What Living in New York City Is Really Like - Kenny DeForest - Stand-Up Featuring

Kenny DeForest shares some tough realities about living in New York City and explains why he decided to quit drinking. (Contains strong language.)
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[@strix9013]

"It seems being alive really puts you on edge." Facts.

[@alkane7876]

This line knocked me out fasho

[@victorialovatt976]

Well he’s just put into words how I feel since my GAD diagnosis in a very succinct way

[@jestexgarcia3601]

FACTS!

[@cressreeves171]

@@victorialovatt976 Definitely, same.

[@psykolikwid]

That killed me 🪦

[@KingChaChing21]

RIP KENNY DEFOREST! You were amazing brother

[@jonnysoto718]

Rip to him. Such a great talent who's life was cut short.

[@TotallyNotRedneckYall]

"I don't do cocaine anymore... unless you have some..." 💯😆

[@Shermar]

~ Yo, "My minds telling me nooo..." was over the top. I am rolling. 🙃

[@GeorgeWeeman]

RIP Kenny! You were too young to leave us, but thank you for putting smiles on all of our faces.

[@nicholasmcgreevy8313]

FINALLY, some great mental health comedy!

[@rainbomg]

This guy is really good, what great analogies! I too have this terrible detective in my head.

[@taimatsuko]

That was my favorite part 😆

[@JujFuj]

Bruh i got an entire incompetent police precinct up there

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@JujFuj so, like, a regular police precinct? Lol

[@Guywithaclub]

-Everybody who experienced 9/11 as a child.

[@ttthecat]

There was too much truth in this stand up! As a recovered addict but an NA drop out, I recognize all this too well! Made me laugh till I had tears in my eyes. I wish this talented comedian the absolute best and look forward to more!

[@taitjones6310]

As a recovered alcoholic (ten years), you don't actually recover until after you "drop out" of AA or NA. I went for 2 years, then I decided I didn't want to be an alcoholic, so I made a list of all the things alcoholics do and just resolved to not do any of those things any more, which includes going to AA and talking about "my sobriety".

[@matthewmagda4971]

I started to notice his hands shaking... wow.

[@a.t.hustle1583]

"TELL EM IM THE BEST OR ILL PUT MORE DEAD RATS IN YOUR WALL" 🤣🤣🤣

[@galedribble9535]

This guy is good. Very relatable…very open and honest…and funny as hell

[@maddyhobert2256]

You telling me I can believe in myself for $50? Lmao

[@WhiskerDooz]

Very relatable lol

[@chrislowe8212]

This dude is hilarious an as a ex hooper I now put my energy into real estate and scream savage every time I close a deal

[@KennyDeForest]

My man. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@pvputos]

@@KennyDeForest did you type this at 3 in the morning?

[@sativarosegold3604]

Lol "couldn't catch me out in the wild, had to set a trap" ..funny

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

who are you setting the trap for? Ex bf?

[@sativarosegold3604]

@@MaNuLaToROfficial huh? it's a quote from the video you just watched.....

[@PenguinCave360]

He was pretty damn good had me busting out laughing

[@tenaciousblender]

Kenny came up in Chicago. Love seeing new material from him, especially his darker stuff.

[@PatentPending-le6qj]

The Bad Sportsmanship had me rolling😂❤.

[@sequoiastreet9872]

160 days sober. The last couple weeks have been a huge test.. Seems like one thing after another. But I’m pushing through and trying my best. I was trying to find something to distract me and make me laugh. I was trying to watch some stand up and was coming across the same usual boring stuff. This was really good. He has a different way of doing stand up and I can’t really explain it other than it’s just different and good. I hope he succeeds and can get some specials. Glad I came across this I needed that

[@joshisenhour8464]

About 10 years ago Kenny Deforest was missing from his dad's basketball team the night we played them. We took basketball in Springfield mo very serious back then because a lot of people would travel to play at the Missouri state out door courts. And we have 7 or so colleges withing 20 miles of each other. I asked his dad where he was and he told me he moved to new York to do comedy. I was shocked! He didn't seem like he had that type of personality. Even when I clicked the video I wasn't expecting much. I couldn't have been more wrong. Dudes super funny. Btw basketball His dad has to be at least 70 and still plays. We love us some basketball.

[@luxeltondo]

The therapy vs dirty garage analogy 🤣🤣🤣 I like that

[@benjames5978]

I just discovered your funny content recently. Rip sir, thanks for helping me laugh again, A short laugh, but a much appreciated one. My condolences to his family, friends, and fellow fans such as myself.

