Nikki Glaser: Comedy vs. Cancel Culture | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

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Comedian and host Nikki Glaser tells Bill Maher why she no longer fears being cancelled - and why she doesn't mind apologizing for a joke.
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[@chasecarter3302]

She says, "I stopped doing shows because of people on the right" and then he says "I love people on the right they don't take things too seriously" and then she says "yeah." They're two people who aren't listening to one another.

[@trevjaywill387]

haha for real. I noticed this too. Its like she's complaining that the only people brave enough to come out and see her are conservative, and then he pays conservatives a compliment that they don't care about offending people/laughing

[@taylorb7191]

@@trevjaywill387 She seems extremely ungrateful

[@SophiaAphrodite]

The right: Tried to cancel D&D, heavy metal, The Beatles, premarital sex, gay marriage, trans rights, anti-governmental sentiment, porn, free speech. They take EVERYTHING seriously, except other peoples rights.

[@trevjaywill387]

@@SophiaAphrodite Oh it for sure goes both ways, each side has their sacred cows. I just thought it was more funny how they seemed to be talking past each other on that point and I wondered if they realized it.

[@russellm2555]

@@SophiaAphrodite you also believed some vague comments about a new medical technology called Healight somehow actually meant 'inject bleach'😂

[@SorenHume]

Bill's crush ended right there with her apologizing for molestation jokes

[@mikef2813]

He doesn’t bang ugly women to my knowledge.

[@SorenHume]

@@mikef2813dumb and cheap... thanks for stating your preference

[@bittnerbs]

@@mikef2813 he doesn’t prefer white women either.

[@ranndino]

@Drew Down He's talking about many others. He's fortunate to be on HBO. They have enough balls to not give in to the woke mob. Turns out that some people bitching on Twitter isn't so scary after all.

[@Deuteromis]

@Drew Down Cancel culture has existed forever. People lost their lives and carriers for actually issues like equal rights, speaking out against the government. This whole thing now with celeberites being canceled, it didn't start with them.

[@alucardbloodyvampire6066]

She is what Amy Schumer imagines herself to be

[@edt4059]

thats fucking mean dude , but youre not wrong lol

[@Chthonic_Elements]

on point, dude

[@RaySmith66]

skinny?

[@YourMom-tx2dn]

What??? Nikki wishes she was as popular as Amy. Her latest podcast appearance on Your Moms House was the single worst podcast ever. She isn’t funny at all.

[@YourMom-tx2dn]

@sleeping bear if you’re taking reality stars, sure. When you’re talking about putting asses in seats for a comedy show, that’s a different story. We get it. You don’t like her. But she packs theaters like most comedians wish they could. And It’s not because people find her “popular”.

[@Kelveron]

"I don't like to offend people..."!. Well, no decent person 'likes' to offend just for the sake of it, but surely it sometimes comes with the territory as a comedian and people should still have the right to offend without having to fear being cancelled!

[@ogorhenry7154]

Trust me, some people intentionally want to be offensive

[@carlostuggle6515]

@@ogorhenry7154 truth

[@Kelveron]

@@ogorhenry7154 Of course they do, but as long as they are not preaching outright hatred or inciting violence, in a free society people should have the right to offend even if it is intentional. Example, Bill Maher offends some people or groups on a regular basis, and he absolutely should have the right to do that, just as his targets should have the right to offend him back. Now, let me be clear, I'm not advocating people being offensive to each other. Just saying that in a free society people should have the right to offend.

[@ogorhenry7154]

@@Kelveron I completely agree with you- that being said, some people actually deserve to be canceled as a result of their toxic rhetoric and dangerous actions. Take Trump for example, people argue that he has the right to say the election was stolen even though it wasn’t- but that is not the issue; this guy has moved from just expressing his feelings, to actually trying to undermine the very fabric of the American society- which is the public having the right to freely elect their leaders. Still on Trump, I’m surprised he is not in jail for asking a public official to fabricate votes so he could win the State. Imagine asking someone to do what you claim to immensely disapprove of.

[@ogorhenry7154]

@Michael Smith if you don’t call them out, they will gradually change laws to oppress people. The Republican Party is a typical example of that.

[@dahefe]

I like comedians engaging in serious conversation. I mean it, not joking.

[@dolphmanity]

She's a drone.

[@sheajohnson923]

The best comedians are ridiculously smart.

[@haterade5137]

Luis J Gomez

[@nuckygulliver9607]

i prefer comedians that are funny

[@88Chronox]

Hahah she thinks cancel culture cares about her apologies. Adorable.

[@Tommysimonsen]

They do care, they love a confirmation they hit the spot.

[@stevem2323]

@@Tommysimonsen No they don't give fuck, they are cancer it won't stop.

[@Chilean88]

That's what I was thinking. They don't care about apologies. You can apologize and you'll still be canceled

[@Holdfast1812]

@@Chilean88 Agreed, if some cancel culture twat says something to you hoof 'em in the gonads. Even if they screw with you, you'll still get to feel good about it. Or do a Bill Burr on them.

[@fishbone3333]

@@stevem2323 It's all about the free market. If the free market can survive her comedic hackery, then she will have a place to perform. If the free market decides that she is more trouble than she is worth, then she will fade away.

