"My Wife's Brain Tumor" - Jim Gaffigan (Noble Ape)

[@charlesshunk1248]

I am the husband of a tumor victim. It's a serious problem from which a bit of humor can help remove the sting. Thank you for helping the rest of us out :).

[@CharlotteWebb1952]

Prayers. ❤

[@Saldivinorum]

No offense, but how's she a victim? Hopefully all is good of course, but I don't really see people who suffer from a disease they likely caused themselves as victims. Unless of course it's say from exposure at work to a hidden carcinogen. Ah, I'm just being silly though. Peace

[@jackhammer7824]

@@Saldivinorum Her parents built a playground with used telephone poles Caked with coal oils , the seats painted with lead paint. Next to Love Canal , down the highway 1 mile from the nuclear plant.

[@funnyface338]

Jim we NEED u!!! Don’t know where we’d be without u Thanks for the best medicine in the world ❤️ Besides all that other medicine, laughter is so therapeutic. You are AMAZING

[@ScooterDoge]

My brother wasn’t so fortunate. He had it removed but it came back twice and he didn’t make it, but he did a couple of extra years. I’m glad your wife came out on top Jim!

[@sterlingindigo]

I like it when he heckles himself in that not too overly critical whisper voice.

[@HisWordisLife4U]

It started out as a preemptive strike to audience complaints but now I am pretty sure it has morphed into Multiple Personality Disorder. We've all been warned for years about answering ourselves...

[@FriedAudio]

That's called "The Voice of the Audience." 👍🏻

[@simon199731]

@@HisWordisLife4U look at the little outro of the video he publish right now ! Just know that he is a very intelligent person, he is simply a master at actimg stupid

[@HisWordisLife4U]

@@simon199731 I was trying to be funny; I guess it wasn't. I love Jim Gaffigan, He is amazing.

[@coolbreeze3793]

Funniest part more times lmao hilarious "I don't like that joke" lmfao

[@catchip756]

Thank you for your humor. I have inoperable brain tumor because of location and have had radiation treatment. It is not growing but could at any time. It’s always on my mind. No pun intended so it always helps to laugh about the uncontrollable. Thanks again!

[@youareon2something]

🙏

[@nomadiavan6560]

@@rameychisum2891 🙏

[@jorgegarcia-mr3sv]

How are you now?

[@Crenzio]

I hope that you are well. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@rashaunakovacich1979]

I pray for u. God bless❤❤❤❤

[@lynfoster2484]

Your standup helped me get through the long months of dealing with breast cancer last year. Seriously! I had you on while I went through chemotherapy, and had to close my hospital room door because I was laughing so loud. As you can imagine, not a lot of laughter at the cancer clinic, but I much prefer laughter over tears, so thank you. Got the “all clear” December 14, and I’m so glad your wife is better, too.

[@mermaidmama7880]

Hooray!!!!!

[@a.b.7932]

💕💕

[@xlrouge]

❤❤

[@laurafedora5385]

“Some of these jokes are just for the fathers” 😆

[@RumbleFish69]

Man, Jim Gaffigan has become one of my all time favorite comedians. He is easily right up there with the greatest comics of all time! It's not just the hilarious jokes and stories, it's also his timing and manner of delivery which is only unique to to him. If I'm having a crappy day, I watch 5-minutes from any one of his sets, and I am back to normal!

[@threetreasures7698]

Same here. He got me through 2020.

[@2004mojo]

I was going top post the very same feelings about him then I saw your post. 😊

[@_Sixpence_]

I agree!

[@whiskeyricard]

I have trouble getting to sleep, and I watch Gaffigan show almost every night. I still laugh out loud even though I’ve memorized most of them.

[@alisade127]

I agree, Jim is hilarious. I laugh right out loud and have watched some of them multiple times.

[@sschevy8558]

“Not going to understand centimeters” 🤣🤣🤣

[@jezebulls]

I like how Jim took the most heartbreaking thing in his life and somehow made people laugh and feel for him.

[@soggyjungle6065]

And feel for his wife. She gets it. As a talented co writer to this funny as heck stuff!

