Lizzo Lawsuit and Why We Care - Josh Johnson - Comedy Cellar - Standup comedy

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#lizzo #dog #dogs

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

I met a vet with PTSD whose emotional support dog is the most terrified nervous wreck all the time. This dog is shaking constantly (not a natural shake like a Chihuahua, it's a poodle). The dog just shakes and needs to be comforted all the time....BUT it works for him because he is so focused on being there for this tiny scared dog that it takes his mind off of his own fears and issues. It is almost like that experiment where they gave abused monkeys younger monkeys to foster and the older monkeys flourished becoming what the younger monkeys needed.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

❤❤❤

[@jenynz5334]

I'm my cat's emotional support person 😂

[@Tonyhouse1168]

It’s like drug users: “y’all are so worried about EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME; I’m only worried about one thing and once I get it I’m fine”

[@wartgin]

It's the same reasoning behind using traumatized people to help abused animals.

[@RowenaSnow-px3jg]

Great, glad it works for them

[@doctorstrangepants6706]

"We can't keep doing this thing where we conflate talent with character." So very true!

[@liberalcat9866]

Can’t believe I heard something so profound in a comedy show!

[@samieD22]

@@liberalcat9866Oh yeah! Comedians are the shizzz! If you listen there’s plenty of lessons behind a laugh😂 It’s great!

[@knowun]

Jarod Carmichael had a bit about talent trumping morals

[@kafitty]

A genuinely profound statement.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

I am Josh’s newest fan and this sort of philosophical observation is why. He is truly brilliant and he seems like a more decent human being than I will ever be.

[@pwojo9776]

"This dog screams. Like human screams" Oh, so it's a husky.

[@jamj4r]

"The dog is anxious 24/7 and is a light sleeper." Oh for sure a husky.

[@kiwirooks7299]

Huskys are great dogs but for the love of God, if you're not the type of person to actually walk your dog and play with them a lot, it's not the dog for you. Get a great Pyrenees if you want a snow dog but are lazy. They are good with kids, chill, but still sassy.

[@BelindaShort]

Basenji's do this too

[@mert828]

Boston Terriers can be pretty screamy.

[@Topo-Grigio1312]

Gotta chihuahua that my family found in a dumpster. He has massive abandonment issues but he's also a huge dick to other animals so I can't get another animal to keep him company while I'm at work. I've had to explain to all my neighbors the situation because he sounds like a little girl crying when he's stressed and I DO NOT want to explain that to the police.

[@MikeyP3000]

Josh Johnson is literally my favorite comedian at this point

[@nanhumbel4807]

Same

[@shirleymason3853]

@@MikeyP3000 OMG! I think suddenly people heard him and the way he delivers “the news” and all his work made it seem like he was an overnight success and I think he’s great! no one better, but a few pretty good ones I like that he can fill in with more comedy and not a lot of profanity but just enough to show that he’s human 💯 percent!

[@upcoming3341]

“So, when I fall off my pedestal, I break my ankle and not my neck.” words to live by. I was sleepin’ on Josh, but dude’s really funny. Keep it up man!!

[@dariussashfordd3861]

💯

[@kennethcrockett9813]

I've been checking him out for 2, maybe 3 years. He's definitely funny.

[@DerekReuter]

Yeah, he got that from a conversation with a writer/political activist.

[@Chimera_Photography]

Sprain*

[@TashaRhodes-g7d]

Josh belongs on Comedy Central!!❤😂😂😅😂😂

[@P1Gman]

Conflate talent with character. Truer words have never been spoken, my dude.

[@poliltinktink5343]

This dude is the definition of "Under-appreciated genuis." Imagine doing your same job everyday, but always leveling up.

[@papaduneberrie9512]

I'd definitely get a promotion 😊

[@hammadsheikh6032]

Really is!

[@thedolphinc]

WOW! He has NEVER EVER made me laugh; I'm STILL Hopeful! I like him because he makes me appreciate Dave Chappelle EVEN MORE!

[@kenswireart88]

If people see u funny kr got talent they next thing they ask is why didnt he blow up yet? it takes time to be recognized. People focus so hard these days on blowing up that they forget the process. This is the process. If they find you and u didnt blow up. They give you some time and if you still dont blow up they gonna say you underrated.. to a lot of people Kevin hard Shaq, thr rock, ppra , Denzel are the richest Blac people alive so if you ain't playing with them on t.v you dont have money and are underrated..

