Russell Peters - Comedy Now

[@MenWithoutTies]

i saw Russel in person one day i was working at an eyeglasses store in west palm beach florida and he said he needed new ones and then was performing that night at the improv. it was my coworkers birthday and he invited both of us to his show and took care of the seats. he was such an incredible and funny dude! can’t wait till i can see him again!

[@christinaspurgeon9564]

Awesome story!! Glad he was so good to you & your friend in person, sure that was an amazing memory!!

[@kenson5283]

Stop trying to sound important. You know that never happened

[@TravelTodayTelugu]

yeah that never happened

[@ABZ49er]

@@kenson5283🤣🤣🤣

[@midbc1midbc199]

Yeah that happened to me at the very same time.....what a coincidence

[@gabrieluaabhoy2424]

2024 and I’ll still watch this over and over again ❤❤❤

[@naninolovyou6388]

He is in a category of his own, like Robin Williams. Very, very funny. I hope I will see him live some day. He is unique, and no one is safe!!! Love that!!! ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffpro8]

I just realized that this stand-up is 20 years old 😮

[@ramonastephanie2332]

&y​@@jeffpro8

[@panshopanjang5105]

Legend comedian...

[@jorgerossi8956]

Me too, watch so many times throughout these years and still laughing like hell

[@vasi]

This stand up is almost 2 decades old. Still gold. Legend!!!!

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

More than. I think this came out around ‘98-‘99.

[@maleksanteri]

@@himwhoisnottobenamed5427 This is 2004

[@easahanhan]

I don’t buy ripped shirts

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

@@maleksanteri You sure? I know he did more that one Comedy Now! appearance, but this feels like the late ‘90s. I mean I could totally be wrong though. Wouldn’t be the first time.

[@JWStreeter]

​@@himwhoisnottobenamed5427 oversized faded jeans!? Definitely mid 00s

[@TwstedTV]

This is the standup that made Russell famous. He blew up after this. I am really happy for him. He is really funny. 😂👍

[@Alvin_Vivian]

In fact, this was his peak. It was all downhill from here.

[@lovatocrvero742]

Wdym downfall from here..he became the biggest indian Comedian in the world..I mean till now he's the biggest Comedian from India....Like till 2016 17 he was around performing with Stadiums and Arenas Crowded all sold out and then he kinda retired,went on a Haitus...if you don't call that Big than what is big?....its not like fell and got less famous...he became more and more famous jeeez

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

Downhill?you pushing peoples buttons or you just clueless?

[@Alvin_Vivian]

@@lovatocrvero742 Just because he became more financially successful doesn't mean his jokes/comedy got better.

[@lovatocrvero742]

@@Alvin_Vivian nah but he became more famous and also richer like you said so if that's not success idk what is...lol 😂😂

[@photomukund]

This set made waves in college dorm rooms in India around 2004/05/06. Students were sharing it via p2p, FTP networks, and were totally amazed at Russell's humor. I am one of those.

[@sca8217]

I swear. I saw this set at a friend's house , downloaded from LAN , after the infamous France vs Italy FIFA final , late into the night. 320 P resolution, but who cared? We were laughing our washed brown asses off!

[@claymadness]

2006 right here. It was epic to see a brown dude doing stand up, just a completely different feel and equal parts fascinating and confusing. 😂

[@Stefanthenautilus]

It was making the rounds in the US around the same time, and we were also blown away by it. It was a more relaxed era in terms of humor about racial and cultural differences, but even so it was a trip to hear him just go up and lay it all out like this. One thing I do remember is that EVERYONE who watched this set laughed at it - white, black, brown, yellow, red, etc. When we can laugh at each other and at ourselves, it actually brings us closer together as people.

[@deepitkujur5486]

@@Stefanthenautilus hehe, liked your comment :D

[@sidiquegeloo1816]

I can watch this over and over again. Probably the most funniest stand up I have ever watched in my life

[@briandick1338]

Agree!

