Army Troops Take Over NYC

[@JoshJohnsonComedy]

Hi friends thanks for watching. Make sure to like and subscribe. I have shows coming up in Albany, Nashville, Raleigh, Austin and more. Tickets at www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tour

[@atibbet]

I wish Fresno CA was a better destination 😢

[@JennyLopez-gj5uh]

Thanks I needed thathis information. Hope we can make it 🤞🏼

[@therealdeal3672]

You are comedy gold Josh Johnson! Hope to get to a show when you're in town! Love seeing you on The Daily Show!!! Hope they keep having you as a regular!! 💕

[@tonyolshansky9288]

Damnnnn I missed Grand Rapids I'm gonna have to keep a closer eye out from now on

[@cryst2hu]

Well I'm glad I didn't do your poll the other day on which city to come to, you were already here.

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

"You really shouldn't tempt fate with superlatives." Josh Johnson drops such beautiful one liners like that, he's like if the Dalai Llama made a baby with a thesaurus and that baby went on to disappoint his parents by going into standup comedy.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

That’s a pretty beautiful (and accurate) analogy

[@allmyedgesaresharp]

😂😂😂😂😂perfect😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ShroomNana]

I hope he sees your comment. 😂❤

[@pwh1461]

Outstanding

[@gl1723]

😂😂😂 THESAURUS! So accurate! #Roget 🤓 I truly hope his Mom & Grandma aren't disappointed in him! He makes me laugh & brings me so much joy!

[@mariannealtman1379]

Josh is such a natural antidepressant!!😂😂😂

[@jashanestone]

Joke that make you feel good. Yes, exactly 😂😂😂

[@lcrmoore]

Could not have said it better😂

[@alerojas4938]

I have the biggest crush on this man! But like a friendly crush.. such a great friend to have around

[@natalienelson8681]

Word!

[@ChazSwP]

Idk how that makes sense but it makes perfect sense. Lmao.

[@josiechaney9010]

“You really shouldn’t tempt fate with superlatives.” SO true. 😄

[@thatdarncass]

I love how you roast the cities you visit in the kindest, most hilarious way

[@taniatavira7599]

Josh is so nice that when I met him before one of his shows, he was the one who extended his hand to greet me before I could, asked me for my name and thanked me for being there. So humble, so hilarious, Thank you!

[@retc]

"He was just being the change he wanted to see in the world" almost made me spit my drink.

[@chrisclouds4182]

Your 'lost in a 20's something film' was spot on😂

[@Eaterofbutt]

Im glad the crowd appreciated it

[@lornocford6482]

😂

[@alerojas4938]

Bro picked up a side quest, and the side quest was to help the obvious outsider

[@Dzokhar]

I'm from this part of Michigan and you're 100% correct. The funniest part is people will come home afterwards and say "sorry I'm late, I had to help a guy who was lost which took a little while" like it was an absolute requirement. I'm pretty sure it's because every one of us has been stuck in a snowbank at some point and one of the unwritten rules is that, if you see someone stuck, you have to slow down and ask if they need help. People also talk about that like an annoyance as well which is great. "Sorry I'm late, I had to help some idiot out of a snowbank" is a perfectly acceptable excuse to almost anything. The best part is when you get the people driving small cars with no tow straps or chance in hell of being able to pull the other car out who still stop and offer help in the way of a shovel or offer to use their phone. Those people are great because 9 out of 10 times they drive by again later to make sure you made it out ok.

[@emmanuelbeaucage4461]

yep, and I would have take the quest too!

[@emmanuelbeaucage4461]

I'm canadian tho...

[@bananadane]

Omg the eye contact thing is so real! When I moved from NYC to the w. Coast, it took me months B4 I got used to random ppl looking me in the eye and smiling

[@DeadInside-ew8qb]

And they weren’t soliciting you for something? Weird

[@nancyhernandez2271]

Omgosh I feel like people are so friendly and talkative in the south it would drive you crazy 🤣

[@originalcosmicgirl]

When I moved to the south from NYC, one of the hardest things to get used to was strangers saying hello to me. I've been here for a few years, and it still isn't completely normal to me.

