Byron Bowers - The Day I Found Out - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored

[@standup]

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[@4reel244]

bgg

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I know I was supposed to be laughing, but this just had me in tears. The cycle of systemic racism and bigotry in general needs to be put to rest finally. It's time the confederacy (aka, the republicans since 1968) was held accountable for openly inciting hatred of all marginalized groups.

[@andyanderson100]

“I still prayed before every meal, back when prayers were short.” This is a poem. Goddamn.

[@kentrelllambersonsr4731]

Christopher Costello true shit

[@byronbowers]

Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@byronbowers]

@@kentrelllambersonsr4731 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@effenberg2532]

Didn't even hit me what he meant till I read this comment

[@briankerrigan3529]

Mexicans may got on boots, but this guy got on my feels.

[@MysticJem2016]

psst..... mexicans got on boots

[@austintaylor9441]

Mexicans got on boots ! 😂😂😂

[@frankflowersmke]

Lmao Mexican got on boots was the funniest and best so far.

[@matchstyx3460]

VCres1000 3 bags bruh! It was business

[@kyleschomburg2527]

psst. What *da* fuck does *mexicans* got on boots mean dawg _???_

[@Brushswagg24]

Man when he started tearing up i stopped laughing and realized this is a real story and god damn it was moving

[@kawaki-x-3996]

Shit was so funny tho “I still came” that shit killed me

[@trying3841]

Ya it brought a tear to my eye. Last line was a good ending though 😂

[@DawnDuchess]

Impressive how honest AND funny he is.

[@annansmith7382]

...crying over here...

[@fambambino5755]

Yeah I feel ya on that

[@projectinfinity8224]

The best dynamic duo of raw emotion and comedic flow. When he smiled i laughed and when he teared up, i did too. Mesmerizing.

[@oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929]

True

[@byronbowers]

@project infinity Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@byronbowers]

@@oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@NuanceBro]

That was some real powerful shit. Great story

[@schechter01]

Nuance Bro I wasn't expecting to see you here, man...

[@mkaiser29]

for real, this dude is an inspiration

[@PepperStone3]

Nuance Bro! You're the man I love your videos.

[@jimpickens4]

Yeah I agree it was super black.

[@maxpartain]

Schechter Arts 🎭 could

[@calebperryman9558]

Nobody's instincts are politically correct. I love that line.

[@23dgoudeau]

That was true to the highest degree

[@gustavomendoza8008]

Yo did you hear? Naw Mexican got on boots (Takes off running) Check to the other one out where he wants to kill Mitchell the C.O

[@indiacr6865]

@@gustavomendoza8008 You know it's not the same guy right? The Mitchell guy is Ali Siddiq

[@AmberAmbwee]

Mexican got on boots!

[@rasunfrmqns653]

@@indiacr6865 thats hilariously racist lmaoooo

[@spinakker14]

He had so many good jokes in it. Maybe my favourite one is: "Have you never put aluminium foil on your teeth for fake grills? No? Okay..."

[@FooeyMcgooey]

I felt that one lol

[@nickgavis0305]

Lol everyone used to do that

[@ren1724]

A girl fell asleep with it in her mouth and the next day had holes in all her teeth.

[@deepthought0447]

I was talking to my phone, like that was me in middle school lol...

[@seanm7539]

Yeah me to

[@ThieviusRaacoonus]

This was so well done. So real and beautifully articulated. He had the entire audience on the edge of their seat. This was a show.

[@byronbowers]

@heykoa Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@tamig8719]

Some people will never understand the pain and humor of having a parent on drugs...

[@bekaanderson5122]

Some really won't.. I had 2. RIP 2011 to both.

[@joshgibson9732]

The person who is biologically responsible for my existence died from getting hit by a train (I guess he was to high to see it coming), but the man who stepped up to become my father is a hell of a guy.

[@antoniotb2215]

No 1 will ever will!!!!

[@FukWhiteSuprmecy]

Facts #80sepidemic

[@nebulousisgod]

Lucky them. Let’s hope less and less people will have to understand that over time.

[@matthewramada922]

"Dude starts talking in wingdings," is the best analogy.

[@N8tiveWeeb]

1000%

[@DenizOzkaynak]

Jeez I forgot this was from the same fricken bit, Byron got me so fucked up by the end, he's a masterclass storyteller + comedian.

