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[@meredithcarter3175]

Every time I watch Louis C.K., I'm reminded what a deep thinker he is. His comedy verges on philosophy sometimes.

[@chiragdesai3068]

true

[@kaibe5241]

+Meredith Carter his comedy will head that way, too - much like George Carlin. Watch CK become a comedic poet much like his idol in the next 10-20 years :)

[@otakunfranks8145]

what I was just thinking. I have had some extremely intense peaks of bliss while in some of the deepest depths of despair. Embracing and understanding your suffering can lead to near transcendent feelings sometimes.

[@devinnore]

He's a very smart guy, and he has a great outlook on parenting. Something ppl should take for example.

[@crangel8623]

very well said.

[@SteveCase1]

On texting while driving: "People are willing to risk taking a life, and ruining their own, 'cause they don't want to be alone for a second."

[@deandrediggins6936]

lool

[@adamkosions1111]

kinda selfish

[@grytlappar]

+Steve Case - It's a joke-but it's true too. I read about a scientific study, which concluded that people would rather give themselves small electric shocks than just sit in the empty room. That's how uncomfortable they were just being alone with themselves with no distractions.

[@soacker25]

+Steve Case Well said, bro!

[@ianwulf24]

+grytlappar Yeah, I'd be ok with it if I had food, water, a shower, changes of clothes, and I could sleep (you know, just the essentialsish kinda sorta). It would get REALLY boring after maybe a full 24 hours alone. Like, I feel as if I could probably deal with being alone in a room with nothing to do for a full 24 hours, and then I'd really get antsy. But, as much as I like to criticize others for being technology junkies, I feel that addiction too. And what Louie said is definitely a big part of it. I think there are a bunch of other little stupid reasons too, some of which tie into not being alone. Some are just because people can't stand being bored while driving, which is dumb to me. To me, the activity of driving is enough when I'm just driving within a city or in the suburbs or whatever. I can understand how you might get bored on a trip of say, 2 hours or more, but that's still not an excuse to fart around with your phone while your driving (texting, internet). Phone calls are okay. You're still looking at the road, but they can still distract you when you're in heavier traffic or in precarious situations that require more of your attention. Hell, even when I have passengers in the car, if I'm entering the freeway or I'm trying to get over to an exit or pull into a tight spot in traffic, I tell them (nicely) to be quiet until I can deal with whatever situation it is that I need to focus on. Sometimes I can't even listen to the radio or the music because that will become too distracting sometimes. So I don't understand how people can think they're fine while texting or farting around with their phones while driving. Their eyes are mostly on their phones and they're not looking at the road in front of them. PLUS they're usually only using one hand to steer. It's not like I'm an uppity 10-and-2 driver, but I like to have one hand on top (usually my right), and the other kinda touching the wheel at say, 7 O'clock at standby if I need it. But still, I like to have both hands.

[@Tobes90]

It’s so weird to see a conversation like this on an American talk show . It’s so real and honest and it’s not just inconsequential bullshit

[@TheINFJChannel]

1) You rock 🤜🤛 2) The word 'inconsequential' looks so cool written out. It's aesthetically pleasing. K, random. I'll leave now. 😆

[@popculturereference1147]

@@TheINFJChannel Weirdly enough, I found this comment kind of endearing.

[@dominicthomas1455]

@@popculturereference1147 awww you guys, I love you guys 😂

[@ItsBigDre]

That’s why conan is the best

[@fyfyi6053]

Yes. But I wish more people realized that Louie is struggling with depression.

[@sislau]

Everyone's laughing, but what he's saying is exactly true. Every bit of it.

[@AlaKernel]

They are not laughing just bcz its funny they are laughing bcz its true too .

[@mistercr0wbar400]

Oh yeah certainly - but that's what makes it so beautiful, he can lecture us while we get to laugh and enjoy every second of it, and still take away a deeply important lesson about what it means to be a human being

[@vividhkothari1]

I never realized that's why I reach for my phone all the time. It's true.

[@Freddy-xx3uf]

I KNOW RIGHHHHHHTTTTTT??????!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@jbasti227]

Vivid Kothari That's why he's one of the best imo. Even though he makes me laugh he also makes me realize things that I never realized about my life

[@riozz90]

wtf bro

[@lostspaceghost6041]

Same. Except that, one time, I tried to resist the urge of grabbing my phone. I cried just like him but I didn't felt happier even after two hours.. Just felt exhausted. I took a nap and when I woke up I still didn't check my phone because I was believing him but it didn't work.

[@David-we8wq]

You look like a young Abraham Lincoln that was born in Qatar

[@supastar25]

Andy's such a witty sidekick...'How come you didn't answer my text'

[@jbasti227]

supastar Andy usually doesn't say much but when he does, it's gold

[@mv1991]

I think that CK was a little annoyed that he stole so much laughs from the audience.