[@hafeezurrahman1000]

​@@briandick1338Check his notorious tour.

[@GraphicVS-u6p]

lame

[@RePete-in-BC]

I remember when this was brand new... 2003-2004... we downloaded it... I worked in a Honda dealership in Vancouver... about 2/3rd of the sales dept staff were chinese.... And Russell's Chinese accent sounds EXACTLY like one of our co-workers.... All of us are huddled around the computer terminal watching the "Indian people and Chinese people can't do business together"... and every time the Chinese accent kicked in, we all fell to the ground laughing... but the one guy who Russell sounds like was still standing going "what?? what? What's so funny????" which of course made us crack up even more!!! Thank you Russell for 20 years of laughter!

[@crystalsolis]

Such a classic. Truly the set that changed his life forever. This made me fall in love with Russell and his comedy. All my friends in school also knew him and we quoted him all the time.

[@SILENTDEATH1415]

If this ain’t the truth man

[@nunyabusiness4510]

Where is he now though?

[@crystalsolis]

@@nunyabusiness4510 Still doing stand up. He’s going on a world tour soon!

[@lonerangerz777]

Always some groupies for these idols.

[@evyordanov]

Samesies 🤗

[@AverageJoe-ds7bs]

Still watching at 2023 😂 Russell is my go to when having a stressful day 😂 never gets old🎉

[@paganelephant954]

Russell, this is the first or one of the first comedy sets. I’ve watched all the way through as a 12 to 14-year-old kid in his bed watching this on his laptop on KZbin back in the day and you fucking got me into comedy and I was dying laughing in bed listening to this and then I came to see your show. I forget which tour it is this is probably like 2008 in Detroit December. We had a crazy store snow storm that day, which I do remember but thank you for getting me into comedy. I have been watching all sorts of comedy geniuses since then including you Shane Gillis, Rogan Normand so many good guys so happy I stumbled upon this on early KZbin days.

[@paganelephant954]

Forgot to mention tommy buns. I was also heavy into Dane cook back in those days, showing my friends in 6th grade who you and the BK KING were

[@Sandeep-qt1nv]

0:52 Homosexuals 2:51 Arranged marriage 5:17 South Africa 9:34 Indians 11:32 Bargaining with Chinese people 14:37 Jamaicans 17:39 African names 20:07 Italians 22:47 Anthony 25:03 Hong Kong 26:43 Indian accent 29:10 Canadian accent 31:56 300 years from now 34:54 Russell's dad 36:22 Immigrant parents 39:14 Somebody's gonna get hurt real bad

[@urshareguy7178]

Love you man

[@addyred1861]

Tyvm my man

[@jamiepautu7686]

Legendary

[@Kevwitha_y]

what you trynna say

[@TacoBellCheatDay]

​@@Kevwitha_ytake THAT, cancel culture!!!😊

[@Mohamed-bc3on]

That's the piece that introduced me to Russell Peters. I was in summer school in 2007 - listening through the earphones with my classmates, cracking up. Till we got caught and yelled at. It was worth it. Good times.

[@andallahelansary1517]

Was youtube famous back then ?

[@Mohamed-bc3on]

@@andallahelansary1517 I was listening from an iPod. But generally KZbin was quiet famous and picking steam at that time. I was on it everyday.

[@andallahelansary1517]

@@Mohamed-bc3on allright.good

[@brainmachine235]

Yelled at? When I was a university professor and giving my class an exam I noticed a guy with his headphones on. Hmmm. Could he possibly be cheating? I had no choice but to check and dreaded the possibility that Id have to fail him. I asked for the headphones, put them on - and it was rap music. VERY loud rap music. I handed them back. No problem. If he can focus and write an essay at the same time, more power to him. And I seem to remember that he got himself an A-.

[@Mohamed-bc3on]

@@brainmachine235 we were being kinda the loud crew in the back so we got heckled a little. It was summer school so materials were condensed and no time for a breather. But from what I remember he was a pretty cool teacher nonetheless. Just a little jeer and all moved along.

