Julio Torres Stand-Up: My Favorite Shapes

Julio Torres returns to The Tonight Show with some of his favorite shapes from his HBO stand-up special, like the curtain that divides first class from coach.
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[@kitcatsiguenza6308]

When you didn’t prepare for your presentation and you have to fill up the required five minutes

[@mdrene00]

Christine Daae yas!

[@GoldenSpaceDoll]

But somehow work perfectly xD

[@angelinamarie5068]

This comment was funnier then the entire video

[@frankielovemrears]

Christine Daae no, that doesn’t require this level of intention

[@MargaretFlack]

Exactly

[@mariannecontrino6297]

He wrote the "Papyrus" sketch for/with Ryan Gosling when he hosted SNL, one of my favorites. Makes perfect sense now.

[@cierrablue]

Julio Torres is the right amount of strange and thoughtful and clever and witty and truly original.

[@stevenewsom3269]

It is strange and original but I dont believe it to be witty, clever or very thoughtful.

[@augusts1]

Agreed, he's brilliant.

[@johnrenierasok468]

Fred armisen has entered the chat

[@tracytrace74]

This guy is pretty good. My kind of dumb funny. I do impressions at people to prove a point and get a laugh. Even if it's a snicker from peanut gallery, sometimes those count more. Well, for me anyway.

[@lm1629]

Yes he reeled me at at first I was like huh snooze fest....

[@jimhood1202]

"I don't know if crystals work". That deserved a bigger laugh. His humour is so oblique it really is unique. I love it.

[@mattdehavensorensen]

Julio Torres never has to worry about accidentally doing another comic's bits, which is kinda rare in 2019.

[@DJdext]

Or just copy himself? This is literally word for word from his comedy special. Weird. He has to have other favorite shapes.

[@mattdehavensorensen]

@@DJdext well it's part of his show, that's very common for comedians to do bits of their specials on TV before filming or releasing the entire special.

[@mattdehavensorensen]

@@DJdext this may even been after his special was released but you gotta think the majority of people have probably not seen that special so comedians have to get their jokes on multiple platforms to reach their audience.

[@skylar195]

@@DJdext singers also continue to play their greatest hits and albums so comedians shouldn't always have to bring brand new material to everything they do

[@tobydammit6599]

Except maybe carrot top. Lol

[@moshmo7005]

This was so strange. Not used to physical props in stand up but I like it!

[@c.l.1820]

He is carrot tops adopted nephew.

[@lekoman]

Kay, y'all... Julio's comedy is nothing like the low-effort bullshit slapstick Carrot Top peddles into C-List casinos.

[@charurao6305]

Watch demetri martin!!!

[@MRD92]

If memes were stand-up comedy it would be Julio Torres

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

Yes, exactly this. He is the shape of memes.

[@laneythelame]

I was thinking the same thing! This was like a meme in real life thing

[@Wicked_Trojan]

If Julio Torres was funny, it would be stand up comedy.

[@leeloodallas91]

@@sasukesarutobi3862 Guillermo del Torres' "The Shape of Memes" sweeps the box office

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

@@leeloodallas91 2 hours of Julio Torres pretending to be a fish.

[@leilashaban8032]

Julio Torres and Jaboukie Young-White got me marveled at how good these young comedians are and how well they make fun of our generation.

[@leilashaban8032]

Also, Jimmy Fallon dieing at 3:06

[@leahellefsen1845]

Literally my two favourite comedians

[@c.l.1820]

@@leilashaban8032 he clearly saw the camera light turn on and had to react.

[@maxmcmillan44]

Hes 32...

[@TWillTheCreative]

Max McMillan that would still make him a millennial according to when he was born

[@eli5310]

Julio Torres is an aesthetic of comedy I didn’t know I wanted nor needed until he suddenly chimed in on HBO. 🌵👠

[@ghostiemostly5036]

Eli 53 smooth brain but that’s okay, you’ll learn someday

[@elbob17]

If you think this is good, comedy isn’t your bag. The same people try to think that Nanette is genius. It’s unfunny mental illness. Leave us comedy fans alone.

[@NewMessage]

That shirt came from the 5th Element wardrobe dept... it must have.

[@Hutchings02]

that's what it reminded me off, i couldn't place it, thank you! ....or "SMOKE YOU".

[@caffeinatednation8885]

(nods furiously)

[@edgardportela4829]

MULTIPASS

[@takakupo]

@LeelooDallas multipass

[@jellolova]

Corbinmyman

[@AlexLopez-hn5ru]

I actually snorted at that curtain joke, LMFAO

[@Phyrre56]

It's so completely unexpected. Genius.