[@danielbeaumont3744]

the timing on that was perfect

[@jamiemcmillan6742]

IKR. That was really quick-witted. XD

[@hhll9294]

@@mv1991 that is not how comedians think.

[@maldinimaha818]

"Louis C.K was a very good friend of mine, before he died in that terrible masturbation accident"- Dave Chappelle

[@marioblanco272]

Maldini Maha 😂😂

[@yuripole0000]

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@Howtokillacop420]

He ll be back you can't stop a man from being funny

[@jadedjimmy]

I would like this but somehow it being at 666 likes seems fitting

[@tylarjackson7928]

Was this something he said in a stand up? I'd love a link if you have one

[@invertedfreak]

"All humanity's misery is rooted in man's inability to sit still in his room alone" = Blaise Pascal

[@Kamelryttare]

Wow, its unbelievable that Pascal wrote that in 1654. Incredible.

[@AmanSingh-bt1rx]

🙏🙏

[@ichhasseamerika]

Im very good at that. I am thus part of the solution, not the problem.

[@kirillm7335]

“The mind is endless. You put me in a dark solitary cell, and to you that's the end, to me it's the beginning, it's the universe in there, there's a world in there, and I'm free.” Charles Manson

[@lepetitchat123]

Schopenhauer: “Life swings like a pendulum backward and forward between pain and boredom.”

[@Power50505]

This is why Louis CK is successful. The best comedians know that the best material comes from true emotions that we never really share with people. It has an authenticty to it and everyone can relate, therefore it works.

[@svilen12345]

I absolutely 100% my opinion as well! That is the basis I think, of not only successful comedy, but successful relationships as well! Authenticity! I always hate it when nobody says what we're all feeling!

[@CatsCoffeeGuitars]

Yes! It's quite easy to see the fake act and pretend, but there are couple of comedians (like Louis) who seem really genuine and honest. Much easier to relate with their stand up acts ^^

[@2nd3rd1st]

You are so wise, teach me your ancient knowledge of man!

[@Latigo]

Well put.

[@nodakamakadon]

Power50505 The best comedians are the ones with the most profound insight, who are able to deliver it effectively in a disarming way.

[@VIPeR010icoN]

This guy is a philosopher

[@sewcrazy9433]

Agreed.

[@VIPeR010icoN]

***** I've read Nietzsche , Schopenhauer and Kant i'm telling you , this guy is a philosopher

[@VIPeR010icoN]

***** This has nothing to do with race man i'm black and muslim , you don't see me complaining this guy speaks the truth

[@hushg2000]

+k0nslify He's Mexican-American Ladino 😑

[@Power50505]

+MAKEDON well said my friend and I don't really ever reply to anyone's comments.

[@whatsabryan]

Andy deserved a handshake after “why didn’t you answer my text?” Best sidekick ever.

[@engelmann82]

There has to be a Hall of fame, we can vote Andy in! 🙂

[@TheShylila]

"You're lucky to live sad moments"

[@MrsDangerous4]

Him and Bill Burr are talented at recognizing valid issues in society that most people just accept as normal

[@marcusgorvin175]

Yeah bill burr is great, but Louis has developed so much as a comedian that he delivers these philosophical zen koan like jokes at the audience while making it seem to the audience he just thought of all this stuff spontaneously during the show/ interview. My feeling is bill burr is not yet on the top of his game, but when he does he will rival Louis.

[@iamripoff]

And people in the audience just laugh because they don't understand the seriousness of their points...

[@100samanthamarie]

MrsDangerous4 everyone agrees that Louie and Bill are top drawer :}

[@scottwallace1]

@@iamripoff Exactly. It always bugged me the people cackling in the audience who don't recognize the profound truth of Louis's observations. It's not PC to compliment Louis CK anymore, but this is still the benchmark bit for kids and the dangers of cell phone use.

[@iamripoff]

@@scottwallace1 well said sir. Great minds think alike

[@Airforceproud95]

I've watched this segment several times. This is brilliant.

[@RunescapeWhack]

Dont u hate when people start laughing?

[@ultrav1c1ous]

***** yes! fuck the laughter.

[@Airforceproud95]

***** ultrav1c1ous Yeah, most likely the shallow type of people in the audience that just try to laugh at everything and act as if hes crazy.

[@islyfe]

Airforceproud95 What he is describing is basically mindfulness mediation, look in to it.

[@DanielSmith-tb9vi]

Airforceproud95 yeah man its really a beautiful clip. i enjoy louis as a comedian as he's defined his character as someone who represents the inner depressional thoughts and sadness that we all have. hes a good person.

