Akaash Singh has a Stand Up Special ...

[@soundofbombing]

Seeing you break down hacks is something I didn't realize I needed

[@glacuonie]

I had no idea that integrated brand segments in stand up specials were a thing, it's truly horrifying to see. I sincerely hope it doesn't become a more normal thing

[@bad1080]

like drinking a giant can of fosters beer on stage?

[@harryfranklin1263]

I didn't mind it in Andrew Schulz's special as they were very obviously separate from the content of the main special. If a comedian puts up a special for free on youtube, I'm not gonna complain that I have to fast forward through a couple ads. In terms of "integrity", it's not really different from a comedian doing a comedy central special that has commercial breaks. That said, the way Akaash Singh tried to integrate the ads into the special felt pretty cringey and like it detracted from the quality of the overall piece.

[@glacuonie]

@@harryfranklin1263 yeah true, I guess I just worry about it one day becoming the default and every time you watch/go to a stand up show you have to sit through like 3 ads, and that just being accepted

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

You dragging him is the best part of the otherwise terrible standup

[@kensvideos1]

"What Is the deal with women? If only we could ask them"

[@alexplorer]

One take on this is simply: "Hurt people hurt people." I don't know the guy, have never seen any of his work, but it sounds to me like all the self-involved routines (e.g., not understanding where his non-binary friend is coming from) and the homophobia and the posturing about his manhood comes from trying to deal with the toxic relationship he's in. He can't find a way to be funny about it because he's so angry about being with a partner who places rigid expectations and demands on him while being emotionally volatile. He wants to win the argument, but she keeps moving the net, so he makes his case to the audience instead. He can always pretend he's playing a character or that it's hyperbole for laughs, but what it comes down to is that the stage is the only place he is allowed to rail against everything, and so he attacks everything. Honestly, I have no idea how Bill Burr manages to stay on the offensive and still get laughs, but we know he isn't in a toxic relationship. It would be a lot harder to be funny if you knew you were going home to a situation you couldn't predict. I really feel for this guy.

[@aupmanyu]

Never thought Aakash would make it to this channel.

[@vigneshbanana]

never thought we'll see your comment here

[@iammraat3059]

What are you doing here!?

[@GE0attack]

Wtf ade you doing here ?

[@Renzy_YT]

"think about how cool he looks" A true pioneer of streetwear culture. The Schoolboy Q of buckethats, the Johnny Depp of bracelets. The Akaash of caps that are too tight to fit properly.

[@immotion665]

My god can you please go viral already, I'm sick of you not getting all the recognition you deserve

[@KevinMakins]

Reviews are a great fit for this channel, alongside more technical reflections. Please keep them coming (if it's a good fit on your end).

[@juicenburg]

More of this please

[@NaR00W]

WTF I thought this was Richard Ayoade's KZbin channel.

[@BadassRandomness]

Holy shit, can not unhear it. Sounds exactly like him

[@turtle1154]

That Matt Rife Rosa Parks bit is the worst I've ever heard

[@thedenofmadness]

This string of fire uploads has been giving me life during work the last few weeks, keep up the good work

[@thedenofmadness]

Would like to hear your thoughts on Neil Brennen/ Blocks

[@ajayrathore.7]

If it helps, As an Indian we don't accept Akaash

[@RQITEK]

😂😂😂😂

[@vigneshbanana]

😂😂 i agree

[@GE0attack]

Self loathing Krna chalu hogyae. Safed chamdi dikhi nahi chatna chalu

[@mannyogu8124]

Love these standup reviews!

[@theirongiants]

"So like there are gay people, and like pronouns and that's so funny isn't it hahaha?"

[@falsevillage]

You are so great at this actually, i've always struggled to criticise "offence" comedians because it's so difficult to argue against bigotry when they use the shield of comedy but you did so well!

[@ChunkOcoal]

You’re not gonna mention his MAKEUP??

[@louispollick9211]

This was great! Said all the things I’ve felt about the schulz ‘crew’ for a while

[@jayc6170]

Presenting something as a joke doesn’t make it a joke. I often see these sort of comediens not telling actual jokes, just stuff that has the cadence of a joke but without the joke content, just some statement and then a “punchline” that’s just another statement with an animated voice or expression. It’s like the morning radio style of humor where the hosts say a bunch of nonsense and then laugh a lot out loud as though it’s the funniest thing ever said. Basically, the old “if it “sounds” funny it must be funny.” It’s the hack comedy mantra I think.

