Maz Jobrani: Just Iranian-American | A Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original

[@tomwessling7065]

I will share; when our daughter called home from grad school and said, "I am really serious with my boyfriend", "Great dear where is he from?", "Oh, he is Iranian" - I had a moment of silence. As soon as we met him we thought - good job, great guy. We love his family and it has been fun learning about their culture, adds so much to our whole family! Sincerely - just American.

[@nyreekrikorian]

As just an Armenian, I loved this! We are all brothers and sisters, Kurds, Turks, Persians, Parisians, Arabs, just Americans, etc. One race--the human race!

[@barataga92]

nyreekrikorian wow, as just an Azeri guy, this comment made me smile. Thank you for not being blinded by stupid politics 🙂 greetings from Baku

[@nyreekrikorian]

@@barataga92 we need to be the change to stand against racism. Thank you!!

[@cristianviljevac3851]

nyreekrikorian An Armenian Orthodox🇦🇲 who says Turks are brothers who Made genocide on his people...Wow😂 Enough Internet For today 😋

[@nyreekrikorian]

@@cristianviljevac3851 yeah, we are lied to all the time, that we are different, that we should attack the "others" because they're inherently bad and we are good... but the truth is we are the same. There is good and bad in all of us. The only evil are those in power who send us to war against our brothers and sisters. Time we all wake up and unite to fight our common enemy, the climate crisis.

[@cristianviljevac3851]

nyreekrikorian Dont be blind! People are on Jihad, Read about it brother

[@ciaronsmith4995]

If you actually read history, you realize Iranian/Persian history is highly influential and quite incredible. The Persians were pioneering science and math for thousands of years. From Cyrus the great to Avicenna, to modern day Iranian scientists like Ali Javan who invented the gas laser...

[@the07pattyvonne]

True

[@stochasticdifferentialeq.1393]

I see and can feel your frustrations, I also see all your defending comment about poor iranians. But the sad things is that nobody see iranians as what you try to describe. you guys tapped into the welfare system of western countries they all hate you for it

[@ciaronsmith4995]

@@stochasticdifferentialeq.1393 Wait what? Iranians are arguably the most successful immigrant community, I didn't read your comment. Iranians are super rich in the Western Countries, none are on welfare. 35% of Beverly Hills is Persian and the average income of an Iranian American is nearly twice as much as an American. Dude. What are you talking about?

[@jonam7589]

@@stochasticdifferentialeq.1393 what! did you read his comment? He didn't say what you described.

[@dogguyful]

Ciaron Smith hello. I thought Iranians were Arabs, you know cause of this Islamic culture. I just found out recently that they are Persians. Are you Iranian? I mean you guys are great and smart too.

[@dr.brainy2005]

When he mentioned not being Iranian enough or American enough, it really reminded me of the book Twice A Stranger. The minority's struggle is heartbreaking, and I totally relate to it. However, on the bright side, it makes us stronger and inspires us to work harder. off-topic: Maz really made me smile when he was dancing and the song stuck to my head and finally found it. it's called "tekoon bede" by Arash!

[@alekhyasastry7961]

For music lovers, intro song is Tekoon Bede - Arash :)

[@saifali4826]

Thank you so much

[@adilzulfiquar2644]

thank you sooo much

[@cesarm6131]

Boro boro was my fav of Arash always )

[@beentertained3484]

Thank you

[@ugoexcel8238]

Seriously I got confused a tad there, I was jamming to it like yeah "Personally" (by PSquare)😂, after a while though I realized it was another song

[@abhisheksingh9731]

He is the person who can save us from world war 3 . ..

[@ertobert3459]

Would also really help if the US would stop trying to destroy Iran.

[@spacewalker2459]

That would be nice. Thank you! maybe not 1 person but all of us can do that, but yes humor and communicating is a great start to repairing world relationships

[@cynthiam.vatani4256]

Shalom Joonam!! Hello my fellow Persian American. I am American but my husband is Iranian and we have 4 Irani American children. Our children have Persian spouses and we all visit Iran frequently. We just love you! Can't wait until you get your own HBO Special!