[@AlexanderDrums01]

This is passed as comedy but he’s actually given us one of the best life lesson, thanks Louis

[@DaniHGirl]

Comedy makes the truth easier to digest.

[@alirahmani5601]

One of the best pieces of advice in my life! "let the sadness stand in the way of it and let it hit you like a truck"

[@giraffegeorge8142]

The message of inside out was taken from Louis C.K.

[@simonstone3401]

+Giraffe George and southpark. the episode where butters has that hooters girlfriend

[@FernieCanto]

+Giraffe George "If you want to be sad, honey, be sad. We'll ride it out with you. And when you get finished feeling sad, we'll still be there." - Marge Simpson, "Moaning Lisa"

[@Graenelolz]

+gutterflowery h it's universal right? deeply rooted in our existence, our fear of death and being alone. And there will never be a Dylar for it.

[@giraffegeorge8142]

***** It wasn't supposed to be taken seriously in the first place. Obviously Louis wasn't the first one to say that or Pixar took the idea from his words.

[@giraffegeorge8142]

***** please look over my first response because it looks like you misinterpreted it. I never gave him credit, inside out was in my head and Louis' response was similar to the movie's message.

[@klystron2010]

I own a mobile phone. But since no one ever calls, it doesn't matter.

[@RealSupaHotFireVEVO]

***** I have a gaydar.

[@klystron2010]

RealSupaHotFireVEVO Women can be gay too, you know.

[@klystron2010]

***** What flame war?

[@RealSupaHotFireVEVO]

***** yes but i'm sure you're a guy.

[@klystron2010]

RealSupaHotFireVEVO Penis size is irrelevant if you never get to use your penis. :(

[@alexing86]

We need this guy. We need him bad. Bring him back to us.

[@customerguy8581]

I'm a Louis supporter, but it's hilarious to me how he mentioned jerking it as one of his ways of "pushing away that moment of sadness". If the accounts are to believe this is probably right about within a year or two of when he reformed from that habit. This is a man's real-life introspection playing out in front of our eyes.

[@foreversocal1]

we gotta get him back. his story just made me sad for him. Louis, fck the media spin. you can come back.

[@HingleMcCringleberryPSU]

@@foreversocal1 dude.. I'm a huge Louie fan, but it's not "media spin". It's what happened. He fucked up bad and said he thought it'd only be a matter of time before it came out. I love the guy but if he can come back idk how

[@foreversocal1]

@@HingleMcCringleberryPSU I just mean the way it was publicized. honestly, I feel sorry & embarrassed for him. if I'm not mistaken, were there actual victims here. I didn't think he forced anything on anyone. was it abuse of power? I should go look it up again...

[@midwest9757]

@@foreversocal1 no its definetely not an abuse of power...we have a free market and people choose to come and go based on pay and what they are willing to put up with on the job. Those women chose to do something and nobody forced them...they are not victims at all

[@NoaLives79]

LOVE HIM from the bottom of my emptiness. When he hopefully comes back on screen he'll be even wiser and funnier. I'll patiently wait.

[@Sternertime]

based on his new material i think the fallout really hurt and confused him. I say that because there is more "shock value" stuff than there is this kind of profound gratitude. Its pretty sad.

[@Greyz174]

i have occasional bits of depression. at first i was so confused because depression makes no sense. and as i was sobbing alone in my room i kept trying to fight it and i kept screaming to myself "why is this happening to me???" later my therapist said to stop fighting it. to be okay with being sad and let it flow over you knowing it's a temporary feeling. it really was beautiful and i felt so so much joy and clarity afterwards

[@DELETETHISPLEASE]

Realest thing ive ever heard

[@brayanh35]

he'll yeah!

[@NightWatch707]

+KawaiiMLG Watch My Dinner With Andre. The idea is very similar but of course the movie is more profound.

[@thetomster7625]

+KawaiiMLG totally agreed! Just one sec... my phone just rang.

[@DELETETHISPLEASE]

Thanks man ill check it out

[@SAT1337]

Like those fb vids.

[@HishamHilal]

I’m still rewatching this interview almost 7 years later and it just keeps getting better and better, this was a true conversation from the heart and Louis was allowing people in his heart and his vulnerability showed, Conan feeling it distracted people away from it by the Springsteen voices, so many things about this interview were genuine

[@kenadams101]

What he’s describing is mindfulness in the purest form. Just accept any emotion that comes in with the uttermost love and gratitude and you’ll be happy. Unfortunately it’s not easy, at least in the beginning of this path

[@wsmn16]

I've let that sadness hit me before. it's a lovely feeling because you're alive.

[@Deadlyvenom96]

Spencer Lee YES. Somebody gets me.

[@taylorterror4965]

Consider me morbid but, when I see blood, thats when I know i am alive.

