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Five Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials You Have to Watch

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Kristen Corless

Nov 21, 2016

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Five Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials You Have to Watch

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If you know anything about me, you know that I love stand-up comedy. I spend most of my time scrolling through Netflix, desperately hoping for a new special to arrive. But here I am going to share with you five of my personal favorites.

1. John Mulaney: New In Town

John Mulaney really kicked off his career as a writer for SNL, so it's quite obvious that he's a funny guy. New In Town is a comedy special that I return to time and time again. Mulaney tells stories about his experiences with Delta Airlines, putting the word "midget" on TV, and Ice-T. Also, if you have the time, his other special Comeback Kid is equally hysterical.

2. Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed?

Sebastian Maniscalco describes himself as a cat. He watches the way that people behave, and he criticizes most of the general population. His dramatized movements and inflection leaves everyone holding their sides. If you love people-watching, this guy is for you.

3. Bo Burnham: what.

This special means a whole lot to me, as it was the first special I was ever shown. If I had to be honest, I am forever grateful to my bud for showing this to me, because it changed my life. If you like self-deprecating humor, Bo Burnham was made for you. Bo Burnham uses his musical talents, disillusionment, and sarcastic wit in order to please the millennial masses. I promise, you will not be sorry.

4. Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy

Gabriel Iglesias started off his career as a voice actor, which is half of his special Hot and Fluffy. He accurately describes everyday life and his sound affects add a dimension that no other voice actor can do on their own. He makes jokes about his size (as a fat girl I really appreciate that) and talks about his fame. It's a special unlike any other.

5. Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theatre

First off, if you are going to watch this special, be warned: Louis C.K. is not for everyone. His crude sense of humor can easily offend, so enter this with a grain of salt. However, if you are okay with occasionally rolling your eyes, Louis C.K. is a daring and hysterical comedian, who talks about dead bodies, getting away with being an a**hole, and beating his kids at monopoly.

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!