White Male Privilege is a Myth | Bring Back Apu | Comedy Special

[@TheAndrewSchulz]

LET’S GO BHAI 🇮🇳

[@FrancoisDressler]

💯

[@MisfitZayy]

Bluuueeewwww cheeeewwww!!

[@deepeshdhull1461]

Lets goooo !!!

[@topheresco2735]

This shit was hilarious. He definitely deserves a Netflix special but make that shit a full hour.

[@titan7672]

im one of the Patreon assholes and im just sad that this is only 20 percent , pure gold 20 minutes but still I wished there was more. Akash and Andrew the future of comedy 🚀

[@TrueBackLash]

Apu was: - A college graduate - Able to earn his American citizenship. - A volunteer firefighter - A vegetarian and made Lisa a better one by telling her not to judge people. - The only playable character in Hit and Run outside of the Simpsons family - A complex character - A good character I would have rather they re-cast Apu than just get rid of him.

[@skp8748]

Exactly... Compare that to groundskeeper Willie and the depiction of Scotsmen.

[@mbii7667]

Why even re-cast him?

[@TrueBackLash]

@@mbii7667 I’d rather keep Hank in the role, but have Apu just gone is even worse.

[@Ash-uf4fv]

@@TrueBackLash For me it is kind of werid a white guy is voicing an Indian character, but I wouldnt call it racist lol.

[@TrueBackLash]

@@Ash-uf4fv I think back then, the show’s casting picked who they thought was best for the role. That’s the thing I’ve always liked about voice acting, through infliction and performance alone, a good v/o could make you believe that they were any character. I think I’m one of those folks who liked the cast as they were but the folks they brought in to re-cast the roles (including the late Russi Taylor’s roles) are top tier talent. To just outright cancel Apu was just a shame.

[@lukebarber9511]

One thing the "cancel Apu" crowd seems to miss is the fact that Apu seems to be the only character in The Simpsons that actually enjoys his job...

[@CazRaX]

Even had a whole song about how he needed the Kwik-E-Mart when he was fired once. He loves his job, he was successful, a good husband, good father and a stand up citizen and yet he was the one who was removed...

[@zachrohler1047]

Woke whites and perpetual victims never want to see someone loving happily

[@totalvoid6234]

Ok, now I want him cancelled.

[@josephcroeniangamer3727]

the brain dup short essay about it is really fucking good.

[@gregoryporch8395]

You want the guy who apologized to Homer after Homer was an asshole cancelled? The man who sold Bart Simpson a Squishee made entirely of syrup? The vegan who gave Lisa some hope when the rest of the world teased her for not eating meat? They had a whole episode on immigration that told us all that if you support deportation you're getting rid of one of your best neighbors. Getting rid of him was some real short sight.

[@KR-19]

As an indian i love the ending bro So many are forgetting their roots and becoming entitled even here back in india.

[@mj1_5676]

Yes, the most entitled are the gujju baniyas scamming the entire country in the name of nationalism.

[@ThinnkTwicce]

I liked the ending too!

[@KR-19]

@@ThinnkTwicce yeah bro It's always good to progress but to look down on your roots and forget your place,that's just becoming more foreign than Indian.

[@pavelmedbery3055]

It really is enlightening hearing about an entire other culture that has existed in america longer than I have existed that I had little knowledge and no education about. After more years on this planet I've only learned more things that I am grateful for, and wish I had learned earlier in school. The united states education system really skimps on the whole cultural diversity aspect of the whole thing, and I think that is debilitating to the youth of this country.

[@KR-19]

@@pavelmedbery3055 I agree we should be taugh about other cultures and made aware of their existence. While making sure no culture is held up higher than others. Cultural brainwash is ruining the future generations and it's ruining culture. Because culture is all about being unique and It's important knowing why things are the way they are in your region

[@KorokHaze93]

Bro Apu is like one of the only stable and reasonable adults on the entire show...

[@ds698]

He does have his shit together better then anyone in the show lol.

[@dmgroberts5471]

I also liked how the jokes about Hinduism were mainly about the American characters being dumb or ignorant. My favourite Apu moment was when Homer is...being weird about Apu's Ganesha statue, and Apu, in a very dignified and firm way, says: "Please do not offer my god a peanut." The joke isn't "Ooo, weird foreign religion!" it's "Americans are ignorant about world cultures."

[@mokiloke]

Exactly he was wise empathetic and no comedy with his in it was of negative intent.

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

And Barney when he's sober

[@culturalliberator9425]

@@ds698 I mean, maybe compared to Burns. But I'd rather be with Apu then Homer. What? He tries to squeeze some extra cash from time to time because his shop is failing? There are worse things.

[@breakingpoints]

Congrats Akaash!

[@lisabeard9409]

Love you guys! Thanks for letting me know about this.

[@InteristaS5]

Ayeee Breaking Points in the building 🔥🔥🔥

[@spiderdog07]

Saagar, is like this Texas Indian is speaking my language

[@dmr6390]

Breaking points brought me here

[@madscientist2621]

Happy to see BP here!

[@RedDragonM1]

Apu was one the smartest guys on the show, he had 8 kids, a lovely wife, a firebird car, a business owner, has a doctorate in computer science, takes his religon seriously (when homer mocked him about it..Apu was still VERY polite about it.), he's friends with Sir Paul Macartney, builds his own furniture, has a great singing voice, and he's seen as a THREAT???

[@Bazerk101]

He is threat because Aziz Ansari said so. And was voiced by an Italian American.

[@SpiritGear]

I mean it's weird he's working in a convenient store with a CS degree dough

[@nr63kish]

He's not a "threat", some Indian guy found it offensive that he was voiced by a white guy and not an Indian. Isn't acting supposed to be pretending to be people that you're not, ESPECIALLY voice acting? Doesn't matter, get rid of him or the liberals are gonna boycott your show.

[@happyjohn354]

@@SpiritGear He owns said store. He's saving thousands a month by not hiring another employee.