[@starwarfan8342]

It's a terrible feeling because you're alive, but you know it doesn't mean anything anyway.

[@quantumleap4023]

@@dqarqeer8603 That's because this life *is* meaningful.

[@johnromero7492]

@Taylor Terror "when everything feels like the movies , yeah you bleed just to know your alive" Goo Goo dolls - Iris

[@finchcarvingadiamond]

Andy always has the best one liners when Louis comes on

[@Beatle196]

Andy always has the best one liners.

[@Rickandmorty_com]

he is master at throwing in gold bits here and there. like a donut with sprinkles on it

[@fosibodu]

Yea he always does, right??!

[@Rickandmorty_com]

***** even louis' responses are written beforehand? i dont think so. there is a general guideline, but there's definitely natural conversations that gets added on like meat

[@Rickandmorty_com]

***** username check out

[@inv_der2350]

Come back Louie, we need you.

[@youdontneedtoreadthis]

Louis ck is not like other comedians. He's not just making funny trying desperately to make people laugh. He almost always makes very profound and philosophical points with his comedy dressed as just jokes but he's a very smart analytical man with a rare ability to make very shrewd observations about the world and i don't know of any other comedian like him. I just love listening to him talk

[@ColinFox]

It's because he's a follower of George Carlin. Watch Louis' tribute to George at George's memorial. It's very touching and explains a lot about Louis' approach to comedy.

[@ahypernova]

@@ColinFox Was JUST going to say everything you said.

[@DaniHGirl]

@@ColinFoxyup! The great George Carlin ✌️

[@AloofMusician]

He is so philosophical, I totally understood what he was saying. Amazing

[@svilen12345]

Right?? Me too! Also when he says we distract ourselves with jacking off or food or a phone - IT IS just to divert our attention from the loneliness and feeling of futility of our lives. But If u stick with it , you feel like he says, true happiness after.

[@AloofMusician]

Lord Vetinari I don't know if I ever get that far, the true happiness seems never to come... It's just this ultimate depression, filled with regrets. Also being a guy it's hard to talk about this kind of stuff.

[@AloofMusician]

Lord Vetinari You are right, it is society that kind of forbids it. You never hear men complaining about gender inequality like women does, just because they get paid apparently 20 pence less than men.... We just suck it up. Also, usually it's hard to find friends who are willing to listen, they don't want to hear sad things, they want happy things to hear, but the truth is, when true happiness comes is still a mystery. I hope you've managed to find such a soul mate though.

[@flyingpig4420]

I feel you man.

[@AloofMusician]

eli buzelli So nice to see how a few others also know how it feels, makes me feel less alone :)

[@BeActiveBros]

He's not trying to say no phones, he's saying learn to be a fucking human being before you get introduced to the fake/cruel digital world.

[@DeMurker]

This.

[@lettherebelamp5102]

"Underneath everything is that thing. That forever empty thing."

[@quantumleap4023]

That's a deep homesickness.

[@marcomedina7589]

It's a teaching in Buddhism and it's based on how life is empty so we try to fill it with meaning and purpose but the truth is life is just a series of circumstances that we are born into.

[@FuserLimon]

this is absolutely the smartest this I have heard about sadness. This needs to be shared and reshared.

[@DraphEnjoyer]

If you give a small child a smart phone or a tablet, you've essentially said "fuck it" in regards to raising that child. No child is going to be able to sit still or focus on anything in their adult life because you were afraid of making them sit in a shopping cart without shoving colors into their brain. This is the future you chose

[@OnsideHaddock72]

True

[@ALIENjoy]

+MrZurata yeah no such thing as moderation or anything

[@pukika88]

+MrZurata yeah! lets all be amish

[@pukika88]

anonymous i don't think depriving your children from technology such as a smartphone or a tablet is a reasonable thing to do. teaching them to use it properly/consciously is better. like it or not this is the future. we will have more and more gadgets like this and they have to learn how to live with them. when i was a kid many said the same thing about old nokias (like 3210) and gameboys and we've grown up just fine. before that it was comic books, and before that it was books (!!) our grandchildren will have gadgets that our children won't like and so on. better move with the age.

[@ALIENjoy]

anonymous you're sure we'd be onto something more intuitive already? Why is that? We've been fucked to head this route since the beginning. All people want is convenience. And I'm not saying that's a good thing at all, but you shouldn't mistake the ideal progression of technology for reality. Big business is usually scumbaggery. Fact is, if things were to happen another way, they would have.

[@Pekkari6969]

90% of the use of my phone is looking at what the time is.

[@ColeODriscoll]

Same!

[@bustex1]

Really? Mines for porn use late at night.

[@linux750]

Wojtek The Bear i do all three guys. (clock, porn, and music)

[@boreduser12]

linux750 You did 3 guys?

