Casually Explained: Stand-up Comedy

[@camronpearce9114]

"The Schumer effect" That one got me.

[@naufalap]

ah yes the one big tragedy that left a permanent mark to netflix rating system

[@kately9727]

Care to explain?

[@kately9727]

@Brion Song ah thanks for the explanation!

[@caffeinatednation8885]

🤣

[@Milan____]

@@kately9727 There's a few videos about this phenomenon, called "cryptomnesia", plus countless scene comparisons of Schumer vs other TV shows. I'm not taking sides, as I find myself "inventing" melodies and chord progressions and then later realizing Beatles did it.

[@MasculineMan]

Quality > Quantity - I respect this man

[@CodyMerritt]

He doesn't upload often, but when he does you knoooow it's going to be good!

[@MasculineMan]

@@CodyMerritt exactly

[@jinjunliu2401]

what a weird time to day this..., he's been uploading almost weekly now instead of having irregular monthly breaks

[@adamgottlieb5818]

It's got comic sans and stick figures and still manages to be better than most KZbin content these days

[@angeldimovski4515]

Just like the German army in WW2 i respect that

[@adambennet8398]

Casually Explained: Comic Sans: The misunderstood font

[@LuisOrtiz-ng2cn]

I'd pay to watch that tbh

[@atomic_bear]

Comic Sans is a good font compared to Papyrus

[@AlxM96]

There's a great Vsauce video about that!

[@wereallpinkinside8452]

what about Jokerman Let. ? utterly underrated

[@burnstjamp]

@@strangelyukrainian7314 Arial is great and miles better than Comic Sans. TNR is great and looks nicer, but isn't a good neutral font for things like websites. Having a seriffed font for entire apps/websites would just be a pain to look at

[@benjamindover7881]

And when the world needed him the most ... He dissapeared

[@baguettemyster7345]

Indeed, hope he comes back one day

[@kalinajo]

He vanished** avatar come on bro

[@benjamindover7881]

@@kalinajo bruh

[@kalinajo]

@@benjamindover7881 ;)

[@markusfriis6610]

Would be sad if he is sick

[@paffe01]

"Express VPN is fast" Speedtest: *internet is fast* ExpressVPN: *not connected*

[@highflour1606]

Paffe bruh I didn’t realize that😂

[@RSmerlinRS]

'users individual experiences may vary..'

[@hunszaszist]

"Their speeds are consistently faster than any other VPN provider." I mean, yeah, that makes sense. The others are basically cripples, so Express VPN has an easy time to jump higher bars.

[@Djuntas]

and 160 ping...very high imo, at least for gaming.

[@nintySW]

Djuntas why are you gaming with a vpn

[@KarlMySuitcase]

"Everyone will think you are really compassionate until they reach the stairs." subtle and brutal.

[@SinWeissfell]

It's called 'stand-up' comedy for a reason. They wanna make sure you're qualified

[@alexym11]

that "explanation" ruined the joke for me zzz

[@KarlMySuitcase]

Not to worry, you'll survive.

[@UniqueHandles]

Alexym the “explanation” was the joke

[@alexym11]

@@UniqueHandles dude, you can easily get it without the later explanation...

[@damoalmighty]

That “Best Son: 2nd” Award really gets ya

[@Munax.]

James doesn't have any siblings.

[@Alex-zr7wr]

It's even worse when your sister gets 1st.

[@fintan8145]

@@Munax. that makes it funnier

[@teheKraken]

Munax I thought in one of his videos he said he had one

[@burtbiggum499]

Also “succ less”

[@Delsin42]

Plot twist:he's actually a failed stand up comedian and started doing KZbin to cope

[@multiplebees]

I thought that was accurate.

[@nonyornats6218]

Is this a plot twist? I thought this was always implied at best and blatant at worst

[@Delsin42]

When you make a joke and the replies make you question whether their joking along or not

[@bosha6654]

@@Ughstopped He is a comedian. He has millions of people watching him because he writes and tells jokes really well.

[@glitchyx6995]

What kind of failed stand up comedian just starts doing KZbin? Pffft, I'd think you'd go murder a Celebrity and incite a riot

[@siobhanfinn6561]

Bill Wurtz: chaotic good Casually explained: chaotic neutral Sam O'Nella: chaotic evil

[@geckogeico2212]

Isn't chaotic neutral a contradiction?

