Ali Wong Dishes on Performing 13 Stand-Up Sets in One Night

Ali Wong talks about traveling all over New York City in one night to perform stand-up sets, attempting to be funny in her first dramatic role and working with Lee Sung Jin and Steven Yeun in the Netflix series Beef.
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[@WakandaSykes]

Ali's performance in Beef was magnificent. I hope she gets an Emmy

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

That entire cast deserves *at least* nominations. Ali, and the actors playing “Danny”, “Paul”, “George” “Fumi” AND “June”. Best new Netflix show this year. Was a TOTAL surprise. Ya go in thinking it’s gonna be about one thing, but then BOOM it’s not AT ALL what I expected and I LOVED it!!!

[@Research0digo]

She did win a Golden Globe (I loathe the shape of the award - gag!) And her beau Bill Hader was there with her! :D

[@VieenRennes]

Binged all of Beef today without meaning to. It's an absolutely fantastic, unique, hilarious show.

[@janechoy2073]

She and Steven Yuen are AMAZING in Beef. They both have such range, and the screenplay itself is such layered, human drama!

[@b.africa1348]

Beef is one of the most incredible series with such a unique storyline and University level film study style and execution. Truly gripping 👏

[@toobasaurus23]

Confident, intelligent, seriously funny, and drop dead gorgeous! Love Ali Wong!

[@jen9015]

Seth is such a good interviewer.

[@jean-tatlock26]

​@@KrisCreider what

[@NellieKAdaba]

Always

[@spiritcrusher9267]

This guy doesn't get the credit he deserves. He is a far better host than his peers. Doesn't seem contrived or fake at all.

[@eco2geek.]

Wish that segment was longer. Ali Wong is fascinating to listen to.

[@eustatic3832]

I've taught 4 classes in a day, and it would be hard to remember, by the fourth class, what parts of the lecture I had covered. Thirteen is a trip

[@Vianeigh863]

Okay I love the fact that Seth referred to Tuca and Bertie as one of Ali Wong’s work. I know it hasn’t been that long since it’s been cancelled but I’m still hoping it comes back

[@RosieRoseDesigner]

I wonder if Seth knows how many neurodivergent, depressed, but trying, folks watch his shows every day. It really cheers me up. Thanks Seth.

[@jtang2529]

Nobody cares about your problems….

[@RetroCrisis]

Ali Wong is amazing - love all her specials

[@fionawilson6958]

I love Ali Wong. Her standup specials are hilarious.

[@debunkingfaddiets]

About as "hilarious" as watching paint dry. Stinky Ali Wong and her sick micropenis body shaming "Jokes" This women is literally evil. “this tiny mess of a thing that wouldn’t even reach your molars.” I mean who even talks like that about peoples bodies? What a disgusting human being

[@DOSkywalkR]

I also loved her on Paper Girls, I hope they bring the show back since it got cancelled (but according to Wikipedia it's being shopped around to other networks)!

[@The_Infamous_Boogyman]

She is amazing in "Beef"

[@sharonfieldstone]

This is unrelated to anything but her glasses are amazing.

[@koraldavis3474]

And she has a new voice acting gig in a cartoon. Hopefully, they both turn out great

[@SquidandCatAdventures]

I'm a big fan of Ali, so that's all it would have taken for me to watch Beef. But then we get Steven too, and such a juicy premise. It was fantastic.

[@Hero-up8hv]

BEEF is so good. 10/10 recommend!

[@fdrstan]

I used to think sequins were meh but now I'm a fan. Also Ali is hilarious.

[@Moekoffee2001]

This jackal is a big Ali Wong fan!

[@mauriciodiocis6901]

Want this comment on a t shirt

[@Moekoffee2001]

@@mauriciodiocis6901 Okay, I went to the mall to do what you asked, but it came out, “Al! WrONG”

[@chosenArchitec]

My initial thought seeing her walking up in that dress... wow she looks like a hot villain..

[@giaafshar8419]

the best show ive ever seen

[@Getitgirlllll4717]

Ali is sooooo dope!! Love her!Beef is my show! Me and my hubby love this show!!!!! She is def. My friend in my head!!!