[@joeberi1551]

Cynthia Vatani - I VB wn Women's rights are human rights and Islamic Iran's constitution, Saudi, -- laws are violation of human rights 1. ONLY WOMEN MUST cover their hair. 2. ONLY WOMEN MUST GET PERMISSION to leave the “country” 3. ONLY WOMEN MUST GET PERMISSION to get “married 4) ONLY WOMEN ARE VICTOM OF HONER KILLINGS 5. ONLY WOMEN MUST BE STONED to death for adultery. Men use polygamy/temp marriage aka "seegheh" to justify adultery 6. ONLY WOMEN ARE SENTENCED TO DEATH for dating outside marriage or dating a foreign men aka HONER KILLING. 7. ONLY MEN ARE ALLOWED having more than one wife. 8. ONLY MEN ARE ALLOWED having temporary wives aka “seegheh”. 9.ONLY MEN ARE ALLOWED to beat up their disobedient waives. 10. TWO WOMEN on a witness stand are = ONE MAN. 11. WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWED being witnesses at neither marriages nor divorces hearings 12. WOMEN GET 1/2 of the parent’s inheritance compared to their MALE siblings. 13. When A WOMAN DIES, the MAN GETS everything. 14. When A MAN DIES, the WOMAN GETS only 1/8. 15. WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWD to be judges. Attorney is ok 16. Children of WOMEN who are married to foreign MEN are NOT citizen of mom’s country. Recently PMs approved to change it in May 2019 17. WOMEN DO NOT GET 1/2 of what they built together after divorce. 18. If MAN DIES or gets divorce, CHILDREN DO NOT belong to the MOM OR HER family for boys over 2 n girls over 7 years old. 19. If a MAN murders a woman and gets executed, the woman’s family must pay blood money aka “deyeh” to the man’s family. 20. WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO to the so called “freedom” sport stadiums, to SING or dance publicly, or ride a bicycle cycle etc.

[@unvorbereitet]

joe beri get a life

[@cynthiam.vatani4256]

@@unvorbereitet Thank you, so much! If this ignorant, RACIST, ass MORON would do his research before he started running his mouth he wouldn't look like such a jackass!! He NEEDS to get a life exactly like you said instead of trying to make stupid ass assumptions and judgements about someone else's life!!

[@payamabbasi3555]

@@joeberi1551 dear god, how pathetic can a human being be, you are clearly mixing a regime with its people so easily, which indicate your inability to think rationaly, second some of your statements are true but you have been misinformed or you clearly spreading false information to srart a propafanda, finally grow up, get a life and don't be such a loser

[@wskyw]

@@joeberi1551 it was people like you who burned native Americans alive. it was people like you who killed hundreds of millions of people just because they didn't follow the same church. shit catholic even killed other catholic for their money!

[@kumudanehru9409]

You’re awesome Maz !! You got the Persian English accent down pat ! Like your wife I’m Indian too and married an Iranian, now ‘just’ Americans !

[@benjaminbloom7069]

This is the best footage of Mr.Mazyar Jobrani. The quality and the message delivery were terrific. Jason and his memory were great. I hope it's a way that is unfurled. Well done Maz!

[@be5764]

THIS is one of the best things I have seen on a stand up show! Love from India 👏🏻

[@madhavved2875]

Saaaaaame. He needs to come to India!

[@subhu_99]

same here

[@sidelinesrb9700]

Maz is so incredibly funny and very interesting to watch at the same time. He doesn't just crack one random joke after another. Instead, he tells you an entire story with a million segways and holds your attention for as long as he wants. Which is what I love.

[@AsadtheTutor]

This guy is wonderful and makes me feel upbeat. I hope that the political situation right now in Iran doesn’t hurt him.

[@arashah5797]

Maz jobrani is a great comedian love and respect from 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷

[@valentinanik8573]

I’m Azerbaijani. We love you and want to see you in Houston

[@saloumehrahimi3554]

You are awesome. I used to watch spirituality videos in the morning but now I listen to you and get a better feeling. Thank you Maz 🤟

[@naderrahimi5915]

Love U Maz. Great show. I'm Iranian Kurdish!

[@m.mashna9334]

nader rahimi Kurds are great people!long live

[@tristajames7821]

I'm just American and I love your comedy

[@TheCobalsco]

What a great freaking video! TY guys for posting this!

[@iamdee2615]

This is heartwarming , you know how Maz represent the Iranian community and his country, to show the world what humanity is...

[@ext1013]

you are amazing and you came from a very rich culture. i love persian stories. i'm asian never thought that i was reading iranian stories when i was a little girl.

[@shelbytodd3414]

He is so funny ! As he can make both sides of his cultures laugh and find common ground... I love the persian culture and food and their English persian accent is quite cute I think

[@shattikchatterjee7341]

After seeing this my respect for Maz has increased by 1000 times

[@marizivar4684]

Sweetest video I've seen. You are amazing sir. I'll be in the lookout for your shows.