[@redo3073]

the kings of not uploading

[@spipsdew6157]

@@geckogeico2212 the good/neutral/evil is like your morality or whatever. If its chaotic good you do whatever you see fit for good morals (ignoring the law), if you are chaotic evil you do whatever you want for evil, chaotic neutral just does whatever they want in general, no requirements for being good or being evil.

[@olz33]

VSauce: True chaotic

[@ECL28E]

Yahtzee Crowshaw: Lawful Neutral

[@fynn7745]

still waiting for casually explained: coronavirus

[@suryaaman9846]

Would be great tbh

[@cheesyquokka]

Yea same

[@adhail8016]

Watch his 2nd channel lol

[@Filippenzen413]

2.53 i'm done. This man is a legend. And i have not laughed soo much for a loooooong time.

[@1.4142]

cereal

[@zillanimu]

Ah man, we've really fallen from the days when we got money from Bill and Melinda Gates

[@ragingdonut]

- Sakamoto, 2020

[@jonathansundh5626]

Yeah now it's just express vpn:/

[@Idontwantahandleforthis]

@TheCoffeeDrinkers oh wow! I'm so glad that you reminded us, I don't think anyone remembered

[@ChrisChoi123]

sakamoto, nya te, nyaa teee

[@kirmato]

who's that cat in your pfp? he looks very handsome

[@No0nehøme17]

This guy is a meme, but he really managed to explain the fundamentals of successful stand up comedy while executing them flawlessly. Bravo!

[@user-zv7yb4yp9g]

I learn more things from this guy than any teacher

[@Glace1221]

M akes me want to do standup

[@huzaiz]

Stand up comedy: A depressed, usually otherwise jobless bloke trying to make random people laugh to make some cash

[@AoTheMighty]

Just like youtube

[@Denverdude7]

@@AoTheMighty ha ha lol. Brilliant.

[@wcurty336]

Stand up comedy: A depressed, usually otherwise jobless bloke trying to make random people laugh to make some cash

[@karisslaughter6598]

@@wcurty336 halarious the second time, i need someone to say it onve more to get one more good laugh out of it

[@inPURGAT0RY]

@@karisslaughter6598 Stand up comedy: A depressed, usually otherwise jobless bloke trying to make random people laugh.

[@redacted8567]

“I don’t know why more people don’t make fun orphans, like fuck are they gonna do, tell their parents?” Thank you I’ll be here all night

[@kingreese6810]

The fact this only got 12 likes 💀.

[@greasybunz4169]

“Why don’t you come up on stage and we’ll talk about it” honestly took me a minute then I died

[@CuriousKiddo]

"And this is why 80% of your time as a comic, is spent alone at home in front of a blank word document, trying to figure out what to say so people will like you" Actually couldn't relate to this more

[@RR-dq1bi]

it's the same for me but i'm not a comic

[@staffbox1811]

Yeah except you’re not funny

[@wereallpinkinside8452]

jolly wollf what a stab

[@TopRankGamingXD]

666

[@therealmarcher]

@@TopRankGamingXD KKK

[@josephreagan9545]

butthurt person: "Hey, that wasn't funny, I'm in a wheelchair!" me: "to be fair my jokes are not for people in wheelchairs, this is stand up comedy after all."

[@Dr170]

Can you really be butthurt if you can't feel the pain receptors in your butt anymore?

[@quenonisbsphennin4286]

haha you arent funny

[@suddenlyyours]

You come up with that response as you're laying in bed later that day.

[@rahzlave8842]

Cool

[@shawnh9111]

@@quenonisbsphennin4286 I think it's pretty funny.

[@tobybrown6501]

"This video is sponsored by ExpressVPN" *Sad Bill and Melinda Gates noises*

[@susspiral]

Toby Brown what?

[@charliemyszkowski6681]

@@susspiral they usually sponsor his videos

[@mcdabber4204]

@@charliemyszkowski6681 pretty sure it was only the carbon footprint video

[@susspiral]

xd

[@nope12347]

Charlie Myszkowski no

[@alfie4234]

“And then everyone will think you are really companionate until they get to the stairs.” The hardest I’ve laughed at a joke on the internet in a while.

