an hour's silence in Heaven

[@stevehofstetter]

For those trying to correct the video, please watch it more carefully. She said the tanach, and I corrected that she meant the talmud. I did not confuse the two, I was saying that she likely meant the talmud and not the tanach. Also, I explain that Hebrew is a bliblical term that is no longer used as a noun to describe Jewish people, twice. So those of you explaining that it's a biblical term may not have watched the whole video. Thanks!

[@behqo7658]

Surprised u didnt finish the comment with "thank you for incorrecting me"

[@SGTRandyB]

Steve I’m a vet and don’t deal with sudden loud noises well, I sat front row and kinda jumped when the plate smashed. Did you actually see me react and look at me lol?

[@amysnews6808]

I really thought during the second part you were gonna say you found out she was the one that broke the dishes!! 😆

[@iamme6581]

Have you looked into Hebraic Roots? I'm not promoting it, and I could be wrong, but I think that's what she was talking about, not about "becoming Jewish". I was looking into it when I was religious, and they teach about "Hebrews" being what they called people back in the time of Abraham (and that the word "Hebrew" meant "crossing over", which was literal at first, geographically, and metaphorical later, meaning joining the Abrahamic religion), before "Judaism" was the "name" of the religion (Judaism being formed when the tribes of Benjamin and Judah "combined", when they (the different "sects" of the Abrahamic religio (Saducees, Pharisees, etc... something like that.. its been a while) were arguing and divided about what commandments should be followed and how). If I'm right about that being what she is into, I think she was thinking she was actually in a "more correct" version of the religion than Judaism (based on stuff like Judaism adding stuff to the Torah (originally oral traditions, that later got written down and became what's known as "the Talmud"))... also that would mean your "schooling her" about Judaism seems have been you misunderstanding what she was talking about (since she didn't really explain it well), and she's going to continue thinking you're wrong and maybe ill informed, being Jewish... sorry for the run on sentences and I hope that made sense... also, about the whole seminary school thing... she logically kicked her ass there lol... not saying whether or not she is right or whatever, but since you brought up your 2 years of seminary as some sort of "therefore i know more" card, her 4 year card trumped yours. (Edit was for punctuation errors that I caught)

[@tayopancake]

I only came for the potato pancakes!

[@scottbaxendale323]

“Well I did four years in a seminary............yeah my sentence was 6-10 but got out after four on good behavior.....”

[@stevenfrederickbaljkas3946]

That reminds me of Richard Belzer's famous quip: "God expelled me from Hebrew school ... personally!"

[@emmettdonkeydoodle6230]

He didn’t look great either, in all fairness. He mixed up the Tanakh and Talmud

[@nathanjxaxson]

"Boom, latkes." OMG I'm dying from laughing so hard

[@artietirelli8593]

Take a shot every time Steve says “Anyway, so” after saying something to a heckler. LMAO

[@skriddlehiddles]

I think about this all the time lmao

[@prometheus575]

"It's part of the Jewish religion to talk shit" ROFLMAO!!! I wonder if she even remembers any of this...It's hilarious when Steve schools someone and they still keep digging themselves deeper into a hole. Can't wait to see you live Steve!

[@andrewtaylor2377]

All these people need to do is shut up and listen but they just don't get it 😂

[@Maceman486]

Never try to lecture somebody on who they are. Just ask them and listen.

[@spaghetti1641]

All because she made an assumption that he was practicing.

[@daviddelaney2407]

@@spaghetti1641 He doesn't need to practice any more, he's very good at it. --Dave, sibbolething

[@joshuahorton2655]

I’m Roman Catholic and I think I know more about Judaism than she does. Keep on keeping on, Steve. Love your stuff.

[@srpilha]

I'm an atheist and I know pretty much nothing about Judaism. But since I know how to shut up, I'm probably less often wrong about Judaism than her.

[@insaneconqueror5421]

Yeah and four years of seminary? I don't think so.

[@maxcheese382]

Insane Conqueror I mean she probably meant Christian seminary since she is converting RN, not too unbelievable

[@insaneconqueror5421]

@@maxcheese382 your probly right. She was probably just using her beer muscles.

[@thenathanator6688]

As a hebrew I find this hilarious

[@psdaengr911]

Yesterday you didn't know what you were. Today you know that you are funny.

