Tig Notaro - This American Life - Invisible Made Visible

Tig Notaro tells this story about repeatedly running into Taylor Dayne, who was a pop star in the late 80s and early 90s. At the end of the story, Taylor Dayne herself surprises Tig.
The 2012 This American Life live show “The Invisible Made Visible” featured performances by David Sedaris, David Rakoff, Tig Notaro, Glynn Washington, Ryan Knighton, and host Ira Glass. Plus dance by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, music by OK Go, and photographs by Vivian Maier.
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[@rsurmonte]

Anyone watching Under a Rock with Tig Notaro?

[@pattygioffre2366]

Sooo funny. She cracks me up!!!

[@ashk504]

Yup lol! My fav was Wyclef Jean!

[@supersiri]

I did take a look. Without Tig Notaro though, so just me alone. But there was nothing under the rock. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@rsurmonte]

@@supersiri I see what you did there lol

[@salmarahim70]

Just started! I love how the celebrities are getting a kick out of it!

[@maryloneyojai]

"Like, I'm not even convinced that she's not here tonight."

[@edburton6801]

first thing I thought of too!

[@slickdandy]

OMG I read this the moment she said it!

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

and she was

[@MrSpunkyflunky]

Lookalike contest winner

[@CharlesPecot]

"I've always loved Taylor Dane and not ironically." That is a brilliant line.

[@judeirwin2222]

I have no idea who Taylor Dane is, but she sounds like a very unpleasant person. Why would anyone admire that?

[@alexia2099]

@@judeirwin2222 Taylor Dane actually sounds like a comedian genius

[@TheMattsterling]

Tig is a National Treasure.

[@vinrod4]

The only celebrity Tig does know who it is flies over everyone else's heads.

[@deanwaite5716]

😆

[@matthewgelfer4955]

Tig Notaro brings me instantaneous joy.

[@chriswixtrom6514]

Yes!

[@noluthando6757]

Same here

[@choronos]

If you happen to watch the terrible new Netflix Zack Snyder film "Army of the Dead," Tig Notaro is the only highlight.

[@damaracarpenter8316]

@@choronos that’s what I thought as well lol!

[@anarchist_parable]

I still don't know who Taylor Dane is but I've loved this joke for years hahaha

[@slimlouis6441]

For years? And you never googled or KZbin searched Taylor Dayne? Watch the Tell It To My Heart Video.

[@Blake_.Dryden]

🎵 Tell it to my heart, tell me I'm the only one, is this really love or just a game? Tell it to my heart, I can feel your body rock every time you call my name...repeat...You've heard Taylor Dayne!

[@ChrisLee66]

This is very late but you found the joke funny without knowing who Taylor was? Now that's funny

[@cielomcmeekin7296]

She's the chick singing at the end of this skit

[@janisthompson9801]

Exactly. Why Google?

[@2445amy]

Tig Notaro you're a comedy genius.

[@jyljohnson4990]

I've seen her tell this story several times, and this time is the best. Go, Tig! You are crushing it!

[@c016smith52]

When this played, I was like "Oh, I've heard this one" (a few times) but then watched the whole thing anyway :P so good

[@damianatwood9298]

I've listened to her tell this story so many times. I never get tired of it.

[@mhtammi]

Her timing is epic.

[@kristinesmart24]

I love how people hesitated cuz they didn't want to be hecklers. Then finally a guy subtlely yells out, "Taylor Dayne?"

[@tinaking8586]

Heard her do this many times so Taylor actually coming or and singing is EPIC

[@5kids1goldfish]

Yeah-- it was worth it just to hear Tig tell the story again!!!

[@xvictoriax8421]

The robot bit was hilarious lmao

[@eddjaytay11]

And she can and lock! Loved it!

[@eddjaytay11]

pop and lock

[@eddjaytay11]

Yes, Tig Notaro IS pure Joy even when she is serious, she just has the most warm kindness about her! When I watch her she makes me feel that EVERYTHING is going to be okay!

[@janisthompson9801]

I love your smile, Tig❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@charliebook3343]

Tig's the best! Just a bit sad thinking about how ill she was here ❤ Such a performance regardless.

[@KELLYCASBOLT]

Cannot believe I've just discovered tig as a comedian. My daughter (tigs) loves her!

[@ji718]

I've heard this story so many times and it's still funny

[@Aaackermann]

Ladies and gentleman: The Notarous T. I. G.

[@cinnflowergirl]

Her delivery is so amazing. You probably have to be over 40 to know who Taylor Dayne is. Her and Tiffany. Lol.

