Jim Ruel • Native American Comedy Slam • Part 5 | LOLflix

[@myrealname2022]

“Did all the white ghosts relocate the Indian ghosts?” I died man. This guy is great! All the jokes. Awesome.

[@NoobNoobNews]

So were you the ghost responsible for the relocation? HMMMM?

[@anthonyk1234]

Yeah 😆 about 200 to 400 years before the Indian ghosts relocated the Chinese ghosts.

[@philobetto5106]

Chief stomach Cramps, say... Stop! your killing me

[@chrisortega7521]

Comedian, my bro, you missed an "Apache" joke at the end of this clip.

[@jodiebug1]

"If you have a dry flaky scalp... just throw it away!" SLAY

[@Thecaptain1898]

It took me a minute to get it. That was a solid line. I dont think anyone in the audience got it. So funny though lol!

[@8LiterallyJustTheNumber8]

@@Thecaptain1898 so the people were laughing and clapping at what exactly if they didn't get it?

[@nomadbakunin]

Brought me to tears

[@beastinahalfmode]

It really didn't get the reaction it should have. It was funny as hell. Don't know if it was group guilt or what that stifled that joke, but hey.. he had some good stuff.

[@IONAPINKMOXIE]

It took me a few seconds to get that one.....🤪

[@baneoftheundead8064]

"My grandmother used to say: 'Before the white man came...he made a funny face. And then he came". It is our duty as human beings to see that that joke gets as many listeners as possible.

[@minacerra]

It's reached Australia:) thank you for the laugh, and much love to you all.

[@katiekat4457]

Half of the population has been laughing about that joke for many decades to centuries. Women have always been talking about or laughing at that. But, it’s a secret that all women know since we are face to face with you most the time and see the funny face....lol

[@edwardgazi7564]

That shit is funny as fuck

[@pd9662]

Hahahaha...that made me laugh and gasp for air at the same time! I just can't with that one! LMAO! And yes...Let's spread that joke to the four corners of the Earth 😂🤣

[@Lovesongs-Deathdance]

It reached Sweden 🇸🇪 too! 😂😅🤣😂👍👍

[@nn8362]

Love how the scalping joke went over the crowds head. Nice

[@whatsgrowingon]

Nice pun there.lol

[@jodiebug1]

I know, that was the best one!

[@littlegothgirl8869]

@Gemcitykid in this context it would probably make more sense for a black guy to be making the joke. Still hard to pull off either way.

[@jc3m]

@Gemcitykid Oh, I'm sorry, are Natives still scalping people these days? Or are you perhaps making a false comparison?

[@alibyte]

@Gemcitykid i believe decades of being fucked over allows you to make a lighthearted jab back

[@WhiteSupremePizza]

I am 1/8 Chippewa. My mom was 1/4 and my grandpa (her dad) was 1/2. I wish that i knew or was close to any of them. I really want to know more about the Chippewa people. Though i don't know any of them, i have always been very proud to say their blood runs through me. Maybe someday i can meet some and learn about their old ways.

[@margorgogo]

I love this guy. I wish he had a Netflix special. He deserves one.

[@StoicGrizzly]

This is the type of progress we need. The dude's monologue was refreshing. Not condescending, very understanding, and informative.

[@annabarr1304]

I grew up in a small town next to a reservation in Washington and my dad used to always laugh with the natives, I never got it until I went back as adult and realized how dry they were and pure observational comedy!

[@salmondanceroutdoors1225]

What town??

[@joshuagaither4866]

Wapato/Yakima? 👀🤔

[@ernestoherrera2755]

I learned that very same thing myself dry humor requires you to actually pay attention to what exactly they say it and exactly how they say it inflections and all

[@nw_360_luke-nessmonster6]

Where in Washington?

[@lilithohlson-perez6478]

Jim Ruel has the prettiest hair I have ever seen in my life

[@Trapper50cal]

"Our jokes were here first" - That was a savage takedown (LIGHTHEARTED pun intended)

[@noahbenitez-lee5459]

Hey.! That's our word.!😂

[@andralynsimmons3789]

Underrated comment 🤣😁

[@joycee5493]

I laughed out loud at that one. The audience didn’t seem to get it but I thought it was great!