[@1day2dayme]

I subscribed to his channel ever since the Nazi BBQ skit was out.

[@Lillbear3]

"We pull our role models, heroes, and positive influences from people we already like from doing other stuff" that is well put.

[@elsagreen1476]

Words to live by honestly

[@nerfherder4284]

OMG somebody give Josh a Netflix special! He's gonna have an hour's worth any day now. #1 underappreciated comic IMHO.

[@phoenixluk]

He's done 3. Peacock has two, maybe 3. But there are definitely clips on YT. Enjoy!

[@firesign4297]

They Did☺️👍🏿👍🏿

[@Balladov]

Dude too busy and too real.

[@ilovemelodyjane]

​@@Balladovhe has 3

[@danielledabney11]

Yes, PLEASE.😂😂

[@Whoknows-mf1cv]

Josh is basically the weekend report, the daily show, last week tonight all rolled up into one.

[@jc3m]

Josh out here single-handedly saving us from boredom during the writers’ strike.

[@sarawarlestedt7242]

I wonder if he could replace Trevor Noah at the daily show. Or at least guest host?

[@Whoknows-mf1cv]

@@sarawarlestedt7242 that would be a dream!

[@francinedavis6026]

I agree

[@ASecretToEveryone86]

Josh has been a writer on the Daily Show for years.

[@BuruIgeru]

Ok, this is probs first time I'm joining in this chorus, but I deeply appreciate how Josh manages to alternate between the profound comment on an issue and then bait-and-switching it with a hilarious/offbeat point afterwards. Really harkens to the best of previous generations of comics while speaking to this current age.

[@juniperfox1064]

for sure

[@haleymist09]

I really enjoyed the pace! I like when comedians add a little profundity (wow, didn't know I knew that word!)

[@_Pauper_]

Yeah I was thinking he’s somehow very old school.

[@4thdimensional_creep]

I was just saying I wish more modern comics were more philosophical in a way, like George Carlin or Bill Hicks. Delivering important thoughts but with a good mix of humor. I think he might be one of the rarities

[@_Pauper_]

@@4thdimensional_creep two comparisons people would kill for. I can see what you are saying and I agree about more philosophical stand-up

[@Canny-Octopus]

"We conflate talent with character. We gotta to be careful of people who seek power and fame, and then we act surprised when we see their worst sides." 👏👏

[@calistafalcontail]

I dont understand how anyone couldnt see through Lizzo right from the start. She has always been perverted, annoying and fake...it ozzes of her but her fat fans couldnt see it.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

True true. Also, like, when you get to Lizzo's level of fame, people are perpetually kissing your ass and no one tells you it might not be a good idea to bring your dancers to the raunchy Dutch strip club to play with dildos. Honest advice is hard to find.

[@Ddal0ceano]

"if someone can sing doesn't mean they're MLK" 😂

[@crnkmnky]

You gotta spell it out, so it rhymes.

[@BoxOfShockolates]

Even MLK allegedly physically abused his wife…

[@manny4mayor]

But also, King had his own major flaws. Sometimes you take the good with the not so good.

[@Maderlololohio]

​@@manny4mayorI was just about to say even MLK wasn't 'MLK'

[@leavemealoneimintroverted1850]

1:27 the dog screaming impression k!lled me 😂😂😂

[@Elmerphant]

Please don't change the end to the anxious dog joke. I fucking love that you just let it die and then move onto Lizzo. It brings me so much joy!

[@mangmenit]

It makes me anxious, so it did its job

[@InservioLetum]

I had to look this lizzo character up. Very much NOT happy I did that. I would have been happier with the screaming dog story going on and the blubbernaught drama gazette thrown out altogether. My ENTIRE dinner came up when I saw that hippo parade!

[@sarahinsf]

@@InservioLetum Hey, not everybody can be Stoya...

[@InservioLetum]

@@sarahinsf THANK YOU. I had no idea who the piccy was, I just liked the gesture. I had no idea this was someone I should have been obsessed about. I make it a point not to google things I haven't heard of (after lemonparty that is just safer) but WOW this woman.

