Kelsey Cook Stand-Up

Kelsey Cook performs jokes about her parents' embarrassing meet-cute and her latex allergy.
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Kelsey Cook Stand-Up
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[@tenorandrewowens]

she might’ve been nervous.. I’ve seen her live and her delivery is much tighter and she’s more relaxed. She’s got good material.

[@n8van2]

I haven't seen her before, but I've found this is the case for a lot of comics on late night shows. It's not easy to take 5 minutes out of your act and sell it like this. Usually they've had time to play the audience with their opener and know how they'll respond to certain jokes. A lot of times they're just nervous too, like you said. It's a tough gig.

[@hd-xc2lz]

She has great material, but here it's "the best of," and the flow is missing. Also she's forcing smiles like she never does on her other YT videos at smaller venues, maybe too much agent influence?

[@calebluke1101]

Yeah because all hlof her "good" material are sex jokes with more sex jokes and you can't say that stuff in this show sooooooo she's gonna suck

[@sgt4204]

Go watch wrists of fury

[@steveoconnivo9666]

Her story on This is Not Happening was really really good. You can definitely tell she is super uncomfortable here.

[@Benisuber1]

The jokes are funny, but it feels like she wrote "pause for applause" after every punchline.

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

It's because the audiences on these talk shows are always poor, or at best "too polite". They only allow themselves a little chuckle. People are usually drunk, and howling with laughter.

[@TurtleTitan4Evah]

Nicky Morris that's when you learn how to adapt to your audience. Pauses for laughter should be used when necessary, they should not be part of the joke

[@1kalambre]

Do you know how comedy works?

[@markl.1666]

I think it's obvious....she had six minutes to fill and worked out her routine to do exactly that. As others pointed out, studio laughs aren't the same duration as club audiences, so she simply misjudged. That being said, she met her time goal exactly, as a professional should.

[@ahale1987]

I noticed it too. Pausing for laughter is common and all the best comedians do it, but there was something about the cadence or rhythm of this performance that just felt off. It's almost as though the pauses were just a touch too long or something. Overall, she's hilarious. Her jokes were great, her voice had some range, and there was a good energy.

[@kyraann8474]

Absolutely love her! Her mom was actually my German teacher😂

[@SonnyGTA]

Kyra Ann ACHTUNG!!!

[@ARB1937]

What was your German teachers name Kelsey cook is my second cousin

[@ericolson9695]

I too thought that the timing seemed odd when I was watching this, and I finally realized that because of the way the audience was miked it sounds like the laughs were significantly shorter than her pauses. I put on headphones, turned up the sound, and realized that she is just waiting for the audience's laughter to die down. It flows just fine when you can hear the audience properly.

[@ethanmackler1160]

yeah i was like goddam her flow fucking sucks was wondering about that.

[@jeffjones2021]

She is a gem. Love her!

[@theInsaneDoctor]

What's with the pauses?

[@DanMullally]

It's legitimately uncomfortable to watch; makes me think the laughs are pre-recorded.

[@jd917133edu]

I think it's nerves and trying to make sure everything hits right. Look at any of the other stuff she has online and it's not like that. She's still funny though. Good premises and good joke writing.

[@fullmetalpancake9722]

I think she's nervous AF. She seems like she's trying to settle her stomach every time she opens her mouth. I know that feeling.

[@FuhQ64]

She's just confident in her jokes. When you're nervous or afraid you're not doing well you'll have the tendency to want to plow through

[@valhalla1240]

maybe some technical disfunction? Maybe some people in the off holding up all sorts of signs confusing her?.. I bet there's a 1000 showbuiz reasons for this. I watched her before and she wasn't awkward at all and her jokes were welll written, so... I guess it has nothing to do with her

[@nleader7584]

watch it at 1.25x .. might sound better for you

[@autumnpaynton3708]

Ronald Mitchell holy shit this actually helped

[@killerblingxbl]

So she just talks way too slow. Interesting.

[@user-hr5pj5wj2d]

thanks for this!

[@tenshiakuma96]

Actually works! Thanks

[@brandyharding7692]

Wow, that is fukn crazy!

[@InterrogativeLamp]

I just read some of the comments and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but me? I loved her. I thought her material was really original and that none of her jokes were about relationships/sex/men.

[@iamadick4827]

That's cool. But would you be willing to pay to see her standup :)

[@nf413]

I agree! It's such a different feeling watching things live compared to on a screen as well... I think those pauses wouldn't be half as noticeable in person and that it'd probs encourage the audience to engage and listen.... Can't wait to see more from her!