[@imoutsideoutintheforest8337]

@@joycee5493 Can you explain? My poor brain doesn't seem to grasp the joke

[@joycee5493]

Gibum Dante Lim Sure. Just as native Americans were here first (before Europeans), so were their jokes😀.

[@themaggattack]

The only problem with this is it wasn't long enough. He's so funny! I like him a lot. I hope to see a lot more of him.

[@lizdelisle1912]

Netflix and HBO needs him!

[@MSMETALBABY]

Really cool to see Native comics. "Bitch go that-a-way" 😂👏

[@tlee5588]

This one got me good. Lol

[@Ironhandjohn]

“I’m more of a stalker than a tracker..”

[@goodmorrowllc]

Real Indian actors like Lou Diamond Phillips 😂😂😂😂😂😂 he just won me forever

[@fdegiles]

He says the word 'patchy' and doesn't make an easy native joke. I respect that.

[@SunflowerSocialist]

Get this guy a Netflix special!

[@jongon0848]

The Indian burial ground joke was true. I never really thought about it before but holy shit that was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@amidon1971]

I "stumbled" across this video and SO GLAD I DID!!! Jim Ruel had me cracking up so hard!!! My mother talks about her line of family that has Native Americans in it. My grandmother was British and came to America with my Grandfather who was American (They met during WWII). My dad then married my mother (who he met while in the Navy). Yeah we had some very interesting family dynamics. So I'm definitely going to show her this video. She is going to LOVE IT and be able to relate. I always gave her "funny grief" over the fact I didn't get her beautiful dark hair and dark skin, but instead got the red/brown hair with pale skin that easily burns (my dads DNA). I wish Jim the best of success!!!

[@asuka813]

"No dad, not the Chippendales" 😂

[@hipsterdoofus1332]

Good material. Fresh because I’ve not seen a lot of comedians with this perspective

[@HisameArtwork]

ikr

[@manacfamily8725]

I’m Ojibwa as well. Chippewa/Ottawa! Get down guy! As a matter of fact, we kinda look alike! Lol. I just had Twins, so.... I’m sleepy asf too! Keep chasing the dream man. I’m from Alabama, and I have an amazing husband that’s Native American as well, he’s Creek. Love watching ya do your thing man!

[@odinsbeard1117]

Congratulations on the twins!! I wish you luck with them and hope they bring you laughs and lots of joy!

[@sherrirushing6794]

Congratulations on the twins! Hope you are able to get All the sleep you need! Blessings upon You and your whole family, always!

[@Sunshine_Daydream222]

I have twin toddlers, haven't slept past 8 am in two years 😂

[@Lovesongs-Deathdance]

From one mother of twins to another: CONGRATULATIONS! 💞 The first 2,5 - 3 years were harder than having just one baby/toddler...but THEN it's so much more easy and very giving! They always have eachother and the bond, as they grow up, and then as adults too, can be amazing! 💞 💞 Cheers from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@timmy-dnumber1990]

Congrats, I have cousins that are twins and they refer to themselves as "Twindians".

[@Mek3590]

I died right off the bat. I absolutely love my peoples humor

[@originalkyliearnold]

He’s hilarious!!! I have to find more of his content! He needs his own comedy show!

[@turquesa_8056]

I have to say being Anishinaabe it is nice to hear someone speaking even a little of our language on a platform like youtube.

[@TheJasonsheppard76]

I want...NAY I NEED more of this guy I haven’t teared up laughing like that in a while.

[@nunya8047]

Tough crowd, this dude was funny / smart jokes

[@Texicana_512]

They are native too.

[@littlegothgirl8869]

I agree

[@nana-cc6yk]

@@Texicana_512 dude I saw a black guy and an asian

[@tiana1420]

what do you mean tough crowd? they laughed at every joke 😂

[@fheadjones9903]

This guy here is a pretty funny comedian. His style is very unique, and the jokes work.