[@spud752]

I wish I was Apu

[@Rytin_99]

"I don't deserve shit, I get what I earn, I eat what I kill. How quickly we lost that disgusts me, and we need to cut that shit out." - Akaash Singh Preach bro. Every American should feel this way, no matter what you were born into. Be grateful that we have the opportunity to try and get something. That in itself, is more than most get. So get the fuck out there and earn it.

[@michaelharris8598]

So true everyone is walking around with a victim complex. All that does is prolong the pain. You gotta grow you gotta move on. As a white male who was a victim of DV perpetrated by a white female sexually sadistic psychopath for 3 years. Bad things happen and that wasn't the worst, not even close. Don't get me started about what started when I was 5. You can say woe is me or get out there and change things. Make things better so these things don't happen.

[@nickpanacci3055]

Respect for putting out a tight 20 as an independent special instead of selling an hour "special" to a streaming conglomerate. A special should be special, and this work of art exceeds the criteria.

[@badabing2302]

I think if he could of or when he can he will sell to Netflix or whoever. Akaash just ain’t at that level yet in their eyes. Sucks for them because they could of got great content from him for a lot cheaper than it will be next time around. I can’t wait to see my guy on Netflix in the next couple years.

[@hollywooddc1708]

@@badabing2302 fuck all that. Netflix doesn't define comedians. You act like it's winning an Emmy. Akaash clearly likes having the freedom of speaking the taboo, and him posting on KZbin let him do it how he wanted and that's why we're watching. While I do hope he gets paid, I hope he never sells out and always keeps it real

[@johnlewis8934]

@@hollywooddc1708 I can understand your arguments, but I think having a Netflix special kinda legitimizes you wether we like to admit that or not honestly. Also you get more outreach if you are on Netflix too.

[@hollywooddc1708]

@@johnlewis8934 I disagree. at most Netflix has just become some empty corporate paycheck that you've become mainstream. Like NBA players today getting fat contracts is more about how many shoes they sell and IG followers they got. Netflix also got Amy Schumer and Hasan Minhaj, signing fat contracts for just being popular and they suck shit. There's so much prime talent that don't have mainstream Netflix specials now. Congrats if he does get a special and it leads to movie deals or sitcoms, but as a fan it don't make a difference to me one way or the other as long as he's staying 💯 and he's still on air

[@adamseidel9780]

@@hollywooddc1708 It would be great if Akaash got a Netflix special, not because he needs them to prove he’s funny - he’s funny without them - but just because it would mean him getting a shit ton of their money and more people seeing him.

[@BrilliantIdiotsPod]

LETS GO BABYYY

[@mrcooldude90210]

YESSSIRR

[@TheReactionCouch]

Let’s GOOOOO!!!!

[@TheReactionCouch]

Where tf is this week’s episode though

[@RLJ1]

@@TheReactionCouch it's on SoundCloud. Usually there before everywhere else, only audio.

[@brbapappa]

#Akaashmedia

[@sammysam3905]

I always respected Apu's hustle, he was an honest,hard-working man, even as a kid, i could see that

[@GIDAEONGULLY]

Dont forget he had a rooftop oasis that included a whole ass Paul McCartney.

[@hollywooddc1708]

you know it was a bitch made woke comic that got Apu cancelled? Loved Akaash saying this about apu, but was hoping he woulda roasted that woke hack

[@UnimpressedGoose]

As a white boy I never thought Apu was a character to be laughed at. He’s a friend of the Simpsons that just happened to be Indian. He’s an Indian stereotype but isn’t every single person on that show a stereotype of something

[@kdoeone]

Apu has the best episodes. Songs too

[@CrzyLion]

theres literally two different episodes about how hes the best guy in springfield and it bothers the other men...apu was the shit

[@Wulf-Edits]

Native american here, i can confirm that we actually LIVE in the blockchain, we only appear when someone throws a single piece of trash on the ground 💀💀

[@heylookashiny]

Bro LMAO

[@RomaTotti85]

😅😂💀

[@mikeysan01]

LOL!!!! Dude, that's brilliant.

[@КОЛИНОРЕГОНСКИЙМУЗЫКАНТ]

Lmao

[@michaelharris8598]

People need to relax and stop past trauma dumping. Take a look at actual world problems. Here's a hint there's still slavery we call it human trafficking.

[@wowhowbizarre8176]

Finally we’re definitely clowning him on the Patreon comments for being late All jokes aside I’m so hyped for this

[@TurbanTrap]

Thank you for representing us right veer ji ❤️🔥

[@Burning_Babylon]

Indian chappele

[@tunghansen7260]

2 out of a few billion ain't bad rusty Peterson only half counts cause hes a Canadian so 1.5.

[@JorJorIvanovitch]

"Name one thing a white guy isn't allowed to have?" "An opinion." Lmao. Truth.

[@dipyaman93]

Its because for the last couple of centuries their opinion has been enforced as the norm.

[@mrgabe1]

@@dipyaman93 Welp doesn’t mean their opinions shouldn’t be heard all of a sudden lol

[@OokamiShinjou]

@@dipyaman93 That's not a white thing. The powerful always pushed their views on the weak. By your words, that means the Chinese have no right to speak their opinions either. Oh wait... it's ok to be racist toward white people, because they have light skin or something. Racist.

[@inesdamonteines3985]

Tutsi are not asking for reparations from the Hutu, neither any other descendants from slaves people in Africa.. Are the " white" special when it comes to guilt and eternal punishment? More" whites "never had slaves and many of them had their own ancestors traded as slaves. There are even a the ethnic Slavic. We are Not" white " we are Spanish, French, Germans, South Africans, Nigerians( just as example)... And you can get a punch on your face in many of those places if you go with..." You black/ white" forget about " feelings" out of the USA universe.

[@nettoyante2074]

@@dipyaman93 right, because the rest of the people in the world; white females, blk, brwn, yllw, red sat around and did nothing/said nothing for the last couple of centuries, right? Can you please pretending this bs is true and stop being disrespectful to my ancestors?