[@MoriartyTheFifth]

Wasn't my brand of humor but I did get a chuckle from the queen cape.

[@reneehoward8936]

Come on the curtain impression was hilarious

[@MoriartyTheFifth]

@@reneehoward8936 It was something about his delivery that didn't resonate with me.

[@reneehoward8936]

@@MoriartyTheFifth To each his own

[@chrissydavis4547]

i agree the only thing that kept me going. The rest was just, odd. like jokes you tell to a child.

[@Kp-dx1yx]

Same. I did chuckle at the airplane window joke too

[@Airahar]

This is the kind of quirky humor that makes you laugh silently in your head thay your brain comes up with when youre alone and seeking entertainment.

[@HotStrange]

I absolutely love this. Super original, super dry, and hilarious. Taking the top off like that and saying “immediately chiming in” was gold. And the queen bit was just wonderful.

[@AnnieC2495]

That role stealing ferrero rocher made me cry laugh.

[@dellexzander]

“Who hurt you?” 🤣🤣🤣

[@kissy0k8]

😄😄😄 I loved that!!

[@celeandmiko]

He is like the new age Fred Armisen

[@Professional_444]

Los Espookys

[@Jaserjustforu3]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6GuhYeio8qlicU

[@desmonddejesus5]

don’t ever disrespect Fred like that..

[@Ana-un8jc]

He reminds me of demetri Martin more

[@lobaggins3328]

celeandmiko too much praise

[@jpupp]

I love absurdist humor like this, it never fails to crack me up

[@ghostiemostly5036]

jpup haha yeah this is great isn’t it? hahahahaha

[@ongobongo8333]

This isn't even absurdist humor

[@jpupp]

@@ongobongo8333 Really? Then what is it? And what do you consider absurdist humor? Just curious

[@slightly4374]

i love ur Scott pilgrim pfp

[@teresadalessio1]

Hey where's ur little skirt I died lololll

[@posteador]

Love this guy, I get why he's not everyone's cup of tea though.

[@Amypond1234]

posteador I could watch him for hours

[@KateCarew]

He requires us to think and I’m not being mean when I say this but a lot of people just want an easy laugh and he’s a bit of social criticism and commentary and you gotta stay with him a while to get to the punchline...and there may not be an definitive punchline. Personally I LOVE him and find him so so refreshing ❤️

[@fbelard]

@@KateCarew he requires you to think and not be mean

[@KateCarew]

fbelard he’s irreverent which is the hardest humor to nail to a wide audience, being left of center makes you less appealing to the masses but to those who appreciate you, you’re the finest.

[@melindacarpenter9202]

Been keeping my eye on this one. He’s obviously a f-ing genius. I love this.

[@msthang5366]

Melinda Carpenter he is

[@chauncieextreme8514]

good on you, not genius, nit even smart

[@akshayde]

Calm down, melinda!

[@AlfredShitcocks]

Genius🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Way to overhype this hack.

[@cassandrasmyth8155]

Interesting how divided viewers are about Julio Torres. I love him, especially the stupid bits he does for Jimmy every now and then, like Halloween costume suggestions. Then again, I was raised on absurdist humor in the golden era of stupid cartoons.

[@davidadams2395]

@Nicholas Pagano Then you've not seen him in Los Espookys. That has damned good comedy writing and performances.

[@yuukixcross123]

The two queens was hilarious lol

[@tomeroren4779]

I’ve watched this so many times and just gotten the double meaning of: “I don’t know if crystals work” I’ll see myself out..

[@bbybanshee539]

i love this kid!! What he's got i find very sweet and entertaining - more than just jabs/judgments - i feel he creates a world and paints a picture, the kick still comes as you cannot predict but find pleasant the result :) what a wonderful lad ! x

[@ultimatenightmares]

Oh ya u def wouldnt want jokes in a comedy routine then it might actually be FUNNY.

[@bbybanshee539]

@@ultimatenightmares it's funny :) + i explained their unpredictability, to me, makes me lollollol

[@vintageblue2296]

I love how you put his act into words, because I had no idea how to describe it. He's so different, I love it.

[@bbybanshee539]

@@vintageblue2296 that is so sweet of you to say! thank you good stranger

[@OnCamWithCami]

It’s very niche, and they’re on a show, so they’re probably instructed to laugh tbh.