[@jezebulls]

Soggy Jungle I’m impressed that Jim PERSONALLY looks at the comments!!!

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

Jazzbuh brain tumors are pretty messed up (I hold 2 degrees on psych), but that is his job. Your observation points out his genius, and the gift of family support. He loves, and is loved by well-rounded, loving people. That is medicine #1, for her, and for them all.

[@Pinkflamingo77]

Jim Gaffigan is the best. He and his wife, what a great team of comedy. ❤

[@deepdish2034]

@@jezebulls his seasonal allergies

[@alpalazzo1950]

The best comedian. You don't have to be profane to be funny. You take every day subjects and find the humor in and around them. That takes brains, talent and a sense of humor about the world we live in.

[@angp931]

This man is my happy place

[@AngelaSealana]

So glad you all have laughter to share after all that

[@John-lk5su]

Both my parents have died from cancer, so I have spent so much time in hospitals and talking with surgeons and this really made me laugh while also making me feel good about you paying respect to medical professionals. Hot pocket.

[@justnamedjoy]

God bless

[@Laakerii]

Hoooottt pockeeeet!

[@bekahnavarro]

My sympathies. I lost my grandma to cancer a few yrs ago.

[@threetreasures7698]

Please accept my condolences. That’s a tough experience. I know. But we still have…Hot pockets!

[@katrinat.3032]

Hot pocket!!😁😁

[@404_brain-not-found]

I just had my right temporal lobe removed for my epilepsy in mid December. I know that’s entirely different from a tumor, but neurosurgery/medical humor are exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thanks for the laughs Jim!😂

[@ceebee18]

My meningioma was diagnosed the same year as Jeanie's treatment. It was a terrifying big deal, but Jeanie... you're an inspiration. Finding this video hit home, but hysterically. Obviously, I'm well three years out. Thank you to my health care team, family, friends, Jeanie, and Jim. Stay well all. 😷

[@dianamuchkivch1715]

I think Jim Gaffigan is one of the top best comedians. Always makes me very happy with his tactics of humor.

[@ialone7487]

So glad your wife is all right! God bless y'all and your family!!!

[@sbrown8937]

I'm so glad to hear she is healthy now.🤍

[@Magnum-lo1te]

"if my wife doesn't pull through, that's five kids that are gonna be put up for adoption" 🤣😆😂😆😂🤣😆😂

[@Kaikunnomama]

I had a malignant ovarian cyst the size of a grapefruit 15 years ago. Never put much thought into it but it’s so true that doctors compare tumors to fruits lol. He told me “size of a grapefruit and since it’s larger than 15 cm we have to operate” A little humor is always good to go through any difficult situation. After three rounds of chemo, I would definitely take laughter for medicine. Haha

[@steveflow1332]

Is it safe to say he’s one of the greatest comedians?

[@phyvo]

I have been watching a lot of comedians lately and, yes, I'd put him up with the greats.

[@scazermazz]

I'd say you're pretty safe ;)

[@kirapower9333]

I say he definitely is!!👍💜

[@FireLordJohn3191]

He was until he went on a political rant.

[@molliwilson5639]

“ John Canary” what political rant ?

[@cherylswanson7772]

Gaffigan is my favorite! He has perfected his craft. Who else could turn a medical crisis into one of the funniest skits ever!

[@PurpleTheta]

Talking in third person and acting like being apart of the audience is an ingenious idea and super funny. It’s made me laugh since Beyond the Pale.

[@wendymarie5058]

I know, I bust out every time he does that!

[@mickib1592]

I think that's one of his "signatures". Kinda like Brian Regan's crouching... Although I notice he doesn't do it as much anymore as he did in BtP...

[@mickib1592]

@@ThatOne77 Ya can't be snarky AND dapper, D... js. 😉

[@AtlantaTerry]

Do you not know the definition of "apart"?

[@chefscottharris]

They told me mine was the size of a lemon... Jim you’re killin’ it!!!🤣

[@2007sandallia]

I had to have a hysterectomy due to a grapefruit size growth, an endometriosis. I convinced myself it would be cool because my abdomine would reduce in size when they remove a grapefruit. After the surgery and subsequent puking. I looked at my belly and thought...LIAR!!!!