[@TheTheloniusPunk]

Wait, what .. Rewinding

[@bosse1092]

I’m 43 years old and ever since being a child I realized the power of comedy and comedians role in telling their story and how it relates to the world and this young man has the gift! I hope he finds great things in his path ! Go get um ! Looking forward to seeing ya star rise

[@BrianDMorton]

This dude has material so quickly

[@ayokunleakachi9823]

RIGHT!!!

[@phoenixluk]

Meanwhile it takes me 2 months to post another blog.

[@ayokunleakachi9823]

@phoenixluk dude, I'm a nutritionist. I've been "planning" on starting a channel for 1 1/2 years...lol. this guy is kickn me in the butt!

[@phoenixluk]

@ayokunleakachi9823 omg dude I need you! Nutritionists and dietitians helped me so much when I was at my worst with anorexia. Even now, when I get disordered eating, which is rooted in my PTSD, they help me out big time. Thanks for your work!

[@o-wolf]

He sees funny shit &then writes about it or freestyles his thoughts on it . Its almost like all his sets are "testers" where he does a run down on what happened in the news of interest that week.. best way to hone your craft

[@EverythingAllOF1t]

I've never been able to just leave comedy on autoplay but Josh is it 😂. I feel like I'm in on the ground floor of a future legend

[@DaiXonses]

fr I think he's gonna surpass dave chappelle

[@lincolnabraham3504]

Playing Lizzo as the outro is WILD.

[@emmanuelt257]

that's what I'm sayinn 🤣

[@Lokism.]

bruhhh i literally said the same thing out loud I was losing my mind, just cackling.

[@JBravoEcho09]

came down to the comments for this exact one lol

[@Taylor-bw4zg]

0:38 Fun fact! the only two animals officially recognized as "Service Animals" in my state are actually Dogs and Miniature Horses.

[@krishokie]

This guy is truly a working comedian. He's on stage like everyday with new stuff. Definitely think he's gonna make it big!!

[@muditafeeler8271]

💯🤩

[@reynardgordon3751]

The reckless and yet impossibly smooth transition between topics is insane!

[@thestormlscoming]

It’s crazy how he’s been coming out with all this content week after week. He’s just an interesting guy. I’ve loved Josh’s stuff for years and I love seeing more from him. The special was so good too. How it went from trauma discussed in therapy to a joke on stage hits home

[@may.k_me]

"We can't keep doing this thing where we conflate talent for character" I think that was probably the best thing he said In a serious manner

[@PhillyFrank1]

Ditto for conflating wealth with worth.

[@arhshields]

"Babe, get up, new Josh..." "Not now, babe, watching the new Josh Johnson drop"

[@dontletmebrown]

Love that you aren't going for forced punchlines and chasing big laughs every single second. Low key/laid back comedy like this is underrated.

[@dumbothejumbo1583]

he's pretty unique, he doing a national tour, each "set" about current affairs. he is talented, not too many people, headliners included would be given an opportunity to just hit the stage and wax poetic for up to an hour. he fills seats. what bigger ego boost, people pay to watch him voice his opinion. i have opinions but nobody trying to pay me to hear them much less watch on KZbin for free 😜

[@phoenixluk]

"We often conflate talent and character." YES! 100%. Nicely said. But also, ya forgot to mention the whole banana situation. That's a wild accusation coming from multiple people, and why can I picture that actually happening with Lizzo? Man... she gon have to play a really old and really famous American iconic flute to the tune of Lose Yourself to win half those bots back.

[@melleroy7341]

I genuinely don't get how so many people seem to focus more on the whole discrimination and fat-shaming part than on the sexual harassment allegations (!!), which seem ten times worse to me...

[@dagripper77]

​@@melleroy7341because no one cares about sexual harassment unless a man is doing it, then it's a problem.

[@hectorlagos8937]

​@@melleroy7341because a Black Overweight Woman doing it does not help the Sexual Harrassment narrative some group of people are trying to push

[@FireAndFoodCompany]

​@@melleroy7341because the fat and body shaming allows people who don't like Lizzo/fat people to take an I told you so stance. The sexual harassment, while bad, doesn't reinforce those who take issue with body positivity movements. Lizzo, a body positivity icon, being a hypocrite is a very big middle finger to her community and ammunition to the opposition.