[@pollypockets508]

I'm the opposite. I moved to Chicago from St. Louis. I was smiling at and nodding at people and they looked down and didn't make eye contact.

[@AD-id9cp]

I'm from Mississippi and I moved to Ohio, and ppl always give funny looks when I smile and nod at them. Now I just look straight ahead. I honestly think it isolates us more.

[@thewatcher8773]

Walmart greeters don’t greet you anymore. They just frisk you on the way out.

[@difranophile]

In michigan? 😅 that person was prob having an off day. Go ANYWHERE n ask a question aloud, there will be a human to stop n check out.

[@deemaee]

Can You Blame Them?

[@PurpleHazePro]

Probably because the pandemic wore them out. Fighting with people everyday to wear mask and getting assaulted physically/verbally.

[@bigfootpart4therevengeancing]

​@@deemaeeYep, damn right I can. Maybe if they'd stop relying on self check-out and just open up a check-out line with an actual cashier, then they wouldn't have to worry about retail theft so much.

[@lyrablack8621]

​@@bigfootpart4therevengeancing ^

[@janbailey263]

Anyone else notice he has the most beautiful hands? They look like he could be a great concert pianist! 💞

[@Havingthetimeofmylife2008]

Love his hands so much.

[@travis08.]

2 weeks out from open heart surgery (literally 3/21/24) and thought it'd be a good idea to watch this. You know, just to cheer up. BEST bad decision I've made recently! Laughter may be the best medicine, but you better be clear on the dosage! Now I'm SURE the wires holding my sternum together are strong... OUCH!!! Thanks for the laughs, keep up the good work.

[@KreativeKerri]

I've had open heart and my dude that was not a good idea. I love me some Josh, but my chest was hurting reading your comment 😅

[@travis08.]

@@KreativeKerri speedy recovery and much more laughter!

[@KreativeKerri]

@@travis08. same to you!

[@MsJMHS]

Midwesterners really do give overly thorough directions, or escort you, only to disappear like a goddamn ghost lol

[@_Pauper_]

Enough Irish to adapt the Irish Goodbye

[@lweismann]

Funnily enough. You are actually being helped by ghosts most of the time.

[@perhaps1094]

​@@lweismann??

[@JadedRabbit559]

Midwesterner here. While I can't say whether I've startled anyone by disappearing (I wasn't there to see), I have accidentally startled people by appearing suddenly (usually customers or staff at the grocery I used to work at when I'd offer to help).

[@Keekee_689]

Wish we had that over here on the east coast….it starts to get a little crazy over here😅😭I’m not proud of it, there are nice and friendly people..just a really really small portion of

[@monaross8519]

Can't think of anyone like him, he has an original take on life, yet we can totally get it. And all with this casual delivery.

[@aeryn6275]

Josh’s impression of himself with a hurt nose had me cacklinggg

[@nitamckeethen6986]

Josh's gestures, facial expressions, and timing are perfect!

[@sessaraquel1]

“ you really shouldn’t tempt fate… With superlatives.” 😂😂😂

[@lornocford6482]

Note to self: do not attempt to eat or drink while watching JJ. Robbed with a cow bell🤣😂 🤣😂

[@stevemic6942]

"Getting robbed would've been better" got me. Thanks for the laughs!!

[@TW4165]

😂😂😂, He truly warmed my heart and had me at "chill that you gonna get robbed." Seasoned and native New Yorkers are panicked when we see newbys acting brand new

[@queenstinga3572]

I laughed so hard at that. The NYer in me said yup you ain't from here.

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

Yesssss😂😂

[@TheDylls]

I - lovingly - think of the American Midwest as "The Canadian States" 😂❤

[@kittyonmydesk5532]

IIRC, I bet it was historically French territory/colony, and Canada having French as one of it's official languages, you might be onto something 👍🏽

[@Boogaboom5]

Josh Johnson is comedic joy and genius. Please, for the love of, give this man a Netflix special and keep giving them to him! Also Josh, we want you on After Midnight…

[@justicebandileluthuli9117]

That reaction to getting punched in the nose was classic 😂😂😂😂😂 “I need a minute”

[@Manic44]

"It's right around the corner, I'll show you" My immidiate thought was "this man is going to try and rob me"

[@fireinateacup89]

"most Victorian way to stop a nosebleed" 😆

[@lornocford6482]

😂

[@jonatanpinadulucmusic]

This guy is way funnier than most "specials" on Netflix.