[@zacnewford]

If people laugh it is a joke.

[@MamboGimbobili]

great video, more of these hack reviews please

[@family_jules]

The reviews are welcome and everything (and thanks for letting me know to stay well clear of this one) but can we have another of your individual comedian presentations soon? They're the best. Your ones on Stuart Lee, Bo Burnham, and Dave Chappelle were particular favourites. I've watched them all twice.

[@GE0attack]

But you'll be disappointed to hear he doesn't make videos like he used to in the past. He puts in own politics inside and just ruins it. His CK video is a perfect example. I have liked every single video before that CK video afte that one everything is a opinion piece now

[@family_jules]

@@GE0attack Jeez, who rattled your cage?

[@adamg2031]

12:35 That joke about catching homosexuality like it's a virus isn't even original; Margaret Cho was doing the same joke 25 years ago. Though when she did it, it was more about the absurdity of coming down with homosexuality as if it were the flu, and less "buttsex = funny".

[@kylerpatton6085]

Another killer review, can't wait for the next one

[@younooch7656]

I have never seen a comedian bring his family out on stage at the end - that is wild ‘cult of personality’ shit! Podcasts have ruined comedy - every comedian thinks they are a ‘brand’ now

[@MillerMooseMan]

I suppose his crowd must have been fans rather than comedy fanatics. Those poor tasteless souls

[@Az33Comedy]

You nailed this in the most scientifically beautiful way. My summary was "this is shit" 😂

[@jw0017]

was just thinking about Hicks when the prize pick ads came up

[@crispinbraithwaite8094]

He gaslit himself.

[@henatwork]

The audience were gaslit when they questioned if this was a comedy special.

[@JJPwfelli]

Joe Rogan's hangers-on are the pits but this guy is a hanger-on of a hanger-on. Really grim stuff.

[@JT-tm5vj]

This is so appropriately scarhing!! 🙌🙏🔥

[@ChrisChopping]

5’7” is pretty tall actually…

[@siljrath]

not to the insecure

[@yungmentalproblems]

You must be a woman

[@Liam-cj5kh]

the white guy w the laptop most charasmatic on flagrant BY MILES. great analysis well written

[@alanmendieta992]

FAX. Listen to his podcast. Camp Gagnon. He’s genuinely funny. He’s interesting, smart and he was recently on “are you garbage” and they all loved him

[@kensvideos1]

Such great work. (Yours not his.)

[@comedianswithoutcars]

Damn. Tell us how you really feel.

[@notaninstrument7707]

Hey are you ever gonna talk about Hannah Gadsby?

[@MariaLeFay]

YESS

[@GE0attack]

Well even if he does she part of his tribe. He won't Critic her

[@dancoughtrey]

He’s back and he’s going for the jugular

[@ellrikeriksson4889]

nice jumper

[@kylemcglothlin8288]

tim heidecker already did the prizepicks prophecy with the Etrade bit in his 2020 special

[@etisharma7690]

Thank you! for bearing and analyzing this mess of a special. It's so fucking embarrassing to see this as a poc. I checked it out when it came out because of the hype and man I couldn't sit through for 10 min.

[@tingtang9302]

homage to traditional dance is not "bollywood"

[@Mikeykneeled]

You lookin handsome or whatever

[@MMCLLC7]

1:01 i always find it funny these comedians do all this fanfare and then walk out to an audience of like 500 at most 😭😭

[@BNL07604]

Yes, more of this please... along with your original content when you can!

[@felipediaz5237]

he looks like a big mouth character who came to the real world (maybe in an attempt to escape from his wife)

[@hanumaniam]

Hey, I'm 5ft 5 and I've never performed a terrible standup routine about domestic abuse!

[@henatwork]

I look forward to pharma ads integrated seamlessly in stand up comedy specials. 'So, the other day I was on Ozempic...' 🤮

[@matthewchurch7057]

Even if his set was amazing, his voice is so grating and annoying I still wouldn't be able to get through it

[@Drewbie176]

I agree the special was bland, and Akaash is going for a cringey "comedy album cover with caution tape over his mouth" persona. But it feels like there's an odd amount of earnest psychoanalysis going on in this essay. "When Rickles mocked Carson for his thinning hairline, it underlined a deep-seated self-loathing based on his own baldness. This perpetuates unhealthy beauty standards while ironically also falling victim to them. Rickles is clearly miserable because he falls short of what he regards as the ideal male form; were he aware of this he could make a joke turning this dynamic on its head, but instead he reinforces these outdated norms."

