Lewis Black on Aging (In God We Rust)

Lewis discusses aging in this clip from 2012's In God We Rust.
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[@nedludd7622]

I am in my 70's. I don't feel old except for my body slowing down. A problem is that many people treat me as old.

[@dshepherd107]

Yes the older I get, the more I see a lot of us remain young-minded, despite our physical aging, & it is very frustrating.

[@KateBates22zabu]

I'm 75. except for some mobility issues I could be in my 40's hehe

[@richardkammerer2814]

My grandkids put me in my place.

[@thomasdileo2249]

Yes old is tiring.

[@glovesoffofficial1382]

Dress younger and keep away from people who act old and you will turn back the years I'm also 70

[@HWCism]

Wow, you hit it out of the park kid! Nice job. And this is from someone who is 80!

[@danwallach8826]

Wow. Ringo was only 70 when Lewis went to his birthday party. Ringo is sidlin' up to 83 this June.

[@gayabele4]

I saw Ringo and his All Star Band last summer...the guy's energy level is incredible.

[@kepler186f4]

There's nothing quite like a jolt of energising truth.

[@mikibihon8826]

At 71, today still like I am at 21. Although getting less hair, lost 5 teeth, hair turning white, skin getting wrinkled, but my mind still like I am 30. getting less friends and acquaintances since they went home early. Still, happy today since I still remember the good ol days.

[@photobobo]

Lewis, I'm 79. As we get older, hair starts to grow everywhere, except where you want it. It has now gotten so bad that I have to shampoo my ears... and use a conditioner.

[@susanrotella4726]

I only buy razors to shave my mustache 66 here😅

[@blakeharris58]

😯

[@Michele-zn5yi]

You could trim those ear airs and save money on conditioner.

[@ooopsohnoo9061]

A koch brother laughing here? I thought the koch were into only planning take over governments around the world. Im shocked

[@IMeMineWho]

Lol.

[@larryparis925]

Once again, Mr. Black presents the unavoidable harsh realities of life. And yet, we laugh. Thank you Mr. Black.

[@AndrewClark4MarkRacing]

👌

[@Mike-vr4lw]

Thank God we can still laugh 😊

[@teresajohnson142]

I'm 65 now and totally relate. Been a fan from the 1st time I saw you on t.v. Keep being you Lewis! ✌💙

[@musicauthority674]

Lewis Black is absolutely correct, I don't think there's anyone else that has aged as well as Ringo Starr? he's amazing and he definitely offer's hope to all us old fogeys.

[@sterlingray3982]

Aging isn't for the weak.

[@MouthyMerc42]

Or the reckless

[@susans654]

Or the poor 😢

[@KSW_HeavyChest]

But weakness is definitely for the aging, homie.

[@trackzero0]

Or meek.

[@dominator06067able]

​@Rob Koch 😊

[@lavernehassan2005]

God bless Lewis Black to be with us still 💓💓

[@NatandGeorge]

One of the all-time best comics!

[@truthbetold3519]

Mr Lewis black is a living legend.

[@Styphon]

But yet, is he alive?

[@AishaShaw-cl6wc]

Never heard of him.

[@goaskmymom1350]

Saw him live in Milwaukee years ago. He exhumed humor via the looks he makes and that finger he's always waving in the air. He's in a category of his own! 👏

[@marapeters9144]

Aging is not for the faint of heart 💔 😊

[@jackabug2475]

Nobody could ever replace George Carlin... but if anybody comes close, it's Lewis Black.

[@NatandGeorge]

If Bill Mahr & Lewis Black made a baby -- it'd be the reincarnation of George Carlin for sure!

[@NatandGeorge]

& Louis CK

[@jackabug2475]

@@NatandGeorgeYes, fuck Louis CK as well: his sexual harassment, his habit of stealing other comics' jokes, and his tendency to punch down when he writes his own material.

[@spacemanx9595]

​@@NatandGeorgeBill Maher is a jackass

[@sonyaweinreis6530]

Lewis Black is Gold! This rings true so much ❤️❤️

[@donmoore7785]

Lewis is a comedic genius!

[@michaelmitchell5380]

Lewis is a national treasure!

[@kathleenferguson3296]

I bought my gramma a tee shirt that said "Old Age Is No Place For Sissies" She was the hit of Florida. Now I Know!

[@DamnedSilly]

In reference to one of the bits, I remember hearing a 'man on the street' interview back in the day where they were asking people "Are you pro-choice or pro-life?" and a guy answered "I'm pro-life." "Why is that?" "Well, it's her life she should do what she wants."