[@saminthecity1655]

The audience totally missed his crystal joke 😂😂😂 it was his best one

[@Joesy015]

*The hands just were everything with the glitter in this skit and reminds me of price is right with his movements lol*

[@Joesy015]

Patrick McGregor *The only Bot would be you*

[@connieoshea]

Oh dear goodness, that was bloody hilarious. I’ve literally just been caught so beautifully unawares as to this particular brand of surrealism because he truly and honestly did manage to make me laugh right out loud (so much so that my neighbours now love him too). It’s like he breathed a fresh brand of new life into that stale and cliched old trope of the irrepressible style of dry British deadpan humour, yet in my opinion, this young man revived it into something way much funnier. What a delightful treat, I’m so gleefully happy right now……and deservedly so in my opinion because I’ve had an atrocious night and this just goes to show that laughter truly is the best medicine at times. X

[@prettyhamburger6462]

I am even more deeply in love with your crazy sense of humor... you're an angel sent from deep space ❤❤

[@appletree6898]

"Doing what I do, which is...THIS..." Hahaha I love him 😄

[@kissy0k8]

💕💕 Me too!! Loved that 😄😄

[@LoLo-hs7bp]

This is Art

[@suusuitutrecht2391]

L L Yeah! I don’t know why people dislike this so much

[@carolyntalbot947]

I'm dying to see Julio's house. Not just on some show, either, because I need to see the contents on his bedside table, inside his medicine cabinet, and the upper shelves of his closet.

[@PointlessAggression]

He reminds me of Demitri Martin. Love it! Important Things was a great show

[@joannashi]

The more I watch this guy the more I like him :) He's whimsical yet dry at the same time haha love it

[@AmaraEmme]

JS that’s a really good description

[@jonathanorta9269]

Funny how at 3:05 u can see jimmy laughing his ass off in the background 😂💀

[@IsraelTorres949]

From one Torres to another... that's some hilarious shit bro. Much love!

[@AlexLopez-hn5ru]

I showed this to my flight attendant friend and she was hysterical!

[@spexi513]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 “late for meeting & immediately chiming in”

[@cuonghuynh3651]

I definitely smiled at some of the bits but what is with the explosive laughter? I really didn't expect the name jessica would invoke that much laughter.

[@solodolotrevino]

Laughter is contagious in a room full of people

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

Sounded like forced laugh. I didn't even grin.

[@waltonwb]

I'm not trying to be mean, and I've definitely seen worse comedians, but I'm curious how this set would do with an audience not primed to laugh at the drop of a hat. I have a lot of respect for road comics, and the holes they have to dig themselves out of (with bad crowds or after flubbing a delivery etc). Julio is a comedy writer and actor, rather than a stand up, and I guess I find his low energy prop comedy kind of... safe and gimmicky? Demitri Martin's concepts seemed a lot more clever and fleshed out. Anyways, good luck to him.

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@@waltonwb ...If I was there, I'd be asking for my money back. Of course, tv shows are free so no refund. One unknown trick tv shows have is that they plant professional "laughers" in the audience. This, in turn, creates the illusion of being the funniest guy in the world, plus laughter is contagious. So other people laugh when otherwise they wouldn't. I don't see his humor at all. And I love comedy. Heck, even Steven Wright is 1000x better. And his shtick is a monotonous delivery. This kid reminds me of a little boy playing imaginary with his toys. Only funny too him. I see Jimmy Fallon cracking up back there, but he's always doing that to EVERY guest. Great comedians are universally appealing, no matter what background. This kids humor is very limited. Didn't reach me AT ALL.

[@waltonwb]

@@oldschoolfunkster1 Sure! You make a lot of sense. I would only add that comedians with different backgrounds can add another 'layer' of humor to those in the know (if that makes sense?) I guess what I mean is representation is great in comedy, but it should be secondary. Someone called his sets 'anti-hegemonic comedy' (maybe in these comments?) I'm against hegemony, but also that kind of thinking as it relates to comedy really is cancer.

[@erossore8500]

I adore his sense of humor omg

[@phoeboo5728]

putting glitter on his hands for the closeups is brilliant

[@steven1479]

No it isn't.

[@sassyasssoutherner]

He reminds me a little of Fred Armisen with the dryness, but just a little. Absolutely love Julio!