[@D4NC3Rable]

Everyone jokes that such and such is peak comedy but this is literally PEAK COMEDY

[@benhall2235]

Peak is London slang for crap/bad. It’s not that bad it’s ok.

[@deanwaite5716]

@@benhall2235 I used to be the lead singer in a band named "Peak" . That explains it.

[@mikeyllo]

This was super cool! I love Tig and it was awesome for them to get Taylor Dayne to come as well. I haven't heard of or seen her for like 20 years. Super awesome. Love Will Lead You Back will always be a classic.

[@ellariel7457]

I saw this live at the simulcast and still can't get enough of it. Made a permanent Tig fan out of me.

[@ttrza1986]

lol, i've heard this a lot, very glad i stuck around for the ending today

[@erwannkermanach6090]

Every time I see this bit, I can't resist playing it even though I know it by heart.

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

Hope you have a life by now. Well????

[@erwannkermanach6090]

@@fuzzybutkus3951 Better than yours, don't worry about me :-)

[@dcinrb8538]

"Beat that Car Talk." LoL 😎

[@silasdelobo4385]

Tig is the best! I wish I could run into her😃

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Just change your name to Taylor Dayne!

[@webspecific]

Fab and I hope Taylor is still singing. I love her voice.

[@Ozziesboy]

that was pure genius!

[@susanguccione4330]

Wow laughing so hard that was hilarious great job Tig!

[@Protectionarchives]

Watching Tig get outplayed in her own bit is so fucking good

[@yokie52]

..:this is between me and Taylor Dane"... ha!

[@sothathappened]

this is without a doubt one of the best stories ever told

[@gelgiz5039]

She is hilarious, love her!

[@hardcorehopefoundation9925]

NPR did two great things.... A Prarie Home Companion and introducing me to Tig Notaro via "Wait!" "Wait!" "Don't tell me!". She was on a few different NPR programs and I always loved her comedy on those shows.

[@carmengeorgeweddings3906]

The ending is the BEST!

[@ladoubleu5534]

One of my favorite This American Life episodes.

[@greatmoves123]

Watch this til the end. Amazing

[@reneerougeaux7046]

This was so good... 😂 I love Taylor Dane's voice too

[@deanwaite5716]

Which one? Can you be more specific?

[@danielluna7648]

I just found out about Tig when I saw Boyish Girl Interrupted. Lifetime fan. She's such an amazing person and a hilarious comedian.

[@Lowgarr]

I was not expecting Taylor Dane to actually be there.

[@netflizparapobres4979]

Taylor Dayne is ON FIRE! Man, those legs... Her song on The Shadow movie soundtrack was amazing

[@SurfviewTV]

Great sense of timing! Very funny! Full of surprises.

[@dianacassinelli9467]

Love you Tig....I wish you were my best friend

[@SM-fn9fg]

She's an amazing robot!!!

[@brianbozo2447]

What a unique talent ! Great delivery

[@gracemclean558]

made my day...both are legends in their art.

[@cecilstone9679]

You Rule Tig Notaro

[@hilarykey8189]

Needed a laugh and reeeeally got one. Fab!

[@tiffitude8u]

All anybody needs is a little love and nurturing and to be appreciated...

[@aureas]

So I heard a Taylor Dayne song four the first time, on the radio the other day (which I only knew because of the announcer saying so as it was fading out) ~~ which immediately brought back this story of Tig's, that I'd heard a couple of years ago. 😁

[@Beautyonthebrain_]

this made my morning!!!

[@sej.studio]

I am convinced no other human would make this acquaintance and narration as legendary as Tig ❤

[@annerison]

This is between me and Taylor Dane HAHAHAHA

[@tahamprema8024]

tig is the best

[@oriolesfan61]

She's a comedic genius

[@RubberR2]

So funny, I used to work in a small Ma and Pa music store in NJ. Taylor Dane used to come in often. Most of the employees there were either classical or rock musicians, so basically no one in the store knew who she was. I listened to top 40 so I knew who she but would never approach her.

[@roxannemaggiacomo4513]

I love her voice.

[@mssissyphancypants]

E P I C !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ellenbruckermarshall4179]

Pacing, delivery, stage presence, all outstanding illustration of story telling over jokes.

[@hypnosiswiththeresa]

That awkward Michael Jackson kick was everything.

[@deanwaite5716]

Damn spell check, she meant "slick"

[@eddjaytay11]

It was great! And she can "pop and lock" perfectly!

[@lauraahargreaves7783]

This was just the icing on the cake to this story that Tig has told. I love Taylor’s voice, too.

