John Mulaney - “What’s New Pussycat?” - Full Special

John Mulaney shares memories of his favorite lunch ever, what it was like to be a middle school benchwarmer and details of a recent encounter in a subway corridor.
Original airdate: April 3, 2009
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[@myco_chaotix]

This child comedian is such a good story-teller.

[@AlexisRedd-d1z]

He’s a good one till this day

[@mattgies]

I had to check, and (at the risk of ruining your joke) he was 26 when this was recorded.

[@Rach-pj1fn]

@@mattgiesyes, however, “I’M A LITTLE BOY “

[@tmattoneill]

although he dresses like a squeegee guy

[@kelleyk28]

He looks 16.

[@kenm4116]

He looks like he runs the glee club

[@soupy_1]

lol this is so true

[@jkap34]

So he is the flash? Because I've never seen glee, but I know Grant Gustin was on it and he's the flash. This is Grant Gustin, no?

[@NoelleCleary]

HELP ME WHY IS THIS ACCURATE

[@mulaney85]

Boy, do I have news for you.

[@geekdiggy]

i don't know why people say women can't do comedy. asian women are clearly hilarious.

[@Greasybear24]

As an Asian woman, I approve this message lol

[@ailynrenee1796]

True Mulaney fan 😂

[@alessandroarcuri209]

especially proud asian women! 😅

[@ntwojamielynn25]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mikecofoed3478]

Tiger Mom!

[@voxvolhynia5400]

4:52 "ass[beep]" Nailed the censorship there

[@WanlinLi-nz2pv]

Thank you comedy central for doing the archeology work and digging up this full special for us. Salt and Pepper diner is forever a classic, this awkward confident tall child is such a good comedian huh

[@materialmirage]

When people try to tell me that time travel is only possible into the future, I happily direct them to the Comedy Central Stand-Up channel on KZbin.

[@rileychodak7124]

the salt n pepper diner will be in comedy textbooks stg

[@heyelliew]

@robertnope1993it closed in 2013, but you can still see the sign… now is the jukebox still in there!? That’s the mystery.

[@KhalidQuesada]

​@@heyelliewYes, and it's still playing What's New, Pussycat?

[@zacharykroll7526]

"Comedy textbooks"? Comedians read?

[@ChazYocom]

@@heyelliewsome say it still plays What’s New Pussycat to this day. Even through the night..

[@Qrown]

No no. Not comedy textbooks. CIA torture manuals.

[@nickbuckman6765]

Man, watching these old John Mulaney bits in 2024 is surreal. 😆

[@courtneyschwab4301]

He’s so young

[@GooseGumlizzard]

why?

[@complexend4133]

@@GooseGumlizzard talking about trump pre presidency...

[@nicolennelson2448]

So happy I’m not the only one 😂

[@danielnunez1587]

​@GooseGumlizzard he's been divorced and went through rehab for his coke addiction

[@mgi2527]

I think John meant to say the Salt ... and PEPPPAAA! Diner

[@Kathy_1991]

😂 I love you

[@morontv1401]

Good job smith

[@nicolewoolaston1554]

I can’t believe this special is 15 years old.

[@complexend4133]

i cant believe new in town is 12 years old, the special i first discovered of his.

[@RhysMogg]

You shouldn't call him special. He's just neuro-divergent.

[@JTwoPointOh]

You didn’t have to make me feel old, damn

[@TheMcpherson4]

At 11, already hysterical.

[@RodeoDogLover]

The Trump bit aged really well.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

'A hobo's idea of a millionaire', indeed.

[@jflowj]

😂

[@johncassell3362]

A lot of the bits are still relevant, brilliant comedy

[@StubbyandShifu]

Trump has always been a joke.😁

[@jenbb3923]

Trump is like what a hobo thinks a rich man is 😂😂😂

[@kimberlys.9977]

The McDuck version

[@rossrobbins7707]

I've seen this a dozen times or more, yet the second this came up in my notifications I clicked on it!

[@Fluoride_Jones]

Pre-suit-wearing John's underrated. I love all these bits. He's great. 😁👍

[@kimberlys.9977]

Sexy for a white boy

[@user-tc5pl3zw3h]

I always refer to this story as "The Salt & Pepper Pussycats". It is one of the most greatest, eternally classic comedy stories I have ever heard. I listen to this every time I see it somewhere. I send it to other people. I've played it 21 times, with a different john Mulaney bit as number 8. I've got the poster, and everything. I even made my own shirt about it. I still laughed when I watched this one.

[@diweshshahthakuri2672]

It's weird to see him not wearing a suit.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

❤️ Love that the Johns played the song "What's NEW Pussycat" so many times that everyone knew it WAS NOT NEW! ❤️

[@camaro84rules]

It's crazy to think this little dude was doing MAAAAD drugs and probably high during this

[@baritony8763]

He didn't get into his best part of Law & Order bit. The dumbfounded Ice -T as Special Units genius.

[@denisecampbell3416]

That came a bit later in his career but yes!