[@Sicara91]

I'm from Michigan and recently moved to NYC and I've had to fight the urge to help people who looked lost, not to like fit in but because I don't have any clue where anything is yet

[@justloadalready8839]

Wait till you see Oregon sometime, random folks will just go "Oh shoot, your shoe's untied. Want me to take care of that for you?" Like T_T So sweet but I got it. Oregon is like the slightly younger sibling of Michigan in terms of niceness; being just as nice, but we're all not sure where the line is drawn with being helpful.

[@elsvaughn7959]

If you don't know where you are how can you help another lost person?

[@Sicara91]

@elsvaughn7959 That's why I don't stop and try to help

[@estefencosta1835]

As a New Jerseyian... What happened to you to make you so friendly?

[@Sicara91]

@estefencosta1835 That's like asking what happened to make you not friendly. I think it has to do with things not being so crowded elsewhere, it's also not so overstimulating nor do you have to on your guard as much. Plus, it's not super loud all the time so it's more likely that people can sleep.

[@terrybrown3199]

We (spouse and self) came down from Traverse City. We've been following you for a while and still going back through your catalog. We had the best time and you are brilliant! Wishing you continued success!

[@keetasingletary]

Just got off work and found this like he knew I needed a laugh. ❤

[@sedationnursescalendar92]

Welcome to the best part of each Tuesday! We are happy to have you (like I'm from Grand Rapids. LOL)

[@dontestarr5781]

Same About to light up and get some laughs on

[@saintc7790]

Welcome to the party!

[@jashanestone]

Josh 'Antidepressant' Johnson 😂😂

[@beda543]

Saaame😊

[@zac8084]

“Does this dude just work at Grand Rapids?” Got me good😂

[@j0rd33]

no bc watching tourist get off the ferry makes me cackle every time. they act like ariel when she got her legs💀

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

People watching at its finest

[@jashanestone]

😂😂😂😂

[@jashanestone]

​@@tiffanyanderson9437it's my favorite past time as a NYer 😂😂😂😂

[@difranophile]

As a michigander, we needed to hear this 😂 I'm still this human "too friendly" is a frequent assessment I receive to this day. Resting friendly face goes real sideways in the south. (Send help)

[@dudeivealreadydonethis5tim289]

Lol

[@scottishcomedian1769]

That kid did not have a camera, he was just being the change he wanted to see in the world. We should all be like this kid

[@tinabear8767]

Josh's humor makes me actually laugh out loud every time I watch him and I've been binge watching him in my room while alone so my kid thinks I've gone insane 😂

[@hafsaelmalhouf7739]

When we need him the most, he comes in with another hilarious skit ❤😂

[@ABum-nc7sb]

That marble ish was hilarious. That's something I would do. My intrusive thoughts would take over, and I would have a bag of marbles in my pocket, and here I go😂😂😂

[@richkraft2787]

Josh Johnson is the Goat of Comedy. Right by Chappell and Katt. Honestly I can not laugh even if I tried. He is the most talented and thoroughly gifted stand up comedian of the modern era for real.

[@Pussaychop]

Mmm… cant really have goat conversations about artists, and cant really say goat then more goater or just as goaty, and Katt?!? C’mon man - its whatever blows your hair back - but Katt? That third sentence is an enigma too. @richkraft2787 i likes you!:)

[@Marva-zf1lf]

This guy is intelligent and hilarious. His presentation is imbued with clarity and and real analysis. He is the best thing rollin.

[@friendlynomad9840]

How does he come out with hilarious new material so quickly? I'd really be interested in his writing process.

[@MrEazyE357]

Right?! He literally has to be a genius!