[@AA-qf9hm]

Ali built her career from the GROUND…she’s a true inspiration

[@bandana.7077]

Ali is so effortlessly hilarious

[@Loujeezy]

I love Ali

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Love love love her

[@teenygozer]

Will definitely watch!

[@Dengee]

Damn! I so dearly wanted to hear more from Ali...!!!

[@noellenn2122]

Ali doing the mum walk. 😅

[@paulie9005]

I think I actually love her

[@jordanmartino8719]

Beef is the best netflix series after Squid games in the last couple of years

[@sedp8710]

Beef was so good

[@ianstewart8301]

Love that guy’s bike kit in the clip

[@koraldavis3474]

Ali's a tiger. A big strong beautiful tiger 🐅 🐯❤

[@debunkingfaddiets]

Lol keep telling yourself that, an ugly disgusting toxic woman Stinky Ali Wong and her sick micropenis body shaming "Jokes" This women is literally evil. “this tiny mess of a thing that wouldn’t even reach your molars.” I mean who even talks like that about peoples bodies? What a disgusting human being

[@goldmother2238]

One of the best comediens right now.

[@debunkingfaddiets]

Lol you're joking right? Stinky Ali Wong and her sick micropenis body shaming "Jokes" This women is literally evil. “this tiny mess of a thing that wouldn’t even reach your molars.” I mean who even talks like that about peoples bodies? What a disgusting human being

[@HighHeelKnight]

Yes! Wong! 😍

[@karenling2106]

this is wong's second time

[@FrankBenlin]

Loved her character at second breakfast on American Housewife. Total nut.

[@forestvanslyke]

Ali looks fabulous

[@JonnyDIY]

Getting her reps in! 💕👏👍

[@keisha2120]

Oh I hate that person in the BEEf preview. You make her talk about her personal feelings then cut her off? It's so relatable, sometimes I need to release these negative to GET to the positive thinking.

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

as a man, i would have let her rant to get it off her chest, then calmed her down afterward

[@tusia7403]

In my humble opinion.... Staying positive is very important when dealing with negative thoughts /feelings/situations. Generally it's a good advice. It keeps you balanced. But there's a but.... To try n cut off someone bcs they're feeling negative is just denying their feelings which is terrible. It makes them feel unworthy of your attention and unheard. This man had no time and willingness to understand her point of view. This is a great show. It talks about anger, the ticking bomb, when it's not expressed.

[@yg-dn5ms]

I still remember the first time I ever watched Ali was on this show… full circle!

[@BravosReviews]

She is so dang pretty

[@debunkingfaddiets]

lol

[@itzumiv]

****Spoilers for beef**** Honestly George wasn't a good fit for her, he's well-intentioned for the most part but he never really got her, he's super focused on "being positive" that he wouldn't truly listen to her and let her vent. He cheated and constantly lied about it. Even without everything that happened, they would've still have to divorce imo.

[@ficus3929]

Honestly can’t help but think of her last specials jokes about her husband that was followed by their divorce. Just feels off to me

[@debunkingfaddiets]

I literally feel sorry for this womans husband or partner if she is married. She's the epitome of everything that is wrong with our society and women currently. Stinky Ali Wong and her sick micropenis body shaming "Jokes" This women is literally evil. “this tiny mess of a thing that wouldn’t even reach your molars.” I mean who even talks like that about peoples bodies? What a disgusting human being

[@ianstewart8301]

Ohhh, Seth is wearing cool boots!

[@NewMessage]

My 'telltale ring' is... different.

[@LabradorMafia]

Anyone else notice Ali wore the same dress as Kristin Chenoweth did a few days prior?!?!

[@mykyrox]

Great, as I’m eating eggs😂🤣😂

[@Yooncelebtarot]

You can tell Seth hasn’t watched Beef lol. Because if he did, he would have wayyyyyyy more questions to ask.

[@jlee4039]

The editing is so weird here. Did Ali give a lot of filler responses?

