Tig Notaro On Sexual Abusers: 'They're Everywhere'

'One Mississippi' creator Tig Notaro says sexual abusers take many forms: professional athletes, stand-up comedians, political figures and our heroes.
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[@kitty6720]

"Nicky, stop flirting with me". Lol.

[@julianc3701]

that was the best closer, hahah

[@TheFallenSkyes]

I feel so awkward because my preferred name is Nicki but I'm gay as fuck.

[@memyselfi726]

Had this been real life, her head would have probably exploded. I know I spit my coffee out when I heard her say it. I must watch this show now.

[@jubileepup]

Kitty *

[@millsykooksy4863]

😂

[@sweepingtime]

Jeez this woman has the greatest straight face in the world.

[@kuryamtl]

funny since she is as lesbian as they come :P

[@MrRys]

no pun intended? :D

[@jeric_synergy8581]

So ironic.

[@Lykke77]

I would love to see Tig interview Aubrey Plaza - most awkward thing ever!

[@Forsythia17x]

Yes!

[@isabellamumm6373]

Want that

[@lizhutchinson6978]

They would make great costars! I don't even care what the show is about.

[@stellal3592]

Omg yes

[@courtney-ray]

I would literally pay to watch that 😂

[@vanthadoun1]

I love Tig Notaro's style of comedy. She starts out with a story, tells a side story, and you kind of expect to know the direction of her joke and punchline, but half way through her story- you totally become lost and ask yourself "what the hell happened?" Its funny as hell and some people get annoyed because it kind of meanders from topic to topic.

[@AnastasiaR]

vantha doun She doesn’t just hand every joke to the viewer like so many others do these days. I love this kind of humor. It seems so much more genuine.

[@vanthadoun1]

I agree, read the first 3 words I wrote, "I love Tig" been a long time fan of hers and her delivery is smooth as Vanilla Mocha frappacino.

[@MelissaChapin]

The pace is amazing. Like the Yazoo River on a summer’s day. Xx

[@CodyChromeBand]

vantha doun you mean rambles like a typical bore?

[@theokirkley]

Yeah, I like it too. The first time I saw her on Conan with her cell phone bit, I was hooked.

[@KodyAllenEstep]

Stephen is a true pro. I love the way he can feel out any guest, speak to them in a way that mirrors their personality and just create talk show gold. Tig is very funny, love her too. She might catch me off guard though lol Great clip.

[@abc9570]

Kody Estep I don't understand her humour just too slow and boring for me tbh

[@AnastasiaR]

Kody Estep I completely agree. I wish we had more of that in the US. This kind of understated humor is 10x funnier than the lowest-common-denominator comedy we sometimes resort to (my opinion of course!) Stephen Colbert is down for that vibe whenever and I love it.

[@KodyAllenEstep]

Surrey Mane that's okay I def get that. She's into akward comedy

[@KodyAllenEstep]

Anastasia Rath definitely! If only we had more Stephen's haha

[@abc9570]

Kody Estep you're a cool dude, I wish you the best of luck in your life

[@ireneadler4925]

Tig and Stephen have such comedic chemistry

[@bernlin2000]

Watch that smile when she first walk in...he is just gleeful to see her :-)

[@nicbocci1694]

is it just me or could they pass for brother and sister?? at least here they look like they could.

[@wilmafistfit4788]

Tig has comedic energy with everyone I see her with

[@a.claudiasilva9589]

Yup INTP and INFP chemistry

[@NewMessage]

Pray the Gay to Stay needs to be a T - Shirt.

[@elainemarie9470]

YES!!!

[@lilyl.6715]

I need to practice embroidery and not expecting to find inspo in the comments of a Colbert interview w tig notaro. But here i am, sketching "pray the gay to stay" on fabric

[@gijoeljamesmaldonado]

I have a t-shirt shop. How do you want your design? Pica pica plaza. R n R Graphixs.

[@rachaelsman2]

I would like to know who is fighting this gay thing ,most gay people I have known don't seem to be angry about anything . Actually there kinda funny ,and very happy people. Well except when there partner leaves them they become pretty damn aggressive.

[@rachaelsman2]

All can anyone tell me what small rodents have to do with gay people.

[@Melik565]

Toyota Sienna Colbert: "Oh, that's a good one. Are they sponsors?" Jimmy: "Yes." Colbert: "Fantastic car." That got me laughing so hard

[@TrumbullComic]

I like how Stephen just said, "We don't have to be funny all the time" at the end, just going with the moment and acknowledging the importance of what they just talked about.

[@jontraz5993]

Tig is such a real fucking person. I love her style of comedy. I can cry laughing and she doesn't even move a muscle in her face, brilliant. All content.

