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12 Netflix Original Standup Specials That Will Make You LOL

A comedy lover's dream.

Olivia Johnson

Jul 10, 2018

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12 Netflix Original Standup Specials That Will Make You LOL

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I spend a great deal of my time watching standup. I like to think of myself as a standup comedian aficionado so I watch just about any special on Netflix. These are some of the best comedians and specials I've watched on Netflix, some so good I've watched more than once.

1. John Mulaney - Kid Goregous

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John Mulaney is by far my favorite comedian and all three of his Netflix specials are FANTASTIC. "Kid Gorgeous" is his newest one but I highly recommend them all.

2. Tom Segura - Mostly Stories

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Tom Segura is a bit different in his comedy as he is pure sarcasm. "Mostly Stories" is great and so is any other special he has.

3. Hasan Minhaj - Homecoming King

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I love comedians that talk about their life. Hasan Minhaj does just that by basically telling you his entire life and little stories about growing up the child of immigrants and the weight that holds.

4. Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher - The Honeymoon Standup Special

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I was not sure I would enjoy this but I was totally wrong. Married couple and expecting parents (at the time), Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, kill it in this three-part special.

5. Ryan Hamilton - Happy Face

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I've rewatched this many times because something about it is still constantly funny. Ryan Hamilton will have you rolling on the floor.

6. Ali Wong - Baby Cobra

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"Baby Cobra" is Ali Wong's first special and it's just as funny as her more recent special Hard Knock Wife. She relays the life of being a mom and wife in a completely comical way!

7. Jen Kirkman - Just Keep Livin'?

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This is Jen Kirkman's second special on Netflix and it's so different from her first. A complete turn around from the first, Jen will have you dying.

8. Judd Apatow - The Return

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You've seen his movies and TV shows but you probably haven't seen him do standup. Judd Apatow makes a return to the stage and you wouldn't even know he hasn't done standup in years.

9. Joe Mande - Joe Mande's Award Winning Comedy Special

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I honestly don't know what to say about Joe Mande's special other than just to watch it. His stories are ridiculous and you'll just want to hear them from yourself.

10. Sarah Silverman - A Speck of Dust

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She's crass but we love her. Sarah Silverman gives you exactly the type of comedy you'd expect and it's amazing!

11. Hari Kondabolu - Warn Your Relatives

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Another special I was surprised by, Hari will have you laughing over his mother and wanting to try all the different types of mangos the world has to offer.

12. Katherine Ryan - In Trouble

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A Canadian gem living in England, Katherine Ryan pushes boundaries with her comedy. You'll love her stories of Canada and her daughter.

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12 Netflix Original Standup Specials That Will Make You LOL

A comedy lover's dream.

1. John Mulaney - Kid Goregous

2. Tom Segura - Mostly Stories

3. Hasan Minhaj - Homecoming King

4. Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher - The Honeymoon Standup Special

5. Ryan Hamilton - Happy Face

6. Ali Wong - Baby Cobra

7. Jen Kirkman - Just Keep Livin'?

8. Judd Apatow - The Return

9. Joe Mande - Joe Mande's Award Winning Comedy Special

10. Sarah Silverman - A Speck of Dust

11. Hari Kondabolu - Warn Your Relatives

12. Katherine Ryan - In Trouble

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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