[@danielcastillo4537]

The thing is if a comedian performs for an audience of a 100 people and one person is offended but the other 99 people had a good time why fixate on that one person? Comedy is an art and not all art is meant to please everybody all of the time!

[@rluv4evr]

Yur only as good as yur last mistake.

[@danielcastillo4537]

@@redacted5035 People used to pay top dollar to see Gallagher smash watermelons on stage and they all thought that was comedy. Let the public decide what's funny or what's not funny. They do this by choosing or not choosing to support a comedian.

[@demonicbeethoven]

Why is voicing an apology to that person or feeling bad for that person a "fixation"? Does that person not matter? And what about the comedians asperations of performing for everybody at high standards? What would be a good goal to you? What percentage of the audience should have a great time and feel that they spent their money well on the tickets? What percentage is supposed to come back and tell their friends how great it was? What's the cut-off line? What if 51% find it hilarious and 49% are offended?

[@danielcastillo4537]

@@demonicbeethoven So every piece of art should have a disclaimer? If that was the case Hemingway, Richard Pryor and yes Beethoven would be subject to scrutiny and their works would never have seen the light of day. All art is subjective. Therefore it may please but it can also offend.

[@demonicbeethoven]

@@danielcastillo4537 Like Maher, you don't seem to understand what she's saying. You can stand by your point of view and yet still show empathy for another human being. She explicitly said that she would apologize for making somebody feel bad, not for what she said. Difference. "I am sorry you feel this way" does not have to be passive aggressive. As a wise man once said "Nuance is hard".

If you have a panic attack at a comedy show, you are the problem, not the comic nor the comedy.

[@vforwombat9915]

if you are the problem, I can either be an ahole and not give a sht, or I can try and comfort you because you have issues and I don't want to trigger them. there are times when you're gonna upset someone. but you don't have to be a dck about it after.

@@vforwombat9915 nobody said you cannot comfort someone for feeling bad, eg having a PA. Just stated that the genesis is not in the input but the processes within. 👋🏻

[@vforwombat9915]

@ maher was disparaging when Nikki said she wanted to comfort those folks. i was responding to that , and thought you were saying something along those lines.

@@vforwombat9915 well there you go. Sorted. Have a nice weekend.

[@Hoganply]

@@vforwombat9915 Your comment assumes that the pathologies and neuroses of those with such issues aren't in fact worsened by avoiding 'triggers'. That the safe space crowd are comparable in their treatment of mental health to Scientologists (contradicting science) says something, wouldn't you agree?

[@janetw.5706]

Hey Bill, you’re going back on tour!? Why don’t you come over to Europe and tour?? I’ve lived in Brussels, Belgium for the past 44 years and it’s so rare to see American stand-up comedians here. I absolutely love your style of humor and I share so many of your points of view. I often watch your show on KZbin. Please come here someday; we need you!!

[@janetw.5706]

@@jimmydonlon6762 “To each his own,” Jimmy. I like plenty of other stand-up comedians, too. Variety is the spice of life. A bit sad that you waste your time on negativity.

[@jimmydonlon6762]

@@janetw.5706 Fair enough.

[@ranndino]

@@janetw.5706 Jimmy likes to waste his time on channels of people he doesn't like instead of following the ones he does. A bit weird, if you ask me.

[@BeMoreFunny]

All you people crying about the homeless joke need to remember something: they don't have TVs.

[@gamesman0118]

Or HBO, Or a overdeveloped sense of outrage. They'd get the joke.

[@parvin46]

Nobody’s crying. She’s just not funny.

[@gamesman0118]

@@parvin46 That is your opinion. My opinion differs. And look nobody got hurt.

[@ryan-marcweise86]

Yeah but they have phones tho lol

[@solvseus]

It's not TV, it's HBO

[@batgurrl]

Her shark bit at the end cracked me up. I know you were just being you😜

[@hank1938]

Lol, I was picturing her cradling the dead shark as she was saying that.

[@batgurrl]

@@hank1938 👍🏻😂😂

[@batgurrl]

@@hank1938 the rest of the interview was great

[@timchuk4916]

Sums up the whole cancel culture with 1 line

[@triggerwarning3010]

She seems like she was a bully in highschool

[@Manishkumar-oo7ny]

I watch this show to find out about rich people's problems.

[@mfjones4696]

Strange comment

[@PaulSullivan828]

Why do you care about rich people's problems?

[@SenaPt]

The thing is... cancel culture, doesn’t care if you are not racist, a good person, accountable or if you apologize. 😅

[@tommiddlebrook1500]

Because it's not really a thing. People like Bill just can't handle getting called out or growing up.

[@TheAlibabatree]

@@tommiddlebrook1500 Do you think that everyone who has been “cancelled” has deserved it?

[@TonyRockHard]

@@tommiddlebrook1500 you saying cancel culture doesn't exist? You might need to read some news bud. If you really think it's only people getting called out and can't grow up then dam dude you are more stupid than I thougbt

[@mathurex211]

@@tommiddlebrook1500 What a stupid thing to say

[@MjollTheLioness-o4y]

True. It's not about your intent, it's about how the person who got offended perceives you and/or your intent.

[@leestringer]

Welp, that didn't go the way he hoped...

[@kamilshoukat6492]

Thank you! I was trying to find this comment.

[@yesh8340]

He was about to fart his usual cancel culture sshwjdhwjhwj rant and she just didnt bother to give a fuck 😂

[@taylorb7191]

Ya, very weak guest…

[@DjDarkD]

@@taylorb7191 weak guest?