[@boreduser12]

linux750 You did 3 guys?

[@kearneyshine3146]

I wanted to reach for my phone because I was sad, and then I remembered this bit so I didn't. And then like 3 seconds later I pulled this up lol

[@MultiJon101]

The forever empty...the void. This was beautiful.

[@warenessmedia]

I kinda feel bad watching this on my phone...

[@riyalityr]

Yup😭

[@Sofwan786]

O Pat kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX7Gqap-rr96bJY

[@Nicolasjenzen]

In your car while driving 📠🚀😂

[@shudawudacuda6643]

can i be the first to say that this dude deserves some sort of award for how much of a genius he is?

[@LPPL123]

***** nowadays being normal is pretty rare. :)

[@klondike69none85]

And here we are 10 years later. Louis got blacklisted because two terrible female comedians wanted attention. I guess thats how this world awards geniuses.

[@madeleinehague648]

My husband is 65 years old, and when he retired, he handed back his cell phone (provided by employer). Since then, he hasn't bothered to get another one. Everyone just freaks out that he doesn't have a cell phone. We find that half amusing and half weird.

[@CHRISDABAHIA]

Madeleine Hague I'm 39 and have never owned one. Don't plan to, either.

[@madeleinehague648]

Good for you! Fight the trend, if you can! Last week, over 20 pedestrians were hit by cars in Toronto...drivers just cannot stop looking at their bloody phones/texting, etc. And don't get me started on how cell phones ruin a social gathering...

[@CHRISDABAHIA]

Madeleine Hague Thank you for your warm, kind words, Madeleine! Oh, I'm fighting it all right! Haha! Can't stand the bloody things! Totally agree about social gatherings (or meetings, or cinema attendances, or....). That's the beauty of not having one: you won't be disturbed, and it's so much more intimate, because your attention is focused solely upon each other! Merry Christmas to you and your husband!

[@madeleinehague648]

Merry Christmas Chris! Best to you!

[@conexant51]

So, he runs his swinger app on another device, or?..

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

This is a good example of how truthful Louis is. Some people won't admit it, but a cood cry is really theraputic and makes you feel good afterwards. It's sort of like that movie Inside Out. Sadness is half of what makes life worth living.

[@2049nao]

My god. It's only the second Louis C.K. video that I watch but let me tell you, this guy is really good.

[@deathstalkers101]

+Arnaud M You need to watch it all. Guy is on point with everything he does. Check out his show on Netflix too. The Dane Cook episode is brilliant

[@teamkillmonger445]

+kyle g. I was about to mention his show if you didn't.

[@UprightEnjoyment]

yeah show is pretty good, but last season ended short

[@ajujuadoidoi]

You're gonna fall down the rabbit hole! ;)

[@JhbTeam]

lol

[@TongueSnap]

Louis C.K. should have his own talk show

[@edancoll3250]

+TongueSnap He has his own show, and it is basically about his perception of the world. It's as funny, deep, warm and sophisticated as he is as a human being.

[@MrFrosten]

+Edan Coll he said talk show

[@damienolivier9098]

Fuck it. It would all be about touching himself.

[@ragnar97]

+TongueSnap I don't think it would work cause he'd have to show interest in the guest which I doubt he would be able to do considering most of the guests would be celebrities he doesn't give 2 craps about. Just to be clear, I'm only saying it wouldn't work because it is something that probably wouldn't appeal to him.

[@zelda6378]

love louie however he might be on his way out considering donald taking over the white house. bald is funny to a point.

[@BillDonaghy]

So dang insightful. A modern version of Pascal's thought... “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal, Pensées

[@prestonphelan9882]

No joke when I first saw this it changed my perspective on life. Come back and watch it again every once in a while. Its one of the realest things someone has ever said on TV

[@johnaccolade5732]

This guy is a GREAT philosopher!

[@leohamilton1884]

Wow, what Louis is saying is actual sociological fact.

[@leohamilton1884]

Well, the first part anyway.

[@SaHaRaSquad]

Well at least he isn't one of the dumb people just shouting "cell phones are bad...cause they're bad and destroy everything", he actually thought about it. That doesn't happen often.

[@itsMaTt123]

NO FUCKING SHIT ASSHAT

[@mindofmarlowe]

This, unironically, one the funniest and deepest bits he's done. He's hitting at an uncomfortable truth of human disconnection starting in childhood, but with hilarious wit. So great. I come back to this quite often.

[@baddgoat85]

He is 100% correct. Cell phones have disconnected us from reality. I challenge anyone to turn off their phone for just 1 day... 24 hours. Even just 12 hours... I promise you'll feel lost, get anxious, not know what to do with yourself, and at the end of the day you'll see how pathetic it is. I write this from my phone BTW. Ha!