[@moistkookie]

“Until they get to the stairs-“ I wasn’t expecting that lmao

[@philippussner2647]

"And then everyone will think you're really compassionate... until they get to the stairs" Hooooly shit that cracked me up good that was so funny😂

[@bena9369]

Philipp Ussner lmao ikr

[@alexym11]

the "explanation" ruined the joke for me xd

[@mjafar]

Absolutely lol

[@PuffTheMagicHobo]

Wasn’t that funny

[@DJ1up11]

Nahh I never heard that one before. imm glad he explained it tbh 💯

[@golden4life463]

The end card sound makes my day everytime

[@Henrix1998]

But it doesn't feel as good coming after an ad. It is supposed to be the bu dum tssh of Casually Explained

[@golden4life463]

@@Henrix1998 That's the only downside

[@user-iw9wi7xd8r]

@@golden4life463 that's how he gets us to actually sit through the ad lmao

[@golden4life463]

@@user-iw9wi7xd8r You right

[@leonbelmont4028]

same. it gives a very nostalgic feeling of some the themes songs in some cartoons that i used to watch when i was little..

[@jasminenakladov6322]

"So the last season of Game of Thrones? It's like ordering a pie and finding it has no filling." Amazing reference 10/10

[@monxz5929]

what is the reference to?

[@starslayer1370]

Witcher

[@aiongray]

*tosses coin*

[@annakrawczuk5221]

O'valley of plenty 🎵

[@Tristanimator_]

Wait a sec "new videos every 2 weeks" Video: 2 months ago *WHAT*

[@finnlyfoxy]

"~every two weeks"

[@nucleartntgaming6948]

He uploaded a video on his second channel a couple of weeks ago.

[@Breeze_zz]

I'm starting to think that he has the virus

[@heroponriki518]

dad come back

[@Josephs_shop]

@@heroponriki518 I'm here

[@huevo_t5918]

the "just being myself" joke really got me lmao

[@ThrottleKitty]

**Heckler yells** "DAMMIT DAD GET OUT OF THE AUDIENCE!"

[@HelenGPitts]

Previous month I managed to receive my first five figure income ever!!! I've been working for this provider on the net for two years now and I never been happier... They are paying me $95 per hour, and the best thing about that is the fact I am not really that tech-savvy, they only asked for standard insight into internet and general typing skill...Great thing about this is that now I have more time with my kids. I am in a position to devote quality time with my friends and family and take care of my children and also going on holiday along with them very routinely. Don't skip this chance and make sure to respond quickly. Here’s what I do *acttoday48­.­c­o­m*

[@cthulhu3686]

Helen G. Pitts respond with something that makes sense if it isn’t a virus

[@bruhwhat8586]

@@HelenGPitts ok scammer

[@hikmetcnar5030]

" There is a big black thing in your mouth and the only person watching is your uncle" lol

[@_Grumpa]

Do you need to do a camshow for that to happen? I think I've been doing it wrong...

[@coloripple]

i wasnt ready for that one xD actually burst out laughing instead of the regular nose exhail!

[@therawmeatball6883]

That was the best joke, ngl

[@icoNick42]

My favorite part of these videos now has become hearing him trying to fight through the laughter as he delivers the monologue

[@coreyw5981]

I totally caught him hold laughter back when he made the delivery joke about just being himself

[@someonewithsomename]

The biggest thing is that he totally is doing it intentionally! And he's very good at it already! Sounds so natural! But in reality probably he does 10-15-20 takes to do it just right. The guy is perfectionist in a good way.

[@justinsjourney3224]

I worked for a lot of years as an actor on film and in theater. Stand up comedy was and still is way scarier and more difficult. I moved away from doing a rehearsed performance to just being authentic and natural and now I'm going back to allocating the time for writing and basically turning into a script and a character at least You know that I have rails to get back onto at any point in the show. I have SO much to learn and grow still in the frustratingly amazing art form known as stand up comedy.

[@ThushanJayaratne]

Thanks man. Really enjoyed this. Cheers!

[@samm5111]

Casually Explained: The Magnum Opus of Self-Depricating Humor, So Much So That It Doubles Back On Itself and Becomes Another Layer of Humor Once Again

[@Baws4Gamez]

You could have typed that with 3 capital letters

[@samm5111]

@@Baws4Gamez it was supposed to be a title silly child

[@bobsonny]

deprecating*

[@hassou6349]

I want to see, "Casually Explained: Integral Calculus"

[@stevencooper4422]

Wolfgram Alpha?