[@B7eema]

He definitely is a genius. I'm not even convinced that he wrote some of this stuff. The Grand Rapids stuff might have been purely extemporaneous observations of his experience there.

[@NeonFuzzleS420]

I'm pretty sure it's mostly improvised just off the cuff thoughts

[@baby_medusa777]

magician do what magician do. automatic writing ✍🏾

[@MegaMato]

Sometimes it just comes to you.

[@Sunshine_Shorts229]

“The god Oxsniff of the planet Mars” had me fucking dying 😂😂😂

[@meganjohnson9540]

There was a very helpful man who walked me through an empty parking garage once and it was so scary and helpful at once. I don’t know…I just thought I should share. Keep doing what you do. 💕

[@ellietaus5665]

He must be a vampire. To have lived enough life that a story this good is only coming out now, after releasing soooo much material? Man has lived 100 years worth of life

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

For real. We got three Joshes in our timeline😂😂

[@Christinalovesturtle]

Louisiana is that way somehow. I grew up there & swear I had more life by the time I was 17 than I've had since moving away at 23 & I'm 45. 😂

[@STAWTEREHWYREVE-dx7si]

He should be in the third season of INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE 😁

[@jamesdove8021]

Josh Johnson is brilliant.

[@urspha]

Grand Rapids loves you, Josh. Come back soon.

[@JennyLopez-gj5uh]

I can wait to see the one, after my 16 hrs shift, watching Josh makes my day, keep giving your Best, God bless you ❤

[@Animated341]

Awe ♥️

[@bigfootpart4therevengeancing]

God bless you, too, and hopefully you get a nice break from working 16 hour shifts.

[@cjm9816]

Bot

[@morgeduid]

i feel like im rly picky with comedy, especially stand-up, but u make me laugh the same amount as the late n great norm macdonald. something about the way u tell stories. when norm passed i rly didnt think id encounter a comedian that would make me laugh like he could. keep up the good shit you've brought a lot of laughs and smiles into my life. thank you!!

[@Johnny_Ledford]

Oh my God young man… a couple of your videos has popped up in my algorithm and I love it! You are so refreshing! Your style and timing is on point. I wish you nothing but love and success.

[@MinkaSchlossberger4ever]

Taking You to the right place....and not waiting for thanks...just making sure....would just be like I would act. It s called politeness, without clinging!

[@WOK-YT-handle]

My friends dad always used to say “remember kids, no matter how bad things get, it can always get worse” I also have not seen this supposed subway troop invasion.

[@lancemerritt7686]

The robbery bit is the best Josh Johnson I’ve heard outside of any of the current events bits.

[@9-b_b-9]

That getting robbed joke was so well crafted.

[@silververnallbells191]

Oxsnif from Mars lmao

[@shiraz9986]

Dragging a lil’ story, adding some taste and color here and there,building up slowly, making the most out of it; it is his strength. I grew up my dad doing the same so I really love when Josh is like this. No rush, no stress, just a feel good story.

[@wendellbryant]

I love this young mans intelligence and humor

[@kassassin_brahgawk]

I woke up from pretty stressful, really traumatic nightmares with resolve not to sleep anymore tonight because obviously my brain is doin too much. This is a welcomed reprieve. I love your comedy and takes on shit. Keep hustling ❤

[@silververnallbells191]

tbh what helps me is praying for no dreams when I go to sleep cuz I steady have weird as$ dreams or nightmares.

[@JB-bm1to]

Hey friend, I used to have nightmares and really bad sleep paralysis. Now I turn on KZbin stories or a comedy show or something to play continuously while I sleep. It helps a LOT. On more stressful days I already know whatever I’m obsessing about will manifest into a nightmare in my brain, I’ll download an audiobook and let it play so even when I wake up it’s kinda like a grounding thing. I hope this helps! Oh and counting pulls me right out of sleep paralysis. Normally I don’t even make it to 20!