[@ARasputinaFan]

It all just reshifted around didn't it? Lol! Hope you are doing well!

[@Sweet1o1]

😂😂😂😂 So glad your wife is OK! ✌❤

[@DevExvius]

Love his clean humor.

[@Crimethoughtfull]

That take on brain surgeons--absolute gold!

[@Illtakeamoodringtogoplease]

LUV THIS GUY!!!!

[@wendymarie5058]

He's the Best!

[@theawakeningheard410]

You are hilarious. The last 4 years wore me down. I gotta laugh again. Thank you.

[@richNfit4life]

“It’s as big as a pear.” Gaffigan replies “A pair of what?” “You didn’t finish”.

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

When I’m feeling down about my shitty health situation, I watch this video. I’ve read Jeannie’s book “when life gives your pears” and found it amazingly inspirational. I love you guys for making these videos available and for the laughter that melts my heart every time.

[@christinah.5260]

Jeannies book was absolutely amazing! Just finished it today.

[@matthewa.whiting719]

My wife has brain surgery too. This happened before I met her, but the side effects of it are still with her to this day. I'm grateful Jim can help bring some humor to the subject 🙂

[@katyprice5326]

I watched this video while I was recovering from my second brain surgery (the first surgeon didn’t get all of the tumor, but the second one did!) This is HILARIOUS!!! 😂😂😂

[@tomwahl7838]

I truly love your style of comedy. Everything I watch is hilarious!!!

[@janetwentz3259]

OMG. So glad your wife is fine and this was hilarious!!!!! 🤣

[@SaucerJess]

Happy brain injury awareness month to you and your lovely wife 💙

[@LGB-DT45]

Everyone trusts Cosby, hahahahaha, that one got me unexpectedly.

[@Magnum-lo1te]

Hey, hey, hey, gonna buy some rufies (said in fat albert voice)

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

I'm thankful for this, I had surgery for massive toma removed( cancer ) in the abdomen, which has been life altering and humor helps .

[@mavrosyvannah]

Hey there. Mine took 6 years and not fully recovered. But at least I have survived stage 4 cancer for 15 years.

[@deepdownstudios]

The eating of his wife`s food, beeing defensive/agressive about it, and the "What are YOU doing here!!" scream is comedy gold!!! Fantastic!

[@craigjensen789]

Jim Gaffigan is a true comic treasure.

[@PeaceTrainUSA-1000]

Jim's jokes have a magical quality that they stay as funny despite repeat viewings.

[@bonniematthews1080]

Jim, You have such a special gift of making people laugh. Don’t spoil your unique talent by using “bad words”. It is beneath you. ....and a cheap laugh.

[@geoffhennessy275]

My friend and I used to do imitations of Andy Rooney every monday at school. I loved that guy!

[@jck1794]

the visualization of a doctor and his surgery patient accidentally meeting up at the hospital cafeteria mid-surgery, man i've never laughed so hard

[@NealKlein]

Watching you is more than entertainment. What a heart you have. Your honesty is incredible.

[@denisesmith9150]

Really needed this laugh!! I had radiation for a brain tumor on January 28th!! Being able to laugh about it, makes it bearable!! Oh, I was told mine was the size of a marble!! Lol

[@annmitchell4663]

When I had my brain tumor op,the day I came home my kids had put cabbages everywhere 'To make me feel at home in case it went wrong and I was a cabbage...😂😂😂.

[@Kittyxcomatose]

Mine is bigger than that, but definitely smaller than hers. It's nice to be able to laugh about this!

[@mlfeathers7527]

Ann Mitchell 😏😏😏 I love your family!

[@annmitchell4663]

@@mlfeathers7527 Me too..😀

[@daniellebryant2025]

Jim is the only person in the world who could make the worst day of my life not so bad. Thanks Jim!

[@cpecpecpe]

Thank you for this. I have been diagnosed with a 3.5cm brain tumor, or as you would say, the size of a large California strawberry.