[@bazcuda]

She reminds of a woman at one of Dara O'Briain's gigs who, when he asked what year it was in other cultures, said something like, "It's the Jewish Year of the Rat" 😱

[@thud13x]

The first clip was really good, but your delivery in the second was absolutely golden. Bravo, sir! Always enjoy your posts.

[@Double00Agent]

I fucking LOVE the way Steve handles the crowd. He really demands the control, and I like that. Steve has a real talent, funny as hell comedian, but his talent for crowd control is just something I'm glad I get to watch! It's a real thing of beauty for people who can really appreciate the art of stand up comedy.

[@sorret250]

“Is that Rachel?” Best line.

[@laprinhound9369]

Maybe because unlike stacy she wouldnt shut the fuck up

[@TeamCat1128]

You are one sharp guy. So cool to watch these eviscerations.

[@Alluponit31]

Shout to the girl who asked, “Is that Rachel??” CRYING 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😭

[@mitziekat9987]

6:44 "It seems like we're somewhere between the third and the forth plague?" Watching this in June 2020; oof.

[@IslandHermit]

I'm amazed at how well you handle hecklers and still keep the audience engaged.

[@marcusds]

Even old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why'd they change it? I can't say. I guess they liked things better that way...

[@jamesoblivion]

Q: Constantinople? A: Istanbul

[@psdaengr911]

They changed it because they weren't Dutch-ist.

[@ZackScroggins]

@@psdaengr911 Bruh, it's a song.

[@scottwpilgrim]

@@ZackScroggins what are you talking about? New York was once called New Amsterdam, it was changed in the 1660's when the English captured it from the Dutch.

[@ZackScroggins]

@@scottwpilgrim The original comment of this thread is a direct reference to the song Istanbul (Not Constantinople) Originally performed in 1953 by a group called The Four Lads before going on to become (somewhat famous) in the 90s by the group They Might Be Giants. So what are YOU talking about that made you think I don't know a pretty basic historical fact?

[@The_Ethereum]

I actually nearly choked on my coffee just now. That was hilarious

[@ryanhiggins8869]

That wasn't Rachel... that was a Karen

[@kaylizzie7890]

I’ve never been to a Steve Hofstetter show

[@laprinhound9369]

@@kaylizzie7890 and? Did ya fix it?

[@kaylizzie7890]

@@laprinhound9369 my name is Karen. I recently changed my online name to Kay

[@laprinhound9369]

@@kaylizzie7890 jesus, DID YOU GO TO A STEVE HOFFSETTER SHOW YET IN THE PAST 2 YEARS

[@kaylizzie7890]

@@laprinhound9369 I was trying to make a joke about being a Karen. No I haven’t but I’d like to.

[@TheJunkle9781]

"is that Rachel?" Shot water out my nose.

[@chrisshirley4877]

Freaking hilarious video. One of my favorites yet.

[@Its_The_Jondus]

I didnt go to this specific show, I went to the friday one but dear god did you kill it lol. Had our whole table dying. Even the openers were slaying 😂

[@akufromthefuture7159]

I'm American crossing over to Mesopotamian Or maybe she was "crossing over" to the afterlife Stupid remarks of mine aside, as well as your great humor, i appreciate this video. I actually learned something about Judaism (If that is the correct term) The thrice denials are something i had NEVER heard of. Then again, I'm not studying to be a Hebrew, and I have no intention of crossing over anytime soon.

[@silvermoonrt]

She was probably a new Black Hebrew Israelite which sure is... something

[@kentonbaird878]

@@silvermoonrt (Google's "new black Hebrew Israelites") Mother of Bowie, that's horrifying...

[@marcussinclaire4890]

@@kentonbaird878 hahahaha

[@psdaengr911]

I'm doing to cross over the street-ism?

[@jwsuicides8095]

I was watching Jimmy Carr (UK comedian) and all his suits have ticket pockets (for regular Hofstetter watchers)!!!!

[@ConanSmoke]

It is so extraordinarily rare to find a type of pure kindness from shiting on someone at their expense, and the people you do it to deserve it. And it’s not too brutal and it’s always justified 100% of the time. It always seems like it was just enough and not too harsh. I really like it because other comics do similar acts but taint your very soul from their malice and cruelty, but with this it always feels like genuine lightness and is always maintained even during a heckler. You really are talented my good sir

[@AdrienDelstanche]

As a non-religious, and non-jewish person, I have to say thank you and that I appreciate the lessons on your religion. I know you don't follow them either, but at least you're aware of them, and you find a very entertaining and simple way to share those teachings with us mere-mortals. I not only got entertained from watching your standup comedy video, but ended up learning about another religion. Who'da funk it?

