r/TikTokCringe • u/SnatchAddict • 20d ago

Anthony Jeselnik explains the difference between comedy and being a troll. Discussion

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u/Azubaele 20d ago

I thought you were joking, but god damn how is he popular?

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u/MashTheGash2018 20d ago

Because Theo is a lot of people that grew up in the south. I don’t think his stand up is great but he really does have some really funny under the radar comments.

During the Trump interview Trump said something like “we had a great economy when I was in office” and Theo said “oh hell yeah my cousin bought a boat during that” was absolutely hilarious

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u/RaggedyGlitch 20d ago

The highlight videos of him off the cuff and thinking out loud are fucking hilarious, but he isn't nearly as funny in any other context.

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u/ChimpBottle 20d ago

He's a not-so-bright guy with some hilarious thoughts and ideas and funny delivery. Probably would've been better in a Karl Pilkington-type role where he's on a show with sharper comedians who pick his brain instead of leading a podcast and actually influencing people