I saw this guy on a random night at a NYC comedy club. Probably a crowd of 30? And only me and one other woman were laughing. And the more he went on and no one else laughed, the more we were in tears at how put off everyone else was. Gave us a friendly nod when he was done, and shook his hand after. Comedic genius
it might be a midwest thing? Like I think a big part of why I think Joe is funny/endearing is because he reminds me of my grandpa and like silly old but lovable goofy simple dudes. If I didn’t have the context of the other people like Joe I might not feel comfortable laughing at him.
Was thinking the exact same thing, @hallquiche. I've loved Joe's work for a long time but he's doing something completely different here. In the vein of early Zach, current Maria Bamford, and so many others in different shades. We are rich today with comics taking chances to bring us different looks at what the definition of entertainment can be. This is a gift.
I saw him in Marquette shortly after AS announced the show was canceled and he opened with "It's great to be here in Marquette and tonight is a very special night, because after the show I'm going to get in my car, go down to the ore dock, and drive into Lake Superior"
@@Nerfherder-oo7iv as opposed to all those brash idiots on npr? Wtf? Joe would be the perfect Garrison Keeler replacement. Was Prairie Home Companion too unpleasant and abrasive for you?
@@hey_its_travis i was thinking of norm saying that too, on "what's so funny?" ppl can find that wonderful insightful interview here on youtube too. hard to define, but i feel a quiet stillness in my heart after having watched this. like, joe just tucked me in, and i can rest easier now, a peaceful, dreamless sleep will come and bring me solace in sweet time.
ah, what a breath of stale air joe pera is... that stale air from your grandparents attic where all the best toys were stored when you were a kid. i love this guy, glad he got this special.
I love the unique idea of filming the doorman's reactions for the special. It's kinda perfect for his wholesome brand that he can make someone laugh who just has an obligation to be there.
For the past year, I've been using Joe Pera to get to sleep. This is my 4th attempt to watch the entirety of his set. It's very good, so the situation is frustrating.
I did too but i was personally on the edge of my seat the entire time! I could never nap. Im so hyped up that i could do a little dance that isn't too provocative but very difficult to learn.
I’ve accidentally done the inverse with his “Joe Pera helps you sleep” -tried to sleep to it and ironically struggled to sleep sometimes because I just like actively listening to the writing.
Why am I sobbing during this outro bit? This story-time is such a wild mix of funny and sweet. So peaceful and lovely and perfect. Happy to have finally found you, Joe 😊
Joe arranging for the ice cube to be there for everyone to touch after the show was one of those moments that make you think. It's just regular ice, but somehow he finds this way to reconnect people to life's simplest pleasures, like feeling something cold on a warm night. We all have access to ice every day, and yet all those people took the time to feel it for just a second. I feel calm. Thank you, Joe and Ryan.
@@urntrombliesparents7806why would someone want to pretend they like something. Seems like a waste of time, kinda like going around commenting what you are saying.
@@urntrombliesparents7806 well I thought it was hilarious and I mean it so do with that information as you will. I would never in a million years think people are pretending to like something just because I personally thought it was bad. Your opinion is not universal and neither is mine. Gotta learn to be okay with that.
Saw him back in august and I swear to god we spent like an extra 15 minutes on the Pita Chip bit because some dude had legitimately thrown a squirrel some Matzah in the park and also watch it pick it up exactly like Joe was describing. Joe was comically incredulous over it.
When he asked about it at my show some guy talked about how he had photos of a squirrel eating a pumpkin from the inside out and Joe kept referencing it during the rest of the show.
I saw him in Madison and I told Joe I had given a heel of bread to a squirrel, he looked me dead in the eye and said 'get a load of this old man' (im 25)
@@Supanerd64 but for real, who calls it a heel? It’s duck food (not to actually be given to ducks because it’s awful for them) get with the times old man 😅
At the Minneapolis show the squirrel bit was capped off by a guy in the audience who happened to have a photo on his phone of a squirrel eating a cheeseburger. Joe made him show everyone in the audience.
Oh man, the squirrel pita chip audience participation part went on for like at least 10 minutes alone live. It got pretty chaotic. Then things calmed down, he went on to the Dr Pepper part... then asked the audience after all that. So good.
only a few minutes in and the ryan reynolds mint mobile joke murked me... joe you deserve to go far with your live show / standup, looking forward to more
2:28 as a brazilian I feel represented. I'm trying my best to introduce my friends into your art here in Brazil. Thank you Joe for the shoutout and thank you for your art, it´s helping me to be the best part of myself since last year. I hope someday I will see you live. É o Brasil e não tem jeito!