[@yuna1169]

I love that i get to wake up to this. Really starts the day off xD

[@hengedraws]

“Between the third and the fourth plague” Looks like we hit the fourth plague

[@vengejin9742]

I'm always at your videos, and i always says you deserve more, there are famous comedians that are not even half of your intelligence yet they're famous (that's one thing i hate about comedy). but you are one of the best intellectual minds in comedy.

[@spacehaustrace]

U really r brilliant with hecklers...I can't think of one single comedian that comes close to ur quick wit in dealing with these annoying types. I wish I had a Steve.

[@kczcb4697]

What’s funny is you actually start moving as if you’re warming up for combat when you start riffing on a heckler. Also like how you warn them before you really go after them.

[@lysdave67]

You are simply brilliant!

[@multi.instrumentalist]

“I did two years at a semetary” *flashback* “what’re you in for?” “Crimes against hecklers”

[@elliscody06]

“It seems like we’re somewhere between the third and fourth plague, I think?” If you only knew what was coming. This hasn’t aged well at all. 😂😂

[@Leader237]

Love the video, I'm just sad you were in Denver and I didn't know!

[@thebullet7874]

Thanks for the education.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

As always, excellent 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@emhu2594]

This is your best heckler video. I had to watch it twice.

[@WeirdVideoGames]

I watched it three times. I kept getting turned away.

[@valerierodger7700]

@@WeirdVideoGames LOL nice one

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Thanks Steve. I actually learned something.

[@psdaengr911]

I love that Steve actually has a sense of humor as well as being able to tell jokes. A lot of people who have no sense of humor pander by telling jokes. We need more people who can see the absurdity in themselves as humans and laugh at it instead of ranting.

[@joostadorf9037]

I've learned something watching this. And it was fun too. Thanks.

[@derockedge]

Wished I could have made it to the Denver show, next time! Keep up the good work man, funny shit.

[@kittiekat10105]

my first thought at "is that Rachel?" was the biblical Rachel, because conversion

[@erinhaury5773]

That's what came to mind for me, too.

[@travisharkins6916]

Big fan! Love all your vids man.

[@_Harvestman_]

"Is that Rachel?" SENT me

[@fathermischief8025]

Dude, you are brilliant. Can't wait to see you in KC.

[@sixty3caddy]

I lost it at "Is that Rachel?"

[@ToddHofer]

I've been watching a lot of your videos the last few months. You are absolutely hilarious and are now, one of my FAVORITE Stand-ups! Keep making people laugh!

[@Louie88]

This was great! The ending was awesome

[@TanukiOkiyo]

Just found your channel yesterday and I love your material . BTW, that lady was a yenta

[@julesbowen4364]

Great set. Great suit! Very dapper.

[@JayMaverick]

I'm an atheist with absolutely zero interest or connection to Judaism, and even I know more than this "crossing over Hebrew."

[@SickBuckNaStY]

💗 Love The Free Entertainment & Keep Sharing Your Truth Bud!

[@letsgetreal6402]

Saw the title and thought, ah, i too enjoy living on the edge. Looking forward to seeing you rip this one up lol

[@anidoit710]

💜 you Mr. Hofstetter!

[@waynepile5084]

You're awesome Steve!

[@chancemeyers8502]

Gold star to whoever said "Is that Rachael lol?"

[@janetttyminski7295]

Steve is incredibly brilliant⭐️ So what happened to change his mind about completing seminary?

[@LionBlyden]

Love this I'm a huge fan. Please share the link to the Rachel thing. I think this is what she meant before things went off the rails. "The root of the Hebrew word for “Hebrew” (ivri) literally means “to cross over.”"

[@GoodLawgic]

Tanach is a Hebrew acronym that references Torah Nevi'im (Prophets) and K'suvim (Writings). It does not reference Talmud (commonly called Gemara). Mishna was the first codification of Jewish law based upon Rabbinic interpretation. Talmud is an exegesis in understanding Mishna. Tanach covers historical events (plus commandments in Torah) and were written over a span between 1400 and 300 BCE. Mishnah (written around 50-100 CE) and Talmud (written around 500 CE) focus almost exclusively Jewish law (no history). This isnt intended as a critique, but just for your education. I enjoy your work. If you're interested in learning more, feel free to hit me up.