[@natalie9527]

I absolutely love these. I'm currently working on an honors thesis about comedy and humor, and was pleased to come across this. I haven't heard very much native humor, and it's great!

[@annabarr1304]

Check out author Sherman Alexis

[@justawinddown]

Don Burnstick

[@rhiannon3625]

grew up with jim and charlie (rip). jim is an amazing person with a great family, last i saw him was at his babies birthday. haven’t spoke to him in awhile and just came across this! they make me so proud!!

[@TheGuinever]

You are very fortunate to have known him before he became a thing. It's great to hear he's a REAL good guy, not just PLAYING a good guy. Maybe his sisters kept him humble growing up. :)

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

@@TheGuinever when you have that many sisters there is no choice lol

[@LoafofSourdough]

AY MY BRO MY FELLOW OJIBWE! Saw a YT Short with Jim, immediately looked him up and I’m happy at least one of my people has the spotlight. Funny af too 😂

[@jf7098]

It's just a shame that the OGs of America are so underrepresented. I probably wouldn't have heard of him or Charlie if it wasn't for KZbin. That shouldn't be the case.

[@jf7098]

@Jordan lol get over yourself. If that's what you walked away with from my comment, not that I think there should be more representation for the indigenous communities, that's on you friend.

[@dpenickenterprises]

Part Cherokee here.. Appreciate them, their humor and their heritage. I'm gonna follow all native artists for now on. RIP JJP 060323... My Dad would've love all of these talented comedians. NA Pride! ❤

[@malecyoung1870]

The OGs of America 😂😂

[@jordinhocharles]

That shampoo joke was hilarious 😂

[@meredithgrubb4497]

I could listen to this man tell jokes for hours❤❤❤. He is so funny.

[@masuganut2082]

He is so funny!!!!! Without being vulgar. That is truly amazing! He has to be incredibly intelligent! ❤️

[@Highnz57]

Need more natives to put in the stage time. Practicing, building structure & developing some routines. The funniest ppl I've ever met have been from the reservations in my area. Just natural, side-splitting hilarity. There's a lot of talent but very few opportunities.

[@maddhatter3564]

Hard times will make you either Very Bitter of very funny.

[@dannijones5058]

I love it!! We need more natives in music, comedy, and so much more. I love to see this!

[@Crazyshilo]

A good native music artist is Antoine Edward Jr. (Sometimes goes by Tone) and another is his friend, Nevad Brave as well as Butch and then, there's also Dakota Bear All are great artists ^_^

[@ginnydoll0703]

Great set. Everyone thinks they're a comedian. But they really aren't. I've seen a number of Native comedians through the years. Many regurgitate the same jokes from the 70s, even though life has changed so much from then. I don't know a single Native who doesn't use a smart phone. Most on Social Media. Including our elders, lol. Tons new material available. Really loved your fresh humor. Would love to know if they were original. My son is half native/white. Difference is he's been raised in his tribe, even though it's not rez tribe. That in itself isn't common. He loves being there jokester. I'll have to show him this video.

[@Rizik1986]

First native comedian I've seen an dude had me rolling I'm 4th or 5th generation away from full blood bloodline my grandma I think was pure blood or her parents were. The other side of my family are white. I wouldn't know where to even start if trying to find my ancestry

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

@@Rizik1986 Your privilege depends on if it's summer or winter!

[@stick-itproductions.3307]

"Mmmm, bitch go that way." That almost killed me.

[@mrsellenj.A]

We as a people let ourselves go 🤣😅 Thanks for the greatly appreciated and much needed laugh. Stay safe,stay well much love and God bless

[@bakert7000]

I love the joke from his grandma, “before the white man came they made a funny face.” I loved the shampoo commercial too when he put his hair forward and back. He is very funny with an interesting story.