[@bernadetteoca5753]

My favorite stand up comedian! I ❤️ him! Very humble too

[@GrossLearning]

Would like to see Mr. Jobrani interview Mr. Rezaian.

[@revengeproductions9697]

nah jason is a spy

[@rezah336]

Jason, why where you arrested as a spy in Iran and freed in a prisoner exchange? And why are you mingling with Iranians in the diaspora?

[@journeyofmyself7705]

He's really funny guy and has a good contact with audience who are from different cultures and background

[@Esquarious]

That "Just Armenian" bit was hilarious.

[@Alex-qd5hy]

He was spot on lol

[@courtneywielander3296]

I thought he said American

[@ehsanm4419]

😃🤣😆

[@calisongbird]

@@courtneywielander3296 he did earlier in the bit. Then later he referenced it with the “just Armenian” bit

[@kamitebyani5309]

Maz your life is soooooo similar to my experience. I was bullied, I had to work to get friends, and I never saw my parents until graduation 🤣. I’m bald with a mustache. Maz you are my twin. Love you seen you twice at Irvine improv.

[@24differentb21]

love the way u introduce our nation, love u maz from bottom of my heart

[@amirhosseinmohammadi6033]

Thanks Maz for introducing reality of Iranians and the kindness and love of real Iran to all of the world❤

[@steelersguy74]

Awwwww, the marriage proposal was ADORABLE! ❤️ ❤️

[@nll6391]

So sweet the guy who proposed!

[@acs812]

Love how Moz making so much funny content without adding dirty jokes :)

[@glennvannijevelt1133]

Moz I have to say this, with respect: Your mother is drop dead GORGEOUS!

[@farideddinbazzal5157]

I moved to the United States from Iran four years ago and some days I just feel like I have no foundation and there's nothing to hold me if I fall. It seems the goal of immigrant parents is indeed just to get their children over here as Maz said.

[@aaronpitts5127]

Hang in there my friend. When you have no foundation to stand on ... Build your own. You will be tougher and stronger than most.

[@cozme28]

You can do it. ;)

[@glennvannijevelt1133]

Farideddin Bazzal Happened with my Dutch grandfather, too. Now I am a full New Yorker with a great job. We are all immigrants in the USA.

[@ronanths10]

hi im a big fan of maz.... im not middleeastern but i live in a country where a lot of its people go to work in the middle east.... PHILIPPINES

[@atyehatyeh6257]

Maz, this happened to me when I went to Iran and live there with my Persian husband and my 6 mth.old daughter 39 years ago I have some great stories that would be really good for you comedy act

[@jayr.617]

We miss you, Maz. It's been too long. Put on a new video and help us relax in this stressful time of covid

[@iamdee2615]

Stand up Favorites: 1) Jokoy, of course I’m Filipino so it’s biased but no he’s good... 2) Gabriel Eglesias aka Fluffy who doesn’t liked fluffy... 3) Maz Jobrani, He represent Persiansand Arabs...well he’s really funny

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

I’m done 😂 His comedy is pure quality 👏🏼

[@champianvlogfamilytv3645]

8:10 why bully? Exactly... That's y u r spreading love & happiness my friend , u r unique! Slaam from Lahore Punjab Pakistan

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

I adore you Maz.

[@gamalsadaka219]

I don't really usually comment on KZbin videos, but I have to admit that this is one of the BEST directed videos ever... And of course, Maz is amazing 😂

[@spacewalker2459]

I will be your friend, no candy bribes or jokes needed! Very humorous, thank you!

[@tinaghandchilar252]

His comedy shows are HILARIOUS !!!!!

[@Starcraftghost]

Ahhh the food!!! I’m Asian (Filipino to be exact) and I’m salivating right now 🤤🤤🤤

[@sherilzad6003]

He is soooo sweet

[@matthew-m]

One of the best videos I have ever seen. عاشقتم مازیار جان

[@hananzamani4254]

Wow youre not Iranian are you?

[@najdivi6218]

Good job you make us proud. Keep up the good work man

[@idocre8]

OMG!! This was hysterical, Maz!! Shahrokh and I laughing our heads off!!

[@misstracy9296]

When you say you're Iranian (which is totally fine ). And then you say we are American ..when people use to ask me what nationality I was ..I would say I'm part Irish , French , Indian , English , German and Dutch .I was born and raised In America , but those are my nationality that I know of ...America is the great melting pot of the world . Here we are the world ..we have every nationality on the planet livibg here as Americans together ..every language on earth is spoken here that's what makes America so great in my opinion. .. the great melting pot ..love your comedy btw .♡

[@A358M]

Love Jobrani!