[@bunangst8415]

Taylor B unapologetically weak and hard to watch. A stage performer who complains about the, “Type of people,” who show up to support her during a crisis? She just completely disrespected her own role as a comedian.

[@ansalon72]

Let's give a warm welcome to Nikki, whose current hits include, "not my people showing up", and "I don't mind apologizing".

[@garrydye2394]

She has to explain she's not racist. Apologizing before she has done anything wrong. The true definition of pathetic.

[@cosmicsquirrel7642]

I've never heard of her either man.

[@y_b_nvs1079]

Exactly!!

[@Skysmeller1]

Her choice of words were very poor, People are sitting down listening to her to laugh and have a good time and her focus is that she would rather not perform for them at all because they think different than her. That’s just very sad and divisive.

[@tonybrown512]

Apologies are fine when you have actually done something wrong.

[@Deuteromis]

True, but a sincere apology is needed when you actually do something wrong.

[@ToriZealot]

@@Deuteromis ... and still get cancelled anyway

[@nuckygulliver9607]

too many apologies make apologies dumb and political

[@rp-wn5or]

Encouraged, even!

[@willmercury]

@@Deuteromis The definition of which capriciously shifts to inflict the maximum degree of punishment to satisfy those setting the cultural agenda for the week.

[@alienwierd]

Loss of smell good because of homeless situation? Wtf 😂

[@Chiefmaker75]

There are more homeless people than stars on the ground on Hollywood blvd

[@Charliefox71]

That one just slipped right on by.

[@colirino]

I thought it was funny

[@theblackenedphoenix]

Because people who know they have covid are out walking around the homeless. The joke makes no sense.

[@bizzigtv4903]

@@theblackenedphoenix 🙄

[@nancyz5841]

She didn't like her audience because they 'weren't her kind of people'? Lady, they showed up. That's more then you can say for 'your kind of people'

[@lordhashimoto4035]

They didn't laugh at her terrible jokes

[@SuperFarrOut]

The only people laughing at the jokes of people wearing a surgical masks are counting backwards from 10…

[@bradleyboyer9979]

Might be one of the most ignorant comments I've ever heard. Knocking the people who showed up to watch you? Seriously???

[@SuperFarrOut]

@@bradleyboyer9979 I think she is saying that she bombed, and blaming them. But she also performed in a mask. That’s just uncomfortable for a live comedy show. She blames the audience rather than the mask.

[@sandrabecht4489]

👍🇩🇪

[@yuothineyesasian]

"Glazer...? I just met her!"

[@RAIRADIO]

I think all comedy content should have the disclaimer: Do not watch if you have offence phobia.

[@billfogarty5963]

If somebody's actually hyperventilating because of what some comedian said as part of their act, maybe they shouldn't go to comedy shows.

[@sabatino1977]

And then take the stick out their ass.

[@jamessandoval5843]

Oh, okay, I won't drive either because it triggers me (which is a real fear and risk for iraq and afgan vets). Or I won't go to a movie because it might trigger me (which does happen). That's dumb. The thing with trauma is you have to go through life and face things that will trigger and be uncomfortable and sometimes you will hyperventalate and have a panic attack. It happens. It is not the comedians fault or the person suffering. Your attitude is not inclusive. Sure hope you never have to suffer trauma and then know what a trigger is like.

[@fishbone3333]

But, to the contrary, if a comedian is telling racist, sexist, or homophobic jokes, I will do what I can to help see to it that the comedian will not have another venue. If enough people feel my way, the future venues will cancel their appearance. If not, then they will continue to perform In either scenario, the capitalist free market (our god) will have spoken.

[@trini4204]

Cancel culture is definitely real and it’s funny seeing people in the comments say it’s not

[@Hollins23]

"Funny how.....like a clown?" I couldn't resist! :)

[@gregbors8364]

Sure. Look at how the GOP canceled Liz Cheney

[@b1bbscraz3y]

it's not. can you name me a serious result of cancel culture that isn't just being inconvenienced by getting kicked off social media by the owners of the company? name me one thing. is anyone in jail for cancel culture? hmm, nope. has anyone died from cancel culture? hmm, nah not that one either. it's a fucking joke especially compared to the history of McCarthyism and actual cancelling that has been done against leftists in this country where people actually get killed or put in prison by the FBI for bullshit with no evidence (like how they fake terrorist plots)

[@SpacemanXC]

@@b1bbscraz3y August Ames killed herself.

[@b1bbscraz3y]

@@SpacemanXC that's harassment not cancel culture. Twitter didn't kick her off for what she said (from what I remember) she got berated by random people on Twitter and harassed to that point. and she killed herself she didn't get murdered by someone for a political difference. that isn't cancel culture bud

[@jakedunnegan]

I'd go see Bill at this point - he's starting to realize that the Left is in loonytoonville. And I'm okay with hearing attacks on right wingers. (I'm a big Chapelle fan). I would NOT go see this Nikki gal. She sounds like she COULD be funny, but if she's scared of offending people, she won't be.

[@jakedunnegan]

@Taotaomona Well, I'll keep an eye out...lord knows it's hard to find good comedy anymore...