[@suzannenichols6900]

I swear to everything holy... only YOU could make this funny. God bless and I'm so glad your wife is fine.

[@nosferatu-369]

One of the funniest comedians out there😅

[@sil1598]

Dude 😂😂 I feel you. My husband had one behind his left eye. Lemon size. Two years after surgery. Still says “ I had brain surgery “. I look at him and tell him that shit was 2yrs ago 🙄

[@elizabethmaurer5134]

my golf ball was removed 2 yrs ago but I still have a LOT of things "wrong" with me lol

[@ruby71975]

My kiwi was taken out in 09. I tell ya I still get that look, and what do you mean you don't remember my first word?! The tumor made you forget stuff mom. 😑

[@cb7pwn]

I wonder how is there room in there for that?.... does he still have the eye? very curious, cheers

[@kimmariefaber4636]

Kim Marie Faber My brain tumour is inoperable so I can still say: “Hey, I have a brain tumour.” Gets me nowhere.

[@sil1598]

Kim Marie Faber I’m really sorry yours is inoperable. It’s not something to joke about. The medicine you take to slow it or try to decrease it will do a number on your body and sometimes personality. It did to my husband. With that, you do start to make jokes, otherwise you’ll go insane from the stress and grief around you. Some days I ask for it to be put back in so I can have 5 minutes of no talking! Hehe I am very thankful to have my husband back though!

[@chrisblahut4879]

Timely hospital humor. Loving your Dinner With The Gaffigans videos. Thank you for the laughter. 💟

[@bouttimelivestream3018]

I just discovered this guy he's amazing watching him every night 🤣🤣

[@MeissnerEffect]

We recently had serious issues with my brain’s Wife tumor. I’m a huge fan Jim and so happy for your good fortune and amazing family ❤

[@angelothruthelenslivingmyd3275]

“All the animals would die”😂🤣😂

[@savigy1301]

Always great to hear someone is doing well after being diagnosed with cancer. Really happy for him and the family.

[@Barbbfly]

I am self isolating with by myself and having a baaad day until i watched u ... TY TY God bless u and your family Wife keep safe .

[@Evilkitty64]

I watch your skits, over and over and it still cracks me up😅😆😁💙

[@threetreasures7698]

Me too. Over and over. So does my sister.

[@janetdidonato9963]

You are not a national treasure. You are a Universal treasure!

[@jamesdriggers2011]

Just watching Jim, eating a hot pocket.

[@Germatti13489]

Having worked for surgery and Trauma Services I jokingly mentioned to my ophthalmologist prior to having Lasik eye surgery, that you never want to hear a doctor say, "well or oops", after surgery. He didn't laugh and the first thing he said after 45 minutes of surgery on my right eye was "Well,...." 🤦

[@harrisonboone2248]

What a clever,hilarious and beautiful way to pay homage the strong woman he is clearly extremely fond of.

[@KD-1110]

I Discovered you During the pandemic, you've given me countless hours of amusement &enjoyment you put into words what we are all probubly thinking about Situations and people we encounter in our lives Thank you for Sharing yourself with us most of us don't have someone Like you in our Lives But we know in some degree thru Your Videos !

[@tootallzz]

Totally loved Andy Rooney 60 mins ❤️😆❤️😆 Jim is so hilarious 😆

[@Retired-Don]

Sometimes Jim's delivery and or inflection does remind me of Andy Rooney and to have Jim call himself out for it was great!

[@jackielaventure2761]

David B don’t get 2 crazy over Andy Rooney - he had a secret 2 nd family and was a incredibly deceitful man / unliked a lot !!!!

[@marqueshawalker2111]

Honestly when he said "OMG you have jaundice"-I thought of Trump! 😂😂😂😂 I can't take it!!!!!!

[@purecanadian7792]

Thanks for making us laugh through this trying time xxx

[@peteschreiber9517]

Love this one, laughing non-stop. Thanks Jim.

[@reactionjunkie7891]

I can't get enough Gaffigan!!! So damn funny!!