[@vishnu2407]

​@@hectorlagos8937calm down confederate soldier

[@kylekillgannon]

"Just because he sings doesn't make him Martin Luther King." Is such a good quote.

[@claudiazg9932]

I love how he is ending a joke and then just starts randomly talking about another unrelated topic , just like talking to your friend sjsksj

[@celiashen5490]

That change of topic gave me whiplash.

[@chanthana7694]

Love that format cause we won't know what's coming. Lol

[@kalebseymore9625]

Couldn’t tell why I loved his delivery you finally put it to words😂

[@bobo-zs9zv]

Kinda how stand up comedy works isn’t it? Pretty similar.

[@silververnallbells191]

@@bobo-zs9zv Most comedians use transitions between jokes.

[@WillowGardener]

I like that the dog calls the human "dawg"

[@thatdarncass]

That sudden jump to Lizzo was great. I was eating and legit choked on my mini sweet pepper for a second.

[@stephaniefrost4910]

SAME 😂 I CACKLED.

[@LAMETheProducer]

Bruh why the ad once it was done said “what’s the difference between a service dog and an emotional support dog” 😂😂😂 I can’t make this up

[@Sicaughtik]

I always liked your comedy but you're really on a whole other level these days. Quickly becoming one of the greats.

[@sarahmongold7217]

« We can’t keep doing this thing where we conflate talent for character » is such a good take and I love it

[@TheSongwritingCat]

It's very tempting to form parasocial bonds, but you have to remain critical of people you don't actually know. That said, there are levels of transgressions. I forget the terminology but I think people are quick to feel "betrayed" and jump to cancellation because they forget that stranger is another person and not simply a reflection of their opinions or what they project onto their idol.

[@actang9429]

Very well said

[@xiwenchen189]

People also hold celebrity women to a far harsher standard while repeatedly forgiving celebrity men. Rowling said awful things about trans people and gives money to Scottish conservative party, which should be examined. Yet American audiences have forgiven Dolce and Gabbana for many more repulsive offenses: body shaming women, shaming ivf, that racist 1900s style Chinese ad, etc. Everyone should figure out what the line is for them, which person's work can they enjoy despite the person being an imperfect human. Everyone has opinions and ideas that another group could be trigged by. I'm not going to give up my Harry Potter merch.

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

You write this whole paragraph to say you’ll still support a transphobe . As a trans person, I’m disappointed

[@celia1888]

​@@xiwenchen189yes and no. In those two cases you're referencing women who built their brand and celebrity off accepting and welcoming ppl who are othered. It's not just a feeling of betrayal because ppl projected on them but because they actively encouraged having this idea projected onto them and even helped it grow to get their money. It's basically false advertising. The paradoxical relationships fans have with them is in part because of their branding so it worsens the feeling of betrayal. D&G does not have the same kind of parasocial relationship based on a celebrity's personality and image. Not saying that mysogyny doesn't play a part 'cause it totally does, but it's more in the sense of "making it worse" than it because the cause

[@MoonShadowWolfe]

​@xiwenchen189 OK. Nice to hear that you can just kinda ... know she's using your money to hurt people. Funding conversion torture for trans kids. But, welp, your lil wand sure is fun to play with. You keep giving her money, knowing what she's doing with it, just for that. OK. That's who you are. There are your values.

[@mari-bella]

It’s so rare to stumble across a comedian I could watch on repeat all day-but today I’ve found one in this man 😂

[@laylawathubanda5737]

I need Josh to drop that skin routine in his next bit because my man's skin is FLAWLESS

[@paulajaneabel5205]

Josh is so pretty!