[@cashuflakbreakdancer]

Man I live without my phone as much as I can and people act like they can't go a day or two without communication. It's weird but I get looked at as the anti social one

[@treyjetson5320]

Thats actually how I feel about the internet. Not addicted to my phone at all but living without the internet is very tough.

[@HolyRan187]

That last sentence 🤣

[@cockeyedoptimista]

@@treyjetson5320 Yes! I feel addicted to KZbin, for example!

[@svedge42]

@@cockeyedoptimista everything we call a hobby is in truth an addiction

[@skrongo]

I'm watching this on a cell phone

[@skrongo]

***** and texting

[@RUdigitized]

This is coming true. I work with a bunch of early 20's kids (I'm 28 btw) and they can't look you in the eye longer than a split second and you can't go out to dinner or anything without them looking at their phone every few seconds. It's really frustrating.

[@JoaoBatista-yq4ml]

***** real people? we don't communicate with robots over the internet

[@JoaoBatista-yq4ml]

***** Yes, I understand. thank you for the clarification. Usually im a introverted person in real life, and I strongly believe that if I spent more time talking in person instead of the internet I would be more open.

[@Evija3000]

I'm 23, I still own a flipfone (out of choice) and I find the same things annoying. That's partially why I don't have a smartphone... I'm not sure the benefits outweight the problems.

[@RUdigitized]

Evija3000 you're a diamond in the rough

[@c0p13dn4m3]

>brilliant comedian makes astute observations about everyday life >better force Jesus into it somehow Good job.

[@mordkontra]

"You never feel completely sad or completely happy. You just feel kind of satisfied with your products, and then you die." Sums up the life of a cell phone addict perfectly, golden words!:)

[@swisscheeseplease97]

“Life is tremendously sad, just by being in it.” -Louis C.K.

[@paulkhoury5843]

Being in it*

[@swisscheeseplease97]

@@paulkhoury5843thanks for that. I didn’t even notice that I missed a word

[@FeelTheLack]

This is so genuine, he brings to light things that we all experience but don't say.

[@alexolotl764]

I completely agree with ''you're not completely happy and you're not completely sad''. I think it's better to be sometimes very sad and sometimes very happy, it's good for the soul, because then you're truly living. It's better than to just always be somewhat happy or somewhat happy and just let life pass you by, basically.

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

We go from screen to screen staying busy with entertainment work and trivial things just to avoid being alone with ourselves. Louis CK is brilliant

[@mditt7]

this is really deep profundity disguised as comedy. He is making an accurate social comment and exposing a deep truth. we can instantaneously, with the click of a mouse communicate with anyone on the planet...yet depression and loneliness are at such epidemic proportions like no time ever in history.

[@THELIZMARH]

I feel that is Louis was my dad and I broke me arm he would be like "NO DOCTORS! EMBRACE THE PAIN!"

[@boiledelephant]

PissedFechtmeister Unless it's appendicitis.

[@boiledelephant]

Walked it off uphill both ways, right?

[@kingraj333]

4:24 everytime Louis Ck gets serious and deep about an issue, he throws in a random masterbation joke to keep the atmosphere light and to keep peoples' attentions. I like that.

[@TheColossalBlanket]

It's the sign of a good comic. One who can talk about serious things but make you laugh at the same time. I must say I've not really heard much of him but I like what I've heard so far.

[@coryobrien8879]

You’re lucky to live sad moments. Thanks Louie.

[@Keaks_]

“Underneath it all you have that forever empty. “

[@rivolverocelot3010]

Is it just me that sees the great philosophy and tryth to what he is saying?? He dresses it up in humor but it isnt funny.....its beautiful and poetic

[@psychotron108]

This bit was so spritual in a way... especially the empty shell part... awesome... love this guy...

[@isaacchassman6453]

No it's you and the other 8 million people that watched it

[@thomasrainbow]

Check out Bill Hicks. He's the master. And George Carlin too of course.

[@Schmidteren]

It is also funny. It is all 3 things at the same time.

[@CooperSnow]

Louie has always been like that kinda, it's a little weird I don't laugh because it's so funny more because it's true. He's transitioning from a comedian to something else for me. It's pretty dark but its scary and true. People try to act like they have it all together but he's right everyone probably always has to check their phone all the time because they can't handle being alone and just being a person for a minute

[@shmok]

Aside from Louie being a tremendously interesting, funny guy, this is the kind of episode Conan must covet most. He just sits there and lets a true professional take the interview wherever he wants with the knowledge that he knows exactly what he's doing at every turn. And the result was a tremendously funny and insightful bit, completely unique to Louie's sensibilities. Conan just gets to sit back and enjoy.