[@deebzbent8209]

I couldn't laugh. This is a touching story. When you look up to someone and they disappoint you as a child. It's life changing.

[@everythingissalad2969]

And just life breaking

[@genesisthepoet815]

You never truly recover... u just learn to mask it or live with the emotional injury

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

@@genesisthepoet815 greatly spoken 🤷‼️

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

YEP ‼️

[@IncognitoSprax]

It really, took about two decades for my mother and I to be on good terms again.

[@luxjuriousjay8318]

If he wrote a book I’d buy it

[@soulspin]

In a heartbeat...

[@ShadowVille2770]

i'm still wonderin if his dad really left him in the hood like dat.

[@chinmobly8521]

He should make one

[@byronbowers]

@luxjurious Jay Im writing one. Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@ChefPupz]

funny but sad... I member the times my dad would take the money I got from grandma the few times I saw him.. sad sad sad ... watch I'm gonna be a great black father!

[@ProtusMose]

You know what, man? I believe you.

[@Kaiserrollsoze]

paris magonya you can do it young brother

[@maynorandino1442]

You're in charge of your destiny brother. Stay focused.

[@williamnolan1943]

I know you can do it man. I believe in you

[@strangerinthealps5874]

Head up and one foot in front of the other, my friend. We're going to need your children soon. We're going to need to bounce back after Trump's regime is gone.

[@rashodlamar668]

Yo I am 35 and I have a 4 year old son. I love him with all my heart and I give him the world. Last couple years i have had a drug problem but never stole his stuff or took out his mouth. I have been free from that for 7 months now and watching this and how you still hurt from that I see how that shit is impactful. I never want my lil man to feel like that. It's crazy cause my dad just died weeks ago and I didnt really have a relationship with him due to crack so I feel it I. That way too. Even In my worst moments I would make myself due right by him cause he is all i got. This made me cry but i respect it, i needed that reminder this morning, ALL Love

[@jaefrmbk2k]

🖤💪🏾

[@Zhane-ce7nj]

I hope you are still going strong.

[@byronbowers]

@rashod Lamar hope you're still pushing. Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@byronbowers]

@@jaefrmbk2k Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@byronbowers]

@@Zhane-ce7nj Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@turdferguson1959]

I want to adopt this man and play some ball with him.

[@SHACOBES123]

Turd Ferguson are you burt reynolds?

[@deazy6453]

This is funny, sad, and idk what lol. Thanks, man, I think!

[@soulspin]

😭😂

[@rawsko0316]

You a real one, Turd.

[@byronbowers]

@@SHACOBES123 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@dirtbaggkaydoe]

His crowd control is amazing 🙏🏽💯💯

[@crussteasock4047]

The crowd going quiet cuz they're expecting a joke instead of a therapy session is control in the sense of being a hostage

[@byronbowers]

@dirtbaggkaydoe Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@byronbowers]

​@@crussteasock4047 Yep, the best form of it too. Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@MatteBlacke]

What an ace storyteller! I love how he personified the light, “Get in there!” but even the light didn’t want to go in. Or how the Honda was about to cry 😂

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@jonathancribbs1298]

sadly relatable. when he talked about the look in his dad's eyes I had to hold back tears. drugs can turn people into monsters and this routine, albeit hilarious, brought back some bad memories.

[@byronbowers]

@Jonathan cribbs Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@chibaby0306]

ive never seen such beauty in stand up comedy as this! sad but powerful story from a beautiful man! you are such a good story teller, wow thank you

[@zanzibar6508]

Hey just wondering if you gave that complement because he is black??? If he was white would you even leave a comment???

[@LSClubhouse]

Justin Savino shut the fuck up

[@woe1008]

Your name and that picture is lit fam

[@woe1008]

Chance the rapper is da realest

[@shoneegod7339]

@@zanzibar6508 if you weren't white would you care?

[@ritavelveeta6619]

Wow, the power this man has to make you laugh and cry at the same time. The tragedy in his comedy is profound......well done, sir.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@eastsidereviews727]

Damn, the ending was funny, but man this was a dark story. Really worth a listen though.

[@MysticJem2016]

there is definitely a certain beauty that comes from funny people just talking about real life shit

[@googlyeyedfrog]

i see it as beautiful rather than dark. sadness is nothing to be afraid of. this man realized that he wanted love, and he couldn't buy that with money. that is utterly beautiful, and that realization saved his life. what's dark about that?