[@FreshIngredient]

No drugs or alcohol

[@elsagreen1476]

34 going on 16

[@nahinc.1796]

Facts

[@Unknown_crusader]

​@@elsagreen1476 he's 34??? I just recently found him and I was SURE he was in his early 20s

[@saundrahawkins3059]

Josh has a beautiful smile! His smile just makes me feel good. His understated comedy makes me laugh even after th show is over and I think back on it 😂

[@MargaretPinard]

talent... character... that was a mic drop, Josh! 💘

[@abigailloar956]

His smile is infectious. I myself laughing before he even told a joke

[@JustHereForCats]

Whoever let that lady adopt an anxious dog for her husband is wrong for that 😂😂😂 I’ve never been to a shelter when they employees/volunteers didn’t know the personalities of the animals there. They must have wanted that fella out of there so bad 😅😅😅

[@MM-jf1me]

Many times dogs will be so anxious and scared in shelter situations that they'll just "shut down" and won't show their personalities and anxieties until they've been in a home situation for a couple weeks: a calm, steady-seeming dog in a shelter may end up being a basketcase at home. Some shelter staff may be unscrupulous, but many times staff just don't know how the dogs will behave.

[@Spit1990]

AH!

[@JustHereForCats]

@@MM-jf1me I guess I’ve been blessed to see the nicer sides of animal adoption where that not the case. Even just volunteering, everyone always seemed so close to all animals.

[@MM-jf1me]

@@JustHereForCats It's not that the animals are being abused or treated unkindly -- they're in a scary situation and they're probably traumatized. Human children often go through the same process if they are rehomed because their guardians passed away etc -- they're subdued, often grieving, scared, uncertain, etc. and it's only as they gain more confidence in their new environment that they'll feel safe enough to act out or be vocal about their needs.

[@JustHereForCats]

@@MM-jf1me no I’m not saying the shelters are not nicely kept or mean to animals. I’m saying that my only experiences at a shelter have been the types where the animals seem really social and bonded to the people around them. That might have been by their design, now that we are having this conversation, and really I’m thinking about it. That’s why my initial thought was “why would they send an anxious dog to an anxious man?? Don’t they know it’s anxious?” And I have nothing against anxious dogs either… my dog requires a bit of extra attention, himself. He is scared of men 😕

[@ama__dee]

I was in New York last year and happened to come to the comedy cellar with a friend and you were one of the performers that night! It was my first experience ever at a standup comedy show (I’m from Italy we don’t really have much of those here🥹) and I loooooved it, you were all so great! And it’s even more amazing that KZbin randomly suggested this video today a year later. I recognized you right away, such a pleasant surprise! 💛

[@hugol9927]

what i like most about your jokes is that you always find a way to put an unpredictable spin on every situation. great job

[@ZenFurBall]

He’s brilliant ❤️

[@mintmittens]

the lizzo exit music LMAO

[@catlovingcarol]

Great comedy there without being mean, nasty or one sided towards subject matter. Just straight up funny which is what people want. You show true intelligence. Keep it up; you'll go far.

[@davestrange3718]

You have that host feel. You're always current. Funny as hell

[@birgitpost3675]

Josh you're hilarious. And kind. And wise beyond your years. Thank you for that. Hope to see you sometime soon in KCMO.

[@desireeholloway3353]

“I sprain my ankle instead of break my neck…” Bahahahaha! 😂🦵🏾💥👍🏾

[@frankensteinlives]

"Talent does not equal character" tysm

[@legemini798]

Premieres in 4h and i already know its gonna be worth it

[@thestormlscoming]

What does?

[@legemini798]

@@thestormlscoming the man's humor is impeccable and he is not regurgitating topics set after set by heart, but giving a funny commentary on recent events

[@thestormlscoming]

i agree but i dont know what youre saying when you say premieres in 4 hours@@legemini798

[@michael-4k4000]