[@no_peace]

We moved to flat land

[@yuliakorotkova6063]

Watch her Conan's bit on Sia with kids. Cringey cringe

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

Her mastery over her delivery is incredible

[@natasha4695]

this is the kind of awkward id pay to see every friday night.

[@MingWLee]

The way Stephen go along with Tig and being awkward just brilliant, so hard to give a straight face from the whole interview

[@BeGummi]

Always love seeing Tig with Stephen or Conan. She's funny in a very slow, sloth-like way.

[@gabelogan56]

Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you... But I just have to tell you.... I love your voice

[@CodyChromeBand]

Ringo Brat kill me

[@farfisa]

you aint funny brian

[@evyalley]

I love your name and your comment

[@TheWeezyOfOz]

This is a masterclass in awkward and I love it

[@plushpuppy32]

As a survivor, I respect Tig so much for using her voice.

[@con9tessa]

Me too.

[@bsusak09]

Whenever Tig is on a talk show, the host immediately has to adapt to her sense of comedy in order for it to be great. She is an absolute force.

[@basketanand]

That hug at the beginning is the most affectionate I've seen Tig in an interview. The chemistry between them is amazing :D

[@joshuamarsella]

Just binged her show and I loved it! Has a ton of guts, heart and humor! Found myself crying and laughing equally.

[@CodyChromeBand]

Italian Mainer ugh please avoid me

[@joshuamarsella]

Cody S k random KZbin commenter.

[@felixfelicius7330]

I had the exact same reaction to the show. Equally as heartbreaking as it was funny.

[@marysemeunier59]

The same for me. Just discovered her (Yes, I was living under a rock...). I love her humor !

[@HH-gv8mx]

What network is it on.?

[@bobrolander4344]

"Stop flirting with me." Coooold Blooded!!!

[@cg21]

I love her dry humor. I need to watch her show 😀

[@IglooDweller]

One Mississippi is a great show. Six 30-min episodes are NOT ENOUGH!

[@hamburgerhelperflick]

Never seen her before but now I gotta watch her show. The awkwardness between them was hilarious!

[@bluesheep6]

Interview with no question cards. More of this, Stephen. You're good at it.

this was a very craig ferguson-esque interview. :)

[@dertychurchtablet3101]

Yiğitcan Erdoğan so youre saying its not funny... ? I thought it was fair, but craig, no..cause that guy flopped so bad at comedy, he was literally the worst of the worst late night host... thats why he didnt do it long and now does a low budget game show, also watched by less than 50 people in reality

[@KirkKammett]

derty churchtablet speak for yourself.. Craig was way ahead of everyone else.

[@fouadbane]

the only reason craig didn't host the tonight show is because he wasn't interested and the only reason he's not hosting the late show is because he doesn't want it he always talked about wanting to host a game show and that's exactly what he's doing he's by far the best host i've watched

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

It was like a Craig interview without all the hilarious bits or the host being great at pushing conversation... other than that, maybe.

[@jon.e]

Omg I know, I thought that the ENTIRE time before the sexual harassment part. It was EXACTLY like Craig's interviews! I really miss that show :D

[@swesleyc7]

I absolutely love Tig's dry wit and sense of humor. A sign she's super smart.

[@stacyspoonie]

#PrayTheGayToStay

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

That clip where she accused Nicki of flirting with her was *priceless*

[@MrJoeythebabykangaro]

Make the gay go away.

[@frsabourin]

#PrayTheGayToSlay

[@tobi3532]

Which movie was that clip from pls cause I didn't see it in one mississippi

[@rachelrobertdavies5269]

I wish she was here every week. I love her, and her show is very funny.

[@MisterFoxx]

I love her style of humor

[@aliisakalma8245]

D. Foxx very unique

[@MisterFoxx]

Brian DePalmaDeMajorca I think she’s very funny because of her style of humor...

[@ericanton7]

D. Foxx nonexistent?

[@MisterFoxx]

eric anton it’s called dry humor.

[@taylors1974]

She is hilarious.I love her personality, and her sense of humor

[@madsokay]

I love her so much! Her style of humor is just the best

[@frankieaddams3937]

HBO should never have cancelled "One, Mississippi." That was truly the BEST show on any network for years. I am so discouraged.

[@Krustenkaese92]

she seems like someone who can't wait to be old

[@Bahador.B]

Ssgt Griggs how much older you want her to get? She looks 65yo right here.

[@charlottecarlos6296]

Lol! It is fun being old.

[@nommh]

Ssgt Griggs She looks 20 years younger when she smiles - that is so charming!

[@altitudeillume6729]

SHE WAS BORN OLD.

[@pretentiousred6159]

EQ-smoove glad that we got the comment from a 13 year old boy through so early. Now we can move on to people who aren't retarded.

