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Sommore: A Joke About Her Friend Who Can't Read

Mar 15, 2026
Sommore, stand-up comic and actress known for sharp, unapologetic humor, riffs on a friend who landed on the 'can't read' list. She walks through the surprise homecoming plan and the friend’s insistence he can read. Hilarious bits include his wild Pizza Hut order and the family’s reactions. The set plugs Chandelier Fly and where to watch.
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ANECDOTE

Friend Tries To Prove He Can Read After Jail

  • Sommore recounts a friend's jail release where he wanted to prove he could read by ordering from a menu.
  • At a Pizza Hut surprise, the friend ordered upscale items like escargot and calamari, revealing he couldn't actually read the menu.
ANECDOTE

Surprise Restaurant Reunion Goes Off The Rails

  • The group surprised the friend with a restaurant celebration complete with cake, balloons, a banner, and roses.
  • He ran to the menu and confidently ordered things not on the Pizza Hut menu like jambalaya and strawberry daiquiris to prove he could read.
INSIGHT

Ordering For The Table Means You're Paying

  • Sommore highlights social norms in the neighborhood where ordering for the table implies you'll pay.
  • That norm made the friend's attempts to impress especially risky and amusing because everyone assumed he'd foot the bill.
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