[@mbyrd6713]

The “we couldn’t care less unit” is in the basement 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eleniphotiou4569]

I have a brain tumor... i had surgery, it was not possible to be completely removed. I had radiation to stop it from growing. I am not well, i have a tumor at the size of a small pear ! Your speech really made me laugh! Thank you!

[@dsturba4111]

OMG! I must remember to not try eating my lunch while watching your videos..I almost choked!! several times!!!! I truly think only Jim Gaffigan can make such a terrible experience so hilarious without being morbid .. LOL

[@ShelleyTanen-oy9cm]

Jim.i am so glad ur wife is getting better. Jim - u r such a pleasure to watch and laugh with. Tyou so much. Blessings always to u and ur family as always. 😅😅.

[@aprilporter4657]

you always make me laugh! love watching.. Thanks a bunch

[@robertammons8418]

I actually really like grapefruit.

[@jenniferlawrence9652]

Love your comedy you really make me have a good laugh...keep up the amazing work ...we all need you

[@Mattk3ng266]

I’ve only recently got into Jim and I am totally addicted to him, he is sooo funny! Thanks for the laughs Jim 👍 Hi from Australia

[@amardave84]

He's hilarious. I hope his wife is doing okay.

[@Cartier_specialist]

Thank you Jim after the events of this crazy day March 12, 2020 -- I really needed a good laugh.

[@dlafieldChannel]

I'm glad to know that she's ok.

[@jen3800]

this fella is gonna go places.keep it up Mr Gaffigan. your constant refusal to accept the shit life deals you smiles away my days. never surrender to the blues. admit it's there, sure, but refuse to let the external control the internal, ever beating, constant heart !

[@noahcrowcomedy]

The only man who can make a Brain tumor funny

[@badpixels_]

i love the simplicity of your jokes. You don't need to use bad words.

[@StayFractalesque]

"bad words" lol

[@MrJimheeren]

Silk Graphics what the hell are bad words

[@badpixels_]

@@MrJimheeren Offensive Language.

[@DarkLegion75]

I literally watched this comedy special while I was in the hospital on "stroke watch". (Tests all came out fine, no stroke).

[@silvermanstacey9607]

These jokes never get old!

[@MrPhilpot1974]

This is brilliant. I have a brain tumour and have had radiotherapy. I can really relate to his wife 😜

[@farmdaze9961]

First, to everybody that knows a survivor or is one. God bless. I actually think its harder on the family. Regardless, in my family the fruit won. :( However, watching him (i love this guy) really helped then the comments were gold. So many people beat the fruit. That is amazing! Anybody who has been thru this knows the pain behind his humor and somehow that makes it ok to re live. Peace.

[@knickandchester]

Good job Gaffigan family!

[@eliyahukublin8037]

That ending with the subscribe message almost made me choke omg that's the funniest thing I've seen today thank you Jim

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

There's a reason Why Jim is a top comedian i guess, because he is.

[@reljohn671]

the people who disliked should eat more grape fruit

[@cutterhammer312]

Lame

[@reljohn671]

@@cutterhammer312 don't care

[@11UncleBooker22]

I say force them to eat grapefruit WITHOUT SUGAR!!!!!!

[@MARKTH3COBRA]

My dad had a tumor described as a grapefruit haha

[@mjc42701]

Or maybe not...

[@cherylsmith7282]

I had to pause this video as I was laughing so hard I couldn’t catch my breath.

[@percafried]

The best way I’ve ever seen people ask for people to subscribe

[@grf15]

Humor is so subjective. He cracks me up!

[@robertgoss4842]

The funniest guy in America.

[@kevnar]

"They say laughter is the best medicine... and it is... after you've had real medicine... Karen."

[@licksnkicks1166]

OMG just too funny!!! I am crying! It’s nice to escape reality right now!

[@writerconsidered]

He might be my new favorite living comedian. If you really listen every line is a joke or setup for a joke. He doesn't use any filler lines. That takes a lot of great writing. There is a big brain behind his doofus exterior. He's completely different from Carlin but just as smart.

[@Auri-227]

Jim ur not a monster I think like u for the most part. 😂❤

[@wm6549]

Thank you for sharing these clips!