[@MusicSavvy0419]

This may be one of my favorite interviews :) Love Tig

[@nancymesek]

I love Tig. I had no idea she had a show. I've got to find out how to view it from Europe.

[@sianr2169]

Nancy Mesek I think you can see her show on amazon prime

[@nancymesek]

Sian R Thanks. What network airs it in the USA?

[@sianr2169]

Oh I'm not sure I'm from the Uk

[@deanakalova3063]

Nancy Mesek no network, only on Amazon prime and season one is here on you tube. It's really an incredible show.

[@elainemarie9470]

+Nancy Mesek Hi Nancy! This is an independent TV show, not connected to any network. Like Netflix and Hulu, Amazon has created their own television shows & series. So any country that Amazon is available for its residents, you can watch the shows. You do need to have the Prime level of Amazon membership. There are also movies they offer to customers as one of the perks. HTH.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"I feel like there is hope." Boy, there'd _better_ be.

[@topgurl9313]

such a brilliant interview. I remember watching this, I already loved Tig but it made me appreciate Stephen as an interviewer. He makes guests feel so comfortable.

[@goodwolf866]

I haven't seen Tig in a few years and she's even funnier. "Let's pray the gay to stay." Lol.

[@EddValdez]

"Are they sponsors?" "Yes." "Fantastic car."

[@2sadlilmexies]

They compliment each other so well comedically

[@ellekay4758]

The first scene of her show is bloody gold.

[@HenryDavisMinot]

this is such a great interview

[@clairelaurie344]

Tig is the best!! Glad she is speaking out about sexual assault. Welp, that's been comment ;)

[@owenw.1643]

her sense of humor is so fantastic and unique. ive never seen someone able to make awkward pauses so hysterically funny. she says one word and everyone laughs, its magical

[@elsiemon]

Bless you Tig notaro, you're the greatest

[@ncorp2668]

Tig Notaro...great as usual...that was hilarious! I also liked her show. I just finished watching it a couple of weeks ago.

[@ncorp2668]

but I wish her segment was longer.

[@ncorp2668]

And FYI for the people spreading false information in the comments section. She didn't accuse Louie CK of sexually harassing her. There were multiple female comedians saying a popular comic was masturbating in front of them. Rosanne finally named the person as Louie CK, and Louie gave a strange, vague answer...never dispelling the rumor. When asked about it, Tig said he should take care of the situation and explain himself. That's all that's been said on Tig's part. She's not one of the female comedians in question.

[@21972012145525]

No Name she was right!

[@FritzSchober]

That Interview tickled my funny bone... I had to really lol.

[@ArianaAlexis]

All I could think about was Louis

[@gina333]

Lolllll. I love her humor & their chemistry .

[@kiddozoo]

Her show sure doesn't need a laugh track! The funny is REAL funny, the serious is REAL serious, and she plus a fabulous cast pull it off so well. Hope there are more than 2 seasons!!

[@01MIA09]

Love this interview

[@jimmyispromo]

Aw, tom cruise is so cute. Lol

[@karenstark9235]

he wishes he were as cute as Tig.

[@polliwog79]

LOL

[@SomeGal]

One Mississippi was a great show. Wish there were more seasons.

[@MaryJohanna]

I am so late to the game, just saw her show on Amazon and wish they had extended it. She is great!!!

[@minkrobeII]

louis ck is what you thought when she said stand up comedians...

[@MisterTingles]

i really like her, she's always good fun on shows and her stand up is funny as hell. and she's putting into words what clearly needs to be said quite seriously and urgently, with all these social and ethical schisms coming to light more and more nowadays.

[@Myuutantobasuta]

the vibe here is amazing

[@grumpybear42]

i love your show Tig!

[@midgeridooloo7171]

Tig is so gracious. Colbert didn’t know her most basic info.

[@ww-ti6js]

"Yea... that ones right" 🤣🤣🤣 she is so awesome.

[@tanyalowe7150]

Tig great work and interview good on you

[@exodior6764]

...Amazing

[@flatpointhigh]

Oh, Tig wanted Stephen to hold her hand but he didn't realize :(

[@JaBarge303]

Look at it she made it awkward and hard to tell...

[@xenohtype]

IXCat ... Damn, you just made me realize it and it broke my heart. For the record, I believe Stephen did talk about how awkward it is to greet a celebrity when they come in because one never knows how they will do it. Still, it broke my heart. Not to mention that I was a very shy entrance, I must say.

[@KevinAndrewRea]

"It broke my heart"? lol Jesus it's not that serious. She just mistook his welcoming motion to sit as him trying to hold her hand.

[@flatpointhigh]

xfactor541 Yeah of course it wasn't intentional I'm not blaming him or anything I was just pointing out something that happens most of the time, even to me

[@KevinAndrewRea]

IXCat i mean I'm clearly not referring to you're comment but alright

[@pr4f603]

Refreshing natural human being.