[@Lolo-ux1pw]

Nikki's humor is very edgy. She's not afraid to be offensive at all. All she's saying to Bill is she's gonna tell her jokes no matter what but if/when someone brings up a point that makes her think and possibly change her view she's also humble enough to apologize or at the very least empathize with someone else's experience if she doesn't agree with them. She basically a good person, but she's also hilariously offensive!😂

[@SophiaAphrodite]

So canceling her........................

[@jakedunnegan]

@@SophiaAphrodite Cancelling her? No one's suggesting that. I'll likely check out one of her shows (online somewhere) to see how she is. But, just b/c someone's comedy is not one's cup of tea, does not mean someone should be cancelled.

[@claiminglight]

Nikki is fucking savage as a comic. I think her stand-up can revolve too much around sex-- pretty much all of it, in fact. Still funny. But her roasts are really fantastic. Best roaster working, I'd even say.

[@lukeeclair7736]

Crazy. I literally discovered Nikki and her Conan clips yesterday. And now she's on Maher!

[@Le_Church]

So?

[@amandahector9074]

Watch her on the Alec Baldwin roast.

[@personanongrata2045]

Did you? Literally? Like like literally the day before today? I totally thought you meant yesterday like figuratively

[@painkiller1968]

Not figuratively?

[@personanongrata2045]

@@painkiller1968 don’t you love how people use literally these days? They like saying actually too... words mean what they mean all the time. They think saying literally makes them mean what they mean even more or something 😂😂😂. Ahhh kids these days. Get off my Lawn!

[@SensemakingNL]

Perfect answer from Nikki. You can feel bad for individual fellow humans, but don’t let them cancel the message.

[@wally1979]

"I don't want to offend..." mission impossible.... people just need to grow up and learn how to deal with shit.

[@Beowulf45]

There's a difference between uncomfortable truths and just being a jerk. She's saying that she doesn't SEEK to offend, which is good. It's possible that someone may take offense, and even that she might apologize, and that's okay. The backlash against so-called "cancel culture" is way worse that any perceived cancel culture. Besides, it's not as if it's anything new; you could call it a boycott or whatever. Conservatives just want to be racist/sexist and don't want to be held accountable - meanwhile they use cancel culture all the time against things they don't like. It's hypocritical.

[@jeremy5246]

Whether she's not meaning to offend. Or someone being an intentional A Hole. Shouldn't matter, if you're an able minded adult, laugh alittle. After the year we have all had. Laughter is what we all need.

[@Beowulf45]

@@jeremy5246 I disagree; intent is crucial. I don't mind if a comedian makes an off-color joke or hits a raw nerve; in fact, I love it. What I don't like is trying too hard to be edgy and/or "punching down." That's lame and bad.

[@jeremy5246]

@@Beowulf45 live yours. I'm going to laugh, life's to short, to not laugh. Even bad jokes are worth a chuckle.

[@unidentifiedguy8253]

"I don't want to offend..." Step 1: Leave comedy since "knock knock" jokes aren't pulling an audience (and someone may actually be offended by "knock, knock" jokes these days). Step 2: Become a recluse that doesn't interact with anyone. Step 3: Consider suicide as a way to avoid the possibility of offending someone in the future.

[@HalseyHFW]

Well now we can all feel secure that the whole cancel culture issue has been put rest!

[@vmwindustries]

Wouldn't that be nice!

[@shamblesgalore7468]

@MrGriff305 that, right there that

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

Thank God! Whew. Getting back on KZbin!

[@charlesfarley28]

Nikki was kind enough to meet me after a show in Des Moines, Iowa, and she took a photo with me and recognized the source when I exclaimed, "Enjoy it!" She said, "Oh! You know Brody Stevens?!" Lovely woman, she is.

[@bothellkenmore]

I miss Brody. I 1st saw him on Seattle public access TV in the 90's when he was a nobody.

[@robertk2007]

New rules is really the only reason to watch anymore

[@cesarnarro6013]

New rules is the only bit I watch on that show. I've noticed that when the more he brings up points that have some common sense in them, the quieter his audience gets.

[@kwill215]

Lol u big tripping the panel is still great too

[@robertk2007]

@@kwill215 ok, dawg

[@MetalPersonJ]

It was the only reason to EVER watch.

[@julialarsen]

Yay Bill will be on the road again. Pleeeeease make sure that the Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center, Orlando, FL is on the schedule.

[@williamsmark8731]

Good afternoon

[@Destinychanged]

The Princess of Roasts!!!!

[@PercivalC]

Bill's right -- she absolutely kills it at the Comedy Roasts.

[@sidwhiting665]

Remember 10 years ago when people had "panic attacks" from comedy shows that triggered them? . Yeah, me neither. You go to comedy to laugh and not take yourself or "the issues" too seriously. If a comedy triggers you, stay home. Simple, elegant.

[@cabayern9416]

Those who are triggered just want to control others.

[@jakobe_]

@@cabayern9416 no one is having a fucking panic attack stop over exaggerating lmfaoo

[@mattnewby123]

oh fuck, comedians LOVE controversy, its free press...