[@adamsaley9460]

@@googlyeyedfrog always keep speak the positive outlook if you see it. It is hard for people sometimes.

[@Broker205]

Smiles and cries.

[@NomadicMaleClan]

George Jackson that’s all you got in this world

[@bekaanderson5122]

@George Jackson That's all we can control.. our smiles and cries.

[@kapovellithapimp9722]

Ok Hoyt

[@elnino4306]

That's all you have and they can't take that from you

[@justawildgengar]

Beka Anderson but we can’t control our real smiles and crys

[@error404blah]

What an incredibly powerful story, and that ending...😢😂

[@ShyTuna]

So shitty

[@ikewilson7336]

It was a happy ending.

[@briankerrigan3529]

bob noneya one more time in English?

[@blizzygoatgraham6492]

that was hilarious. dont worry about dude

[@byronbowers]

@@ikewilson7336 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@22221mm]

This series is genius! Comedians being funny and getting real vulnerable at the same time. This is amazing, Roy Wood Jr. Thank you for this story, Byron Bowers.

[@byronbowers]

@22221mm Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@Smorgasvord]

Gotta be one of the saddest stories on TINH history.

[@thelastking3172]

PeeJay Torres Nah. That one where Ari almost gave his Splooge Filled Condom to a Homeless Dumpster Lady makes meh cri everytim

[@local1925]

PeeJay Torres he came tho

[@AyQueChiquita]

There's one with Joey Diaz where he talks about friendship where I teared up a couple times. Had me going from laughing to nearly crying and then laughing all over again. So good.

[@AyQueChiquita]

Jackson Allen I agree. I've been watching a lot of these videos and that one with Joey Diaz is my favorite.

[@BackyardDollars]

I agree

[@thecontroversy7914]

damn left his heart on that stage

[@cheapscifi]

I love that he's wearing that jacket. As fucked up as his story is, it's truly an American one.

[@joknick892]

James Barnes facts!!!!

[@strangerinthealps5874]

True. Drugs are intertwined with the American dream now. The American experience isn't like our conservative parents. Its grimey, lonely, depressing, hurtful, cutting and eye-opening. America is beautiful but you know what they say about beauty and danger....

[@peytonbell5637]

James Barnes thats a great observation

[@schechter01]

True. Crack cocaine was not originally an American invention--some Columbian figured it out--but the United States is where it first got popular...& got millions of people addicted.

[@moarsaur]

Schechter Arts There's decent evidence the CIA had more than a little to do with how crack "got popular."

[@Rexroybal]

Man I cried, this was a powerful story. He could be a motivational speaker.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@snugglyface7834]

dude you can make an oscar winning movie outta this

[@crussteasock4047]

They'll give anyone an oscar

[@Mikeyfromtheblock1]

@@crussteasock4047 I can see denzel playing the father

[@crussteasock4047]

@@Mikeyfromtheblock1 i can see dead kings

[@pwetty4r4]

This should be a ted talk with like a billion views

[@concepcionalboleras7632]

facts man.

[@daviddemar8749]

Totally

[@byronbowers]

@@concepcionalboleras7632 Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@byronbowers]

@@daviddemar8749 Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@daviddemar8749]

@@byronbowers i appreciate the recommendation but unfortunately im not a hulu subscriber

[@daedal212]

Deep...I'm really struggling to balance these emotions, how am i laughing with a heavy heart filled with shame, appreciation, disappointment, anger, empathy and then pride? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That was movie man.

[@mkaiser29]

stories like this shine a light on the importance of family relationships and how EVERYONE needs a mother and a father. Thank you for telling this story, it opened my eyes to a lot!

[@miapdx503]

How powerful. This should be shown to expectant fathers. That this man survived, and made us laugh...victory.

[@julesmo323]

What about expectant sons, they are the ones that need this the most!

[@SkyyPiano]

If they are an expectant son, they would still be in their mother's womb.... hahahhahahaha what???

[@byronbowers]

@@julesmo323 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@byronbowers]

@@SkyyPiano Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@byronbowers]

miapdx Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

[@zipzapblipblap]

I DIDNT SIGN UP FOR THESE FEELINGS 😢😢😢😢

[@kapovellithapimp9722]

That's why I PIMP we don't feel

[@spent5298]

Ooooof

[@calisouthqueen]

Me neither!