[@swskating3865]

Watching in 2022.... this is brilliant. Proper funny, not victimising. Poking fun at a culture or race is a light year from racism and hatred. Pretty sure he could easily be cancelled in these woke, melt times

[@petesmitt]

Russell has actually toned down his racial humour because of the current snowflake era..

[@active285]

Not the faintest idea what's funny about that weird American stand up "humour".

[@automotivated5934]

@@active285 not for you I guess. Ha. And it’s Canadian stand up.

[@scipio764]

@@automotivated5934 Wait until he found out about British humor

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Exactly

[@jake.cee12]

This was the show that introduced me to Russell Peters. 2012 was the year, and literally fell down from the couch laughing...

[@daveo2882]

Same Same. 🎉

[@claymadness]

Man, 2006 for me, the year I went to college. As an Indian kid who grew up in India, we didn’t really have ‘stand up’ as such back then. This guy changed my world and turned me into a comedy fiend. 😄

[@kegelboy]

2005 here

[@juliorodriguez2694]

FACTS

[@kimcheebowl]

Same!! Hahah 😂😂😂

[@Phillmendes]

Even making jokes at every culture, he knows how to make it with respect. Very intelligent and funny. The best on my opinion, love him. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@ghalibahmed6676]

Russell if you see this comment, just know this is one of the best comedy specials out there, if not, the best. I watch this on repeat and laugh every single time

[@barbarashoemaker2469]

He's HILARIOUS. He even pokes fun at his own race. It's all in fun. I watch him over and over again. I laugh hard each time. I can't wait to see him on tour some day.

[@GraphicVS-u6p]

that's race-ist

[@reverend900]

First dude who was viral on youtube and now a LEGEND. In lots of aspects he was the first on netfix too.

[@Ferbals]

I've enjoyed Russell's performances since this show but I swear he was in full form that night! 😂 This has aged nicely!

[@hurgurhurghuthfn]

One of my all time favourite stand ups, so smart , natural and effortless. Epic.

[@GraphicVS-u6p]

still waiting for the guy who asked?

[@vancolucci5949]

I laughed non-stop.That was the very best show!!!

[@shampersaud2763]

There is always something true about his humour and a genius for expressions, accents ,gestures just like the people he is impersonating .He is not mean or rude, just pure talents and makes me laugh with his momentum.

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

And he always makes fun of himself (and his culture) too. We were always told. Don't take yourself to seriously, live too short, humor starts with yourself if you can't laugh about yourself, you can't laugh about anyone.

[@MithunKarmakar]

@@jurgenolivieira1878 He is the Guru of racist comady. :D

[@shafquatzamankhan5932]

Possibly the best stand up comedy Russell Peters performed here! Got me through some really tough days back in 2005 when I first saw it on my university P2P file sharing network 😁😅

[@NoahFonoti]

Everyone in my grade used to quote a lot of this set. It was absolutely legendary and today im 33 and its just as funny ❤. Pure comedy gold, truly gifted and skilled.

[@Nyandeep]

One of the best standup comics of all time. Love to watch him every time and laugh uncontrollably. He is probably the only Indian who loves making fun of Indian accents and is appreciated for what he does.

[@topcat1048]

Russell you make our days always full of happiness even if we are having a bad time cheers dude from 🇮🇹

[@GraphicVS-u6p]

He don't give a shit about u! u know that right?

[@ianmcluckie2336]

Coming from a South African. Amazing humor and excellent accents. You are a legend.

[@diditeofilova]

I adore this stand-up! One of my all-time favorite!

[@denize9606]

Love his sense of humor! Amazing performance, ALWAYS!!!

[@poofficial5918]

‘Somebody is gonna get hurt tonight’ legendary nostalgic vibes

[@GSync13]

This is truly one of the greatest comedy sets of all time.

[@ACSMusicSounds]

Yup 😂

[@michaelannaflorence7554]

Because we all can relate to it.