"Ladies and gentlemen Let's put our hands together for this dynasty! H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A Welcome ladies and gentlemen To the 8th wonder of the world! The flow of the century, always timeless: Hov! Thanks for coming out tonight You could've been anywhere in the world But you're here with me, I appreciate that, ah" H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A For shizzle, my nizzle, used to dribble down in VA Was herbing 'em in the home of the Terrapins Got it dirt cheap for them Plus if they was short with cheese I would work with them Brought in weed, got rid of that dirt for them Wasn't-born hustlers, I was birthing 'em H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A For sheezy, my neezy, keep my arms so breezy Can't leave rap alone, the game needs me Haters want me clapped in chrome, it ain't easy Cops want to knock me, D.A. wants to box me in But somehow I beat them charges like Rocky H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A Not guilty, he who does not feel me Is not real to me, therefore he doesn't exist So poof! Vamoose, son of a bitch! H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A For shizzle, my nizzle, used to dribble down in VA H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A That's the anthem, get your damn hands up! H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A Not guilty, y'all got to feel me H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A That's the anthem, get your damn hands up! I do this for my culture, to let them know What a nigga look like when a nigga in a roaster Show them how to move in a room full of vultures Industry is shady, it needs to be taken over Label owners hate me, I'm raising the status quo up I'm overcharging niggas for what they did to the Cold Crush Pay us like you owe us for all the years that you hoed us We can talk, but money talks, so talk mo' bucks H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A For shizzle, my nizzle, used to dribble down in VA H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A That's the anthem, get your damn hands up! H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A Not guilty, y'all got to feel me H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A That's the anthem, get your damn hands up! Hov is back, life stories told through rap Niggas acting like I sold you crack Like I told you sell drugs, no, Hov did that So hopefully you won't have to go through that I was raised in the projects, roaches and rats Smokers out back selling their mama's sofa Lookouts on the corner focused on the ave Ladies in the window, focused on the kinfolk Me under a lamppost, why I got my hand closed? Crack's in my palm, watching the long arm of the law So you know I seen it all before I've seen Hoop Dreams deflate like a true fiend's weight To try and to fail: the two things I hate Succeed and this rap game: the two things that's great H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A What else can I say about dude? I gets busy H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A For shizzle, my nizzle, used to dribble down in VA H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A That's the anthem, get your damn hands up! H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A Not guilty, y'all got to feel me H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A That's the anthem, get your damn hands up! H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A

[@pandoraskiesYT]

Love the "we're just hanging out talking" kind of comedy style. I get so into the set 😁

[@oldman9642]

Dude is an amazing artist. His comedy is always outstanding but contains a moral aspect. I hope he rises to the stars. 👏👏👏👏

[@AK-jt7kh]

The dog bit was so good I had to listen to it over again 😂

[@lizturner267]

You prove my point that Comedians are some of the smartest people on the planet. You’re work is so well crafted! Hope you bring your stand-up north 🇨🇦 one of these days.

[@chanthana7694]

I just found this guy and I love him already, his jokes and the way he delivered them, and keep it clean. Something about him that just makes me feel calm and relax not to mention smiling and laughing.

[@outkastbowiecollaborationi6963]

Great when the humor is interspersed with some beautiful wisdom.

[@laniedav8078]

I need to lol everyday… Josh always delivers… I so appreciate his naturally well thought out next level humor!😂

[@krubixcube]

Saw him about six months ago live and he was fantastic. An underappreciated comedian for sure.

[@jessb465]

This kid is going to be hugggee. Comedic genius level. He’s laid back, he’s witty, he’s relevant and covers so many topics. I really think he will become one of the greats.

[@JessicaWagner-wz9cf]

By far hes my favorite im so excited to hear what he has to say

[@Tweetyresm]

FIRST - I want to let people know that there are such thing as TRAINED emotional service animals. When not used personally, they work as therapy dogs. They're trained to have a calming temperment for those with crippling anxiety and those that are neurodivergent. But yeah... Josh is cool. Glad I got to see him at SXSW in Austin.

[@callmecharlie99]

Yeah, this dog needs to be rehomed for both his and his owners good. This is an example of people who misunderstand that you have to ensure the animal in question's temperament before adopting them when looking for an emotional support animal.

[@splendidcolors]

There are therapy dogs (who work with people in settings like hospitals or day centers) and there are emotional support animals who only work with their owner. There are also psychiatric support dogs who are trained in specific tasks like interrupting someone who's having a flashback and helping guide them away from the trigger, or getting their rescue meds.

[@ChaiElemental]

@@callmecharlie99 Absolutely. I have an accredited ESA (something that didn't fit into the joke was that ESAs have to be accredited by a healthcare professional, otherwise they're just pets) and I spent weeks meeting cats at my local no-kill shelter before I found her and bonded with her right away.

[@MrNH718]

I like this guy. I'm not looking forward to the day he's so famous that he won't upload so much content for free. 😂

[@Balladov]

Na this is his b roll. You know he is crafting his best stuff into a special.