[@demonicbeethoven]

As some others have said before, there is a difference between apologizing for your message and apologizing for making somebody else feel bad. One is saying "I was wrong by saying it and I won't do it again" and the other is just showing empathy. You can stand up for your beliefs and your message and simultaneously mind the feelings of other people. It doesn't negate the fact that the offended party went to the show and could have researched the comedian and his/her usual material. As Glaser said, it's a matter of accountability and "deal with it" is just an arrogant response, indicating that your world only revolves around you. I adjust my language when I am around kids or Mormons or other people who don't like swear words because I don't want to make them uncomfortable. That doesn't mean that I don't fully stand behind the style of language that I use. If you have no regard for the feelings of other people, there are only two possible reasons for that, neither of which is positive or noble. Having such regard does not mean you have to change who you are and what you believe in, though.

[@harp440]

Firstly, we're not anti vaxxers....secondly, wtf does wearing a mask have to do with having a sense of humour....you literally pointed out how ridiculous wearing a mask is

[@michaelseidenberg2323]

I miss Joan Rivers

[@Chilean88]

In my opinion she was the funniest female comedian of all time. And one of the best (male or female) comedians ever. She didn't care if she offended anyone. She knew what comedy was!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

@@Chilean88 she was like Don Rickles. Insult comics get boring quick. Because they do not really have anything funny to say unless it is insulting someone.

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

"Help help! My daughter's not talented!" - Joan Rivers, on the Simpsons

[@ranndino]

@@SophiaAphrodite She was hilarious and it never got old. A lot of people deserve to be insulted because they suck.

[@jd-tg1ox]

No one whines more about and gives oxygen to 'cancel culture' than comedians who are not being canceled.

[@dirrdevil]

Too true. They're just upset that people yelled at them. Real comics do their own thing and find their own crowds.

[@jaydurych]

Thank God for Nikki Glaser and Sarah Silverman, pillars of American comedy. And Bill, you’re not too bad yourself.

[@willwitt1493]

Ahh not Sarah silverman...she counts in worst comedian in history.. believe me you can find her in ranking in watchmojo

[@johnvenuti1844]

If you consider these pillars of American comedy, you’re in for a treat: just look up for Bill Burr or Dave Chapelle, you’ll thank me later

[@alexquinn9213]

Sarah Silverman seems rather shit to me

[@willwitt1493]

@@alexquinn9213 couldn't agree more

[@thomasmichael2766]

@@alexquinn9213 She'd be able to make a great joke out of what you said.

[@timothy9182]

She's funny in general, but she isn't the right person to be defending free speech. I just get the impression from her that she isn't being fully genuine when it comes to cancel culture. Just a gut feeling though o be fair

[@Sam-kp7ti]

Yeah she is still walking the line quite a bit. It think Tim Dillon would have been the perfect guest.

[@NT-fo3me]

Walking back her I'm not a racist comment is a sign to go with your gut. 3:21

[@timothy9182]

@@NT-fo3me for sure

[@bonitaapplebum0088]

Cancel culture is a gut feeling with little material impact

[@michaelyoungstrom9412]

Went to high school with her. Glad she's doing well!

[@jamielacerte9806]

Was she always funny?

[@hazmat1978]

Everytime I see her, I start craving a Roast beef sandwich! 🤔🧐🤭BTW, GO CARDS!!

[@popireal3628]

The Cards baby!

[@factanonverba7547]

@@hazmat1978 just settle for the kielbasa you're used to.

[@TheSands83]

I’m from St. Louis but Fuck the cardinals go Cubs!

[@jamiehopkins3796]

Crowds that show up with money to laugh aren't her crowd?!

[@dannadaable]

So she believes in apologizing to not getting cancelled...Bill wanted to cancel her right there. Never heard of her & don't want to. Tell me she is NOT cutting edge, please.

[@Coopsterish]

According to Bill, she is the best comedian out there. Now they plan to tour together. Makes perfect sense. Bill is obviously reached his saturation point, like five years ago.

[@roykay4709]

I love Nikki Glaser. Thanks for having her on.

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Well everyone has their Feelings on their Shoulder! Bless their Hearts 💕

[@shonz88]

Never has the internet been so sure that two people are going to die alone

[@blahblahmeowchow6383]

Everybody dies alone, unless you count murder/suicides

[@shonz88]

@@blahblahmeowchow6383 sounds like something you crocheted on your pillow to take the sting out of all your failed online dating experiences……..

[@blahblahmeowchow6383]

@@shonz88 Projection is an ugly, ugly thing, kiddo

[@rumrunner8019]

@@shonz88 LMAO!

[@slickwilly7341]

@@blahblahmeowchow6383 Nope, my grandfather died with the entire family by his bedside holding his hand till his last breath! He died with a big, big smile on his face!!

[@tunedmultimedia1842]

I completely resonate with her sentiment toward humanity. It is a much more productive (vs. cancel culture) ideology. Very well put!

[@aebalc]

You resonate with her sentiment towards humanity but she just straight out said she stopped doing shows because those are not my kind of people. I would hope that your sentiments towards humanity is that everyone is your type of people and that there are universally funny things beyond politics to laugh at.

[@jbmpr]

I couldn´t give it to you if i wanted... "Waits for laughter... crickets..."

[@jb4948]

I guess she has nothing in common with people willing to pay to see her. That’s stress!

[@mekareactsandreviews3026]

Yeah that turned me off from her... Didn't know who she was before and I'm already Not a fan...

[@mekareactsandreviews3026]

@@MoiDeCoentro wtf are u on about...

[@johnlivia3603]

New found respect for her honesty

[@chriswalker7895]

New found lack of respect for her willingness to acquiesce to the mob.