[@akhodagu]

I saw this for the first time when I visited family in Toronto in 2007, still brings a smile to my face :)

[@mcbridefan88]

I wish we could still laugh together about our similarities and differences. Some PC people can’t /don’t want to know the difference between laughing together vs laughing at someone.

[@musiclover5023]

Russell is on another level, a global ambassador for all people, I've watched lots of his videos fro his performances to a Russian audience to middle Eastern audiences , Africans Latinos, Asians and Europeans, he is spectacular really really funny !

[@daggyag9613]

Its 2023 and im here getting my dose of laughter. Almost every year repeatedly, i will watch this same jokes, never fails to cheer me up. Still 1 of his best performances, never gets old.

[@harisf]

Bro same

[@paradox_nova3695]

I can watch Russell Peters over and over & never get tired 😂😂

[@evelynmorton8235]

😂

[@derrrick7759]

Hilarious! He’s cool because he jokes about everyone- including himself. Never gets old. 🤣

[@alainrouleau]

So funny! 🤣 🤣 🤣 Classic Russell Peters. Even years later it's still very funny. The wit, the language, the timing, the facial expressions, the accents, the back & forth, the ability to tell unique jokes that are still true today, LOL Thank you! 👍

[@humanityconnect6163]

Anyone 2024? Still the funniest show eveR, man~ ^0^

[@StrollingBoi]

Back when comedy was very funny!…2024 Love from Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤️

[@grandpawnapkins7429]

Ahh yes, the show that put our boy Russy on the map. This was a legendary performance

[@okolekahuna3862]

Classic. One of the best stand up comedy performance ever.

[@Jon_IndieSan_B]

Thank you for posting this!!! This was the first time I saw Russell Peters!!! So many years later this is still hilarious!!!

[@csteven7935]

As a white french guy, never been in touch with Indian culture, Russell made me feel like part of the Indian family. What a gem of a performance, just insanely funny !

[@Show_what_I_Love]

Its a pity that French people know nothing about India except poverty n death which is in le monde, le parisien and french24. They think india is like Algeria or mali or somalia. And i live in Paris so i know this very well et je peux parler le français. French people are just obsessed by US and japan and a little by qubec

[@Sherirose1]

He is quite good isn't he? I hope he return to circuit. He has some new ones.

[@Papertin99]

No these are jokes so no Indian culture here pal

[@kareemsalessi]

NOBODY is white; it's a misnomer!!!

[@jestermoon]

I love this new version of Russell!!!

[@qiqi5277]

this is an iconic comedy set that no matter how old it gets, it still cracks you up every time.

[@100samanthamarie]

2022 and still watching him because his jokes still feel fresh lol

[@nedimmrsic4650]

Confucius says: "You go to jail bad boi!"

[@GraphicVS-u6p]

fresh??

[@mannykhan7752]

Remember watching this in 2004 and I still can't help laughing at all his jokes. What a legend...

[@nipittneeley2977]

Really enjoy his humor. No one is safe from his observations. I had never heard his stand-up before. Glad I came across him. It’s 2022 and I need to laugh about this stuff in the present environment. Thanks.

[@janinecervantes9366]

This is one of the funniest stand up sessions I’ve ever seen. Amazing talent and delivery. Please come to Houston Texas for a show!! I’ll be there with 50 fiends!!

[@hafizulhilmi1157]

Always be my comfort stand up gig by Mr Russel Peters, so underrated. Legend

[@satteesingh3741]

No matter how many times I saw this video, I still found it hilarious. Russell is definitely a genius at comedy!😅😂

[@victoriawilliams2786]

I've watched this set before, but it had been a while. I absolutely agree, and look forward to, a world of beige people. Thank-you so much for the laughs!!! ✌😎🤘

[@EndlessFunctionality]

I rememeber watching way back in the day right here on KZbin. In 2007. Watching it multiple times and dying of laughter each time. Today in 2024 I get this is my recommended list. My God, not only is this set throat and stomach hurtingly funny. But absolutely nothing in comedy is like this now, even in the past 10 years. You're literally not allowed to make jokes like this and say whatever you want. Back then we had no idea actual comedy would be made illegal and even hinting at even trying what not "approved" by society would have your life ruined. But...we have gems like this, that can never be taken away!