[@Nitro192192]

Conan and Louis have actually been friends for over 20 years. Back in 1994 when Conan started his late night show over at NBC, Louis was one of the original team that made it all happen. They worked side by side for almost 15 years so they have a huge history together. They are probably used to this kind of chat by now. Not so interview-ish. Just friends talking.

[@MakoHazard]

Nitro192 It's awesome to see two master comedians work together. Makes for some really funny stuff.

[@Kasamalu43]

I'm watching this on my phone as I sit alone in a room 😂

[@danieldougan8613]

About five years ago, I went through a bout of severe depression. I was constantly thinking about suicide, but thankfully I never attempted it. Fortunately I got some help. I was in partial hospitalization for a month...which is essentially all-day group therapy that you commute to instead of going to work. But you're not actually in a hospital. And a lot of the things I heard from the psychologists in those group therapy sessions sounded just like what Louis is saying. This was a great reminder to me of the things I learned back then. I suspect Louis has been through something similar. I'm doing much better today. But depression is a lifelong struggle, so it never hurts to get a refresher course once in a while.

[@switchingtime]

Daniel Dougan Cheers for getting help and getting better, man. I struggled with depression for years and it comes back in small bouts, but life gets better. All the best.

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

Daniel Dougan you ever get so close to death it makes you so alive.

[@RandomRamzy]

Ironically enough, this is where I come when I feel that sense of sadness/loneliness. I probably shouldn't.

[@lovepink5501]

Me too.

[@dontworryaboutit273]

+RandomRamzy haha, i thought the same thing when i was watching the video. like, hm, well im on my laptop to avoid thinking about anything real...but whatevs i laughed!

[@levinhale8584]

+RandomRamzy when i have this feeling, i usually come back and watch him because its calming when someone understands

[@KingBowserVlog]

I do the same thing.

[@BoStanfordify]

+RandomRamzy I just had a bit of a freakout, that sadness he is talking about, that emptiness showed up, and remembered this clip and came back to it. He puts it perfectly.

[@HollyAlt90]

I am such a huge fan of his. Not only is he hysterically funny as a comedian and his show is amazing, he is a deeply profound person. His insight translates so well into his comedy. Brilliant.

[@Vinadet]

this this this that's exactly how i feel about him thank you for putting those feelings neatly into words

[@masterhuhwhat]

he is so dead on. spoken so well. as well as it can

[@Starman256]

4:25 that hand gesture and look conan gives is so funny

[@HeyBOssguy]

People usually become boring shells of themselves when they have kids. I like how having a family only made this guy funnier and is what help put him on the map with all his family related humor

[@katlia5681]

This guy is my new hero. I love the flow of his thoughts.

[@ssdivizion]

He is very very intelligent and smart people love intelligent people :0)

[@thedrzoidberg4559]

This is way more high concept than anything anyone is talking about today.

[@L1KECLOCKWORK]

As we all watch this on our phones 😂

[@saltpan8005]

I used to drive a taxi and had this woman get into the cab and told me she needed to go to the airport. On the way she proceeded to text people the whole 2 hours. I tryed to ingage in a little conversation but she didn't answer me or even look up the whole time. We got to the airport and she gave me a whopping $5 tip for a $190 fare. I left with this real repulsion for cell phones and this woman when I noticed a ringing in the back seat. She actually forgot her phone. I know the next thing I did was childish but I took her phone put it in front of the tire and rolled over it and back until it was squished into little pieces and it felt so good.

[@sharkman7371]

saltpan8005 That is awesome.

[@cheshirecatalyst3136]

***** ...I get it! I really do. I'm trying to get my Mom to stay off of hers...for health reasons especially! European scientists are all warning their citizens about *brain cancer* and cell phones, but for some reason, Americans are *being kept in the dark*. I try to tell as many people as I can to ALWAYS use the speakerphone option and limit usage as much as possible. Those blue tooth ear-pices are not safe either.

[@mr.aaronasmr8120]

Meow master yeah it's already making you sound stupid go figure hmm

[@patton303]

How can you not love Louie?

[@raycroxton9138]

Andy is so damn fast I love it 😂

[@angelpacheco9651]

"How come you didn't answer my text?" is such an ideal quip in that spot. I reran that a dozen times lmao.

[@Nightskyfrog]

This is beautiful.

[@harshlight7]

All of the best comedians are, at heart, philosophers. They don't tell jokes, they simply hold up human experience and force us to recognize how absurd it is.

[@pranamd1]

"You just feel kind of satisfied with your product, and then you die." Best line ever.

[@qnteban]

This is so inspiring to me. Sometimes you just need to feel that sadness, and cry your eyes out, and feel good afterwards

[@95vamos]

He is without a doubt, the Carlin of my generation.

[@scott4398]

infinitely better imo

[@mackenziefulton6579]

no. not better.