[@bane2201]

As a vampire-level-white guy, Apu is an inspiration to me too (and he should be to anyone). Look at him! Graduated top in a class of 7 million. Extremely knowledgeable about US history. When Homer says "democracy doesn't work", Apu gets annoyed at him for badmouthing the country Apu loves. Harder-working than... everyone. Worked 96 hours straight. Briefly became a ladies man but settled down. Takes pride in his heritage - even has a statue of Ganesha at the counter. He's one of the best characters in Springfield. Anyway, great work on the special! (Also, I'll add that I'm moderate-left, so I didn't just enjoy the special because "people that I agree with = good = funny". IMO a measure of good comedy is "do people that disagree with me say that this funny?")

[@gabrielc7861]

A moderate in this day and age? With all the eco-chambering of the internet? You're like finding a unicorn. You either find exhausted cynics/nihilists, extremists, or optimistic centrists nowadays.

[@SeanDoesMagic]

I’m soooo stoked about this!! Let’s go!

[@robbiesharp311]

Stoked is a white word.

[@jacebeleren9682]

​@@robbiesharp311 stoked is our word you can say hyped

[@robbiesharp311]

@@jacebeleren9682 😂

[@Lunatic5306]

@@robbiesharp311you vato’s are loco.

[@CezaMVO]

Akaash went too hard with that ending speech. Really resonated with my mexican heart 🇲🇽 . My mom came here with nothing, has been working ever since I can remember, then one day got deported, guess what she did when she got back? Got right back to work. Unstoppable, let's get it. Make it happen.

[@CalixtoSalinas]

Not gonna lie, as a Mexican, that ending speech made tear a little bit.

[@CezaMVO]

@@CalixtoSalinas hell yeah

[@jonhanson8925]

It's funny that super woke Mexican Americans and racist white Americans both seem to believe that it's impossible for Mexicans to succeed in America. Meanwhile, I'm driving around in the real world seeing Mexicans working hard, running businesses, raising families, and rising up.

[@TheKonakairay]

@@jonhanson8925 usually leftist liberals that also think black people are too stupid to get an id to vote and that their are more than two genders.

[@Isladist]

Ahuevo carnal. Real ones understand the struggle.

[@abdulkdr_]

That message at the end could apply to all first-generation Americans. We got it easier than our parents and there’s no excuse for us not to take it to the next level💯

[@Yusuf1187]

It's objectively not true that we have it easier than them. Cost of college is higher, wages are lower, etc.

[@Aquamatiic]

That’s certainly not true a lot of first generation Americans are born into poverty ridden neighborhoods, born to uneducated parents with literally no guidance besides their parents which in most cases is terrible

[@edwardoesparza1807]

@@Yusuf1187 you need to get this idea out of your head that college is the only way to make it. There are multiple pathways to get good money, it may not be something you like but its there. The real question is if you really want to make it out of your situation you got to overcome obstacles. Just like Akaash said, no one owes you anything. You have to work. Many people have been successful without college and many people have been failures with college. It depends on hard you are willing to work.

[@ninetailedfox503]

@@edwardoesparza1807 If what you are saying is true then they (parents) could have worked hard back in their own country and made it there why migrate to a new country to work hard ?

[@CraftyChicken91]

Fuckin whiners right under your comment. Proving your point.

[@Lyr1317]

This guy needs a comedy special ASAP.

[@chrishill7797]

HOW has he not already??

[@elgalas]

Growing up in South America, Apu was such a kind and wise, role model character. I remember when Liza went vegetarian, and Apu was so understanding, wise and stern.

[@charlietaylor799]

great episode. one of the all time greats. season 7 i believe

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

Back when the simpsons mattered and nobody liked lisa. Now everyone IS lisa

[@janelleg597]

@@krotchlickmeugh627 Holy crap. You're correct

[@jobananas3052]

@@krotchlickmeugh627 facts

[@topraman519]

This was the best comedy special I’ve seen in a long time. And I totally agree with your take on Apu, as another Indian who grew up in the US in the 90s.

[@Alprazolam_25]

You must be re*arded

[@waltermelon2841]

Its the same with us Latinos and Speedy Gonzales

[@Xavast]

The last speech - after the ending - really fundamentally expressed my feelings on current immigrant culture in the United States better than I've ever seen anyone else do before. I'm not Indian - my parents came from central Mexico, but the speech at the end fully encompasses every problem I've seen in second generation immigrant communities I've seen.

[@moonbasemonk]

But why have kids if you just want them to struggle?

[@seadee2834]

@@moonbasemonk So only super rich, insanely happy and healthy people can have kids now?

[@jacobsampsonis7782]

@@moonbasemonk how out of touch are you that you equate struggle to not being handed things in life. Your ignorance is painfully obvious

[@hedroxladimon321]

@@moonbasemonk 1. Third world countries aren't very keen on abortions. You do the nasty you're stuck with it. 2. Life is beautiful

[@qad951]

@@hedroxladimon321 which he generation are u from ??

[@rebeccacoleman2490]

Awesome. Btw, red skin was war paint. It meant fight to the death, taking no prisoners. It's not offensive except to woke ppl. I am a member of the Osage Nation.

[@andybarrett6472]

Gotta be careful with woke. Considering anyone else but yourself is frowned upon these days. Cant have that

[@WesDaviestravel]

I’m glad I tuned into JRE for this ep. And love all these new KZbin specials

[@tiromandal6399]

Same, got to know him from there a few mins ago.

[@sprstoner7848]

Me too, this was hilarious.

[@universalman1645]

What is the song from 0:15 - 0:30 ??

[@MilopolisTV]

Loved the message at the end 👏 👏 👏

[@Jay_Kay_Redpill]

I don’t know man, I knew of him because of Andrew S (who is hella funny) & Flagrant 2 where Akaash spends most of the show laughing at Andrews jokes. I was not impressed by him on the JRE, he was not an entertaining or inspiring guest, seemed waaaay out of his league.