[@BrettWoodPiano]

He did that

[@physe8052]

It's like derivative calculus but do the opposite.

[@the-potato-warrior]

Nah, casually explained: hemorrhoids

[@bringmeadream483]

“Ok, so integrals are like your parents marriage; messy. They’re not easily organized into groups like derivatives”...... more funny monotone lines etc

[@bigthink3426]

“the schumer effect”

[@threeco2350]

Donald Trump bad

[@nicolasotero5555]

@@threeco2350 donald trump orange

[@w-r-s-a_9831]

Nicolás Donald Trump say bad thing

[@oH_._]

Donald Trump do bad thing

[@ankitacharya8993]

Orange man bad

[@thefiremoo801]

Can’t wait for next years episode

[@LLLadySSS]

Stand-up comedy: You stand up _And you comedy._

[@jccarbon1998]

"The earnings you make are entirely tax-free" Hey that's pretty coo- "This is because there aren't any." *Sad laugh-track noises*

[@bigthink3426]

“A little known upside to stand-up comedy is that the earnings you make are entirely tax free.” *”this is because there aren’t any.”*

[@TheDXJC56]

This was the best joke of the video right off the rip 😂

[@quimblyjones9767]

Or you are Jimmy Carr

[@klimychbarin]

It's almost like we watched the same video!

[@lolloli96]

“It’s just middle school with extra step” Never seen someone describe something is good

[@DeJay7]

That bit about his own style of delivery being dry and as if he doesn't want to live one more day being followed by indirectly saying that he's just being himself, all with the same dry tone, is such an incredible detail and very often underrated and/or overlooked, but it's these kind of things in comedy that have an impact. In a way, this very comment, being just plain text ending with a full stop, is itself dry, mirroring/reflecting the original main topic. Thank you.

[@tayfilms4737]

Seems like you're unintentionally getting better at drawing. I love watching this progression, unexpected but welcomed

[@petertybjerg9891]

"Airline food isn't that bad and the workers are trying their best" - wholesome heckler

[@thieney]

He's actually uploading regularly? Hallelujah

[@someonewithsomename]

Can we just appreciate the spotless delivery? I am sure Jamie makes tens of takes to make the video perfect and still sounds natural, as if he's trying not to laugh over a new joke he came out on the spot. What a legend! Would love to sit through his stand up routine.

[@joekr_]

“Standup permeates every aspect of your life.” Felt that. To this day when I do work presentations people say “have you done standup? If not you should.” And it reminds me of my failure.

[@dannnyc93]

Eh at least you are entertaining and funny to the people around you, that counts for a lot. I can't tell a joke to save my life, I'd die of happiness if someone told me I should do standup after making a work presentation lol.

[@joekr_]

@@dannnyc93 haha. thanks man. But the grass isn't greener. I used to have all my videos on my youtube channel. they were pretty cringy IMO. but people laughed. Also the "character" he talks about mastering is exactly what I did. I used to get nastygrams constantly about "You shouldn't treat women like that" "Not very christian of you" "You must be a POS making fun of people like that", the only thing that makes you immune to those constant negative comments is fame and money, which I had neither of. Haha.

[@streettalk4thesoul]

if you want it, do it. what's stopping you? if you wanna do stand up comedy for its own sake (not for fame or fortune or acknowledgement) but just cuz you LOVE IT, cuz it feels natural and right, i say go for it!!!! 😉

[@misund3rst0od10]

@@joekr_ the only thing that makes you immune to that isn't Fame and money. It's the love of the game and being able to make people laugh. I'm assuming you're talking about "Instagram comedy" though and not stand up comedy. Hecklings a lot shittier when the person's right in front of you

[@brannix7417]

"Why don't you come up in stage and we'll talk about it" That bit immediately killed me lmao

[@TheDiensn]

"And then just deciding I'd be myself" 😂

[@animaniacjokerman95]

Calling a joke that seems too easy "The Schumer Effect" is actually exactly that.

[@wereallpinkinside8452]

“BEST SON” * 2nd place * that’s my vibe

[@OLBastholm]

Imagine having that as an only child.