[@johnlivia3603]

@@chriswalker7895 good point 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TogetherEvery1AchievesMore]

#TogetherEvery1AchievesMore TEAM!

[@mimikaps7358]

Lol 😂 I know you were just being you

[@laur2139]

I’m sensing chemistry. Go for it Bill!

[@pest1382]

People with common sense have been ready to laugh this whole time, people who are offended by comedians are looking to be offended.

[@justinsmith4157]

Every leftist: ..........

[@sprontos]

@@justinsmith4157 how are any of those conservative boycotts going?

[@justinsmith4157]

@@sprontos IDK, how is going wearing a mask in you car, alone?

[@SophiaAphrodite]

people looking for people who are offended are also looking to be offended.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

@@justinsmith4157 how is not wearing a mask at all and not being vaccinated going?

[@tjjames9846]

The worst thing any comedian can do when faced with being cancelled is to apologize.

[@theworldsmostplagiarizedma2436]

Comedy is sacred. If we stop laughing at ourselves and with others about our traumas and the things that trouble us we'll grow increasingly intolerant of them. Either nothing is off limits... or everything is.

[@chiragrulze]

Tell that to the left.

[@shocktonic]

I think cancel culture is a problem too but he talks about this every week now. He makes it seem like this is the most pressing issue facing the country.

[@saveriopersichilli1129]

That's because he has said many things that today would be deemed cancel worthy..he's just preemptively setting the stage for his own inevitable public shaming

[@gregbors8364]

Well, his first show was called “Politically Incorrect” and ABC cancelled him when he said the 9/11 pilots were braver than American bomber pilots, so he has a chip on his shoulder about it

[@hutch1197]

Thank you! I noticed that, too. Every week he has obsessed over cancel culture and woke people. There are other issues.

[@princeobah7995]

I agree but Other than direct threats (which is wrong), most of the “cancellations” are literally socially liberal ppl complaining about a specific creator online. How is that any different w/the “anti-SJW” or “go woke- go broke” happened when ppl like Brie Larson and Leslie Jones from the female Ghost Busters, got an onslaught of criticism. Why is it labeled as a “mob” in one instance but justified in another. Lol 😂

[@hutch1197]

@@gregbors8364 And yet he dropped the "N" word on this show and kept his job.

[@stevewarwick2103]

Got to know about Nikki years ago from Conan's late night show, and I've been watching her Netflix stand ups ever since (they were great). She's so underrated.

[@factanonverba7547]

Ya, a cute Roseanne Barr.

[@xunder3]

Her roasts are FAR superior - the way that she torches on the Roasts is just-short of diabolical. Strictly on a power-vibe, if I was a "sub" I'd want her to have my babies.

[@johnnyblaze9543]

She sucks. Ugly, not funny, not creative, terrible comedian. Let me guess you like the big bang theory and havent travelled much?

[@miket4560]

Too true Bill. She is one of my favorites as well. Txs 🇨🇦

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

Nikki has a BLM-sign to protect her from mostly peaceful protesters at her door.

[@Hollins23]

At first glance, she looked like Celine Dion in the thumbnail.

[@cuccicucci4480]

Celine Dion and Jessica Parker deep-faced😁😂

[@scottywotty8550]

same lol

[@jzcovers]

She’s a thousand times more attractive than Dion.

[@-C.S.R]

Bill is trying to hit that!

[@lonelyone]

He'll have his opportunity in Hawaii.

[@andrewhogan6533]

Why not

[@bainte9701]

She, isn't Black !

[@andrewhogan6533]

@@bainte9701 I’m sure Bill could manage it

[@mineralt]

Who wouldn’t?

[@stevejohnson204]

If she performed in NYC and they never laughed the audience was wonderful, if she performed in Birmingham, Al and they laughed and gave her a standing ovation they weren't her kind of people. You can't win with folks like this. She is everything she claims she isn't.

[@shawnp4155]

100% amen

[@stevejohnson204]

@Kelly Hansen That's a stretch Missy. Now you are putting words in my mouth. Have a great week, summer is here!

[@yyz125]

She's proven that she is politically biased...so my opinion of her humor has changed...sad

[@trollingisasport]

The thing is talking about these topics open gives them the chance to face what they are suppressing

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Way to go Nikki! St. Louis is proud of you!

[@thomasnegovanonline]

“You look healthy…” is how Bill caught it three weeks ago. 🤦‍♂️

[@mekareactsandreviews3026]

Good...Gotta get those anti bodies... ☺️

[@pohakumana4288]

I don't live in a state of fear, my state is a NO FEAR! state. Eddie would go.

[@hcpsdaviesrp]

I forget that they only upload partial clips these days and then I have to go over to HBOMax

[@thomasmichael2766]

I can't stand the new direction HBO is taking, I'm glad Bill Maher and John Oliver are still there.

[@dgpfile]

Or the podcast audio version.

[@ToriZealot]

People are hyperventilating and crying after comedy shows in the US? ... weird people

[@mileslaw]

"The Roast Lady" Nikki should start calling herself that from now on.

[@AtenRa]

Ever since Lisa Lampanelli quit and Nikki's been killing it at the last few roasts she's definitely earned the title. Giraldo would have loved her. Before her I only looked forward to Jeff Ross, now it's both.