[@sonquatsch8585]

yeah.

[@_meangreenjersey973]

KAPOVELLI THAPIMP that part

[@chrishipop5]

I remember him telling this story to one podcaster and it was a very sad story. He's a really cool dude. His material is really good

[@1gremlins2]

Christopher Aizen which podcast was it?

[@pedromac]

This is really heartfelt. I felt for him and he did a really good job showing it from the other side

[@i.katsantonis1378]

Arguably one of the best deliveries by any comedian.

[@smileytattoo4700]

Damn .. you ever feel sad and still laugh .. i feel you man .. thankyou for the story and laughter . God bless you and your loves one

[@donvanwychen1314]

Watching this makes me glad I know my dad and have almost allways gotten along really well.

[@spacekadebt1641]

At least you are one of the few fortunates that recognize and appreciate that.

[@Lollita23]

Wish this guy nothing but the best, and a son of his own to heal those wounds.💔

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@indade]

That’s how you shut the club down.

[@17chsbaseball]

I was at the comedy store on saturday and he was one of the later acts. Literally cleared the room. It was so shitty lol

[@lee-cl8td]

indade he was decent though df is your problem

[@dillonoickle5841]

he didnt say this was bad just on that night he ate shit. happens to the best not that i know enough about this guy to say if hes good or bad overall

[@michaelhart7109]

He sucks

[@crussteasock4047]

Yup. Shut it down in the sense that nobody wants to listen to a sob story with 5% jokes

[@xl7131]

Wow, comedians tell some of the most powerful stories -- this has turned out to be an amazing series.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumb]

PERFECT ending. He tells a comedic story like Ottis Redding sings. You can feel it.

[@travismoak7799]

I'm from Athens, GA, born and raised and still live here. Hearing a story from the city really grounded it for me--made me think of my good and bad times there. I've driven down Rocksprings plenty of times, just passing through, but I was glad to listen to Byron's tale. I've watched stand-up comedians on here every night for years, and I think Byron is, without a doubt, at the very pinnacle of the art. Thanks for sharing!

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@ZaBiMaRuSz]

he almost cry, holy story

[@LebaneseJesus]

Much wow.

[@daggiedoo65]

What can you say, but wow. Brought tears to my eyes, and a smile to my face. Standing ovation, your story reached out an undoubtedly touch more hearts then we can count. Continuous success to you!

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

That was pretty fucking dark, not especially funny but worth a listen.

[@kryptickratos8517]

I know right. Shit was great, Loved it yo.

[@agonleed3841]

BRO'VERLORD really? That's a thing now?

[@agonleed3841]

Butterfly Massacre yup

[@towlie9428]

Butterfly Massacre You just can't appreciate it. Maybe 🥕 Top is more up your alley

[@takisan14]

I come back to this video from time to time. One of my favorite stories ever. Pure emotion, funny, touching, raw, perfectly delivered. Much respect to Byron Bowers.

[@seanrobles9388]

Dam that story hit home brother.. Pops can be fucked sometimes but gives us an opportunity to see what not to become.. Glad u made somethin of urself with what u had .. Godbless dude

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@kyebean]

One of the best performances I've ever seen

[@misheckmbewe9911]

the ending was gold

[@orionhammerfall1874]

I think this just became my favorite episode.

[@permafrost0979]

This was not knee-slapping funny but it was awesome. I'm glad most ppl who watched this feel the same.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@jovie311]

This man is a powerful storyteller. This story moved me.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@biggamanedabeast5247]

That was dope. Powerful, yet well told and definitely worth the listen

[@Karatejin]

Damn! I started laughing and ended up almost crying. Bittersweet testimony...

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

Heartbreaking and powerful. Damn near cried when I realized he wasn't trying to be funny... respect to this man.

[@MsOAWR]

This dude better write some poetry damn. This is an epic tragic comedy.

[@Cmoney860]

That was some real shit right there. As a father of 2 boys, I aint gonna lie. It made me look at myself and think about some of my own actions and decisions. Past and present....... God bless to all the solid ones! You know who you are....