[@kassassin_brahgawk]

I smoke weed so like, having dreams isn't even supposed to be a thing lololol Thanks for the advice guys. I do listen to long KZbin videos or movies while I sleep to try to give my brain something to vibe to. Brain just needed to act up and revisit some trauma for funsies lol

[@syrenadurager]

I REALLY ENJOY your shows because it is without using every explicit word there is. I so appreciate that and more , so much so you have earned a sub in me. Much love young man. I look forward to more of your comics.

[@brandyprice954]

Josh, you send a smile when needed.. laughter when at my wits end.. THANK YOU for doing what you do!

[@anellawrites]

Michigan is a huge tourist destination so yeah people are very nice. I ❤❤❤❤ Michigan and I go there as often as possible.

[@kentGrey]

4:50 LOL He recognized you on the sly and he was hoping to score tickets.

[@guy1234u]

"I didn't even know this what I do in that situation. I was just put there and that's how I reacted." If you ignore the context in which he said it, that quote actually says a lot about life.

[@twhimsy]

I mean.. doesn't it though? lol I was just laughing with my partner last night about how that's just kinda how it always works. You do stuff until something happens and it makes you do stuff until something happens and then........

[@mickymouse2445]

I even screenshototed you comment, lol

[@roadlesstraveled34]

I HADN'T seen the news when this broke, this set was how I found out, it's how I wish to hear all my news!

[@AmeenahAsante]

As soon as he said Grand Rapids, I wept 😭 I'm an hour away and had no idea he was coming. Sighhhh. lol

[@BrooklynBassment]

Mr Johnson never fails to make me holla. His delivery is so cool. I never see it coming 🤣🤣🤩🙏🏽💞

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

TRULY Hilarious!!!!! Don't worry he is on his way to the top!!!!!!!!!! His life is one big ADVENTURE!!!!!!!!!!

[@tomkaminski2721]

I've seen almost every weekly set and this one had me hurt. Josh you are amazing and congrats on the correspondents job at daily show. Keep killing it.

[@DJMcNutty]

This ain’t for the algorithm, this is for Josh. That this is way worse story is pure gold with a great payoff 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rubeng.2432]

You're literally and genuinely one of my favorite comedians that I love showing people and telling people about

[@madhatter7287]

This is the best way to find out what's going on in the world😂

[@jssangel416]

I love Josh Johnson💕

[@clhmellis]

You're on fire, man. Every bit you've posted lately has been non-stop laughs. Keep that good shit rollin'. We need it in times like these!

[@EffSharp]

I discovered him yesterday and had my headphones on listening while cleaning out my closet and all my husband could hear was me cackling every few seconds. He thought I had finally gone mad.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

​@@EffSharp this comment made me laugh too

[@EffSharp]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. we were able to get tickets to his so cal show! It was amazing. So grateful the algorithm finally did something good for my life. 😂

[@modernchocolatechristians1908]

I appreciate the clean comedy. No cursing needed!

[@sharkattack9850]

Being from Grand Rapids it makes me happy to know he thinks we’re to nice lol. Because I do not think that at all. Maybe east Grand Rapids but not all of gr.

[@richvisser7563]

Compared to nyc all of Grand Rapids is mister rogers neighborhood

[@sharkattack9850]

@@richvisser7563 fair enough but we definitely have a hood. I hear gunshots every night. But it’s overall nice.

[@MagdelanaRodriguez]

You are a breath of fresh air

[@StigmataTickles]

I live in seattle, and I do that "lead people to their destination" thing. People look at me like I'm crazy, but really it's because I am so, so bad at giving verbal directions, but I know exactly where everything is in my head. Sorry for being weird, I promise I don't mean to freak you out.

[@joyestill1200]

Me too. I cannot give directions. I have to show you. I blame it on the wierd way that Seattle streets wind.

[@bessiestrain9385]

After watching Kamala/Walz, you always make me smile, but my smile and laughter was deeper…I Know You Understand! I Want You To Know I Feel You Are Brillant And Will Go Far!💙💙💙

[@Sonicman415]

Such a natural.. everyone needs this level of realness.

[@ArtRebelsBloc]

hell yeah josh hilarious set i love the intro how you go in on the midwest so funny. im two hours south in indiana and it is exhausting the midwest niceness Olympics are real people genuinely wanna one up another random act of kindness.