[@suzannescott9248]

Love it! Thank you.

[@gerardscimeca2487]

lots of people said the same thing about their slaves

[@DamnedSilly]

@@gerardscimeca2487 WTF are you talking about? I made a joke about confusing language (both sides are pro-something and even the people who think they're one can actually be the other) and you bring up slaves?

[@cindykimerer5552]

Funny! It is a drag to grow old. But a privilege at the same time. Absolutely love starting my day like this! Thank you Lewis. Laughter is medicine. ❤ I am grateful for you.

[@USAACbrat]

Love the stick you never cease to amaze me with your comedy.

[@user-kk1tl1dy1r]

"Schitckt"

[@mattmckay417]

I love Lewis Black

[@michaelvelasquez3988]

This guy always puts a smile on my face 😂😮😅

[@kathrynmast916]

As my Mama used to say, “Getting😊 old isn’t for sissies!” I just survived triple bypass surgery and that is definitely not for sissies!

[@Perly53]

Best wishes Kathryn. I sure hope you're doing well and on the mend.

[@arricammarques1955]

Health is a precious gift. The pandemic culled millions, sadly.

[@ProctorsGamble]

Lewis I’m with you 100% on hearing about abortion all my life of 60 years. That and the Israel conflict. Those two haven’t changed 2¢ worth.

[@stevetautog880]

I had the good fortune to catch Lou back in 1988 at a basement in a restaurant gig located on 42nd Street it was one of those I cannot believe I am seeing this moment I was not thinking that 35 yrs later I would be writing this "historical" experience in my life

[@KohalaLover]

Love your humor Lewis.

[@citizenbfk]

I've always enjoyed your presentations and shows....It's nice to see TOPICS for your rants. Keep up the good work.

[@billyc6678]

I’ve been a fan since the beginning. Absolutely love this man. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@mztweety1374]

It's a bitch getting old (I'm 48) but I just had a hip replacement I haven't feel better in at least three years 😂 Just waiting on my new glasses to come in so I can see where the fuck I'm going

[@dshepherd107]

😂 Right.

[@ProctorsGamble]

Did the second part cause the first part? 😆

[@mztweety1374]

@@ProctorsGamble nah, I’ve been wearing glasses since the 80s. The hip replacement/hysterectomy last year was the real surprise.

[@reneeelias9514]

Thank you Lewis. I am not as old as you but hearing people say that shit irritates the piss out of me. Exactly Lewis why health is not exempt from our Capitalist society.

[@notbraindead7298]

It is the way it is because the politicians get the greatest health care package on the planet free of charge. The get billions ($) in kickbacks from the richest health care companies in the world. Get real. Why would they want to change anything?.

[@virtual2152]

A PBS show years ago looked at healthcare approaches around the world. A guy -- in Switzerland, I think -- asked the interviewer: "How can you Americans believe that Justice is a fundamental human right but Health is not?"

[@the_resourceful]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha....Gawddamn Lewis cracks me up! I am 61 and I get it..every word. ✨

[@a_bode1]

This gentleman is funny. Love the jokes, love the dry humour. Excellent!

[@ericheine2414]

I was 13 when I met Paul McCartney. My Uncle Peter Heine was director of advertising for Billboard Magazine. Paul and Linda were at 9000 sunset to sign the advertising agreement for Wings first album-1972. The album contained the 007 soundtrack for the movie Live and Let Die.. After Paul and Linda were introduced to me by my Uncle Peter turned to the three of us and asked if we could we keep each other company while he went down the hall and changed something on the contract. So for about 15 minutes I was left in the southern conference room with Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman. So there we were in the southern conference room at the top of 9000 Sunset making small talk and looking out the window. Peter came back Paul signed the contract and everybody said goodbye. Paul and Linda headed for the elevator. Later that day on the way home in the car my Uncle asked me what I thought of Paul and Linda? I said "They seem like regular people to me." Peter said "They are regular people with exceptional jobs." I thought Paul and Linda we're excellent company. Their manners were exceptional. That's no act that's the way Paul is. The perfect gentleman. When you meet somebody they become a person for me it was like meeting some friends of my Uncle's at his job. Hey Paul thanks for the company and thank you for the family calendar you sent me for 1973. Take care and be. well.

[@robinleeroberts5760]

I love Lewis Black. This one is one of my favorites!

[@lobopix_]

Priceless observations...

[@davetubervid]

I love this guy

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Absolutely Brilliant!!!!