Never heard of this guy and I am absolutely shocked at how funny his slow delivery is. Never heard cadence like this in comedy but he really keeps you captivated
Thank you so much, Joe; you are an absolute delight and my wife and I love your being very much. This was an excellent special and we look forward to another some day:)
I'm a huge comedy fan and this is the first time hearing Joe. I absolutely loved him. Calmest I've ever felt during a comedy special. Almost brought a tear to my eye as well.
I don't want to get too weird, but Joe Pera makes me cry so much, it's hard to describe. I think he makes me feel more comfortable than I've ever felt, I know it's a character, it's a bit, but I can't help it. The idea of Joe Pera makes me feel different than I've ever felt, and I can't help but bawl, I cry my eyes out every time. He's very funny, and so calming at the same time, he makes me feel so happy while I fucking weep. Sorry if this is too much, but man, I just need to say thank you, you mean so much to me and I'm having a lot of difficulty expressing it, I need people like this in my life, things like this bring me balance.
It is a character and a bit, but it’s a collection of the people, places, and things that have a deep place in our hearts but get overlooked or blown past. In a fast entertainment world, Joe Pera gives us a slow home-cooked meal. That’s probably why you feel moved. He’s tapped into something we all need and love but doesn’t get acknowledged much in entertainment.
No universe in which this is “too much”. I think you put exactly the comfort I find in Joe Pera into words perfectly, and it explains why I always cry when I hear him talk.
Every time I listen to anything Joe Pera does, I feel like it makes me a better person in some subtle way. I love you, Joe, please keep the ice tray full.
Holy shit, the RUclips algorithm has blessed me. I’ve never heard of you before, Joe, but you literally had me cry laughing with your dead pan delivery. So glad I came across your act.
I never feel better after an entertainment experience than I do after watching Joe Pera. Thank you for calming anxieties and slowing the world down and being as slow and cool as ice on a hot day.
I have watched RUclips religiously for 15 years. I mean it when I say, this is the greatest journey I've ever been taken on. Even better than the time I was shipped to The Battle of Somme where I was captured by the German's and was forced to write poem's for my release. Just to become a video game RUclipsr during the tail end of the 3rd monetization boom. I'm blessed to have a random short appear from this show while sitting on the toilet awkwardly trying to wipe with my off hand.
I'm 5 minutes in and crying. I miss mom and dad, and the farm and all the corn fields. I miss when my friends and I used to sit around and tell jokes and watch the sky. All that's gone. I'm feeling old and irrelevant. I've been watching Joe for a long time. Thanks Joe, we should all try to follow your good-intentions. Your humor and good-will has kept me smiling. Have a good one.
I can't believe some of the words that came out of Joe's mouth, and low-key kind of regret trying to introduce him to my parents tonight! What a great show, and what a great column, I hope they publish it. I hope it gets recorded into the library of Congress. I hope they include it on the next space capsule they send to broadcast images of Human life to aliens. Excellent bit.
I agree! He has amazing timing, but I think it's the whole character that makes it genius. His slow cadence, low volume, and slur demands that you give him time to speak. He utilizes that space to work the impeccable delivery in without feeling rushed.
I think it represents a calmness and relief, take your restless mind off of things and focus on the cold radiating through your body. Comedy has the same effect, calming us down and distracting our minds from a potential nuclear war or whatever it is in the news today. I found the story at the end to be very poetic.
I read your comment before I finished watching, and I couldn’t imagine what you might have been talking about…until I got to the end, and I’m just sitting here crying…. How am I just discovering this treasure?!?
Same 💗 I soon began imagining that the people were all touching a feeling creature, or a fellow human, and the gentleness and variety of all their little caresses just sent me 💧
I cried at the end and I’m not really sure why. Maybe it’s just beautiful to see people slowing down enough to appreciate something as mundane and miraculous as the cold of ice.
Just bought my front row seat to the Seattle show. I’m the only one in my family and friends who even knows who Joe Pera is. And I’d have it no other way.
Me too. I watched it TWICE and bawled like a baby at that part both times. I hope he releases a studio version as part of his Drifting Off series to listen to at bedtime or simply when I could just use a good cathartic boohoo that comes from the appreciation of the shared experience of trying to find your way through life, whether that includes sharing a bed with a benevolent babadook or lamenting your existential guilt to an imaginary cow friend.
I needed to see this. I was looking for someone else who could have felt the same. Now I don't feel as broken to be crying in the middle of the night before sunrise just because of that last segment. I wish... more people could be as introspective and caring as him. This is an exaggeration of himself, but it's his true self. We need more people like that. To not be afraid to be like that.