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@uniquelyrandom7940]

When you’re able to resonate with that story and you see and feel his pain, sweetie you are great with delivering a good story

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@peteanddrake4242]

heartbreaking comedy. this is the story of millions of boys like him

[@InderPaulSandhu]

This is unlike any set I have ever seen, as an artist this has become a set I study from time to time. Brilliant methodology, timing brilliant everything man. Byron you smashed it mate.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@mikhailgibbings]

Best. Story. Ever.

[@SamuelGrey]

I love this story, I’ve never heard so much silence in one of these skits.

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special is streaming now on HULU called Spiritual N***a!

[@elsarose9390]

You can feel his pain. I’m sorry you went though this. Thank you for sharing your story

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@CALIGS]

Lol dudes start talkin in WINGDINGS

[@A7exandersca7es]

This was far more inspiring than funny. Wow. Did not expect that from this show. Not even henry rollins was this good.

[@christopherfirst2418]

This was beautiful. He translates pain into comedy so well

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@magic_ohh]

I feel like Roy Wood has a big part in getting more people of color on the show, and Im thankful for the change because of stories like this and B-Phlat's. This is so deep.

[@FFmaxxx]

M agic don't think so, this was last year and a bunch of people didn't know ari got fired when they were doin the show.

[@magic_ohh]

I don't think thats true. I recall hearing Ari talk about being let go from this show last year on a podcast. And Roy is there introducing them....so they have to know ARI isn't the host anymore when they do it?

[@FFmaxxx]

M agic Brendan shaub didn't know til he got there to tape the show. He talked about it either on fighter and the kid podcast or joe rogan. Ari legally wouldn't go into details on how rogans podcast so I'm not sure what he said on the one you mentioned

[@magic_ohh]

Ah who tells Brendan Shaub anything anyway lol? All i know, is that I knew Ari was replaced for a while, heard it sometime last year, cant place it where tho.

[@PowderHeight]

M agic wtf is b story.. besides being a weirdo

[@isaiah2536]

1:20 “Member when you was young how short prayers were? before life kicked in and you needed to pray for more shit.” *I FELT THAT* 😔

[@matthewlind3102]

Amazing story. Broke my heart while I laughed

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@sherodparkinson4003]

I cried and laughed...... real life can be both funny and sad at the same time. Really appreciate you opening up like that bro, and I hope you have a son to bond with.

[@carynmartin6053]

He's so good, I laughed and cried at the same time!

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@juneytoolooney2165]

I feel his emptiness, I too get emotional about father n son bonding.

[@juliangreen9930]

I live a street over from Rocksprings. I can confirm: it is the projects.

[@LASeven-jh6ft]

This was my favorite one! It was everything! It was beautifully written and delivered. It was open and honest. He seems to have developed so well that I'd almost say that he is a better man for it! As another comedian said. Well done! Great job! I am sharing this with many people

[@ericrobinson7184]

Mind-blowing, riveting... heartfelt...the best TINH yet!

[@raymondharris6599]

DAMN!! I felt the pain in his voice and story, cause my dad was also on crack.

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@edroberts7163]

Man, this really made me appreciate how good I've go it. If you ever read this dude, thank you, you've had a huge positive Impact on my life

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@sethstorm6133]

And a new legend was born, this is the best stand up I've seen on here. Ali and Byron are great names from this series.

[@straieraswift5785]

This was true he was crying a little.😓😓😶😶😭😭😭

[@willeissing3534]

Dude this story... it just reopened so many old wounds... because i've felt that moment of abandonment... and it messed me up all the way through middle school and highschool... god...

[@fodidodearranjarnick]

Such a beautiful, dark and sensitive story with a hilarious punchline. Sad that the crowd is always so eager to laugh at every word. This is more about stories than comedy and usually these crowds don't get it.

[@Dubbadizzo86]

I don't think it has to do with the crowd being eager to laugh, but more to do with waiting longer than expected for the tension to be released. Comedy is about creating and releasing tension. When the release doesn't happen for a long time, sometimes the audience wants to laugh to release their own tension they feel. It's where "nervous laughter" comes from.

[@fodidodearranjarnick]

I'll repeat what I wrote in my comment: "This is more about stories than comedy". That's the concept of this show. It's not a bit, it's a personal story. Of course, being comedians, it will always have some funny moments (and sometimes it's all about funny moments). But in general it's just some comedian telling a personal story. I'm just saying that the crowd should know that beforehand.