[@BelindaShort]

then you can pay for his content =) It will be worth it and you'll be supporting him

[@ficofinesse]

Support the man when that time comes. He is phenomenal

[@goober69er]

He won’t but someone else will.

[@margorgogo]

Enjoy his daily…😊

[@joshuawiese8446]

That dog scream is one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard… I’m frigging dying over here

[@ot7stan207]

Josh reminds me of Trevor Noah... the way they tie in comedy with recent events and also the profound message in etween that makes you forget its not a ted talk. keep doing u josh I enjoy seeing your videos!

[@Xoulrath_]

You don't watch a lot of comedy do you? That's part of the job. Josh isn't doing anything that most other comics aren't.

[@cat_duck]

He writes for the Daily Show. So he was clearly influenced by Trevor's style and vice versa

[@Mopark25]

​@@Xoulrath_You don't watch a lot of comedy if you think all comedians do that. Or are you getting profound insight from Kevin Hart? Lol gtfo

[@breeze904]

Well he did write for the daily show so I'm sure that has influence

[@ot7stan207]

@@Xoulrath_ I do watch a lot of comedy, but perhaps not the genre of comedy you reference.

[@patbingsuyaa]

"We can't keep doing this thing where we conflate talent for character."- Josh Johnson

[@TheDrexxus]

Stuff like this makes me so anxious for dogs. They have no choice in the matter at all. They just get bought randomly for whatever purpose, and if they fail to live up to the expectations of their owner, they get discarded. Only now instead of being a puppy or coming from a breeder, they're coming from a shelter and a lot of people treat them like trash or like something is wrong with them. Absolutely breaks my heart. I live in a rural area and strays that have been abandoned come up to my house all the time because they are starving and also seeking human contact that they were raised with. Breaks my fucking heart every time and I end up taking them all in because no one else wants them. Even had a chipped dog once and after calling the owner and telling them I found their dog, they hung up on me. I called back again and he said he didn't want it and not to call back again. They do this shit with dogs and cats all the time... People, usually from the city, just drive out here "in the middle of nowhere" where they think no one is watching or seeing what they're doing, and just pull off the side of the road and put their animal out and drive off and leave them. And even if they take them to a shelter, the shelters get so backed up and filled to capacity that they either kill the less desirable dogs to make room or, if it is a no-kill shelter, then it has to live the rest of its life in a cage because they don't get adopted. Absolutely breaks my heart. I hope they learn to live with and love that screaming dog or find a good home for it. Being abandoned is the worst thing.

[@CarnivorousCowMan]

I understand. It happens with people too, in different ways

[@TheDrexxus]

@@CarnivorousCowMan I know it, and my heart goes out to everybody, but people at least have the capacity to right themselves and be independent and make their own decisions. A dog is entirely at the mercy of their owner. Whether they are loved, neglected, abandoned, or even killed, the owner can do whatever they want with them and the dog has no say in the matter. I wish humans were more compassionate and generous toward one another and all living things in general instead of looking at a creature and only thinking of the ways its existence benefits them.

[@CarnivorousCowMan]

@@TheDrexxus I agree.

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

Yea. My heart goes out to all animals, companion animals, animals raised for food, fashion , entertainment, and kept in captivity . We are so cruel to non human animals

[@TheDrexxus]

@@straberryshinigami15g97 Thats not true at all. We're also cruel to other humans!

[@crnkmnky]

11:09 🎶 They really played him off with a Lizzo song. 😸

[@CheveeDodd]

I really appreciate you sharing your sets raw like this. I live in an area with no comedy clubs, and I've always wondered how famous comedians handle sets. I've been writing and hope to get on stage sometime... I just need to find the place!

[@Pete_Finch]

Sometimes the KZbin algorithm absolutely nails it. It was my first time hearing Josh today and he did not disappoint

[@EssiSings]

I figured out the positive influence thing when Miley went from Hannah Montana to wrecking ball and people freaked out😂

[@kawaiionee-chan9557]

That was me 😭 when I was younger, I saw video of her smoke weed and instantly didn’t watch her no more. Now I realize Disney and her father are devils

[@SoberOKMoments]

The dog bit had me in stitches. Thanks for the laugh out louds!

