This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E359 Ari Shaffir
Sep 14, 2021
Ari Shaffir, an edgy NYC comedian and host of Skeptic Tank, shares wild stories about eating guinea pigs in Ecuador and his ongoing beef with the Lakers. He tackles the complexities of cancel culture in comedy and reflects on the absurdity of fame fueled by social media. Their lively discussion also dives into the challenges of navigating public perception while remaining authentic, peppered with hilarious anecdotes about the ups and downs of life as a stand-up comic in today's world.
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Media Negativity
- Theo Von observes the media's tendency to expose negative aspects of public figures, even after their death.
- Ari Shaffir agrees, pointing out the focus on negativity rather than positive contributions.
Topical Jokes
- Theo Von compliments Ari Shaffir's recent comedy bit about the Miami building collapse.
- Ari Shaffir discusses doing jokes about the news and mentions Dave Attell's joke about the Austrian sex dungeon.
Adapting to Hardship
- Theo Von and Ari Shaffir discuss adapting to different situations, even bad ones.
- Ari Shaffir shares an anecdote about interviewing Holocaust survivors who said they got used to their reality.