[@lonelyone]

I remember when Lisa Lampanelli was the star of those roasts, but even she has become woke lately.

[@fivestring65ify]

@@lonelyone Lisa used to be hilarious. I tried to watch one of her more recent specials, and I turned it off. She's no longer funny.

[@DocOrtmeyer]

*SPIT*... ROAST 😉

[@buckeyechuck4064]

glad we can count on Bill talking about cancel culture and overweight people every week.

[@jonsmith9838]

dont forget his solar panels not being put in fast enough. And the young folks while the same time getting but hurt over ageism.

[@solvseus]

So it's not just me then...

[@Raelspark]

I have no use for a comedian who says, "I am accountable. I don't mind apologizing."

[@LjLaValle]

We've all heard the phrase "jump the shark". Nikki created "Punch the shark" - what you do when retaliated against in show business. 😂

[@yousefayub8747]

You win comment of the week.

[@austintrousdale2397]

If Katie Halper watched this clip, I suspect that she upvoted it for the ending alone 🦈🥊 #usefulidiots

[@FPOAK]

“Loss of smell is good with all the homeless people” Way to punch up, Nikki! It’s about time somebody took those homeless people to task. Powerful comedy

[@Elflopadoor]

At least she's bringing attention to it

[@Elflopadoor]

@@Chris-rg6nm comedy 101

[@JoJo-cy4tb]

dont make fun of muh homeless. they are a burden on society might as well get something from them if only a laugh

[@GorbyP]

I'm glad comedians are finally talking about this

[@cabayern9416]

Love this!!!!!

[@stevenconifer2676]

Political correctness drives me nuts (and I'm a liberal!), but her opening joke about smelly homeless people really struck a sour first note - as the audience's reaction seemed to confirm. She should have made an almond joke instead. "Haha! You're poor and so you smell bad!" Yeah, just not funny or clever.

[@FreeAgent99]

💯👍🏼

[@BMG19FUNNYDIE]

Walk around LA and step in homless shit then you'll at least smirk

[@andydoufreisn2973]

But is she right tho? That’s what you brain dead liberals never answer. I lived in Los Angeles my whole life it smells bad here and it’s a rotten infection

[@stevenconifer2676]

@@andydoufreisn2973 Perhaps that foul stench (of desperate, generational poverty) would fade significantly if there were, say, fewer homeless there in the first place, or at least greater public access to basic hygiene needs (showers, baths, toilets). IOW, maybe if we helped these sorry sonsofbitches rather than bemoaning the mild inconvenience of their odor, we'd *all* be "winners." Whaddya say, Andy? Wanna pitch in and help somehow? (Or would you rather just keep griping about the situation via snarky KZbin comments while you relax at home in your PJs)?

[@stevenconifer2676]

@@BMG19FUNNYDIE Nah, I wouldn't smirk. I might give a few of them a couple bucks and wish them well, though. There's absolutely *zilch* about their plight which I find "smirk-worthy." And the comedienne's joke wasn't even funny, anyway. It was lame, sloppy, and sophomoric. Some of her other jokes weren't half bad, though, and by the end of the interview she seemed like a decent enough gal.

[@jamescoakley4319]

I also love when comedians talks about how they're helping society by making jokes about things that are sensitive to some.

[@mariescolorfullife7606]

That's kind of what I was thinking too. To me making jokes about say molestation, rape, or abortions is kind of distasteful but if they can make a living off it then go for it I guess. I don't have to listen to it.

[@R.A.A.]

Ah finally a Female Comedian with a normal human voice like us , not the moaning phone-sex inspired voices pretending to be drunk on stage 🤦🏼‍♀️ ... NIKKI 😍

[@guillermo3564]

"I'm sorry you feel that way" is not an apology.

[@emmanuelmarti7301]

I've never seen Amy Schumer before but tonight however will be my very first time ever seeing Nikki Glaser doing stand-up comedy at the Raymond F. Kravis Center For The Performing Arts!

[@BillWithers96]

I’m outraged that you’re outraged

[@SophiaAphrodite]

That is literally the whole anti-woke/ PC/ Cancel culture drama.

[@stevensalembier4050]

The homeless joke was waaaaaay better than the fart joke imo.

[@neillscott4192]

Pretty sure if a shark bites you, punching it is the last thing you'll be able to do. lol

[@johnline]

notice how the audience only applauded when she self flagellates

[@jki8006]

I don't think you know what flagellate means.

[@johnline]

@@jki8006 of course i do, it's my favourite dessert

[@NewMessage]

"That's pretty good, in LA, to have... With the homeless issue." Quoting from Caitlyn Jenner?

[@ivareskesner2019]

Is Caitlyn that ex swimmer dude who got a pair of boobs and facial reconstruction?

[@Lunethzero]

@@ivareskesner2019 Ran someone over too

[@gregbors8364]

@@ivareskesner2019 Decathlete. You might be thinking of “swimmer dude” Mark Spitz

[@lrduff]

That ('punching down' joke) truly was not ok. Fucked up. Just 'being politically incorrect' does not make you right, or funny.