[@scumbagdyln]

Demetri Martin, as well

[@sassyasssoutherner]

Jay ... YES! I do love Fred and his facial expressions. 😂

[@sassyasssoutherner]

jtreynol that would make sense. 😁

[@saberur66]

ive never been so confused and found something so humerous as this

[@PACIFICBboy]

Idk why I found the bit about the chocolate so funny lol

[@stopstalkingmegoogl]

I love when people dislike things that I love because it reminds me that none of us owe anyone our likes or interest.

[@willwright5291]

I love when people think their opinions matter

[@YourHighwayInTheSky]

shut up

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

Shes Comeundun - this is a higher love (Lol, triggered commenters are triggered)

[@Platerpus7]

Shes Comeundun I love when people think they are important

[@stopstalkingmegoogl]

@@Platerpus7 good thing we don't think that eh

[@realbrandonb]

Dudes cadence during his set is perfect for his kind of comedy. This guys hilarious. Although, I may be a little curious as to what’s going on with his outfit..

[@bravetherainbow]

I think he might be gay or something

[@ultimatenightmares]

Ya think? I mean the glitter all over his body may be a genetic mutation

[@bravetherainbow]

Ooh I found out he designs literally all of the clothes he wears. And I think making people curious is probably part of the point.

[@augusts1]

I thought he was just wearing a bra over that sheer shirt but later saw the big pocket on the body of it when he moved away from the table. Rather Gaultier looking imo.

[@christianrenztorres5757]

He said his mother worked as a seamstress back in El Salvador, that's why he has an affinity towards fashion.

[@TheDayDreamingOwl]

Omg this guy is brilliant, I can't even handle it 😂

[@timgross8954]

I've never seen a bigger yes man than Jimmy Fallon's audience.

[@lexi219]

It's incredible how there are actually people who think that just because they didn't enjoy something that other people shouldn't enjoy it as well.

[@timgross8954]

@@lexi219 it's also incredible how some people are terrible at understanding simple concepts and would rather be offended by something that has nothing to do with them. But keep being a condescending dickhead, you look cool. What I would love is for you to explain one of his jokes and why it is funny, or are you being outraged just to be?

[@lexi219]

@@timgross8954 Lmao the irony of your response is pure gold 😂

[@timgross8954]

@@lexi219 good rebuttal. You've proved your superiority.

[@timgross8954]

@@lexi219 but if you wouldn't mind please do explain it. I'm sure you're not avoiding the question on purpose by trying to focus on my response. Why is he funny? Usually explaining a joke makes it not funny so I'm going on the premise of explaining an unfunny joke might make it actually funny.

[@A-FELIX]

There needs to be more Julio. Love his comedy

[@ultimatenightmares]

You obviously have no idea what comedy is.

[@HINDERIZED]

@@ultimatenightmares Rape jokes are comedy too. So are holocaust and 9\11 jokes. Not everyone likes certain types of comedy but fuck you this is funny.

[@deanpolizos1321]

He’s currently a writer for SNL....this explains a lot...

[@valenfr01]

he's not

[@LudaChez]

He wrote Papyrus so he's a genius.

[@rainbowsonmyeyeballs8771]

Lolllll "I don't know if crystals work but i need them to be prepared just in case" 😂

[@maryvertrees5905]

I usually can't stand prop comedy, but I love this. The full HBO special is hilarious.

[@VintageFramedPop]

Lmfaooo i cant imagine how funny this would be high omg laughed so hard

[@studentism]

imagine how you're feeling now but it's taking you 20 seconds longer to get each joke

[@jannaoberholzer]

If someone is only funny when you're high.... They're not funny

[@Alan.Endicott]

I think it's only funny if you're high.

[@Jmissparker617]

I’m high and I didn’t laugh at all.

[@epearl9346]

I’m telling you rn it’s fucking hilarious

[@FreshGirl3000]

Woow, he's wildly underrated! I mean I came her from the Papyrus sketch and this is like so good. I'm absolutely shocked!

[@storybookhomephotography]

Why is no one talking about the joke about the crystals working 😂 that was hilarious

[@AozoraUltra2006]

bumped into his special on hbo and I've been captivated ever since. took a minute to take him in, but he is very original and consistent

[@AlfredShitcocks]

Original? He's just doing what 20 year olds do at Denny's at 2am when they're drunk. He's a hack.