[@treverse_]

You're thinking of New in Town which got uploaded a couple days after this! :D

[@dojoge]

John Mulaney needs to host SNL again...

[@travisdelee8647]

They'll just think he's there for another haircut

[@Lightwait321]

This kid’s got potential

[@JTwoPointOh]

So you haven’t seen his recent specials? Lol he went places

[@moresnacksplease526]

Thumbnail follow-up, "...but it's GREAT at cocaine!" ah how can you hate on this guy, he's way too charming and polite.

[@fatchants]

he's one of the most brilliantly and naturally funny people I've ever seen.

[@alexbaran3239]

I've listened to The Top Part so many times but never actually seen most of the bits performed. Honestly exactly how I pictured most of them but still pretty cool to see a baby Baby J.

[@patton303]

My favorite Asian American female comedian.

[@JTwoPointOh]

That’s the funniest comment cuz not everybody will get it

[@meganh4011]

Wow they only let 15 years go by before they released it to the public for free very generous of comedy Central

[@brendatomlinson]

Oh no, I’ve seen it pop up many times!

[@grayharker6271]

Listening to it on pandora for years

[@EpicBeard815]

I knew back when this aired that this kid was going places

[@marshabevis3768]

I laughed so hard I cried. Great set.

[@joshuarainn951]

it’s missing the Ted and the 20 passenger plane part 😭😭

[@NobleTurtle]

Im literally in remedial math in college rght now lol im in group 2

[@jennifermarshall7582]

Boy, he nailed it on Trump in 2009.

[@meanhead1337]

#Trump2024

[@GooseGumlizzard]

yeah because believe it or not Trump was famous before 2016 you nerd

[@horrorandcats]

Oh hey, some still-relevant Donald Trump jokes. 34 felonies babyyy

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

I love this type of humor.

[@aliwalid3806]

He's one of my favorites...😂

[@ilsathejoe]

GET SOME REST, TALL CHILD!

[@jwelch5742]

John Mulaney won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics - Saturday Night Live: Host: Justin Timberlake: Justin Timberlake Monologue, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special - John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special - John Mulaney: Baby J.

[@roadlesstraveled34]

Ohh he was a baby here! I didn't even know he did this😂

[@ks20227]

Still hilarious after all this time.

[@alexbollinger3255]

"Donald Trump is what a hobo imagines a rich guy to be" that actually aged pretty well

[@samlunter5126]

5:43 😂 this is from 20 years ago.

[@meanhead1337]

#Trump2024

[@samlunter5126]

@@meanhead1337 you have aptly named yourself.

[@centac8861]

Mans a national treasure! Stay healthy! 🙏🫶🏻

[@jadenwaz9585]

it is crazy how well this aged

[@TCBElvisAPresley]

I dearly love the Salt and Pepper Diner. And I have a hunch that it really is true. Lol _As an aside, if you haven't heard Tom Jones perform Prince's_ Purple Rain, _I encourage you to check it out._

[@JPKloess]

Finally. I thought they were never going to release the video of this masterpiece.

[@dreamulator]

I AM WORKING ON A FLIP OF TOM JONES BECAUSE OF THIS BIT

[@kathleensullivan4547]

John is one of my top 3 favorite comedians

[@JaxenRossisback]

10:47, you’re welcome.

[@shaydes-]

john mulaneys childhood best friend is also named john-

[@johnquinn4680]

Definitely the best stand up comedian without a doubt

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

Baby J- FR!

[@thedistinguished5255]

if you know any pls recommend them but i dont know any other comedians whose stories are this grounded in reality and this ridiculous at the same time

[@samuelbankston2108]

Old but hilarious

[@tjtampa214]

Really like him.

[@myco_chaotix]

The trump-bit aged well.

[@thedistinguished5255]

its so satisfying how the ENTIRE audience stands up to clap at the end. name one sitting person. thats how you know he did a good job

[@simplenough]

Took them long enough to upload this. RIP Comedy Central

[@MsBritanie73]

Social commentary spot on. Logic is lovely and you've made it hilarious.

[@vipr1142]

I am a crossdresser and I am offended. How dare you, the comedian and you like this?

[@MsBritanie73]

​@@vipr1142Bro. Thick skin if that's your God given American choice you've made. I'm fat. If I wear clothes that are 3 sizes too small, ppl are going to look and comment. Js

[@TrueSeanja]

You dumb is you?

[@Benny-yw1wk]

damn that far side joke was crazy

[@richardlynch1094]

I like this guy. Whatever happened to him? Haha #2024

[@nicklausb]

Loved it!

[@complexend4133]

2 other comics with the same premise as his opening joke: Ari Matti and Donald Glover

[@BlizzardDaPup777]

John mulaney is my favorite Asian American female comedian.

[@MrCreed145]

Absolutely slayed

[@pelletfunner6701]

Had me laughing! ❤

[@simplenough]

I wish he went deeper on 4:15 He took the easy way out

[@brahminsteak_]

He’s talking so fast! 😂 Especially compared to Today Mulaney.