[@Laudon1228]

When the dish broke he should have said “Marel tov!” 😏

[@angryheathen3463]

I have to admit I am not huge on his stand up I can take it or leave it, but I can’t get enough of him roasting hecklers. Or Hacklers if your name is Rachel from Pittsburgh. I had to subscribe just for those videos.

[@adrianclark2734]

Seriously, said this before on another video, but I absolutely love the knowledge of american and Jewish history and theology you possess man

[@619WWEFAN]

I’m kinda wondering now, if some people actually enjoy being destroyed by you. Hence why they heckle / ask questions for attention.

[@riceburner888]

619 WWE FAN damn, I’ve heard of masochism but wanting to get publicly wrecked by a comedian? That’s some next level of depravity!

[@619WWEFAN]

I’ve seen stories of people lying they have cancer, just to get attention. Anything is possible nowadays sadly

[@eansba88-]

There's a whole Reddit thread where people ask others to R/roastme. Best I can tell is the interweb has given people a soapbox, and an inflated sense of importance.... like, "everyone I know(all 6 of them) like my posts on tiktok, why wouldn't this crowd at a comedy club who paid money to see a real comedian love me too?!"

[@asasasasasas1018]

Hi Steve big fan I try to watch all your videos after work your awesome I hope you come to Tri-cities Washington.......kennewick wa fan lol .......JCWS

[@ImperialAgent]

I learnt about the New Amsterdam thing when I went on a boat trip in New York. Very interesting. Also that woman called schooled, very entertaining.

[@Nic_ole_]

Jacksonville FL? Hell yeah 😁 Moving next month but I'll DEF come back to Jax for your show! Haven't looked up when & where yet but, yeah, THANK YOU STEVE.

[@Riki-ud5sr]

"Somewhere in between the third and fourth plague" this man predicted Corona a year early.

[@iterativegrowth]

Would love to catch you live out here in Boise, ID - I feel strongly that your unique brand of comedy as well as your delivery/presence on-stage would seriously resonate with this community. Either way - awesome vid, man! I love the way that you manage to shut people down but still educate them a little, and manage to stay polite... unless the heckler is being a dick, in which case it's even more satisfying to watch you *go in* on them!

[@burnoutrct22]

1:21 I remember that lovely heckler but not the name of the video. Any chance someone could link it me?

[@fulanadetal7710]

Is it this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ-1mqBnmMynnM0

[@lionheart8084]

BuT It SaYs In DuH BiBle, ItS tHar! I am glad to have found your channel.

[@amonieshadow]

I’m not Jewish but I like when Steve talks about Judaism it’s refreshing 😆

[@psdaengr911]

When someone doesn't understand nonsense it's hilarious.

[@JeremFrancoi]

I hope you can come to Brussels again. I sadly couldn't go to your show recently :(

[@mamoudou500]

Maybe she thought converting to Judaism was equivalent of dying.

[@squarerootof2]

Isn't it?

[@waterwind2266]

"Mommy what happened to my hamster?" "He converted to Judaism, honey."

[@shadcovert1160]

Love this one.

[@pirithous3181]

i love that look you give where you know they are going to say something that just opens the can of stupidity and your like "oh this will be fun" lol Steve i love your shows and wish i could go to a lot more of them

[@pandaDotDragon]

It would be interesting to discover who was training her to become an Hebrew. Even if you roasted her it was probably a good wake up call...

[@levanielmidoriya5701]

When I watch the ads I laugh bc of jokes you've made in the past 😂😂😂😂

[@8EDG]

Between the 3rd and 4th plague... That aged like fine wine.

[@broughdy]

"right in between the third and fourth plague" - 2019 lol

[@Iridessencee]

Steve, you need to put some videos of the full show times of you being on set. They’re great!

[@stevehofstetter]

I do. Check my page.

[@camerongrandstaff5008]

First off I just wanna say Steve you're awesome. I wish you'd come to Myrtle Beach. Secondly, I don't know much about the Jewish religion. I've been wanting to study it. It's cool that you can show it and make comedy out of it. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@lilli_bugg]

Her 4 years of Seminary School were online 🤣