[@shade3403]

he makes fun with diff cultures but with respect, making sure it wont hurt nobody...love this guy!

[@shampersaud2763]

That's where his genius emerges.😃

[@CGJUGO80]

It was a time that made us a lot more human than the woke PC robot world of today

[@freeradt]

I’ve never seen him before tonight, & my seats were pretty good too! Thx Russell~ 🥰 No seriously, great show!!!

[@hafeezurrahman1000]

I am watching this every year or two since it was first released.

[@RobMinjares]

Absolutely one of the funniest most natural and genius stand ups I've ever watched. Right up there with Eddie. Just Damm near perfect.

[@nextari]

Hall of Fame comedy set, every bit is classic, hilarious. Russell was so original and unique and relatable, an emerging star.

[@mrmystery9965]

Unreal set. This will never get old.

[@alpbet2518]

Truly the taping that shot Russell Peters into stardom! And well deserved! And boy does it bring back memories: was in grade 7 at the time and it was the year 2011! Good times... a friend of mine introduced me to him and those are fond memories... Since then, grew up, went half way around the world to attend college, graduated, got a prestigious job and even got married but one thing that hasn't changed is my love for this man's comedy!!! True legend!!!

[@dawnjawid1790]

Russell is prolly one of my favorite comedians out there today, if not my favorite. I love how he touches on all sorts of colors, races, religions, demographics...but in a clean, clever, and respectful kind of way. He is smart, personable, and charming...a nice combo that makes him very likable on the stage. Very funny and very cool! 💜🤣💜

[@nurulfakriah3514]

I watch this 12 years ago. And it's still funny now :D :D :D

[@kalas1995]

I will never be tired watching this. This is Timeless ❤

[@theog1252]

One of the best sets I've seen. Really left an impact on me and my homies at the time. Russell is such a legend. Also feels like Russell has had it with those downloading ba*t*rds 😂😂😂 n has decided to make some ad revenue money ✌🏼😎

[@BV-Auto]

On da flux.

[@jabmeas]

This will never get old classic Russell

[@ninzapou]

I have watched this multiple times long time back and still it's funny as fresh 😂😂😂

[@urshareguy7178]

Same here

[@Utkarshn]

Ahhh... The set that announced Russell Peters! Gave us the legendary "Be a man!" And (of course) "Somebody's gonna get a hurt real bad!" rofl ... Sheer Nostalgia!

[@hamletdr]

Russell Peters is one of the best comedians out there if not the best right now.

[@payiobasete6499]

This performance would eventually become the foundation stone for his future success!.. and deservedly so!

[@kaeso101]

This is a classic. The one that brought peters to fame and the jokes are just top tier 🤣

[@caitcasali3207]

So refreshing! As an Italian American I endorse this message!!! Russell why haven’t you performed in my city! WTF🤌🏽 MGM GRAND SPRINGFIELD please come! We have all the big names come through. I just went to Bill Burr (I took my dad for Father’s Day) and Jerry Seinfeld is coming this weekend. Please 🙏 you are hysterical

[@B0l0joe]

this was the first full comedy special i ever watched back in 2006. Me and buddy were in stitches.

[@mariepersaud7027]

Russel Peters, he is more than old as Gold, he is like a Diamond,shines bright like a Diamond, Russell is a star in the sky,loved him more after watching this video, my face is hurting omg,simply tooooo daaaaam gooooood, love you Russell Peters.❤️.

[@MrGilly]

I used to say the chinese joke about getting stuck to my friend all the time, we laughed so much. Unfortunately he passed last year and when it came to that part it reminded me of those moments.. rip buddy

[@Phillmendes]

Sorry bro, RIP - ur brother

[@kbasap]

Sorry for your loss. Stay strong stay positive.