[@ghostviper8906]

Apu and Willie are probably the most respected foreign characters for simpsons, Willie is a true man when it comes to his home and Apu owns a business while providing for his family like any good man

[@slanetroyard92]

Exactly. I was born in the early 90s and I grew up on these guys. Willie taught kids to be proud of their heritage, to stand tall, proud and strong. And Apu taught kids the value of hardwork. Sure he made mistakes but he owned up to it instead of ignoring them.

[@stillcantbesilencedevennow]

"grease me up woman!" Lol😅

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

​@@slanetroyard92 even if you hate your heritage, DAMN SCOTTS! THEY RUINED SCOTTLAND!

[@JonnyHatesJuice]

Yes.

[@sarahbreisch4750]

Every single Scottish person does it!

[@TBustah]

Here’s another one: Apu was a consistent voice of reason. He wasn’t a simpleton in a minstrel show, he was somebody whom many characters turned to for advice because he was knowledgable on a number of topics and one of the few stable adults around. That’s why I knew most of the people complaining about him probably hadn’t actually seen much of him in action. He owns a convenience store? That’s a harmful stereotype? I’m busting my ass working minimum wage (or less) at one of the few jobs in this shitty border town I’m qualified to do (options are severely limited when you don’t know Spanish), owning a convenience store sounds like a DREAM!

[@TheRandompaint]

My man ran a successful business

[@TBustah]

@@TheRandompaint He certainly did, but that is the most obvious thing about him if you ask me. Akaash mentions it, and other commenters have. Hell, they actually made a point of highlighting it in ON THE SHOW, in the episode where he gets married. All of the single guys at a bachelor auction were losers whom none of the women wanted to bid on, and somebody pointed out that Apu had a lot going for him (including the business). He’s more than his business, though, which is my point. He has a Ph.D in computer science, which is how he ended up in America in the first place, to pursue a doctorate (which he also earned).

[@TheRandompaint]

@@TBustah very true, I guess I'll (maybe you too) never know how it effects indians and Indian Americans since I'm not one. I'm just sitting here trying to think of other Indians in cartoons amd can't think of one

[@TBustah]

@@TheRandompaint It’s true that we can’t tell other people how to feel, but stereotypes are just what the show DOES. If I were Indian, I think I’d be more offended if they DIDN’T do a little ribbing, like they thought I couldn’t take a joke like everyone else the show pokes fun at.

[@TheRandompaint]

@@TheLargeHardonCollider so true LHC😂 as a Jew I absolutely love mort and whenever Jews appear in the cartoon.

[@chelleharper9196]

I sincerely appreciate you. You're going to be one of the comedic golden just like Richard Pryor like Eddie Murphy, I sincerely pray that you get the recognition that you damn well deserve. I just lost my father last night and you are providing me a lot of comfort. Thank you for making me laugh through my tears

[@ShiviYaduvanshi-p3f]

Take care of yourself 💓

[@dudesamkon]

Take care

[@travelator3035]

Here cause of his interview with Saagar. Already became a fan of his. Someone had to stop the onslaught of progressive Indian American comedians.

[@akaashsinghcomedy]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@christophervance1165]

Saagar is dope and this special is lit!

[@jwilli726]

progressive is fine, its the reactionary, performative wokeism that's annoying

[@travelator3035]

@@jwilli726 I agree. Esp coming from petty ones like Hari Kondabolu, Aziz Ansari.

[@rawadosa90210]

​@@travelator3035 Hasan Minhaj

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

20 minute set that was better than most hour specials. Laughed the entire time and respect for the Apu jokes and for saying white folks can laugh too. Him and Schulz are way too underrated. Love to see Akaash live if he makes it out to CO.

[@Peapodzilla]

Because its way easier to make a solid concise 20 than an hour.

[@skyluke9476]

@@Peapodzilla dude it was so tight man! EVERY SINGLE JOKE EVERY SINGLE LINE was perfect! Truly a master of his craft

[@TerranPlanetaryDefenseForce]

This was spicy and made my day As a SE asian dude, I'd be mad AF if they cancelled our stereotypical characters

[@sirellyn]

I hate woke terms like SE Asian. It was the orient forever. And that term described the exact same thing! And the only reason they got rid of it was because "colonizers" used that term. ...As told to us by the NEW woke colonizers, who are doing it more than the British empire ever could.

[@redsnowleopard]

They tried to kill Speedy Gonzales but failed

[@binskee677]

WTF South East Asia if further away from the Orient than Washington to Moskau. Idk about the colonizer stuff but calling SE Asia or India as “Orient” makes no sense 😂

[@sirellyn]

@@binskee677 Nearly no one in the 20th century used the term "orient" to refer to India. In some crazy old writings where they didn't know anything east of where things were it was. It's a perfectly useful word, and those insisting on it's disuse are doing so under the auspices of the worst ideology in human history. I have zero concern for what megalomaniacs think.

[@binskee677]

@@sirellyn i don't care if it's been used or not, i just can't comprehend an example where it has to be used in my head.

[@boubsymane]

this guy said "my asshole gets more vitamins than the average african adolescent" 😂😂 Im dying ☠️☠️☠️

[@JJRalat]

My only issue was that it was too short. We need more Akaash!

[@rushforce33]

That's what women tell him after sex....both sentences....in that order. LOL

[@lordfordification]

That, and the audio quality from set to set could have been done better.

[@achintsingh8745]

@@rushforce33 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@allstopblue5717]

Some parts had way too many cuts imo. Love the material. Absolutely fucking hilarious. But. The section taking about fat people and vaccines had so many cuts

[@MarMaxGaming]

@@rushforce33oh please, don’t project your issues onto this legend

[@MedlifeCrisis]

Love it. Apu was my hero growing up, serious! Awesome special, the white privilege bit and the ending minute are especially great 👊🏽

[@Joe-mg2ih]

Apu was one hard working mother fucker. What a terrible sterotype.