[@rebeccageiger9110]

Your experience in Grand Rapids is pretty much most or all of the midwest. People are just really friendly.

[@jbmp1390]

Josh, I hope you know how much we all appreciate that you post so much regular, new content for us. I look forward to seeing your stuff each week and it just makes life a little nicer. 🙂

[@montecristo1845]

I finally saw you on The Daily Show! Well done, sir! Looking forward to more! 😎

[@betholson2199]

Thanks for coming to Grand Rapids!

[@PetroBlownapart]

Is what he said about Grand Rapids true? I want to visit!

[@theladyisabelle]

​@@PetroBlownapartif it was the Michigan version... They are pretty friendly people...

[@andiward7068]

Can confirm Mich GR is Midwestern nice. I'm assuning Wisc and Minn are as well. ​@PetroBlownapart

[@_Pauper_]

@@PetroBlownapart More to do down over here in Detroit. Best Museum in the US or live music whatever your style *eh???

[@ddkeegs]

Talented guy

[@LorieAnnGreer]

Really funny. I so appreciate you. Thank you.

[@elsvaughn7959]

"The most Victorian way to try to stop a nosebleed" is such a perfect, visual description 😂

[@nicoledickey8053]

He is so talented and handsome. The way he releases quality content week after week is incredible.

[@LaurynZawistowski]

Thanks so much for coming, Josh!

[@sessasidney]

13:03 You can't see them because the camo is THAT good

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Subway tile camo lol

[@LK1989]

I moved to Michigan when I was 14 and this is a perfect explanation of the culture shock i experienced coming from the east coast.

[@EarleneMartin-v1v]

Josh Johnson is too funny 😂 He's just naturally, calmly, pleasingly funny as hell 🤣😊

[@thesoundsmith]

You continue to prove your stand-up chops. As always, great show.

[@jamesslade3743]

I had TERRIBLE day and then saw the notification a new video had posted. Thank you so much for turning my mood around! Plus, it's much cheaper than therapy...😒

[@nikistevenson1550]

I knew the helping stranger was gonna walk with him! That's so Southern/American hospitality! 😅😂😂

[@joyestill1200]

He was in the Midwest

[@marthamareth]

Talented guy!

[@HazelwithaZ]

So awesome to see this live! Great show!! 😄🤩

[@RyleyVerde]

We came to your show!!! You were funny af thanks for coming to gr. I was fr about to drive to Ohio then you added shows so thanks for not making me drive to Ohio

[@Zynderella1]

I've literally had people bend down and tie my shoes before. Strangers🤯

[@kerrychristensen7204]

Now see, once I would would've just assumed they were very sweet people stuck in parenting mode. But the Internet has taken my innocence. 'Cause now I think they just have a foot fetish. 😞

[@Zynderella1]

@@kerrychristensen7204 I never thought of that💀 Also I was wearing sneakers....

[@kelseygetz2123]

Yes but did they tell you the good news about Oxniv from Mars?? 🤣

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

In sorry. We have trauma🎉

[@Shawn-ne6ld]

I love this guy. Always a breath of fresh funny. Needs a series of Netflix specials like Ali Siddiq💯💯💯💯💯

[@ragantate3995]

Josh Dear, your doing just fine, don’t feel like it’s bad where you are, think how it was there 40 years ago, you probably wouldn’t have even moved out there to begin with. You good.

[@monarenegadelisa]

6:38 your face!😂👌perfectly expresses how much you know and have seen. Ngl gives me chills, too.

[@magicknight13]

Omg yay new Josh!! much needed rn 😢😢

[@9thatoneoverthere]

🫂

[@iiiiitsmagreta1240]

No lie, I swear to actual God, "Oxnerf from Mars" had me falling out of my goddamn chair and writhing on the floor laughing so hard I couldn't fucking breathe 😭💗

[@FanFicnic]

Is Oxnerf an actual thing or did Josh just make it up?

[@TooTachy]

This set was perfect xD Witty humor is where Josh shines 😂