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Laughter is the best medicine.

3 years ago

Inspired by the TV watching thread I thought it might be fun to suggest some comedians we enjoy that may not be known as well as those featured on Comedians in Cars getting Coffee..many can be found on Youtube. It's much like singers there is a lot of talent in the world and you don't have to be Jim Gaffigan's level of fame to be worth watching.

Of late I am soaking up everything I can on Jeanne Robertson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs

A few years ago a co-worker used Tim Hawkins comedy in class.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Tim+Hawkins

Both these are hilarious and appropriate for all ages any time.

IDK about you but I am about fed up with the ANGER and blame game and whining as we face what appears to be round two of this pandemic. Laughter helps sooth the soul!!!

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3 years ago
I love all of Russell Howard’s Playground Politics videos on YouTube.

This one ‘Kids Dive Into The Concept of Love‘ is probably my favourite.

https://youtu.be/DsqwDieJeBE
olychick
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I can't ever get enough of Jim Gaffigan....
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Sounds totally normal to me! By the way, my mom still has Rinnie's collar and dog tags. Rinnie was her dog as a child and Mom is in her mid-60's. One time I asked her what we were supposed to do with such things when she died. She said that she didn't care but she was keeping them until then, lol. When I got back to my Granny's house after my Granddaddy's funeral, I immediately changed into overalls- his daily wear when he could get away with it (complete with bare feet, lol) and went out to pick the okra he had planted in the front yard. When Granny arrived she was "slightly mortified" but I knew Granddaddy would have had a fit that "the boys (his sons)" had not picked the okra yet. I am not much on decorum, lol.
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Apologies for starting a new topic but the other one simply would not open for me when I went to post a video. Do you mind adding to this topic instead of the other one? Apologies again if Aunt Chippy videos have already been posted. It doesn't matter if you watch Jimmy Kimmel or not, he has an Aunt Chippy and I accidentally discovered her on youtube the other day. They take turns pranking each other and she should have her own tv show. Here's the video I recommend you start with and if you liked it, go to youtube and search for Aunt Chippy. Cousin Sal is Jimmy's cousin.
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Annie Deighnaugh
3 years ago
If you've not seen Loretta Laroche, your in for a treat. She's been using humor to reduce stress for years.
Uptown Gal
3 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions everyone!!!! I love Jim Gaffigan...going to check

out some of the others!
Annie Deighnaugh
3 years ago
Fritz Coleman on aging
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3 years ago
Mary Maxwell on Aging:
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3 years ago
And they asked her back the following year:
wanda_va
3 years ago
Jeanne Robertson is on YouTube. She is hilarious!!
olychick
3 years ago
I also adore Fortune Feimster...her special on Netflix is hilarious!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GA-7QxY1MA
crazybrunette64
3 years ago
Love QI game show on youtube - if you enjoy British humor, it's a must. Along the same lines is The Big Fat Quiz Show. Lots of older editions on both, but they are delightful.
Annie Deighnaugh
3 years ago
If you haven't seen this one about postal abbreviations, it's very funny.

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