[@myreadingmapped]

As a former elected official I discovered some truths: 1) The unintended consequences of well-intended pragmatic thinking gone horribly wrong when a diverse and polarized public reacts. 2) When you finally get what you always wanted you discover that you don''t like having it. As the Rollingstones sang "You can't always get what you want , but if you try some time you might find you get what you need..3) Even when you give people all that they want they want more. 4) Any law that benefits one group comes at the expense of another. 5) The Shirky Principle, "institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution." 6) Bipartisanship is a fallacy in that party 1 will give party 2 something in exchange for something else. .Its a legal form of bribery that drives up the national debt. .What it isn't is what is in the interest of a diverse and polarized public that actually solves our national [problems.

[@ianloren-dc7bv]

4:53 I actually felt that way when I met Simon Le Bon and John Taylor of Duran Duran....and I'm now 49

[@brettturpin8692]

Made my night

[@Peppinr]

Lewis, you are great!

[@jamescrawford9643]

I call it Lewis Black therapy when I feel like hell Lewis can make my feeling bad good...not better but good! ARRGGH

[@starcloudhidden8074]

So good 😄 Thank you 🤘🏻 🕊️🌏💕🌍💕🌎🕊️

[@charlenemack7040]

Mack loves Black! 🤗

[@migglemaggle9500]

I love Mr Black!!!

[@turquoise_sky]

What freaks me out about this is that on my dad’s 60th birthday I asked him how it felt to be 60, and he said he felt as good as he did at 30. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 5 years later. Maybe Lewis hit on something real here…🤔

[@arricammarques1955]

His mum 103 years of age. Quite remarkable.

[@garryferrington811]

Old and getting evicted. So, yeah, I enjoyed this.

[@ld3511]

I am so very sorry garry! My prayers are with you please stay safe. It shouldn't be this way BTW!

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

Please contact a non profit legal help service for your area. Evictions often are biased towards the landlord

[@lor3999]

Middle aged family member & daughter got evicted, condo bought out that she was renting. Looked into buying a home , but she was priced out. She didn’t want to move away & increase her work commute. She was in a scramble up against a deadline, finally found an affordable apartment. Her father told her two decades ago to get her own place when she could have, but she fell in love with a famous city instead.

[@thomasjefferson1010]

,,who gives a shit

[@charlespartrick528]

I've gone through several stages of being old. The first was when I was told I qualified for a senior citizen discount but the good side was the discount was 50%. Then I applied for social security and was pleasantly surprised by the amount. Then I became a grandparent and was happy to to have two grand children. Like everything in life, it's all bittersweet. Now, if I can only find the good side of the arthritis in my knees and ankles.

[@chrisqueen3118]

My tablet just showed me an ad for in-home care to avoid a nursing home. How appropriate.

[@ChandraMalone-cy1tg]

Love you !

[@jewelleryaddict]

At 70 just wait more fun is about to come. Just kidding. It just gets worse. Hate every minute, and hate the people who lie and act like it's wonderful. You can't beat youth.

[@dshepherd107]

I hear you, but then I think of how clueless I was back then, & that isn’t something I’d want to relive. I wish we’d all stop aging around our late 30s, for another 20-30 yrs or so, before we’d start again. Then we could enjoy being physically youthful & strong, but also have some wisdom & experience under our belts. The trade off does suck, I admit it

[@ericheine2414]

Row versus Wade- wasn't that Washington's dilemma when it came time to cross the Delaware?

[@geraldgreen6278]

I’m 80 and don’t know if I should weep or laugh. Great stuff and laughs.

[@MusicLady854]

Saw his Parents sitting there ❤😊

[@gailremp8389]

This is what I needed tonight…people having mug shots. Joy!

[@zeldasmith6154]

I like him when he's on stage.

[@burkelong4376]

Eleven year old routine that's just as relevant today.

[@johnanderson3700]

You got it right;

[@ChandraMalone-cy1tg]

Life is a great way to say oh what the hey!

[@jayduke8554]

Love you

[@late8641]

What's the cut off, or is it relative? Because I feel like a fucking dinosaur when substituting in middle school... and I'm 20.

[@jimjett9996]

😂😂😂

[@ld3511]

That's what teenagers do to people😆

[@GrimJerr]

Nice to see you doing some actual material rather than that I-pad crap, even if I have heard it all before.