[@NeidlichesSchwert]

TRUMP: What a hobo imagines a rich man to be.

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

I suddenly feel that I have a better understanding of Trump supporters.

[@karyzhemm]

Lol took me a while to realize 4 and 5 is indeed NOT twelve 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephenholmgren405]

Imagine if the hobo Trump bit included him being President

[@robertahubert9155]

I love this guy❤. He looks like my sister's boy❤❤ I wouldn't mind baby sitting for him 😂

[@chicanapunkLA]

The Donald Trump joke is right on point! 😂🤣

[@davidthomas6094]

It's intriguing that there's this one young woman in the front row near center who never claps, at least after his Trump material, and didn't stand up for the pretty general ovation. Maybe she was dragged there by a companion. Can't please everyone as a comic...

[@ekdaufin1485]

Love the end of the drag Queen bit!

[@Immortal10364]

LOVE FROM PUNE INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 🥰❤🙂😍😉🤝😎❤❤🥰

[@jreidtastic]

And, that’s how we were all spared by having Law & Order canceled. Thankfully!

[@evenplaysagain]

i dont get tham i heard it like 50 times in row

[@johncassell3362]

This special aged better than his later specials. Brilliant comedy stays culturally relevant

[@marthaw7664]

Trump is a felon now!…😂

[@calexprenas]

Is the joke about drag queens offensive in 2024? Hope not because as a woman Ive long wondered the same thing about their fashion choices, esp considering that most biological women don’t even want to look like that. Seems like it’s more about embodying a particular style vs general womanhood/femininity?

[@monkberrymoon4042]

Oh my. It's pretty funny that we've reached a point where a woman is worried about being offensive to people whose main goal is to stereotype a group to its lowest common denominator. Kinda like if we tiptoed around Amos n' Andy......

[@calexprenas]

⁠@@monkberrymoon4042whose main goal is to stereotype a group to its lowest common denominator? The irony in this comment is funnier than the original joke!

[@monkberrymoon4042]

@@calexprenas Uh, it's the drag queens. In fact, that was the point to the joke. I can recognize that someone is doing a mocking stereotype without believing that the stereotype is true.

[@simplenough]

The “joke” was offensive then. There wasn’t a joke actually, he was just pissed some bitchy gay men insulted him.

[@simplenough]

@@monkberrymoon40424:45 isn’t really a joke lol

[@mousey6262]

I re watch his videos !

[@jacobfisher8276]

the first joke is taken from someone else he just threw the train part

[@hershes]

who?

[@DMofDMs]

Yeah who?

[@davecolbey9615]

​@@DMofDMs😊😊😊😊😊p😊p😊p😊

[@bochica3562]

Cosby?

[@ruhamayared3829]

@@bochica3562😅

[@jelster2]

What in the world happened to the aspect ratio on this conversion? It's neither 16x9 nor 4x3, and somehow still has pillarboxing.

[@user-oq9xq5cc3e]

losing my mind at "fine golden hair" as a trump description

[@JTwoPointOh]

15 years ago and makin trump jokes is wild 😂

[@lisaprendergast9716]

Very appropriate and timely Donald Trump description here!

[@jhaimp.sullivan5618]

Dam..lol

[@AddictiveSin]

WHY IS THIS SHOWING UP IN 2024 searches???????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@fourthburrito4579]

Because it was posted to KZbin 6 days ago…

[@addyosgood5395]

I like butter

[@MikeJohn-hh8no]

I'm just wondering if this is back in the day when you were all coked out? I'm not trying to be mean about it believe me I did my fair share of that back in the late 80s early 90s. Pretty sure that we paved the way for you guys.

[@aishakhan8187]

..and then I'll become president

[@aloewishus]

..comedy too

[@jonthephotog777]

The first part of this act was stolen from another comedian.

[@MrWCLewis12]

Michael Jr told the subway joke first and better.

[@funnysideup819]

Did anyone like “everyone’s in LA”

[@dragonungrateful1629]

loved it

[@lennybuttz2162]

I don't like the fake way he talks. I hope it's fake? How tragic would it be if he talked that way naturally?

[@0curly01]

This was in 2008 and he’s a famous comedian now

[@His_Masterpiece]

Who said it first; John or Michael Jr? 😬

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

2009. Fifteen year old video. Don't they have something more recent?

[@jaysenyork3934]

Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

@@jaysenyork3934 I thought he was off the drugs since he became a dad. Has he relapsed again?

[@thebagelsproductions]

I think he's sober still

[@brendatomlinson]

@@LeesaDeAndreaI sure hope he’s staying sober. I need him to stay around for many years to come!

[@tylercarrell]

New special is on Netflix

[@abej9790]

Didn't know he was a funny comedian. He definitely looks less funny on TV. I guess he became an adult.

[@KayleeG0]

Damn young John rehab is coming 2020 do all the coke you can buddy