[@bliglum]

And now we have an Indian dude, doing an impression of a white dude, doing an impression of an Indian dude... Impression-ception.

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

Great channels collide.

[@ginobenedetto4943]

That ending was fucking 🔥🔥🔥. Needs to be on billboards and a Super Bowl commercial

[@piyushyadav2120]

Love you bro. also I've request for you : Please talk with Dr. Tess Lawrie ( Cochrane reviewer ) and how WHO's sponsored meta analysis on Ivermectin was botched up by UNITAID funding of 40 Million dollars and how they changed the conclusion of Dr. Andrew Hill's meta analysis, who was so pro Ivermectin and then flipped within a week.

[@johnedward8352]

It was only a matter of time before Akaash got recognized. He's earned it 👏

[@dahleno2014]

If I was religious, I would pray for him to get the recognition he deserves, because this was genuinely impressive. Didn’t hold back because he was afraid of offending people, just keeping it real. I’m glad I heard about this, he’s upper echelon

[@EternalSilence4ever]

Asian guy here. I don't entirely agree with everything that he has to say on things, but that's fine. He's making jokes. Many of which were spot on commentary. A person is a person. They're gonna have different opinions on things. Some right, some wrong. Are we so obsessed with finding like minded people that we are just going to ignore those with different opinions? There are some people that I liked who I found out later had STUPID opinions about certain topics. Stupid to the point where I was pissed that they reached that conclusion about a particular subject. But you know what? I don't care anymore. If they're respectful to me, I will respect them. We, as society, have forgotten what it means to respect people. We just take shit for granted. I'm very much writing this with myself in mind. I'm not the younger generation, but I'm old enough to understand the boomer side of things along with the younger gen. I feel blessed to be in this spot.

[@TheRoommatesPodcast]

Sooo excited for this special to have dropped. Akaash, we are truly seeing a star rising before our eyes. Continue to excel and be great. Love you brother.

[@pnash1000]

Here because of your interview

[@hollywooddc1708]

Gadddmamn, you hear that ending? Dude should be a motivational speaker....

[@akaashsinghcomedy]

Love you too brother!

[@prasantpandey4057]

@@akaashsinghcomedy Bidet supremacy

[@ackelkelz6097]

🔥🔥

[@ihateurmom]

This dude is spot on. It isn't white privilege, it's western privilege. I would drink toilet water in the U.S. before I drank tap water in the Philippines or Brazil. Not because of racism, but because of facts.

[@winkydinky1436]

true

[@visualpun650]

There is the privilege he described and there is also white male privilege which is more subtle.

[@JimboDoomface]

Cistern, or bowl?

[@pedrofelipefreitas2666]

As a Brazilian i concur

[@DalaluddeenHalala]

Will you really drink Toilet Water 😂😂

[@rnrtruestories]

been hitting refresh on youtube the past two days to see when this was dropping

[@briano9397]

Sameeee

[@mariellinda8624]

Saaaammme

[@travisciha1773]

All around, im never disappointed with this man, always on point making me laugh and some real shit mixed in there. Definitely deserves his success.

[@mr.awesome6011]

Apu was the only Non-Simpson playable in Simpsons Hit and Run. An entire towns worth of characters and they had to narrow it down to him says a lot about his character and why they chose him to represent the brand in a now classic video game.

[@NEEDbacon]

And he even helps out the other characters in other levels. At worse he tries to stop cletus from selling roadkill for meat.

[@Donsomebody]

Apu was the 🐐

[@williemarroquin2965]

Damn bro, no joke, those last 30 seconds or so gave me literal chills. My dad came out here from Peru in '85 with $20 and a drug addiction. He overcame all that and gave us a life that we sometimes take for granted. Most of us lose that hunger cause everything gets catered to us. My dad did his best to teach me that lesson and to always remember that nothing in this life is given but earned. RIP dad 🙏 Great job man and thanks for the upload

[@tobymcgroby8967]

Well said👏

[@jamesblake5176]

every now and again someone who's actually keeping it real makes it into the public eye, and i have to say, it feels fucking refreshing.

[@brightbkh07]

DUUUUDE!!! The ending about not deserving crap but having to work for it made me a fan for life!!!! I totally agree with that, nobody owes us anything and if you want something in life you definitely have to work for it and earn it! Nobody is going to just give you handouts for free, especially with that demanding and entitled attitude that so many people these days walk around with!

[@nisithshubhankar751]

the whole special was funny as hell, and the ending was just straight facts!! Akaash man, you killed it!

[@Bikewithlove]

I’m here because of the Joe Rogan podcast - a very enjoyable conversation, and this man is funny. Fiercely courageous as well.

[@jellooowith3os]

Same. Brilliant stuff. Spot on

[@chrislilburn9929]

Me too brother. Very funny human. Say what they will about Joe Rogan, but he gives oxygen to some really funny people that I, and a lot of others wouldn’t have known about.

[@senorpepper3405]

@@chrislilburn9929 he introduces me to people i would of never heard about. good stuff.

[@topheresco2735]

This shit was hilarious. Happy to see him winning but wish this shit wasn’t so short. Hoping for an hour special from our guy soon.

[@SunnyDallasRealtor]

That’s the nicest compliment you could possibly give. We want more!

[@matthewkrahn3]

Nobody watches specials past about 20-30mins according to statistics.

[@SlickestoftheRicks]

@@matthewkrahn3 i do

[@shootboxpodcast]

​@@matthewkrahn3 A lot of us do. Don't believe everything you read!

[@topheresco2735]

@@matthewkrahn3 you might be right about some of these other comics because they just can’t bring more than 30min of funny. Akaash ain’t one of those comics. Dude is crazy talented… bet he could put out a special where he just roasts the audience and it would be 🔥. I’m hoping to see his little ass live in Ontario, Ca.