[@blackbuddhaPA]

“Get me the n***a that Cosby got, ok?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Myunsolicitedthoughts]

The part about the emotional support animal was so new and fresh😂🤣😂🤣😂 I really needed that laugh man!!!!! It made me spit out my drink!!!!!

[@celestialnubian]

With the writer's strike still going, Josh Johnson is out here giving me my monologue fix. They could give him The Daily Show and I wouldn't be mad.

[@StadtmannHV]

He performed the emptional support dog story so well, i completely forgot I clicked on a Lizzo stuff

[@WCandle-zx6kg]

Soooo ready (and grateful) for this! 🤗

[@meganf.2543]

I saw Josh Johnson for the first time a couple of years ago when he opened for Trevor Noah in San Diego. For me, he stole the show. So smart, so funny, and he makes it all look so easy.

[@JoshJohnsonComedy]

San Diego went on sale today. Get tickets at americancomedyco.com/search?q=josh+johnson

[@rjkessler]

Best comedian right now. 👍🏿

[@Sarriacars]

That dog bit is awesome

[@robkey4487]

I listen to him every morning to put me a good mood. Laughter is healing😊

[@mabailey5938]

He creates special-worthy comedy about news stories like 2 hours after they’re posted 👏

[@vteknique]

This is better than a lot of specials I’ve seen

[@dillbaggins3291]

That dog bit is the funniest thing I've heard in months. I love Josh's delivery.

[@morganniciomhair8284]

Josh you are hilarious. The dog joke😅

[@kmiknik4861]

Damn. Josh always says what we are all thinking better and more impactfully. Then also makes you scream laugh. So excited for how far he has come and will continue to go....

[@LostSoulSearching]

Oh My CHEEZITS!!!! I have a service dog and this was too cute. 🤣🤣🤣

[@irandude1655]

Thank you Josh, for giving us this free show! So generous of you.

[@mutomboinprogress]

The emotional support dog story got me screaming even louder than the dog itself 😂😂😂😂😂

[@EC-ol8nz]

Ares Spears VINDICATED!!! ... FLAWLESS VICTORY!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ksy4747]

Watching this high. This was the longest 4 minutes of my life. The story seemed to go on forever and I was laughing none stop 😂😂😂

[@celiashen5490]

Me too. I couldn't breathe! 🤣

[@dienglish7777]

8:42 😅😂JJ's delivery...THE LOOK he gives the crowd!!😅 Love this guy!!

[@leeshaolivier9298]

Absolute genius. ❤

[@Just0neVoice]

The best jesters in the world are the ones that reveal hard truths - then make you laugh about them. This gent aced it. He's a true gem. All the best!

[@nikkajay9823]

One story abruptly going to the next without transition - that was perfect and funny😂

[@avwise4565]

I absolutely love his intelligent and funny comedy. I also rooted for him to succeed Trevor after his Daily Show departure. Keep shining and doing what you love…we appreciate your humor!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@celestejones6315]

Lmao 😂 This is probably one of my favorite sets I've heard from him of all time. I will say, though... ESAs can sometimes be service animals in every sense besides the certification alone. As someone with PTSD, I had a dog who was a trained service animal for all intents and purposes, but I didn't have the money to register them as one even though he was trained to help me with tasks and with bringing me out of dissociation and a lot of other stuff. He did everything a service animal does, except I didn't have $50,000 to register him and make it official, and he was crucial to my ability to function most days, but only one place in my entire state would license them and that was their minimum to charge, and it wasn't covered by insurance. I know a lot of people in the same boat, too. So... ESAs can sometimes do the same thing service animals do, but "emotional service peacocks" and people being assholes with their ESAs on planes or lying or paying people online to get them registered just so they can have them as pets (which, I get it - people love their pets and landlords suck for not allowing them, but taking advantage of some loophole meant to help disabled people is shitty, too), all that kinda gave it a bad rap for the rest of us who are actually in need of them. But seriously... Josh Johnson is leveling up like crazy. One of the main comedians I actively look for new content from, lol.

[@Redcrane-nu8ut]

Love ❤️ Josh Johnson. So understated it hurts funny funny

[@AhmedLovesBread]

Brilliant take on the Lizzo situation. Love your work man.

[@WhenTheSunLordsFell]

i love how he just brings the tea to the cellar