[@Dfturcott]

Or dr drew, or Adam carolla, or Rogan, or mark geragos or anyone else who lives in La

[@g.d.graham2446]

Wait, did Bill Maher say that he "fell in love" with someone? ;)

[@friendsoftheamazonjungle]

Missing live show comedy.... That's the real pandemic ❤️❤️❤️ greetings from the Northern Peruvian Amazon 🌴🇵🇪🙏💪😂

[@jimkammerer8028]

Nice THANKS 😊FOR THE 😅Bill

[@SuperFarrOut]

The only people I’ve found funny while they were wearing surgical masks are dentists. And I was on laughing gas.

[@HaydenDavidson6]

They're not having a panic attack. They're having a Look at Me moment.

[@factanonverba7547]

Look everyone, the real enemy, smug complacency. The banality of evil

[@doomslayer1984]

She isn't afraid of them because she hasn't become a target of them. Plain and simple.

[@acaydia2982]

Never apologize. That’s the biggest mistake people make. Once they see you aren’t phased they move on. If you notice the people that don’t apologize not only survive, but thrive.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Interesting. Kevin Hart apologized and he has yet to not sell out a show. He experienced nothing but Twitter drama from his stand up. Nothing more. That is as far as cancel culture can go. IF you are not on Twitter. There is no cancel.

[@acaydia2982]

@@SophiaAphrodite Oh, it’s beyond Twitter, but there is a level of fame and fortune you can be that makes a person uncancelable. It’s not fool proof though. It effects normal everyday people at their jobs or college campus the most. Keven Hart is also black.

[@overshare7]

0:35 "with the homeless issue" sorry if living in the street and not having a golden shower at the parking lot, affects your nostrils... wow u can even hear the public...

[@chrisdongwon]

Repertoire collides heavily with Desi Lydic

[@lolodee3528]

Desi is funnier, but opinions ...

[@combatdoc]

I had a PTSD attack after seeing 1917. Still a fantastic movie everyone should see.

[@sammavacaist]

But you certainly don't have to if you have PTSD.

[@someblackcat]

I LOVE Nikki!!! She's both a great comedian and vegan! What else could you ask for?

[@someblackcat]

@@komponents7977 So you have to be poor to be have compassion? How do you know it's not something cheap or something the production gave her? Besides, I wish all rich people would have been compassionate and use their power to protect and save others. That's sure as hell better than using it to gain more money w/o thinking about the consequences and hurting others, less fortunate

[@yyz125]

Being a true vegan can be detrimental to highly active people who require certain nutrients to repair and support muscle function etc...so it's more like a status of being of superior morals

[@someblackcat]

@@yyz125 That's actually the opposite of what is true - plant-based diets can help athletes improve their performance by decreasing weight, creating leaner bodies, and improving stamina

[@yyz125]

@@someblackcat some conflicting studies...bit I've tried both and know some elite athletes who incorporate a healthy combination

[@someblackcat]

​​ @yy z The ADA itself talks about the benefits of a appropriately planned vegan diet. There are studies, such as one from Harvard, telling about the harm in eating animal products (in the Harvard study they say red meat consumption linked to increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality) Putting the health benefits aside, eating animals and their products is simply giving money to the horrifying abuse those innocent animals are going through 💔

[@mercifuln8]

When I was at the UW, nobody gave AF about guest speaker events, comedians, protests against either, or "cancel culture" We were frigging busy.

[@JV-rx3ov]

No one did when I was in college or grad school either. However, there seems to be an element present in today's conservatism that lives to offend people, not inform people. Milo Y & Richard Spencer weren't invited to colleges to create a dialogue or discourse. They were invited to come say outlandishly offensive things with no value to overall discourse. This shit-stirring troll element just didn't exist 25 years ago.

[@mercifuln8]

@@JV-rx3ov Exactly. I remember seeing Dr Atkins for a panel, and the other cardiologists ripped him for non-inpatient ketosis. That was interesting. The rest of my time: buried in books writing. This just sounds like universities desperate for attention (for the wrong reasons) inviting speakers desperate for attention (for the wrong reasons). If I want this Id go see a circus

[@brucecaldwell6701]

@@JV-rx3ov There's also an element on the other end of the continuum that lives to be offended. Just ask any comedian. People, in general, are taking themselves way too seriously these days.

[@deadams8905]

@@brucecaldwell6701 comedians these days are honestly so whiney. It just seems like a baby crying whenever they talk about "cancel culture."

[@SRosenberg203]

@@JV-rx3ov I also feel like the monetized industry of "the roving college speaker" wasn't really a thing 25 years ago as it is today. What do people like Milo Yianopolous and Richard Spencer actually DO, other than occasionally compile all their talking points into a book and publish it? They just go from place to place being paid to talk and say outlandish and offensive shit. Was that a profession in the 80s or 90s? I was a kid then, so if it was I wasn't aware of it.

[@RichardFrancisWilliams]

So the people who came out during the pandemic to pay to see her aren't her fans? wow.

[@jackmessick2869]

No, she is not a fan of them.

[@jacoblee5796]

@@jackmessick2869 Why was she doing shows then!? Think about how stupid her comments were about that.

[@BloodBaath]

@@jacoblee5796 Because she's not a fortune teller and didnt realize who would come out until show day, and she noticed a trend.

[@jacoblee5796]

@@BloodBaath Way to miss the point...She shouldn't be bitching about people going to her show during a pandemic when she's the one hosting the show.

[@korbendallas7181]

@@jacoblee5796 she’s not on because she’s smart.

[@iceleb452]

Such a pretty comedienne! Amazing talk.