[@sawace1]

Huge fan of how most sane people upvote instead of heading down into these insane comments. I would love to see an hour long interview with Stephen and Tig. I find that late night can't really get enough depth. Not enough time.

[@odradekk]

The best entrance of any talk show guest ever

[@steamedhamlet]

She's talking about Louis CK 6:57

[@johnstephenson9953]

Tig please come to the U.K.! They’ll love you.

[@kelikirby9600]

I adore her and her sense of humor!!

[@mort8568]

best talk show interview ever. Conan-level chemistry

[@mkteku]

The world needs more shows like One Mississippi

[@Velocitygrl34]

Thank you Tig ♥️🙏😌

[@LisaLisa001]

I laughed.. I cried.. I was inspired.. This was perfect

[@embersassembling939]

Tig is a legend!!!

[@natashasemrau3670]

I am so glad Tig has her own show!!! She is one of the strongest women in show business, and so funny. Yaaasasssss , Tig!! Happy Motherhood!!🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🌹🍀🌹I don't have Netflix 😭!!!

[@Tfreezy259]

Wow never heard her talk but very funny person

[@sorakwon1107]

I love them together

[@itgetter9]

I love Tig! And Stephen!

[@elizabethpeters6890]

I don't think I've ever seen Stephen so flustered. Tig is amazing. I think he's intimidated.

[@jessiesoul3821]

Lmfao they're so funny and they barely made an effort 😂😂😂

[@JohannesWiberg]

So, she's clearly talking about Louis CK, right?

[@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name]

Yep

[@iloveyourunclebob]

Interesting how she only cared after is was massively public. This has been known for quite a long time, but she didn't seem to care when he was advancing her career. Seeing as though I'm a random nobody from the middle of nowhere and I knew about this years ago, I find it incredibly hard to believe that Tig also did not know about it working with him. What he did is incredibly wrong, but it's just as wrong to ride his coattails until it's not publicly okay to do so and then act like you were never okay with it.

[@KissChanel]

Jaded Wonderland oh shut up, she’s not responsible for other people’s actions.

[@poopsmagoo]

Among others

[@JohannesWiberg]

@Marten Dekker If by minor you mean the legality, then sure. If you mean creepy, disgusting, inappropriate, and an abuse of a power dynamic, then I would beg to differ. It's especially bad since his standup act is so much about creepy men and their need to jerk off - it worked fine as long as people weren't aware that pretty close to reality in his case.

[@WakandaSykes]

This is perfect lmfao

[@JLMac322]

I love that she's so deadpanned, she does it well

[@Dan-tk5zs]

I love her show! great woman.

[@calpal9983]

These two make me literally lol

[@yashiAR]

Stephen really knows how to interview different people and play along and how to get the most out of the time.

[@dj67084]

0:55 ahhh... the old "are we gonna do a handshake hug or a regular hug?"

[@lucist]

she's brilliant

[@enatp6448]

Now this is some good comedic chemistry.

[@cd2867]

Tig: you're an inspiration :)

[@julianc3701]

Oh, Tig...my forever favorite

[@vancewade6251]

Was Conan's interview recorded at a separate time or something and that was the joke at the start? That he wasn't actually there?

[@nicolasgorszczyk9291]

they filmed him on wednesday I think they say in the Conan interview, so yeah he's not here

[@elainemarie9470]

+Nicolas Gorszczyk Thank you Nicolas, for the clarification. That part was confusing to me.

[@monumentsNmelodies]

Yea If you notice in this clip Colbert is wearing a maroon colored tie, in the Conan interview he's wearing a grey"ish colored tie, but both aired on the same night (Friday).

[@nicolasgorszczyk9291]

np

[@missunsympathetic]

Nicolas Gorszczyk Based on the tie Stephen wears in the Conan O'Brien Interview, it was recorded on Tuesday. He weared the same tie back then.

[@m.r.7836]

One Mississippi is awesome!

[@Plastikloud]

You can see how her mood was changed after she suddenly realise that he did not remember their last interview where she told him a lot of the things that he seems to have forgotten!

[@monstennn]

Tig you are inspiring. While I'm all the way over the other side of the world I feel solidarity with the women in America and feel as if a big shift is about to happen.

[@strengthbuild]

most underrated comedian of all time

[@arghyam6]

Hey I didn't get the Conan thing in the beginning. What was that about?

[@yentalin12345]

Stephen at the beginning is like "goddamnit Tig your blowing our cover."

[@tayloralexandra4557]

She’s hilarious ♥️

[@jessicatoebe]

I'm gonna sign up on amazon prime to watch this show legally asap

[@coolmountains25]

"these abusers are actually being taken down." Immediately like video.