[@lyndseygolden7546]

I very much loved my Yaris you can get anywhere and do anything with a yota.

[@elenichristoforides8033]

how is 13 shows a night in nyc possible? was she taking the mta if she wasn't getting paid? i want to know how...were some shows in the day time??

[@nannerz1994]

Where is korrektions

[@nannerz1994]

Seth's eyes said /..\

[@RHCole]

13?! 😳 Ali Wong has multiple hour long stand-up specials, so I can't see her doing anything less than a 30 minute set. Like, daaaammmn. Edit: oh, 3 minutes? Like, kind of impressive but not as impressive.

[@SL-lz9jr]

When you factor in the commute time going back and forth between neighborhoods and boroughs, it’s pretty impressive. Most pub or bar crawls aren’t even this involved geographically

[@yellowonesdontstop]

She mentions eggs- so she must've gotten an early start on those 13 set days. I'm trying to picture it- was she doing a set at a boozy brunch spot or at a strip club while it's doing a legs 'n' eggs deal?

[@J3llyBean423]

AVP 👽⚔️🐍 Be careful / .... Kutcher clone,...is stalking again

[@drlessismore]

🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@reneekad]

Yes I get obsessive too.

[@reneekad]

But I don’t get disgusting.

[@reneekad]

Pokémon and that kid with invitations at bishops lodge?

[@reneekad]

And Harry Potter.

[@reneekad]

What happened when I wrote I was sad about Nina’s father dying of a heart attack? I’m 2019? And Jimmy Moffits dad in 6th grade.

[@elusiveperspective]

"that guy" ... cmon the decent thing to do would have to acknowledged him by name

[@ThePC360]

I noticed that…

[@bobritchie4067]

Correction: you described Ali's movie as "very unique". It's either unique or not, it can't be very unique.

[@cecicestmoi]

her standup is quite annoying. no thanks

[@paulie9005]

We get it you like asians😂

[@josheichorn980]

Seth…please stop saying “very unique”. Unique means “one of a kind”, it can’t be very one of a kind. It is one of a kind or it is not. I know it’s in common use, but that’s a good reason not to use it, too. I don’t want to get on Corrections, I just want you stop saying it!

[@josheichorn980]

@@jmr1123 “Party”?? What’s that?? Never been invited to one of those. 😁

[@marksmith8210]

Unique does NOT mean 1 of a kind. It mean different from the norm. So there is kind of unique, unique, and very unique. It's called English. There is always varying degrees to descriptive terms and phrases.

[@edwin5419]

Do people actually find her funny?

[@sunshine3914]

She slays. Maybe Seinfeld is more your speed?

[@lonelyclaud]

Yes, she's critically acclaimed by audiences and other comedians. It's alright though, you're allowed to have a different opinion.

[@debunkingfaddiets]

She's about as funny as watching paint dry. Stinky Ali Wong and her sick micropenis body shaming "Jokes" This women is literally evil. “this tiny mess of a thing that wouldn’t even reach your molars.” I mean who even talks like that about peoples bodies? What a disgusting human being

[@icanduo]

Only intelligent people can laugh at her jokes so, yes

[@debunkingfaddiets]

@@icanduo Ohh its so "intelligent" bullying, body shaming and dehumanizing men for a medical condition like micropenis they can't help Coming out with horrible disgusting nonsense like "its a tiny mess of a thing that wouldn't even reach your molars". What sort of weirdo laughs at that sort of stuff? I mean modern women of course haha

[@kissyou427]

Binge watched beef last night so good

[@redcomet0079]

I don’t like her. She uses her family as a crutch

[@karenling2106]

this is her second time

[@redcomet0079]

@@karenling2106 like a crutch 🩼

[@debunkingfaddiets]

Stinky Ali Wong and her sick micropenis body shaming "Jokes" This women is literally evil. “this tiny mess of a thing that wouldn’t even reach your molars.” I mean who even talks like that about peoples bodies? What a disgusting human being

[@pls_convert_2_a_JW]

She makes me very jealous. Purely cos she is dating Bill Hader.