[@zacnewford]

If you think his podcast is both cringy and obnoxious I think you can just sit this special out.

[@coreyhoward4397]

Sucks your review had to include clips.

[@jubeaumont6305]

Wtf is a "tidle" ?

[@chim-choo-ree]

QTF is this person?

[@omdec5five927]

He is constructing jokes, not arguments. Maybe they are shitty jokes, but why pretend he is making a sincere argument when he is clearly exaggerating and presenting biases for comedic effect? This is bad faith criticism.

[@callumwoulahan7681]

Remember when he said if you said any of this to singh, he'd scoff back into his chair and say 'they're just jokes bro' (You're doing that)

[@Linkard]

​@@callumwoulahan7681 when the butt of the "we called dudes gay for liking ballet" joke is the "gay" part, and not the fact that homophobia is stupid, like it or not, you're making a statement. It's important to understand what someone is saying with jokes. Jokes are just funny statements. They still tell you a lot about the person saying it, and the people laughing

[@number1channel]

​@@Linkardsaying jokes are just funny statements, shows me why your comment makes no sense

[@callumwoulahan7681]

This thread has become confusing to me and I'm not sure who is replying to what exactly so I'm just gonna say I hope everyone has a good day and akaash did poorly and also I'm gay

[@Ch-wc7ev]

I agree that he’s a hack and the special sucks. However, comedy is subjective. There are many types of people out there from many different walks of life. If someone enjoys his comedy that’s ok.

[@hlumelomrali4081]

Not according to the world of KZbin essay bros . If they don’t like it why the hell should someone else find enjoyment out of it . What are they dumb?

[@Ch-wc7ev]

@@hlumelomrali4081 😂

[@GE0attack]

​@@hlumelomrali4081I have seen this KZbin essay guys special it was pretty mid and he's definitely trying to copy Jarrod Carmichael and no Burnham. While akash is trying something of his own

[@emnetic]

​@@hlumelomrali4081 yes this. He speaks in such a way that he couldn't comprehend someone enjoying this

[@nathan.chin.]

Hey massive fan of your work, but it’s a bit disappointing to see you be so negative about another comedian. That’s not to say you don’t have valid points or criticisms in the video but I feel like there’s already so much “Joe Rogan sucks”, “The Worst Comedians of All Time” sort of content on social media, and I’d hate to see you succumb to that trend. There’s just not that much positive content surrounding comedy these days and your channel is a great antidote to that!

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

If the comedy is shit you, why would you want him to praise it???

[@nathan.chin.]

@ I’m not saying he has to praise it. In fact, I’m probably more inclined to agree with his overall opinion. I’m more questioning this video existentially: people have such varied senses of humour plus comedy is already so hard, so I just think it’s “hack” to talk about why someone’s comedy sucks.

[@tomwilko7841]

A joke is a joke, if it's funny I will laugh, no one cares about all this punching up/punching down silliness that soft lads like this guy keep going on about, it's cultural snobbery and I'm on the comedians side here, despite him being unfunny.....the critic is an embarrassing smartarse

[@GE0attack]

He's Louis CK video was like this as well he brought up I CKs sexual pasts issues and said she's bad while we know the full story now. This guy clearly is left leaning that's not bad but come on dude every single time you don't have put your politics in the video

[@ianbcomedy]

Its cringe. But the chammel is comedy without errors. This review is entirely about errors. It was better when it celebrated genius.

[@Paul_9320]

Utter. Woke. Nonsense.

[@abdrhmn7093]

I find the specially unfunny, but wtf is this video? You spent 20 minutes pointing out the most obvious points in the whiniest tone imaginable.. I legit thought this was satire for the first 5 minutes

[@number1channel]

I disagree, this highlighted pretty well the issue with this weird veiled psuedo edgy humor that doesn't hit the nail. I honestly am disappointed because Singh always seemed more open minded in this space.

[@GE0attack]

I loved his last videos here he didn't show his face where he was being objective about the things now he's just being subjective and most of the critism is laughably bad If compared akashs special to this guy's own stand up special we can clearly see both of em aren't that good but akashs special needs to be divserve

[@number1channel]

To each their own🤷 his last video on Joe was exactly my thoughts as well so again, I disagree, but every critic is different. Comedy is subjective to a point.

[@jackadams1864]

One of the best comedians working today

[@viniciusnascimento1993]

Nice joke.

[@Sui_Generis0]

Less reviews more long form videos

[@Amizare1]

Strongly agree to disagree.