[@wereallpinkinside8452]

right :P

[@repeatrepeatrepeat]

don't doubt yer vibe

[@wereallpinkinside8452]

sitcommander i read that in a scottish accent

[@GBart]

SUCC LESS

[@bruc1555]

I hope he is making something big and didnt just leave

[@uh1644]

me too

[@captainobvious.29yearsago70]

Don't hype him up, it'll just get harder and harder to make videos when you know everyone is expecting perfection

[@yagomizuma2275]

fortnite dances

[@kimjongun2637]

Captain obvious your username got me in the first half not gonna lie

[@TheNameIsDiamond]

Casually Explained is always making something big!

[@drewschieman1741]

I randomly stumbled upon one of your videos then binge-watched all of them then found out you are also from western BC and realized you are now one of my favourite channels

[@requiem4391]

I dream of a world where we have 'Casually Explained: Anime'

[@chainfn7311]

One day brother...

[@yosemitesam3003]

no, stop it

[@davidjijo6657]

not even god could casually explain the subtle nuances of anime

[@akmalhaikal4461]

Does that mean that you Kryptic Mortal have a dream

[@shawnh9111]

He'll just make fun of the people watching anime.

[@quincyl.9809]

CE : *uploads thReE tImEs in one month* ME: A surprise, for sure, but a welcome one

[@alhamzahalaammoud7101]

To be sure*

[@drewfoster2375]

When i told kids in school i wanted to be a comedian they all laughed, well... nobody's laughing now!

[@jonipotato9763]

You can say that again pal

[@blackyle3]

I see what you did there 👀

[@Wildy333]

Hol' up?

[@vykx88]

Not sure whether to congratulate you or to offer my condolences...

[@leoyang7710]

do u wish ur death makes more cents than your life?

[@itsmeJawdy]

I’m so proud to see casually explained on trending .. I have done nothing to help it get there I’m just happy to see that the channels getting recognition it deserves

[@GodofDisco]

First truly funny video of yours in a while.

[@Benjithebopper]

Love how this is recommended to me while I'm trying to figure out what the hell I'm passionate about and comedy being one of those things. But honestly, not doing it is way scarier than actually doing it. Wish me luck

[@noahtorres6819]

Benji Meeks good luck. I bet you’ll do great

[@lucaravelli7090]

Benji Meeks Good luck!

[@TheDiensn]

"And the only person watching is your uncle." WhAT aRe YoU doINg stEPBro?

[@charlesliu5320]

1:57 Can we all just take a moment to appreciate that minimalist art style of those chairs?

[@huzzindaable]

Hey man i hope all is going well, Your videos actually brighten my day, keep on keeping on.

[@titusmckissick8901]

The fact that this guy doesn't try to be funny and is funny and says it in a monotone voice makes it funny

[@jonahm.9244]

“First time on stage is like your first cam show, you can’t act, your sweating, you don’t know what to say, there’s a big black thing in your mouth and the only one watching is your uncle”😂😂😂😂

[@CrowdSpectator24]

I love how he sounds like a tired flight attendant doing the safety presentation on the last flight. It's greattt. Lol 😅

[@A2NChess]

Casually Explained lowkey be telling his life story as a failed stand-up comedian

[@juliuscaesart]

I like how this is actually casually explained with the subtleties in the background. Pretty appropriate.

[@M4D4FR0]

i like that the art of this channel hasn't changed ever. Well done.

[@nodrogthedevourer]

Just when the world needed him, he disappeared

[@dinkbros4723]

He'll be back!!

[@San-li9ml]

And he was back

[@lukebeignet]

Man in wheelchair heckles comedian comedian: I'd tell you to come try doing jokes yourself, but I heard people in wheelchairs aren't very good at stand-up

[@AdenCao20]

Anyone who’s not funny doesn’t understand how hard stand up comedy is vs on the spot comedy

[@bosha6654]

On the spot is so much easier holy shit, you already have a setup and you just need to give a punchline

[@TheSamuelOwens]

What do you mean by on the spot comedy? Like improv? Because that sounds a lot harder

[@HiddenRealm]

@@TheSamuelOwens No, it's literally just making an every-day joke when something happens, or just acting weird to get a laugh. It's spontaneous. If they meant improv, they'd probably have said improv'ed

[@bosha6654]

@@TheSamuelOwens sounds harder but is easier imo

[@AdenCao20]

Samuel Owens depends on your audience. If you do stand up your jokes may not ring with everyone and kills the mood. With improv you can make multiple jokes in a small time without ruining a mood

[@redwan2040]

Everything about this channel is so great.. I subbed

[@elkeshultz4496]

This is the only video on KZbin about stand-up comedy that is actually funny. Good job

[@adamus6664]

The Schumer effect is commonly confused for “parallel thinking”, and is highly prevalent among blond, female comedians

[@kuhfusskatsadventures]

Adamus What about the “Singh effect”?