[@iamripoff]

Definitely not better than Carlin imo... but Louis C.K. and Bill Burr are both great comedians who are extremely talented and smart.

[@yehheapsmadaybut]

He's starting to look more like the bill coby of your generation

[@georgexanthopoulos3003]

I love Louis but LOL @ him being 'infinitely better' than George Carlin.

[@cmares5858]

If you don't laugh you'll cry

[@HarpreetExplores]

"I was crying and it was beautiful." Audience: haha haha!

[@larryfuckle7915]

I love you louie

[@alexnaoum88]

Louis CK should write a parenting book

[@writerconsidered]

yea first chapter " don't beat the little fuckers"

[@KidIndia]

wow... hes actually saying some very important things. I love it.

[@TheGoodfella2012]

The man sees deeply into life. Do a comeback tour Louis! The tickets will sell out within minutes!!

[@johnsreactions6658]

I wouldn't want to sit in those seats knowing what Louis does

[@ponrix]

Because they dont want to be alone for a second. So freaking true

[@Life_Is_A...]

You know i have this problem, Always doing something typing on a keyboard or studying a book, i can no longer just sit normally without doing nothing .. like seriously i don't even know how to place my hands if they're not required . i end up shuffling them around in different positions till i think of something to do .

[@gunterdak]

Woah. I thought i was just gonna watch some funny jokes about how annoying cell phones are. But instead I got some deeply profound and moving insight into the human condition.

[@BuffPsyduck]

thats louis ck for ya lol

[@MrBrinkmaster]

The sages of the ages. :) I'm ever grateful for the artists who have the courage to let lose their inner voice and convey something of deeper essence. I'm in awe, of those who make me laugh while conveying the same message. As someone already said: "A spoon full of sugar make the medicine go down". Peace

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

Jungleland is one of my all time favorite songs and the fact Louie mentions its brilliance makes me respect him even more.

[@mlewandowska85]

Cant believe I haven’t heard that before, it’s like listening about myself but it’s coming from someone I love so damn much.

[@HupfDole87]

i LOVE driving alone, i hear music and enjoy my quality time :)

[@MrChappy39]

Nothing says it better for oneself than to be able to periodically shut out the world others make for us. Then, listen to the happenings around you. I do it, like yourself, and reconnect myself to my reality. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@HupfDole87]

Allen Hiebert you are the same as me,couldnt have explained it better ;)

[@crashbandi-cody6782]

It really pisses me off when my friends invite me out to eat somewhere and everyone's on their damn phone. It's very rare we all make eye contact, I'll admit I'm on my iPod all the time but when someone is talking to me or I'm leaving to hang out with people, I leave it at home and there's no electronic in my hand. It's crazy. Sometimes I wonder why I even go anywhere with them

[@glowing_rectangle]

time for new friends! or at least tell them to cut the shit

[@crashbandi-cody6782]

I am seriously considering the first option. I've tried telling them to knock it off, they don't listen

[@MaxCreack]

Uh oh Codyos Yeah they're like "Just one second" but it's more like just an hour.

[@crashbandi-cody6782]

Max Creack either that or my friends don't respond at all, it drives me up a wall. It happened last night actually.

[@MaxCreack]

Uh oh Codyos what i usually do is do what they do to me and give the taste of their own medicine and it usually works

[@DoxGR7934]

To anybody who revisits this often for a pick-me-up, you might also enjoy Stop It - Bob Newhart.

[@Adam-vo6tv]

Boom, Andy with his genius.

[@JSBroadcast]

This is a pure reality I've been saying for years, not only related to phones but social platforms etc. It's actually very sad and while Louis being comedian, this is all but funny. People are turning into zombies, living in a virtual world and building 0 real life experience and skills to be among people.

[@TichinaSalem]

+Aleksandar Grbic I don't know if this is a good a bad thing but it's definitely the next step to our history. But where you see sadness some see progress.

[@devinnore]

You could take any sport for example, a lot of people on the sidelines are recording on their phones, ruining a 1st hand experience so they could only remind their friends of how they were there. It really does disconnect you socially from real life, commentating online at a young age only creates a narcissist platform that makes all of your opinions valid.

[@michaelwondrak1982]

so true, people text things and post things that they would never say to someone's face, texting destroyed my marriage, my life my kids childhood its all gone

[@JugglingAnusJuggler]

+Nick Dragneel etherious nick dragneel. u beat zeref yet?

[@antoniocoburn1609]

AGREED!

[@samirabehn4592]

Thank God Mr. CK is awake!!

[@darioantolos2759]

+Lionel Kashila uuuuuuuuuuuu mr awakeman

[@traceyclaver6076]

He should write a book. I'll buy it.

[@andreytrudolubov5315]

Louis CK has a profound understanding of human nature. His show is also amazing.