[@yakuza01]

who is the woman singing at the end? I really love her voice.

[@mqure1983]

@@doarmihaela I hear she has a nice voice

[@supahhero]

Her speaking voice?

[@Thealanrobert]

Sorry for interrupting, but I really love her voice

[@ihavecoolpants]

You should tell her

[@scottstackhouse4180]

Yay Tig !

[@jfitz3133]

Wow I wish I could do standup comedy.... I have a lot to share inside, but people scare me a lot. Tig makes it look easy.

[@pagmatic]

Pat Fitzgerald I had the same feelings. I have epilepsy; which is my biggest fear to bomb the gig. I finally accepted my fears and been doing open mics. I always mention my seizures in a witty way. So far, I haven't nary a seizure :)

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

Wow, that's awesome Mike, I wish you all the best!

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

Do it Pat, just do it, Mike did and so can you!!

[@veganworldpeace2649]

Pat, Try to do it. I would like to be a comic for fun, because I tell hilarious stories and make people laugh. Since I was in junior high, I have been frequently told that I have a good since of humor. Yet, my fears, anxiety s d long term depression have stopped me from doing public speaking (which I did in my 30s as part of a past work requirement). Good Luck! BTW, my great grandmother's "maiden name " was Fitzgerald. She was born in Ireland in 1850.

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

Let's do it together, I'm in Maine, where are you?

[@ai-man212]

Priceless.

[@sgtprestonoftheyukon2423]

If there's a god in heaven ! Some day I'll run into Tig at a coffee joint 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@deanwaite5716]

Tig and I used to work together at a coffee joint "Little Frida's Cafe" in West Hollywood. I think it was 1997. She also did stand-up there at the monthly comedy night. She was definitely focused and it's great to see her go so far.

[@PinkwithaP]

That was awesome! 😍

[@maryfarwell-uragallo2373]

That was ridiculously cool!!

[@suegibbons8086]

That was awesome

[@johncage5368]

That was awesome! A must watch.

[@MiguelGonzalez-yl5vf]

DIG THE TIG LMFAOOO

[@amberdawnterrell249]

Well done! Bravo!!

[@andyearper5565]

love it x

[@jamesbooth5547]

Sunday nights on CBC at 11pm. Great show signals lights out time. Cheers

[@deanwaite5716]

Never gets old

[@sparkybish]

I maintain that the depiction of Kyle “on the phone” is the best part of this story.

[@tinaking8586]

For me it’s between that and the robot lol

[@granthurlburt4062]

Wonderful!

[@gilbertcarson3277]

I love this!

[@gusy629]

OMG! I ❤️ them both. 🌈❤️

[@alexia2099]

This is the best story

[@susanrenovated4728]

Tig is the GOAT

[@kellyparkinson8594]

Brilliant!

[@vandalia722]

Hilarious. Tig rocks

[@heathercummins1644]

The interpretative dance sold me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@colleenhathaway8415]

Amazing

[@nannetteprata4571]

Nice!

[@LuisDiazArtist]

So good

[@rw2993]

Taylor ❤️ Tig

[@ms.laterholmes2890]

I love Taylor Dayne

[@jmalko9152]

Cool 😎

[@stiras1]

Taylor Dayne be like: "Ah, if only I were nicer to people, then maybe more people than Tig Notaro would remember my name."

[@deanwaite5716]

Tell it to her heart

[@Vinny_Great]

It’s cool that make a wish foundation gave this sweet kid a dream come true! May his soul rest in peace

[@deanwaite5716]

Too soon

[@cynsabonorris1924]

lmfao Tig Notaro no others like her

[@TheBBQify]

got recommended this from a david sedaris reading, and its easy to see the resembalance. she embodies the honesty, introspection, and dry humor that makes him so great as well

[@porko882]

Shes on startrek now.

[@hobanagerik]

I hadn’t heard of her before Discovery. I then read later she was a comedian and I wasn’t surprised one bit. Her character on that show is great!

[@dalekdx]

I love her on Discovery. You can always count on her to add humor even in the most serious moments.

[@Wooley689]

Conan brought me here, glad I saw this, very funny.

[@gregorygarcia7807]

Can I say, "We are victims of our times". When one becomes aware as a self-realized single-person-as-a-whole, music of the time of realization becomes very important. I was born in 1960. I love The Association. Wendy especially. I don't care. These were Good Times!

[@Vero.does.better]

Who here feels like Taylor Dayne owes Tig Notaro some percentage of her royalties or something.