[@Mechamjr88]

Karthik Sai yup saw her twice open for Jim Norton. She is very funny a original. Just low paced comedy.

[@NewbornMovie]

"none of her jokes were about..." is a horrible reason. Its like saying, I dunno I liked a movie because said movie didn't follow the norm. It's not about what she talks about, it's about how she talks about it.

[@InterrogativeLamp]

Karthik Sai absolutely.

[@droy333]

It's like someones feeding her the jokes via satellite, like that delay on the news.

[@aaronti5230]

this comment is funnier than the skit itself

[@kinsmed]

Looking forward to your set and formula for success, funny boy.

[@1kalambre]

Troy Graham when are you going on tour?

[@droy333]

I'd suck. They'd boo me off stage in 30 seconds.

[@ClaytonDerby]

I was about to say the same @aaron hahahahaha

[@narinv]

Just because shes a blonde white female it doesn't mean shes copying Amy Schumer Great Job Kelsey!

[@alexclark4968]

Your right, all it means is she sucks

[@jetfuelabuser01]

@@alexclark4968 shut the fuck up n crawl back in Ur hole fuckin loser

[@danbsj]

She is what Amy Schumer would be if she was hot and funny. Amy Schumer is not funny, she is not clever, she is crude and disgusting. Amy Schumer is one of the only female "comedians" and that is why she is famous. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. They are not funny. They only get attention because they are in a male dominated profession and they are a rare (female) catch. Don't look at color, don't look at sex or gender. Are the jokes funny to you?

[@killinkrillin]

Only one who does the copying is Amy Schumer

[@RandomPlayIist]

@@alexclark4968 lol at your fragile ego. Going around thumbing down female comics just because of their gender is pretty pathetic dude. You and the other alt-right incels need extensive therapy big time. Step up your game man.

[@terrinew9474]

I liked her, good jokes. Hope to see more.

[@priscillav2059]

She actually kinda reminds me of Taylor Tomlinson, well some of her delivery of jokes at least. Still not bad

[@TheKrazysexykool]

I agree. She has potential.

[@claytoncourtney1309]

She, Taylor and Delanie Fischer have been doing a podcast since 2017 on Self Help stuff called "Self helpless"

[@terryjackson759]

Yeah! you just brought it out that's the one Taylor Tomlinson, only a little slower on her delivery.

[@purdyboi8078]

They're best friends. She was just on Taylor's show called '@fter Midnight' right after Colbert last night(he's also the producer of her show). Just thought I'd share that

[@randomness8819]

I love this comic. Her fam seem like hoot!😂🤣😂

[@NewMessage]

When you can hear Jimmy legitimately laugh in the BG, you know you killed it.

[@NewMessage]

..and later the band!

[@andrewjohnson588]

False, Jimmy laughs at literally everything.

[@LadyHashZ]

New Message jimmy would laugh at a dog farting

[@NewMessage]

I said legitimately laughs.

[@BlazeBoltSniper]

I wanted to click your profile pic

[@EvaGreenFanPennyDreadful]

Man, people are so harsh on female comics. If Bill Burr delivered these same lines, he would be labeled a fucking genius lmao

[@bengabeneedalife]

Evan Green the problem is that Bill Burr would never say these jokes or deliver them this way lol what you're saying doesn't make sense

[@EvaGreenFanPennyDreadful]

You missed the point

[@HelloIamClay]

Why did you use Bill Burr instead of a successful female comic? Also, go check out Iliza Shlesinger's appearance on the same show and check those comments. It has nothing to do with gender.

[@MetalTraveler]

The school picture thing cracked me up :D

[@LiloRolland]

#PeanutButterAndCondoms

[@orph11c]

The dislikes on this make me so sad. I thought she was refreshing, different, and I actually liked her timing. Hope to see her succeed.

[@methembethomastshuma9587]

n she ddnt talk about her sex life

[@KillerQueen_87]

I laughed so hard xD I'm very picky when it comes to standup, but I loved this :)

[@rathabun5770]

"Old people are made of toast" I found that funny

[@Shadowfax2348]

Watching this 6 years later, after seeing her special. What a massive progress, kudos

[@rebecca.rochon]

Super good! Looking forward to your next one.