[@edward4840]

Adamus they also happen to have the name of Amy Schumer…

[@joshuahales7551]

@@edward4840 also fat

[@seenundercygnus6870]

The Schumer Effect used to be called The Mind of Mencia, fyi.

[@fearless4him595]

Seen Under Cygnus Man, loving watching Carlos be racist. That was hilarious.

[@yonisabdull]

The guy magician will come onto this video

[@deusunleashed4564]

How is it possible that your videos make me amused and depressed at the same time?

[@Myll.o]

I've been watching stand up specifically for the past week, then 2 days later he posts this, and THE ALGORITHM recommends this IMMEDIATELY.

[@Henrix1998]

It feels like this video ended prematurely, there was no climax

[@MrHesdan]

The climax is the fact that it ended.

[@PeriodicallyRational]

I mean, I climaxed...

[@nunya___]

Expectations successfully averted. *check*

[@Friendship1nmillion]

Henrix You said in part of your comment here: "There was no climax" . Now you know what i'm sure the motivation I'm sure is when women reject me asking them out {they picture an unsatisfying sexual encounter}. 😫 👨‍🎤💔 🧞‍♀️🎭🥰

[@Drew.88]

"And then everyone will think your kind and compassionate, until they get to the stairs" That was to funny man

[@torachan23]

Comedians in wheelchairs do Sit-Down Comedy

[@theonlymale4332]

"The Shumer Effect" took me out 😂 😂

[@TaterChip91]

2:51 "Until they get to the stairs" I shot a little drink out of my nose when you said that 🤣

[@hastyscorpion]

2:13 you can hear the smile. He couldn't even get one take of himself not chuckling at that one 😂

[@michaelkim9415]

What we all needed was for the Fed v Covid-19 video to be posted on this channel

[@MetalTrenches]

That wheelchair gag had me rolling 😂

[@RogelimDS]

I’ve started in stand-up comedy. The entire process Is hard and complicated. However, getting a laugh is rewarding.

[@dembeku346]

"And the only person watching it is your uncle" Well you got me there.

[@Q_z_]

"The Schumer Effect" Wow.

[@rodneyb7513]

"Then everyone will think you're compassionate till they get to the stairs." Im dying.

[@joetech4507]

Still waiting for that new video every 2 weeks

[@gregorijenkins7979]

Thanks!

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

The writing in this one was great. Loved it, thanks mate

[@tei1006]

I WAS JUST WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY AND THERE WAS A BREAK SO I REFRESHED MY SUBS AND HERE YOU ARE STOP MATRIX

[@snowyowlrule4594]

“Future high level material” 🤣 yessir

[@ami5853]

Hope you're safe, happy and healthy. We miss you.

[@dinkbros4723]

Yeah we need more!

[@wadahbottle]

0:59 best analogy ever😂

[@Rikkacolon3]

new videos every ~2 weeks guys

[@wolfieolfie]

We need a Casually Explained: Casually Explained as the intro.

[@haidiep9406]

Woah im trying to be a stand up comedian and this feels so relatable, i sit on my phone writing jokes and delivery is crazyyy

[@eulogy8077]

you're definitely funny enough to be in the next generation of a list comedians keep pushing bro

[@GreenEnvy.]

The Schumer Effect- Being loved for your stolen jokes because you're attractive, then being hated for your stolen jokes because you're fat.

[@sieghart9433]

"When you think about it the first time you're on stage really is kinda like you're doing your first cam show, you don't know how to act, you don't know what to say, you're covered in sweat, there's a big black thing in your mouth and the only person watching is your uncle" Yeah, that's about right

[@derpimusmaximus8815]

Same, except it's every time Creepy Uncle Touchy comes to visit.