[@camijo7730]

You are doing-performing Great 'Work'!!! Laughter is the way to heal Anything! Most empowered to listen to you, and helps the letting go, and forgiveness of old stereotypes. Keep it up! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 great spirit is proud of you! 🦅

[@Treejets]

This dude is actually very funny. Well done routine. Started light, ended big. Well done.

[@deewestenberger6725]

I never knew that this channel existed. Now I am a subscriber and I will pass this on to the other natives I know. Love and Prayers sent to you from your friend in Christ AKA the neighborhood Minister...

[@josephtaormina1748]

One of the best 10 min of comedy I’ve ever watched

[@wickeddee1860]

I'm half Cherokee from my mother's side. I got all your jokes I'm still rolling thanks for the fun keep it up from the Cherokee.

[@blueoceanvalley45465]

You made me laugh out loud and that’s rare with a comedian. I actually belly laughed, great set.

[@hoskencrew1]

Mixed girl here... Heize 57 tribe! More laughter like this... life is funny.

[@whitelotus1960]

I remember when I was in first grade and being upset that my ancestor's didn't come over on the Mayflower. I complained to my mom who told me, 'Your ancestors met the Mayflower and they weren't happy about it!' I've always remembered that. She was Blackfoot and my dad was Cherokee!

[@deusexmachina1421]

The "white men came" joke deserved a standing-o. This is a difficult crowd.

[@Raycheetah]

I liked that subtle call-back to it with the "sitting Indian style" joke. =^[.]^=

[@merchernel123]

@@Raycheetah Ok l0 yes

[@notanothercomedian]

lol, a "standing o"

[@lizdelisle1912]

Maybe it went right over their heads!

[@user-od4zo1ow6d]

He is a white man. He’s probably like ten percent Indian.

[@franciscocaballero9962]

Seen all these top comedians, if he keeps original he will be up there. You’re funny dude!

[@charleshalcomb7431]

I never realized how funny native culture-focused humor could be. Glad there's a comedian in the position to tap into the epic potential

[@pattymelt6577]

Hot AND funny. We need more like him in the world.

[@ilean7499]

the antithesis of Amy Schumer

[@c.l.arwood1283]

This guy is genius. I’m now a fan.

[@harrymiram6621]

"Tried to grow a goatee once. Ended up looking like a smiling nut sack!"😅....Keep it going, Jim....

[@quicoboy]

...don't call it a comeback...they never left...they're still here...the rest of us are just visiting...respect...

[@honestjohn3881]

Visiting implies I'm going somewhere. Let's not pretend.

[@quicoboy]

@@honestjohn3881 ...you there, honest john...may you live forever...

[@tinker651]

❤❤❤ this is amazing to see our tribe being represented!

[@lemhanback9595]

Enjoyed that "flakey Scalp? Throw that thing away." Now that was funny 😂😂😂😂

[@the.Original.G.Ninja.88]

More Jim Ruel! Love it!

[@chrissyemert8781]

Today on Thanksgiving...I am grateful for this comic. ❤😂

[@lidialopezrocha6466]

He need a Netflix special!!!!

[@tanyamcghee3922]

I have a obsession of the Indigenous Native American Culture..

[@te9591]

If you get a chance read "Black Elk Speaks".

[@tuckinatorinator787]

That was an even bigger mouth full than just saying Native American

[@brumhelldah917]

@Pouty MacPotatohead still good

[@Revelwoodie]

The first Native stereotype I remember was the PSA with the people throwing trash out the window, then they pan to the Native dude with a tear rolling down his face. Remember that? And if you're wondering why the littering problem improved so dramatically in the 70s and 80s, it's because that shit WORKED. My dad would go to throw a cigarette out the window, and I'd look around nervously at the treeline and be like, "Dad! They could be watching us RIGHT NOW!"

[@MeatloafCreep]

Plot twist. The actor playing IronEyes Cody the “crying Indian” is really Italian.

[@theworldsonheroin]

I'm so happy to see this. I was just thinking today I wish I knew more Native Americans on screen and in print.