[@melonyrichfield8932]

“I'd rather strip at my own family reunion”

[@splendasol]

U know what? Fanny packs and foose ball are very cool so there!!! 😂🎉❤ congrats on being born

[@andrewjohnson588]

Read the comments first, was expecting an awkward car accident. It really wasn't bad at all. I don't even think I would have noticed the pauses if people weren't bitching about it.

[@j.a.8969]

You would have noticed. I liked the jokes but the pauses made it awkward.

[@gregglass4796]

Andrew Johnson ee

[@susanq6030]

Then you might be slow

[@bethide4005]

So freaking funny. Love this.

[@a000199]

now that's what you call a solid 9

[@bookstore097]

that was really good hahahaha

[@FriendlySpiderFriend]

SHES AMAZING! love her

[@UFCTUBE]

Good job kelsey very funny loved it!!!

[@Brakathor]

It just hit me. She looks a lot like Brian Regan, and her delivery comes across very similar.

[@stutter4064]

i really want to meet her parents

[@Alexandra-rs3rr]

love her podcast ❤️

[@classylass5236]

She’s really good! She’s breathy and taking pauses- she’s definitely nervous

[@dilz2012]

The pause if obviously noticeable to begin with but I like the jokes and she gives off a positive vibe

[@DaveLandauComedian]

Great set, Kelsey!

[@wayside89]

Her timings fine and she is hilarious!

[@AllwaysNever]

Hilarious! Absolutly love her energy 😄

[@Fourestgump]

She needs a Netflix special

[@r.s.mendoza8085]

Peanut butter and condom sandwich 😂

[@jjaapp18]

A girl with a latex allergy is every guy's fantasy. I can't imagine how happy every guy Kelsey's dated was.

[@urgamecshk]

You don't understand how that works do you

[@jjaapp18]

@@urgamecshk I have a feeling you have no clue what I'm talking about.

[@urgamecshk]

@@jjaapp18 you're such a virgin loser that you think women with latex allergies just don't use protection

[@purdyboi8078]

@@urgamecshk I'm thinking YOU don't understand how it works...her allergy means the guy won't have to use a condom. And if I have to explain to you _as to why_ that's a positive...well then, I guess you're on your own princess

[@sarahjohnson9763]

That peanut home killed me:)

[@gertz75]

I think the delivery adds to it. People are quick to judge, but 99% of the H8rz wouldn’t last 15 seconds up there. I LOL’d. Thanks, Kelsey.

[@susanq6030]

Damn you must be 5. That haters shit is so annoying.

[@stavi11]

@jgertz75 just because I can't do standup doesn't mean she's funny. Soooo try again

[@tdaddy8905]

Wow! What a smile!!

[@Acting_Out]

People criticizing her pauses but look at how well they work for her! She’s getting laughs on every punchline because she leaves the pause for audience to ‘catch’ the joke. Most comics don’t learn that until later in career

[@SonnyGTA]

Joseph Nelson I’m glad you got it!!

[@SonnyGTA]

The following is wrong: and you are brilliant! 🙄🙄

[@badger1296]

Or one can do the whole Ricki Garvais thing and say the joke quickly and follow it up with a quick, "What?" to draw attention to the joke that otherwise would have been missed by the more dimwhitted amongst us. However, she did not have long pauses in her other work; I think it is the angst of the big gig. You know, like when you do sh!t on a math test after a night of listening to your dad beat on your mom? Like that.

[@hunterscott7592]

She’s great!!

[@HotelBedSheets]

I'm so glad I clicked. That was actually pretty damn funny! :D Well done, Kelsey.

[@tomscullin]

At the end of the video when Black Thought said “and it’s on and on and on” I felt that.

[@BrexyyTrio]

That one about old people being made of toast really got me.

[@mikophilo348]

in my peter griffin voice; " i'm going to ignore her stand up, and try to find 2 celebrities that she looks similar too "

[@RH-cf4ic]

I didn't hear her set cause I was too busy staring at her perfect eye makeup. Damn...

[@Stellarffxi]

Great job Kelsey... reppin foosball! whaaa...

[@melwilliams1252]

Peanut butter and condom sandwich...I'm dead!

[@CARPETFIBBER]

Nice clean act. I really enjoyed her routine- far better than the jokers I work with!

[@ybarramanuel]

Looking forward to more

[@BonJody]

I gave a framed picture of myself to my secret santa at work, it was his first month and Christmas with us so I volunteered to be his secret Santa, normally people give out beer and wine or whatever but I thought it would be nice for him to have a really cheesy picture of me instead. I did tape a gift card to the back. The year before I gave my secret Santa a chia pet also with a gift card, there's a lot of other things I gave out for birthdays too. The look on their faces makes it all worth it.