[@byronbrush9030]

Walk into a voting booth 😂...maybe im too dark but why i expect him to say "a school"???😂😂😂

[@jasmynelliott]

That’s where I thought he was going with it too, but that twist was even better

[@andrewb8235]

​@@jasmynelliottRacist

[@jasonjordan8376]

Literally the only bad thing about this special is that it’s too short. Loved it, laughed the whole time. You killed it!

[@evansmattsk7841]

Meanwhile, kids in Africa 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6fQoKhqZZalqKc

[@imranvp]

Aakash! Big love from INDIA bro! You make us proud!!! Thanks for releasing this entire clip. You SLAYYYYYED!! 👌

[@ggabbay0]

Yes!

[@fecnde]

Yep. A full hour on Netflix would be good

[@jasonjordan8376]

@@fecnde Hell yeah!

[@kf8346]

Wow, I watched his podcast without ever seeing his stand up. . . I already loved him but this is so good. I love him so much more now. This is exactly what comedy should be. Jokes that bring everyone together while also providing perspective and context. . . This is good. I was just talking with a friend earlier today coincidentally about the Simpsons. I grew up on that show. I think of the Simpsons like it is a family member giving me guidance. My personality and humor and political thoughts are all based on watching the Simpsons every day of my life until I finished high school and went off to college. .. so I was raised by the Simpsons. But I have no idea what they have been doing or saying for two decades. I have not watched the Simpsons for twenty years. How crazy is that? This one show made me who I am. And then once I was who I was, I stopped watching it. And now there is a whole new generation that has their own opinions. But all I want to do is get in a time machine and watch the Simpsons back when they were good.

[@Platerpus7]

“You didn’t let them say anything, and then one guy showed up and said everything” That killed me.

[@sorrowdusk5068]

because, it's partially true.

[@mk-ld8ih]

Yep and he was the best president the usa had in the past few decades. Yea hes a nut but the best of the worst

[@sorrowdusk5068]

@@mk-ld8ih I dunno man, the others may have been sinking the ship but at least they knew, D.T was shooting blind.

[@TheEnabler-WXR]

killed you and a lot more xD

[@OscarUnrated]

I’m liberal and tried to explain this to my liberal friends how their pc culture was pushing people into supporting him out of spite. Of course nobody would listen to me

[@matthewvera4712]

What’s crazy is that some ppl will check this out, and b like: “See, these kinda attitudes enable more racism.” When it fact, it’s doing quite the opposite. Keep going bro, ur stuff is incredible!

[@L1VE3V1L]

Yeah it’s like people complaining about Blazing Saddles using the N word too much and not realising the film is mocking racism to a serious degree.

[@smeakfishing]

“U know what they called the Korean kid at my school?… Chinese!!” Lol. That was one of the best 1 liners in the whole set. Akaash on 🔥🔥

[@smokeyovertheline6394]

The entire country of Peru endearingly referred to its president, Alberto Fujimori, as "El Chino."

[@rfq_sow6484]

Yo I am Korean and I laugh so hard because that happened to me hahaha!

[@DunceCapSyndrome]

Any Latino that isn’t Mexican can relate to this.

[@smokeyovertheline6394]

@Rodrigo Barraza Just like the N-word in the US, I guess.

[@sertanki1472]

they called ours wong ching, which was fucked up because his name was kevin

[@paulhorton7792]

This man is a legend. Saying what everyone is thinking. Especially that last part. I've never subscribed to someone so fast. He's funny but hits everything know the head. Makes people laugh at uncomfortable topics. That shouldn't be uncomfortable! I'm honestly shocked he hasn't been "canceled" yet. Bro you keep doing you!

[@Kpociask1]

Came here from JRE. Wasn't disappointed. Brilliant.

[@DarkVixxen]

LOVE what you said at the end! Fuckin' A! Nobody owes anybody shit unless they work for and EARN what they are then owed.

[@glennpeterson1357]

I think The Simpsons handled the whole “Apu thing” really badly. As a “white dude”, I completely agree with Akaash. Apu was actually one of the richest characters who developed and gave a different perspective and it’s a shame the (somewhat justified) criticism was so narrow only looking at the “glass half empty”. For example, it was Apu that introduced Lisa to vegetarianism and the different views of Hindu culture. So now we don’t have that anymore, because his accent is “offensive” (and there are tons of bad accents on the Simpsons!) Yes, his character was a lazy stereotype in the early days in particular, but ALL the characters in The Simpsons are stereotypes - it’s kinda the whole thing about the show. It’s a parody of America at large. Just like almost everything in life there is a relevant Simpsons reference for this. Remember when Marge went on an anti cartoon violence crusade which ended up with the “Itchy and Scratchy Show” getting literally canceled. The lesson from that episode was “one person can make a difference, but they probably shouldn’t”

[@buckaroobonsaitree7488]

I was always personally offended by the Barney accent after I saw the video they took

[@sasaki8765]

Apu is a bait and switch character. He starts off as "the indian convenience store guy", but that's surface level. You start to learn a lot about him, like how he's a volunteer firefighter. Like how he's apparently good friends with one of the original Beatles(RIP)

[@paulw5039]

I'm still waiting for the controversy to erupt over Scottish (Groundskeeper Willie), Italian (the Italian chef), Mexican (Bumblebee Man), etc, stereotypes. The problem with outrage and cancel culture is that it lacks nuance or consistency. It's always just a bunch of bored children (and yes, some may chronologically adults, but emotionally they are still children) jumping on whatever is the current fashionable social media outrage bandwagon.

[@glennpeterson1357]

@@buckaroobonsaitree7488 what video?

[@glennpeterson1357]

@@paulw5039 to be fair, no one asked for Apu to be cancelled and he wasn’t cancelled. Hank Azaria made a personal decision to stop doing the voice. That’s it. TBH, my issue is that one persons viewpoint is not necessarily understanding the full picture. Unfortunately most issues are complex and multi dimensional and you need people of good faith from different perspectives who want to have a discussion and actually understand what’s going on. That’s why I say the Simpsons handled it so badly, because the character and the show style are defensible, they just didn’t bother to engage and explain and try to persuade the audience

[@dannybonsai7102]

you're only cancellable if you allow yourself to be. Akaash is the future of comedy.