[@sangredelic]

If you don't know already Sherman Alexie is a good place to start :)

[@nixiepooh6179]

Love his hair.😍

[@christinamagee7093]

Yes I’m commenting again, I’m in love with this!!!! My ribs ache from laughter! Teepee TV yas!!!

[@cosmicman621]

...Graham Greene...Ojibwa...CLEARCUT...one of the best movies...hi from Australia.bright moments

[@pocobull]

I've had a number of native friends over the years. They are very funny people, especially when white people aren't speaking on their behalf.

[@todddavis4274]

I wish I could know my Native blood. It's the most proud part of me.I love this show! True comedy.

[@strangerdanger1271]

Todd is about the whitest name there is 😂😂

[@todddavis4274]

@@strangerdanger1271 My name has somthing to do with genetics?I'm sorry but I dont follow that logic. I dont have native blood because my name is Todd? I really want to understand your logic because I'm up for learning all I can.Ive thought about getting a DNA test done but I dont know how accurate it would be. Anyway please explain what you mean.I would appreciate it, really.Thank you, Stranger Danger.

[@Coto516]

He got me with the Lou Diamond Phillips joke lmaoo bc it’s so true

[@R.J.MacReady1982]

This one is my vein. Love this guy.

[@cindychandler20]

JIM! I'm so happy. I opened KZbin and there you were. Congratulations!! You were really good too. I'm so happy for you. Continued success!

[@craigwyss6035]

Graham Green, Adam Beach!!!!! Brilliant actors, North of 60!!!! Exhibit A...must watch.

[@Rockin357]

Wes Studi and Gary Farmer too! Love those guys.

[@GOdjCbostyles]

Im Chippewa !! I was proud of this guy. I grew up one a reservation myself with my grandma.

[@ktkirmani3206]

I love this! Natives have a great sense of humor 💯

[@olafelsberry9271]

I'm glad to have watched Mr Ruel's comedy he's funnier than hell.

[@horus_order_ofsuccession4617]

I love Native Americans, wish I could experience their life for a month or two.

[@odinsbeard1117]

So found this in my recommendation list and glad that I checked this out! Very funny. Great way to start the day!! Excellent video. Now I will check the rest out. Thanks for the laughs and the videos!!

[@neroarchangel]

He looks like Brendan Fraser with a longer hair..

[@Emperor_Palpatine_66]

Nero Archangel I miss Brendan Fraser

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

He was here first. Brendan Fraser looks like him with short hair. :)

[@sowhat...]

@@ChristopherCricketWallace he was in America first, that doesn't mean he was first on Earth. Not sure who was first to exist if any.

[@iamfcon]

Like Brendan Fraser when he was in Airheads.

[@sarahlabbe9779]

You mean bootleg brad pitt?

[@laurakennedy1024]

Rolling around and holding my guts! Thank you and more please!!!!

[@Historyiswatching]

This guy is awesome, what is he doing now? Love him so underrated!

[@mikelopez9817]

First off Mr. Jim Ruel, congrats on your baby! And man, I love your jokes. I'm Mexican and I remember being a kid growing up in Barstow CA, we lived in a white neighborhood, when I played guns with the other kids, they always picked me to be the bad guy... I had an empty water gun, they had BB guns. Yeah, they were some fun days : ( Anyway, thank you for posting.

[@CaliforniaFarmGirl]

Sounds like barstow

[@HisameArtwork]

hah! so funny, glad he's doing this they are so rare in the media. Lived in Michigan 5 years and the only chipewa I got to talk to was a friendly guy than approached us in the park, he was high on at least 3 substances, and we had a strange conversation about fish guts. I'm from east Europe and part tatar so I can say I met a very very distant relative in Michigan.