[@StudioGavin]

"Old people are made of toast" 👊😁

[@jorgealdridge6665]

Strip strip. DAD says go for it 😁

[@Baby0din]

When the people in the comments are asking "what is the pause after a joke?" you gotta remember these are Fallon viewers, they aren't used to laughs happening after jokes or using their brains.

[@michaelpugliese2519]

I loved it, thought it was really original material. Give her a break, delivery was ok and I think it was her first tv appearance.

[@dr.gordontaub1702]

I too have the deadly peanut allergy.

[@genesisexodus4687]

Wow she's good ..

[@robertdees2442]

Getting a spot on the tonight show is a big deal congratulations.

[@moonw0rt]

To everyone talking about the timing, she's on Fallon and probably nervous, taking her time to make sure she follows the routine and doesn't get mixed up in her place. I think the timing is something that comes with practice and expertise.

[@ryancolegrove5994]

As some one with a peanut allergy as well. That part is so me.

[@LadyHashZ]

Finally. The cure for my insomnia. Gonna watch this every time I can’t fall asleep

[@Thunderbolt03]

I dont even have ONE allergy when people talk about allergies I feel like they're joking or something, its like they dont exist xD

[@justinlatimer326]

her timing is horrible... unless thats apart of her act

[@cahi8501]

Justin Latimer .. a part*

[@fartshortav8542]

Justin Latimer sadly it is

[@kinsmed]

Your sentence structure is awful. Unless that is a part of your simple charm.

[@gunkmasterflex942]

Justin Latimer it sorta is... the jokes are originally longer and dirtier.

[@SonnyGTA]

Justin Latimer apart?? nothing is worse than your spelling.

[@Rylee_G]

Whenever you can hear questlove laugh, you made it

[@JRAFF145]

This lady is a riot . . .

[@seanhammer6296]

She has a Taylor Tomlinson type of delivery. Good stuff.

[@Kissfan96dr]

they're best friends

[@againwthis]

Love

[@emtvwheelworld]

Love Army!!! Love you Kelsey!

[@mikeklement7223]

Super funny!

[@kevindolan287]

Old people are made of toast. lol

[@rensjosephus3152]

I know her mom. She’s legit my german teacher

[@Ubuntu_Roots]

Kevonstage led me here. Great job!. (Becky), Kelsey.

[@rustysmittyful]

Jimmy should get her Dad on next. Wanna see this yo yo act. The allergy bit was great!

[@monkey55516]

Yasss queen

[@badger1296]

She's not just good, she's Fußball good!

[@xh34vy78]

Oh no... Kesley 😂... just a joke

[@andrewjohnson6716]

“I grew up in a real…meth-y area.” 😂

[@Ericsebastianharper]

Good shit

[@BrandonLongwell]

One of the best comedians out there!

[@bloodyjoe13]

"Bye, girl!" - Charles Darwin

[@daapdary]

At 01:00, her profile reminds me of Elizabeth Montgomery, which is quite a compliment. :-)

[@MitsuoRLCoach]

Kelsey is the bomb

[@nilfux]

Crushed.

[@poopiepantsmcgee456]

You had me at peanut butter condom sandwich

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

Kelsey’s foosball show is the best ... much love Comedy’s tabletop soccer champ!

[@terrysalazar1928]

Foosball created a amazingly talented comedian not to mention world foosball champion go Kelsa-roo

[@cokerockstop2]

"old people are made of toast"

[@NovaKnight_]

If anyone’s asking about the pauses, just read her body language. You can tell she’s really nervous. It’s like she’s trying to build up a bit more courage between jokes. She’s terrified, and a newbie. Just give her a bit of a break.

[@corflepeppker5669]

5:30 at first I thought the observation was unfunny and overly long, but she really saved it by weirdly gesticulating and making an even weirder face

[@SonnyGTA]

Corfle Peppker CORFLE?!?!? Your fucking name is CORFLE?!?!??!???? Now THATS funny!

[@mannysanchez911]

Scissor Brothers!!

[@leecherlarry]

very good

[@Wipsplash]

She's talented 🤣

[@gamercutie4177]

Good Job!!! Nailed it!! #GOCOUGS #ONCEACOUGALWAYSACOUG

[@CatieCarrier]

as a 15 year bartender, I'd never pay a dude to put his junk on my face. lol

[@katiesvatek9574]

Self-Helpless love army💕💕💕