[@sethnmarshall]

Being cancelled is a myth. It’s just one more thing republicans use to stir up their base into anger.

[@grimreminder5038]

He's revitalizing classic comedy, the right to offend and joke about it, from a different perspective. A unifier we need these days

[@HandlingItAll]

He is what comedy use to be... What many who can't work in the "mainstream" have always been, real. This is why comics like Richard Pryor were incredible, their wit and candor. No one wants woke fake b.s. but brainwashed pseudo intellectual rubes.

[@clashwithkeen]

This was insanely good. The part at the end gave me chills. What a killer special. The soft bigotry of low expectations is something that always gets overlooked or downplayed. I just found flagrant 2 less than a month ago and aside from a few clips this is the first I've really seen and I'm just blown away that I've been sleeping on some real talent all this time.

[@marianna1513]

For all the times Latino kids heard "arriva,arriva,andale,andale" in school, and we didn't get offended. Speedy Gonzales NEVER offended us!!

[@YourBoyNck]

This special was hilarious! And that was a DENSE 20 minutes of material! Love to see you winning

[@OptimalVenom]

The picture of y'all at your wedding is straight fire. Congrats Akaash hope this is the first of many specials!!!!!!

[@kalaoaflowerpower]

This special was awesome 👌 👏 but I agree that wedding photo was 🔥 📛 👩‍🚒 🚒 🧯 damn crazy amazing

[@akaashsinghcomedy]

Thank you Man! 🙏🏽

[@edawg0]

Netflix needs to give this man a full hour, that was amazing 👏

[@charliedillon1400]

Fuck Netflix. It'll get lost in the abyss of all their shitty stand up specials.

[@danielcharnock8975]

This guy gets it. Tells the truth and makes it funny. Respect bro.

[@TheKhashix]

I’m mad guilty of skipping Akaash’s shows when he’s been in my city. Never again, this was incredible.

[@sabbathjackal]

Every once in a while somebody comes out who's a real one, and this looks the next one to do it. I hope you have a long career, you'll be one of the greats

[@evansmattsk7841]

Meanwhile, kids in Africa 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6fQoKhqZZalqKc

[@anonymousamerican4580]

“One guy showed up and said everything!” Haha dude you hit it on the nail. You are genuinely funny my friend!

[@anonymousamerican4580]

@Robert Slack who asked you? Lol

[@anonymousamerican4580]

@Robert Slack no he’s not 🤣 I’ll put my entire life savings and everything I have in investments down on a bet that he isn’t going to be touched. The man is untouchable.

[@chris1z142]

@Robert Slack he said everything, stupid stuff and sometimes warranted stuff. Point is that people voted for him in relief of being gagged. My dad has to give speeches to his department about trans identity despite it not going with his religious beliefs at all. He can work with people and be cordial but he has to swallow his faith for the firm. The company he works for is historically not supposed to be political at all, but corporate culture is starting to obligate it. It’s stuff like this that frustrate people enough to vote for a guy like Trump.

[@larryhoover2541]

@Robert Slack My guy, please just stop. Surely you should know by now there are no winners in a KZbin comment section 'debate'.

[@undeadman7676]

@Robert Slack Conspiracy theorist needs more tin foil.

[@cscleghorn]

Nobody deserves shit, work for it, strive for it and fucking get get it!!

[@haat8736]

The only bad thing about this is that it's only 20 minutes. That was solid af 🔥🔥🔥

[@Ken-zg3ze]

Akaash is so reserved on Flagrant. I come here to check him out and he's a freakin BEAST! Was not expecting to go that hard and that dark lmao.

[@skp8748]

Recently... Before he was a wild boy.

[@jacobmorres9817]

They kinda shut him down on the show if you notice. I wonder if it's some internalized racism that crew had toward him

[@rahulappaji3608]

So happy to see Akaash releasing specials, was never able to go to live shows and this is awesome

[@CitAllHearItAll]

The Mascot joke was a ride! I did NOT see where he was going with that. And it was gold.

[@MindlessTurtle]

That was awesome, and I'm glad more people are defending Apu.

[@BomberoDeAcero]

I ended up here the “usual” route: Rogan->Shulz->Flagrant 2->Rogan->Akaash Special, and I have zero regrets. I had a feeling this might be good, but no idea it would be great! Count me in as a fan!

[@nonnoyobisnis8705]

And I thought I was the only one ...

[@JayMac]

Lol yep

[@ronangriffin5389]

I got here from Kill Tony !

[@IIIlIIIIlIIIII]

Jesus Christ. That might be the best 20 minutes of comedy I've heard in a decade.

[@ryansturdivant6835]

His crowd work is almost unmatched

[@IIIlIIIIlIIIII]

@@kevinfry1850 a fair weather fan? As in I only like comedy when it's good? Yes.

[@nammi895]

Are you Japanese, love anime

[@itswhox2]

@@nammi895 You are already dead! lmfao

[@BoereViking]

Jesus has absolutely nothing to do with it.

[@multivariateperspective5137]

Bruh not gonna lie that rant at the end was epic Not sure, but I think you’re my favorite comedian now But at least I’ll probably binge watch all your stuff because of that and have a ton of respect for you which actually says a lot

[@anthonyxj13yo98]

That ending just dropped the whole microphone. Hard work and authenticity in its purest form. Akaash to the moon baby! I’ll see you in LA my brotha.❤️

[@akaashsinghcomedy]

Let's goooo!

[@lijemmu4417]

@@akaashsinghcomedy I don’t mean to spam you but could you PLEASEEEE tell me which podcast the last last clip was from. Appreciate you man.

[@1129wesley]

@@lijemmu4417 It's called Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz, not sure of the episode number but he's the co-host on it.

[@lijemmu4417]

@@1129wesley I appreciate your help. I was looking for the episode number but it doesn't seem like anyone knows it. Thank you though.