[@realtijuana5998]

If the changes we fear be thus irresistible, what remains but to acquiesce with silence, as in the other insurmountable distresses of humanity? It remains that we retard what we cannot repel, that we palliate what we cannot cure. - Samuel Johnson

[@JJNow-gg9so]

Hilarious and truly honest 😘

[@charlesdignam780]

“Youth is wasted on the young.” Oscar Wilde

[@USMoxi]

I feel 7 - 17 inside but I am older than that . I look younger than I am - is that genetics , care, or a younger state of mind ? No question wear and tear on your body takes toll especially if one was an athlete or injured Teeth ? Yeah - four funerals and saving lives and finally get to teeth - well , not so good - not too many understanding practitioners or ins companies . Se la vi

[@MB5rider81]

My back hurts

[@jimhennessey2666]

Better old than cold !

[@Bay0Wulf]

“Health Care” IS and Should be “For Profit”. Its those “profits” that make 70, 80 seem like “normal life spans”. Having said that, I haven’t seen a Doc or Medical Professional in several years. At 65+ I’m of the opinion that its not what you’ve “Got” that kills you … its the freaking out about whatever you’ve been “diagnosed” to have.

[@walterengler5709]

ROFLMAO -- And he say in 2012 they would still be arguing about gay marriage. And what do we have .. all the tran and lgtbq and other arguments back and forth and court rulings and laws that come and go .. 11 years later. Then add in his comments on health and abortion and .... He is Nostradamus reborn just with humor.

[@MultiMoishe]

There are 3 signs of getting old. The first is loss of memory and I forget the other 2.😁✌️

[@johnprendergast1338]

Life is difficult --That's why it's so much fun ,but it gets tougher at 80 ...🎩

[@shelll9254]

You Are Funny!!!✌️💗

[@saber1epee0]

Obviously we need to be vigilant - RoweVWade/Dobbs is evidence that rights can and will be taken away, but WOW 11 Years later am I proud of how accepted gay marriage is. That the arguments are about trans rights now is honestly so much more progress than generations past have made.

[@ProctorsGamble]

Dammit! I’m going to have to toughen up! 😬

[@sandragraves1177]

You're awesome. Would totally have dinner with you. I'll buy 😂

[@zippyustar6350]

Hey You Tube there are some of us who will never make enough $$$ to pay $9.99 a month to not have commercials/. I have learned to walk away and have a moment of silence, grab lunch, coffee break and when I return I just hit ignore back to my program in choices I think it’s a real dick move making money on both sides get your money but don’t be that greedy 🤬.

[@dennismorris7573]

Comic genius.

[@zippyustar6350]

And that night I menstruated; I fucking howled…

[@chromicapop4595]

funny thing is when your old the illusion of "health quick fixes" is also sold to you so not just young getting slammed with ads saying this will blatantly cure everything fr

[@juliusadkinsx]

I'm goin' down slow

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I get fat people who rarely move don't get it, but I felt maybe the best I ever had. Now at 66 I am seeing some things not working as well.

[@kevinharrison3265]

Too old to die young now! 👍❤️

[@JasePatriot7553]

The old stars feel young and look young for a price , and its not worth it !!!

[@user-to2gh7sg3l]

Like Neal Young Said: My my, Oy Vey.... Lewis Black is here to stay. I love when he wigs-out.... Completely irate. My My... Hey hey.

[@edthesecond9772]

This was over 10 years ago, and little has changed. Gay marriage may only be a temporary phenomenon, the way things are going.

[@fredricclack7137]

Ringo 80, No?!

[@susans654]

82

[@christinavuyk2026]

Both eyes 😂😂😂

[@RainFall-2022]

C'mon, Lew, Keith has been my riff-pickin' hero for several decades and I don't think he would do those things. Not to you, anyway. Might depend on whatever drugs were available.

[@fredricclack7137]

67feel42! 😊♂️

[@davekent4829]

My German father in law is 90, but you wouldn't know it, i went to get his luggage, he like, no i got it, still drinks beer every day, maybe that's the secret,

[@Rodney-nv4bu]

You can be pro Polio Vaccine or Anti-Polio Vaccine

[@kenp2392]

I love Mr. Black, but i'm wondering what does he do with all of his money since he doesn't seem to have any time to spend it, always on tour.

[@thomaslester3318]

New venue; surgical precisiion comedy. 😊

[@ChandraMalone-cy1tg]

I do not agree. Please make a reasonable agreement.

[@marilynsue4273]

Also "sex is better after 60". No, just No.

[@betaneptune]

And then there are the old people who say they have no regrets. Really? You never did anything you regret? Are you perfect somehow? Even as a young child, I hated this bullshit.