[@_Amilio_]

Awesome man! 😄

[@sernielyn5249]

I love watching ur show Maz.keep on watching them..God bless you

[@lizwinkelaar3613]

Love you Maz! Come to 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@razaahmed2216]

Much love from Manchester UK

[@ssoltani22]

Kurdish people, so nice

[@AmirTavassoly]

Love it!

[@glowysinger928]

I LOVE this man, Maz Jobrani is SUPER FUNNY/HILARIOUS 👍💓

[@HammadAli-rb9dw]

Jobrani is best!

[@halehnafisi9974]

You are amazing comedian maz jan

[@TubeNoName1]

Awesome guys thanks 💖

[@danialranjbar9805]

wow it was really really awesome video clip

[@surensabah4482]

omg Maz ur everywhere❤️😍 need to do more search find ur amazing jokes love yo from Kurdistan/Iraq

[@56hydrogen]

Excellent comedy...with important voice and education!

[@jacobroman3168]

Always love this guys movies I knew he was going to be a hit I knew it

[@dharmpaltiwari8346]

where is the full video?

[@globaltripswithabo]

you are one in the world men.i love you.

[@jimmyyu2184]

Hehehe... "Just American" means: English-Scottish-Welch-French-German-Italian-hint of middle easterner-Dane-Polish-Norwegian-Swedish-Portuguese-Dutch-Irish. Or your "Just Average American". 😁🤣 As some other comedian guy have said "Whadda Country!" Gotta love it. 👍

[@Theone-yv3ub]

Hi, What restaurant is that? Looks delicious!

[@EpicEternal2]

The one Amoo’s

[@dharmpaltiwari8346]

I love Maz!

[@_jordanhayles]

What’s the song in his intro? So good. Thank you!

[@quadrantzero3161]

Jordan Hayles it’s tekoon bade by arash

[@_jordanhayles]

Lamborghini 123 Thank youuuuuu

[@Nanticoke]

I’m sorry. How in the helllll did I miss him??!!! MAAAAZZZZZ!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@dalida.gabriel9905]

Maaaz we love you 😍😍😍😍😍💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@aliebrahimifeli2041]

Maz is the best👌💙

[@ferengiprophet2185]

Loved that "when you're generous..." line. Thank you

[@siriusgd4753]

Maz is the best.

[@s.a.z.108]

I was teaching at University when the Shah was deported. I had several Iranian students - all young men. It took me a bit of time as a woman instructor, but I felt we got along just fine. Then one day, I walked out of the science building to find a group of Iranian students yelling, “Americans go home”!! I reminded them where they were with the freedom to express their feelings. No, my guys were not among them. Interesting world!

[@ShaftFitzwell]

Maz is proud to be a Shia Muslim American.

[@dorthy739]

Hahaha!!! I love it ❤ 🇺🇸🌍🌎🌏🕊

[@parsamahdavi48]

Yesssssssssss Shoutout from iran

[@baidujyadutta1086]

The Iranian Russell Peters!

[@jojo.s_bekaar_adventures]

no, Russell uses a lot of swear words, Maz is much more decent and his sense of humour is suitable for all ages

[@das_it_mane]

Αμάνολ Χαςαν - The Derviş Nomad swear words are bad?

[@fannishfanning160]

He is better than Russell Peters.

[@MrCoolbeanstogo]

loved it, ty

[@philippaulaean]

God bless you Maz

[@GoranRadic]

So nice

[@parikarimi7297]

Fantastic man👌👍

[@pedramk9032]

it was interesting to see maz in another light :)

[@buffymcmuffin5361]

Nicely done!

[@mosabhijazi4701]

What’s the song at the start ?

[@BrightsonDavid]

I just wanna watch the show, why do you keep cutting back and forth?

[@hasanchichakli8919]

Maz you should come to Holland

[@karwanobaid6682]

all Kurdish ppl love you maz

[@lucasmichaels2204]

This guy needs to meet the people’s champ the Rock

[@MrStingray1985]

That dude in the audience at 6:26... I'd wager he was there for non-leisure reasons.

[@marizivar4684]

Good thoughts, good words, good deeds!!!

[@folabond]

Love you Maz!

[@mazi2024]

you are awesome

[@akinyiokeyo4618]

Refreshing laughter....

[@APA58570]

You gotta give credit to the restaurant too. What’s he name of it?

[@Kitty8791]

Someone else commented that it's Amoo's (in McLean, Virginia).

[@ethnicpelasgians5516]

God bless Iran and Mazz lol