[@Dubbadizzo86]

Maybe, maybe not. All depends on how they all arrived there. Some I imagine probably just dropped in without expectations. Some probably had a friend bring them there who said this was a "comedy show" so they had different expectation. Ya never know. People come to these sorts of things for all different reasons. But they all have one thing in common they are looking for, a show. They want entertainment. And they get it.

[@agonleed3841]

Andre Aguas so what you're saying is that this is therapy for comedians? And.....i mean...i paid for a comedian to NOT laugh? Instead just hear some shit life stories? Why would you even WANT to do that? How sad is your life that you need to hear someone else's shit life? I thought it was supposed to be funny and he just talked it in too much. There was this one dude, a few years back I think...yptalked about his time in prison. Now THAT shit was hilarious. He was telling his story, and he wasn't looking for some sympathy. So I'm guessing these comedians aren't looking for sympathy either. They just shit at making their life story funny

[@fodidodearranjarnick]

not saying it's therapy for comedians. What I'm saying is that the concept of this show his for them to tell personal stories. Some are more on the funny side, other are more on the "wtf" side of life. All comedians are good storytellers so it is interesting to hear their story, even if it doesn't make you cry with laughter. And, as you can see by the other comments around here, people also enjoy these "not that funny" stories. Anyway, you thought this was supposed to be a bit. But that's just not the concept of the show. ps: I remember that dude. Ali siddiq. That guy was amazing.

[@Brandon_Bally]

This is a comedic way of painting real life stories. Simply amazing 👏🏾🔥 One of the best I've seen.

[@byronbowers]

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[@Blunt_Man]

Reminds me of my dad, he wasn't a crackhead, he was just a drunk but definitely some similar behaviour though...

[@Thatgirlcodes]

Blunt Man addiction is addiction only the poison is different

[@killabees3610]

Mines To A Drunk Same Ways

[@dnichs7739]

@@Thatgirlcodes real talk

[@nikitapardis2739]

"Just alcoholic" alcoholism can be the most severe form of addiction. It does not make the person ANY better or worse of a human being just because alcohol happens to be legal

[@Blunt_Man]

@@nikitapardis2739 Facts, didn't intend to separate it. If anything, alcohol is one of the worst drugs, even heroin usually won't kill you just from the withdrawal but alcohol does all the time. The behavior it causes is also very unique and problematic...

[@ARushin80]

Captivating, very real and most importantly FUNNY!!

[@tylerjameson6769]

Absolutely incredible!! What a story teller. Damn.

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@MichaelLasotaMusic]

Had me in tears. Lovely storyteller.

[@esethudlamini6374]

This was more of a lesson being taught to us than it was comedy, thanks for this

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@moneymkm]

This was so damn powerful. I hope he was able to make peace with it and I know humor has played no small part in his healing journey

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@baakojernigan7095]

This is sad but I can't relate... I hate my dad. I'd rather avoid him and his anger then spend time with him. Since I think of being punished and getting beat when I see his face it's really impossible to not be pissed off around him.

[@famfeld]

This is tragic but real and this guy is an amazing story teller and performer. Can't stop watching

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@kucam12mischablue]

i never really found the stories here funny, more revealing, especially when to how fucked up your life has to be to become a comic. but this story right here, man...

[@byronbowers]

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[@lucirmarvrasrockurd2029]

This is a great story. I want this guy back on Comedy Central again.

[@byronbowers]

Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@sjz1925]

This turned the corner from good to Classic for me at 4:55 - this is the 2018 update on the kind of storytelling Cosby used to do. Beautiful.

[@Chrisishereboi]

This is beautiful, this is what comedy is supposed to be like. Great story!

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@AnovaLisaDragonfly]

Just, wow... And I’m left wondering how he got home that day when his father left him. If he walked or took the bus. Thank goodness he held on to that $10, so he had a little mad money to get out of there.

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

[@andrewespinoza692]

The way he sets his scenes.. I'm in the room he's describing. Crowd work.. punch lines.. keep going sir!!!

[@byronbowers]

My comedy special is streaming now on HULU called Spiritual N***a!

[@nicholasnui3215]

I thought I was listening to a Ted talk until that final punch line.

[@crussteasock4047]

Deadass. This was lame