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

Loved it. From Portage, WI

[@teslac2231]

I lost it at the dad part! TOO CLOSE TO HOME... “it’s the Indian way”

[@emilylund845]

Too funny about the Indian style sitting story and your friends giving you crap lmao-- so relatable hahaha, I grew up in the twin cities but I used to get such silly questions from friends bc I lived with my grandma who was Native American 😂 My fam is Ojibwe too, Fond du Lac band! I'm only a fourth, or as my grandpa says, a Heinz 57 haha 😁🤓😂

[@noahfranks2892]

I’m sick right now and this is the best medicine I can get. Hoka hey brother keep it up

[@jakblue7724]

Genuine LAUGHTER! Incredibly funny. Viva JIM RUEL! Great content! My prediction! We will be seeing a lot more of this guy very soon

[@OK-ws7ti]

good to see an Anishinabe comic, from the Canadian great lakes region glad to see a resurgence in that culture although it has leaps and bounds to go yet

[@hotlegshoolihan1779]

Im also from Milwaukee and married to a Chippewa woman. I have never met nicer, funnier, or kinder-hearted people than the Chippewa.

[@shirleypersinger3614]

Great stand jokes of native reflect Congratulations on your new baby Hope to see more routines and hopefully your own citcom.. nothing but blessings 🇺🇸

[@kellyfoster8903]

I just subscribed. I love comedy. I have a half Indian uncle that I cannot find. Born in the 1950s in the Lawton Ok area. To me, family is family. The documents are sealed and we cannot view them. This was a bit of a long shot. But I still love this guy here, laughing is one of the best feel good emotions.

[@lizzymoore54]

You have a great sense of humor Jim! We are all HUMAN and I'm so happy to can find the humor in all that we've suffered. I personally apologize for the treatment your people's endured. My great-great-great grandmother is Cherokee and married into our family by marrying a great-great-great uncle of mine who was a horse back riding Methodist preacher. At least she didn't have to go on The Trail of tears. She's numbered and named on the Cherokee role-call. My other " Cherokee great -great-great grandmother also married into our family the same way but she's not listed. Mom mentioned that she could have been a Melungeon, who were any of numerous "tri-racial isolate" groups of people of the Southeastern United States. Historically, Melungeons were associated with the Cumberland Gap area of central Appalachia, which includes portions of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and eastern Kentucky. These states are where we hail from, especially North Carolina. We are all mutts anyway you look at it. ☺️😂😉🙌 Thanks for the laughter, I needed this right about now. 🎤😂❤️

[@jaythemachine3845]

That grandma joke lol about sitting Indian style 😂

[@maitri4032]

It's not so funny when there's an actual country of 1.38 billion people, where that particular manner of sitting holds cultural significance.

[@asuka813]

"Man, as a people we have let ourselves go" Well for the record I saw a study once in which different racial groups rated their own attractivenes and the attractivenes of others. I believe the idea was to show the imbalance toward Eurocentric beauty standards. There was some compelling evidence. Except the native group rated themselves as the most attractive, more than other groups seemed to feel about themselves, and most other groups agreed 😂

[@asuka813]

@John Burton This is certainly true, I was just happy to see one group apparently unaffected

[@Selenite11]

tanyuu When Native Americans are beautiful they are just stunning. No one can match.

[@benm5913]

I've read similar studies that show white people were the only group to not have in-group preference. Progressives won.

[@asuka813]

@@benm5913 I don't know if it's a matter of winning, just preference, or maybe who the surveyors chose

[@user-od4zo1ow6d]

Most Indians look white nowadays. This guy looks European.

[@brendabernstein286]

The scalp joke is so freakin funny. Love it

[@trudycolborne2371]

I had no idea Ojibwe could be spelled Otchipwe and was also called Chippewa. I lived in London Ontario and met several cool Ojibwe people. One made me the only dreamcatcher I ever had that worked but I lost it moving back to NB. I learned something new. Thanks.

[@nyasings8250]

Beautiful to see this

[@mirianoyola9189]

Great show!!! But Gosh!!! What Beautiful hair!!!💖💖💖💖

[@ndnaf3705]

This made my night and made me smile!

[@Alex-ki1yr]

Good stuff, really want to see more from him!

[@lonewolfgamingplus379]

"Where's all the Indian Ghosts ? Got relocationed by the White ghosts ?" Lmao

[@karenmatthews7913]

Very happy I seen this. Cool