[@kristineeee]

My condolences🕊

[@CALIFORNIAsGAMER]

Be a man !

[@samirgawde]

Man, I would hit likes so many times. Just awesome! Awaiting for a great one like this. You rock Russell!

[@TrevorHering-yx8zj]

Russell Peters is brilliant. I would love ti see him bring his dad along one tour. It would be epic to hear them have an actual conversation

[@allisoncolby7851]

Unfortunately, I think his dad passed away not too long ago, (like less than a decade or so, if I'm not mistaken), but I do remember hearing something about that. There might actually be a Russell Peters biography where he either talks more about his dad, or has a conversation with him. That certainly would be amusing to see the 2 of them interacting together. I get the feeling his dad played a big part in how and why he became so funny. Their exchanges throughout his entire life would have given him more than enough material to create a hilarious comedy routine, which evidently he did, and it's definitely solid gold funny! Hope you can find more info on Russell. I'm sure it won't be a boring search of anything you'll find.✌️😎👉😂

[@user2j3ycg4df]

​​@@allisoncolby7851 .. And his father speaks pretty well, I mean, not in the accent that Russell mimics. They were very close, apparently. I heard Russell say that in an interview.

[@jay_b6579]

Idk if it was 2003 or 2004 but this comedy special is what put me on with Russell Peters! So many quotes me n the homies would say while getting faded! Nostalgic af

[@dianalimardi88]

This was my introduction to stand up comedy. And I just wanna say, no wonder you are the number one stand up comedian in the whole world. Thank you for this.

[@ihs51]

Stop watching his shows because it becomes profanity

[@CGJUGO80]

Is he really number 1?

[@Avthefit]

This was absolute gold! Still peak Russell

[@munnaabhai-kf4yn]

I know only two Canadians ,Russell peters and sunny leone,and i watch their videos for my pleasures

[@DailySource]

A masterfull set. Almost every part of it is funny, plus he ties a lot of stuff together.

[@GraphicVS-u6p]

which part wasn't funny?

[@Pixie.Little]

Great comedian. Top class. Thanks for making me smile and laugh ♦️🤗🌻

[@valerieprice7135]

That was one of his funniest shows!! Great job!!!

[@BigMuff75]

This is probably the best material I know from this fella.

[@anantwashere]

Legendary set.

[@GTMQ8]

The first time I watched this was sometime in mid 2006 and I was laughing so hard from start to finish. I became a fan right then and there. He has the best race jokes because he performs them based on all of his firsthand experiences.

[@thuydoan7496]

This is the best comedian show I have ever seen. I laughed non stop from the beginning till the end.

[@irinarutz6179]

Russel is very funny!! Thank you!!

[@rinzan28]

his best show period. The is a master piece.

[@Louie88]

2024 watching it again for another round of great laughs

[@theoriginaljosiahjocson332]

This is my favorite Russell Peters special! Classic!

[@yoeyzee]

Damn, I haven't heard this since like 2003/2004. I became an instant fan that day. This is still his best stand-up show to me.

[@mariatan9129]

Great content performer. Just what americas youth needs Respect our elderly n parents. Bravo!!

[@ChuckNgoo]

Man I first watched this when I was like 12 years old. Now that I’m 30 and rewatching this made me realize how good of a comedian Russel is. His crowd work was so good and so quick on his feet. Stand up comedy will never be the same

[@Soroush.73]

Legendary! This is the show that made me a fan of Russell back in highschool. Im now 29 🤣

[@05keerthiS]

My absolute favourite standup comedian. When this show came out, KZbin wasn't even born. 😊

[@tiagombg]

One of the best stand ups ever.

[@danrasta44]

My favorite stand up! I come back to this specific performance whenever I want to really laugh. Too funny! 😂

[@milenaghebre2160]

What a performance. He is vey talented. I enjoy listening to him.

[@balrajatwal6077]

I’m watching this in 2024, I still think this is his best performance!! Awesome comedian! 🫡🫡💯💯😂😂