[@gabrielsyme4550]

Meteorites falling, flowers blooming, animal decomposing... my favorite joke. I did not expect to laugh the way i did

[@calypsovaldez]

Hes so incredibly original this is great stuff 😂

[@fytu2903]

Simply perfection

[@MIAVANES2A]

You mean: “Julio Torres Sit-Down: Favorite Shapes”

[@moonskimmer]

I’m loving this

[@oliviarose530]

This is what I want to listen to when I’m really really high

[@Hollywoodxlover]

We all know a Jessica, I mean.... Also I died when that Ferrero joke came up. “Where’s your little skirt?” Ohhhh my gosh, that curtain joke 😂

[@FelicityGaea]

Wait what just happened. How did I laugh so hard?? 🤣

[@BNL07604]

Everyone's so used to typical stand up comedy. Live a little!!

[@LittleAishiteru]

Ugh his mind 😍

[@Borg_Borg]

SO glad to see Julio back 💫

[@StackRunItUp]

He’s definitely original and pretty funny 😂

[@patdavis2290]

I like how he's not pretentious. He simply presents his comedy without fear of failing.... Like, he gets it... So should you.

[@shinebabyshine.]

Pat Davis Exactly.

[@Christopher-md7tf]

I like how his mind works 😝👌🏿

[@cherrybomb1386]

I adore the chairs for crystals

[@manymystics]

The queen cape reference is the pinnacle of things you think of when you're stoned

[@ashr8140]

This is absolutely my type of humour

[@leannemarcolina7533]

I appreciate every bit of this!!! From his glitter to his thought process.... so grand, I’m instantly a fan!!!!

[@stevenclemons1]

Julio is perfection.

[@dragthebobqueen]

Moar niche comedies putting rose quartz in miniature size arm chairs with gold plated legs pleas😥😥😥💅

[@nlpnt]

He needs a 1/24 scale pickup truck to carry his crystals' furniture around in.

[@beccaantoine2116]

Omg I wasn’t ready for this. Every time they said “This next shape I must show you...” I broke down laughing even more. Like you must? LOL so glad I watched this. Edit: Also, why aren’t we talking about how glittery they are?! Love it

[@roxannazales4960]

He’s so funny. I want to work in the cubicle next to him.

[@vcvortex6356]

You are the first person to want to work in a cubicle.

[@ultimatenightmares]

If u do end up working in the cubicle next to him please do everyone a favour and tell him to keep his day job, give up on whatever this was, and ensure he never ever procreates!!

[@roxannazales4960]

Tim Timmerson that’s harsh lol

[@gnarrcan108]

I watched his special and it was one of the most original hours of standup ever

[@whatcanidooo]

For some reason I literally cry with laughter every time I watch this, like it just speaks to me so much lmao. But I showed it to my family and they just thought I was insane and had bad taste -_-

[@AlfredShitcocks]

Your family is right.

[@whatcanidooo]

@@AlfredShitcocks nah, y’all are just missing out

[@KateCarew]

He’s amazingly talented and I’m so grateful for his ability to do what he does seemingly without effort and making it look natural and easy 🙏🏻

[@2dollan15cents]

I love Julio and his "offbeat" prop comedy. It's very 70s and I'm here for it.

[@italove1986]

Omg what did I just watch! What a guilty pleasure 🤣 he's amazing!

[@snowdjagha]

He always has great sets!

[@autumn8052]

That crystal bit had so many levels. I'm wheezing

[@Phyrre56]

I don't think the audience got it, which is a shame...it's a fucking great joke.

[@AngelusHale]

At least this was original. There were some really good bits in there.

[@friendsandindustry]

Blind

[@spacecowx3116]

I thought I was uninterested, but then I was interested and woah

[@DliciousFilms]

I love him so much 💙🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mercedesmontijo6759]

Lmao why are his hands sparkly 😂 like that’s his makeup cuz his hands are on camera

[@DJMichaelAngelo]

as if he couldn't get any gayer :p

[@ashleygutierrez8973]

He is sooo funny😂😂

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

This was everything and more!

[@Bren-I-oop]

I like how each shape has their time stamp.

[@nicholasb226]

Goddam. Julio is a legend.

[@mejohn101]

Im feeling confusion and love

[@anonr7043]

OMG I love this so much 😂❤

[@SaintVodou]

Trippy original humor that I so related to…his mom replacing the toy with the exact same toy, him transferring the Essence of old into new…my Barbies know the drill…

[@MV-zn8jj]

Your comedy is amaaahzing and one of a kind. Thank you for existing!

[@marcisunshine18]

LOVE! So unique and creative and amazing delivery 👍🏻👍🏻😂😂

[@melissahendrix222]

I love his sense of humor!!

[@AlfredShitcocks]

Humor?

[@allisonsulouff6966]

“To be a curtain and pick that as your curtain job, it’s like... who hurt you?”