[@Mark__]

@@lijemmu4417 try the flagrant 2 subreddit, I'm pretty sure I saw them talking about it recently.

[@reignofmo]

The transitions between clips are fire !!! And Akaash, you killed it!

[@stevenolson1295]

I absolutely love akaash. He balances both sides with pin point accuracy. Most comics can't do that. Nothing but respect.

[@bugbuggy3866]

2:00 Well that explains 2016 and 2024 🤣🤣🤣

[@SoybeanAK]

That was a LOT better than I expected. Instead of some cheap edgy shots for easy points, this dude laid it out wholesale. I'm a white dude with well-off parents, my family immigrated here in like the early 1600s, and watching to the end made me wanna be better at life.

[@shwetak1052]

Wow.. 1600

[@jacobrzewnicki1832]

Bro the last minute of the vid caught me off gaurd and despite not being part of an immigrant family it fired me tf up. I love the comedy and I love everything you stand for, glad I came across you on flagrant... supporting people like you is the best thing we can do right now 🙌🏼💯 keep crushing g

[@MeestahJones]

People like you🤔 🤨😉😂

[@redridingcape]

​@@MeestahJones I can't tell if you're joking, but if you aren't what you said is fucked up.

[@carlpolen7437]

@@MeestahJones Not exactly certain what passive agressive political point you were trying to make. But it seems to me that you were trying to label Jacob as some sort of racist by saying people like you.... which is what race baiters always do... rather than, I don't know, give somebody the benefit of the doubt and maybe just think Jacob meant "people who say uncomfortable truths/things others don't like hearing" rather than pulling the psuedo race card. But you go ahead and do you race baiter.

[@SunwardRanger83]

Great comedy, and a great message. Everybody should aspire to that kind of ideal, immigrant or not. Be the kid everyone wants to copy off of, not the one doing the copying.

[@parthpatel8919]

Dude you hit it out of the park! Glad to see comics still not giving a shit and saying what the vast majority of society is thinking. Glad I listened to the end, it was inspiring to say the least! Keep up the good work and can’t wait for the next special! Also, thanks to Flagrant 2, that crew has me laughing my butt off!

[@dtope85]

You are amazing, and I love your message at the end. Much respect ❤

[@OfficialFlagrant]

Oh we watching this today

[@QAAAA1212]

On repeat! 20 minutes is not enough of this 💎

[@seamussean79]

Coming from the UK, having to listen to comedians getting scared to voice their opinions, akaash is a breath of fresh air, well done sir, take a bow 👍

[@slayrisk]

The entire set was great, but the last minute - 19:20 onwards. That was pure fucking gold. Thanks for the reminder.

[@MyAteSpiders]

Great comedy as always Never filled out a form that asked "Are you a white male"

[@MarantzRantz]

Flagrant 2 got me through the pandemic. I was so motivated by the whole crew I started my own KZbin Channel and it's changed my life. Akassh, Andrew, Mark & Alexx... Thank you for everything you do on the daily! Marantz Rantz

[@nightmareSONI]

bro representing the whole indian community to world.. hell yeah bro...! you killing it...

[@rippspeck]

You South Asians and your "bros" and "sirs", man.

[@mihirojha4475]

​@@rippspeck that's the entirety of Asia, I believe.

[@theoteddy9665]

Apu?

[@jameshill8493]

@@rippspeckisn’t that just the world?😂

[@14isoldenough]

He's not funny. He laughs at everything his boss says. And its 'hey look at me' laugh and its sad and pathetic. He got mad at a person in the audience cause he, himself, wasnt funny.

[@juliancollier6678]

THIS WAS AMAZING! BLEW MY EXPECTATIONS OUT THE WATER!! BIG W AKAASH!

[@natinatyoutube]

Okay so i've clearly underestimated Aakash Singh all this time and I regret it. There's so many layers in his jokes it's absolutely fascinating. It's the refined, incredibly well crafted jokes for me. It's the intelligence for me. It's using offensive humor to offer actually really deep social commentary for me. Cherry on top is the way he speaks about his indian culture, acknowledging the problems while still lowkey telling us he's a proud Indian. (I'm a swiss black girl so I have no connection to India whatsoever, I just love people who love, stand up for and represent their culture.) Wow, I've been sleeping on you Aakash Singh and I apoligize. This is greatness right here.

[@cman101892]

God I love the angles he's taking. Dude truly appreciates what comedy is for.

[@oberthus1]

True hes definitely got talent

[@ayosgsauce]

This made me laugh so hard...and as a 2nd gen American I cried at the end. Everyone needs to watch this, thank you!!!

[@AidenThorne]

That voting booth joke made me laugh so hard I started tearing up, this is amazing.

[@sovitaseng5519]

I thought he was gonna tell a school shooter joke with that lol

[@georgecaplin9075]

I don’t want to turn this political, (no judgement intended), but in the first two minutes, he explained the rise of Trump.

[@UrbanHiker317]

​@@sovitaseng5519that's sadly/ comically where we all went. But he went deeper. 😂😂😂😮😢

[@StabbyMcPokepoke]

He solved racism with racism. 😂

[@LITTLEBRAT775081]

THATS MY GUY !

[@hugem6]

Being from Cleveland I died with that line and the very end about working for what one gets is amazing. Never fail to laugh out with his comedy.

[@bigblues5251]

Wow! More of this, is what we need. Thanks Akaash, keep teaching people how to laugh at themselves we all need it.

[@professormancaptain4210]

That. Ending. Fuuck. Didn't expect one of my favourite new comedy specials to be under an hour. This was done so well. Dude knows how to kill a crowd.

[@jedibowen]

Seriously....the special was great, The Last minute was FIRE!

[@omoss98]

So many big names dropping off over the past few years. It's good to see comedy has a bright future! Loved the special and thank you for the laughs.

[@shishirsks]

Oh! this guy is too good! Funny and quite deep thinking! His judgement skills are out of the world!