[@ThangLe-yf6wj]

“But my body…my body!!!” Lol

[@soicybunny]

First time watching him; he’s sincerely relatable & incorporates perfect comedic relief- finding that good balance. Loved it

[@mbele3000]

Hope to see more of this guy!Boundaries were pushed all around and analogies were on point, good stuff

[@scriabina]

Sadly he died yesterday after getting hit by a car.

[@ntsikelelomyolwa5448]

If he keeps this up he's going to be one of the greats I'm convinved... Well done

[@boondogglet132]

"message each person at 3 am so they know you are serious and apologize for something that happened 15 years ago." I felt that....ive been thinking of going to talk to somebody for my anxiety for quite some time now, but once again. I was raised in the 90s and early 00's where reading a book was gay. its gonna take some time

[@The_Rock_Princess]

Take your time 💕🙏 The struggle is real ;) :)

[@cmb6087]

Dude sometimes that apology works out. Think about Billy Madison and the list.

[@boondogglet132]

@@cmb6087 My name is Earl i miss that show so bad

[@jackrosendale8367]

Hilarious, and the best descriptions of therapy/GAD I've ever heard. I'll definitely be sharing this with MY therapist.

[@cliffcoats3543]

This dude speaks directly for me.

[@cormovements]

That bit about your excess athletic energy is spot on

[@TheThekaydixon]

Literally no one knows that they can move from NY, lol!

[@farapipsqueek636]

It is physically impossible to do so. But to be fair, a lpt of people who move to NYC seem to be unaware that there are people who were born and raised here. They have zero problem moving away

[@TheThekaydixon]

@@farapipsqueek636 Lol, FACTS!

[@jakeburke7651]

9:10 is legit one of the funniest things ive seen in years, not only his joke, but the instant reaction of the girl, only for it to be subverted. Alao the lone guy who started cheering make that dude seem so desperate for any action. Honestly, the whole thing is just * chefs kiss *

[@Josh1OD]

Apart from being really funny, this was somehow, under the surface, actually beautiful. Talented comedian!

[@Guywithaclub]

Hey I thought you were me

[@JustineAngelaEstrada]

The accuracy of therapy 😂😂

[@rodddossantos1437]

First time I’ve ever seen or heard of this comic. Pretty funny stuff! 👍

[@margaretbaker1589]

I don't do cocaine any more, unless you have some!!!! 💯😂😂✌️

[@johnbutler5650]

“ You mean I can BELIEVE IN MYSELF … for FIFTY DOLLARS!!!!” Yep, that was it for me.lol!

[@coppersense999]

He caught a good audience. Got some standouts too, noticanle enough to catch his attention. Good on NY. 👍

[@spacemama]

I grew up in The Bronx, lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and even Queens for a month in my 34+ years in NYC. As a fairly recent resident of Jax, FL, can blissfully confirm @0:36 🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@TKO593]

Just don’t try to turn Florida into NY please.

[@spacemama]

@@TKO593 impossible. I wouldn't even try lol.

[@gmajor9913]

"you are going to have a BUNCH of free time, and a VERY intense spirit,"🤣😂🤣

[@Rampy283]

This dude is hilarious! Gotta look out for him in the future.

[@ViceCoin]

Right on! NY is a dysfunctional relationship.

[@iancarlin5714]

"The only way to win at a party is to lose at a party" pressed pause and thought about this way too long. This guy is great!

[@kwezixuba4429]

Hilarious analogy for therapy at the end!

[@fab.silva1119]

This guy is a riot!!!!

[@jakobbauz]

This is like the best description of therapy I've ever heard. And yes, I have not heard that many.

[@TeflonProductionz1]

that wisconsin joke was point blank on the money lmfao trust me I know

[@meshap.8713]

I almost spit out my tea at that R. Kelly joke! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DanZfpv]

This is genuinely one of the funniest new stand up acts I have seen in a long time.

[@batcird]

bad detective anxiety disorder bit at 10:10 is perfect, made me lol i literally feel the same way and it's good to hear someone as funny as you describe it so accurately lmao thanks kenny

[@Bluecrabsandsushi]

This is a really good set

[@lalah9481]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Perfect description of counseling!

[@LarryDavid47]

you mean a 35 year old man who looks like a 45 year old man who just stormed the capitol

[@xandermal]

Really good set. Want to see more of him!

[@SA-ud9nf]

Man, just a we could go he was fine and then on the 13th he was gone. Cherish those you have because they can be gone anytime people. God rest his soul. ❤

[@GeneralJiggle]

First time I have laughed that hard since I first met Joey Diaz, or Bill Burr thank you my friend

[@MrBlakeleyden]

This guy is a new favorite of mine. Solid!

[@outlawz7623]

this guy was great and i can’t wait to check out more of his stuff

[@TKO593]

The bad cop in my head is a 1920’s gumshoe sheee. Always tryin’ to sell me wooden nickels as if that will add hay to the old hay burner.

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

I dont smoke weed sorry Sike! Im smoking right now LOL

[@jedipat204]

"You're telling me I can believe in myself for $50??" 🤣

[@isaacllanas282]

What great analogies bro!! Starting since nyc to end with psychological problems putting special focus in the importance of a correct mind control

[@davidquilesis]

I love this dude!! Looking forward to more from him.

[@SONOFABITCH]

Hilarious! Fantastic set, keep on bringin' it dude.

[@TheCarelessAquarius]

It’s rare to happen upon a good comedian you haven’t heard of before.

[@chewface]

"People think drugs are expensive. I think they're too cheap. I shouldn't be able to meet God for fifty dollars." ----LMAO This is probably the most underrated joke I've heard in years. And the delivery was perfect.

[@ashablue78]

That’s the best way I’ve heard therapy described

[@lindseymadewell7169]

The garage really hit garage

[@2gritty]

the r.kelly reference was hilarious

[@jonathanlundquist5845]

Appalachian Henry Zebrowski is pretty solid.

[@Fjolde]

"I don't want to know the number of times you can pee on a woma..." youtube commercial. Perfectly timed.

[@piotrmitrega2765]

Great set, one of the best I've seen last 5 years

[@honeyrayen3549]

That bar/school joke was hilarioussss

[@Puggernuts]

Very funny and surprisingly accurate! I'm looking forward to seeing more Kenny.

[@natalied6923]

100% on point with everything 👍👍👍👍👏👏

[@owejan]

More of this guy!

[@lemonscented7703]

gonna be honest the “bad detective” bit made me laugh until I started genuinely tearing up, hit a little close to home but that’s just a consequence of phenomenal material

[@victoriaallen3753]

Ok so his stories about therapy ring very true for me. LOL So funny!

[@markcooper3276]

oh this is amazing. kenny is dope as hell.

[@kaptkronik135]

Great set!!! Reminds me of Normand with the rapid fire jokes.

[@markminter6312]

Very solid set. We need more of this guy.

[@fitforfreelance]

I was so glad to move out of NYC!

[@alexsvistunov620]

Great material! I'm gonna listen to his set "B.A.D Dream" tonight, cheers~!

[@carolyntalbot947]

This guy is one to watch, fantastic aet! 👏👏👏😄

[@lenaely6146]

His therapy analogy 😍😂🐼

[@theeternalnow6506]

This was good man. I enjoyed it. Relatable as well.

[@p3l0n78]

Reading books 🤣🤣🤣

[@diplomatfromspace]

Very Good...!!!

[@Blugrazz]

Awesome stuff!

[@justjokes-shorts9239]

More from this guy please!

[@tomgay5951]

This was fantastic

[@GoHawks24]

This dude is hella funny 😆

[@westdakota9180]

Living in new york is rough but it beats living in DeForest

[@AsherHammerman]

Really funny stuff!

[@dougsmith1992]

Literally, ‘couldn’t have said it better myself’ 😂

[@penelopeasmr1009]

Wow a funny stand up bit. It’s like striking gold.

[@robertomendez187]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 wow very clever!!!

[@VieenRennes]

I started out digging him...Now I’m ready for a KZbin marathon

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

Where do you start? How long is the run? Is it televised ?

[@nickcrye5585]

He just called me out lmao. I just got a bike last month 😂

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

What kind of bike? I bought one from Wal Mart a few months ago. Don't ever buy a bike from Wal Mart. Total shite bikes

[@pdxholmes]

The "bad detective in my head" joke was both hilarious and far too real.

[@vascoparrish4021]

He really had to take that to r Kelly 🤣🤣🤣...smh.... I didn't expect that one

[@noahtavlin]

Rest in peace Kenny ❤❤❤