Joe Pera never fails to make me cry because of how vulnerable his art is. He speaks to issues I know of and don’t, but never fails to leave me with more courage. I’ve never met the guy, but he’s like a close friend talking to you because he wants to show he cares by how he relates and make sure you feel better. Thank you Joe for being there at 3:45 AM in the summer of when I was struggling everyday for helping me have the longest sleep I’d had in a year.
Heart wide open. It's the way to be. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it. Much love my friend. And i wish you many more nights of wonderful sleep, and even more wonderful waking moments. ❤
I am so glad you found strength here. Although I think we watched a different show. I remember squirrels falling off a ledge trying to drink Dr. Pepper...
This blurs the line between comedy and literary art. It's like a non-fiction essay written by a Pulitzer-winning novelist. I don't know how someone is able to write and perform this. It's so beautiful and the world is better for having it. The ending is the epitome of making the mundane profound.
Joe, I'm from Brazil and I love your TV Show, and the show really helped me improve my English hahaha. But the best thing that I learned with your TV show is the power of kindness and that even in the worst moments we can take a really deep breath and see the beautiful things in life. Obrigado pelo especial! Você é maravilhoso ❤
i get about 70 percent of joe's references because i am old and out of touch. he is a special talent and the music is a perfect fit. you say you love joe pera and he is a national treasure and i agree with you. i would have touched the ice and i have no idea why.
There's something very heartwarming seeing everyone touch the ice at the end, I used to have social anxiety really bad from depression, it still lingers. But I had a girlfriend that taught me the ice trick, and it works.
I saw Joe perform this at the Soho Theatre in London and it was fantastic. My ring doorbell went off twice during the performance and I have sleepless nights about it but it was a wonderfull night
I don't know why, but the monologue on ice and air conditioning got me emotional.. and then seeing everyone touch the ice made me cry. Why does he do this to me???
I felt exactly the same, I cried and I didn't know what to think. Watching it here on youtube on my room alone, I needed to clap... and I did proudly with a smile.
It wasn’t the ice itself. It was a metaphor to appreciate what you have, whether it’s old friends and cube tray wasn’t filled properly, or new relationships and despite being kicked in the face, or not having the temperature regulation how you prefer it, that your partner should want to be there for you with that ice when you’re having a hard time, much like any problem. The ice cube at the end was a reminder that we don’t appreciate what we have right in front of us. And I think everyone really got that message with that outro, which brought me to tears as well.
Listening to Joe is so weirdly comforting. This special was awesome and it was beautiful seeing the security guard going from not getting it to laughing and smiling
@@cptn_chromo3189 I'm sorry friend that you don't enjoy. He has a very unique style of comedy and I understand it's own taste. But how come Ham on the bone isn't called pork drumsticks?
In my observation, Joe Pera pretended to be Joe Pera for so long, that he finally became Joe Pera. And when I decide to watch or listen, it's just for me. I don't invite groups over for something this important that they might not understand. Live on, Joe.
Only recently learned Pera is from my hometown, Buffalo. So I was stoked with the Buffalo reference to Willis Carrier. Even better, my apartment overlooks the cemetery where Carrier and Rick James are buried. I usually only hear the perpetually breaking up couple below me yelling at each other. But now on warm nights, I'll crack the window and listen for those Willis Carrier/Rick James ghost conversations. And think of this funny, oddly moving show...
I saw Joe in Albany at the Egg on the Slow & Steady tour. It was a really special night for weird laughs and chill vibes. Joe paused the show for 5 minutes and chatted with the audience, waiting for an audience member to go and come back from the bathroom.
I think this is either peak Joe, a peak of Joe, or pure Joe, either way this has to be some of the best Joe moments and I'm glad that while typing this I scrolled back up to see Joe hittting a blunt the size of nerf gun or a large sweet tea from McDonalds
This is genius, the simplicity, humbleness and saying the things that are deep down inside contrasting the incongruities. First time seeing Joe, now I am a fan. Thank you Joe.
The New York Times column bit was like experiencing whiplash. Did not think it was possible that any of those words would ever come out of his mouth in that order
I wish there was more conversation about how damn good of a writer Joe is. the story with Yoobi is just so beautiful and heartbreaking and honest. Thanks for the laughs Joe :)
Joe, thank you. I sobbed and laughed through the last 20 minutes of your act. I thought about those nights holding her, the times spent growing up with my grandfather, the nights on the pond in the middle of summer, and so much more. Thank you for bringing me back to those places. I appreciate you.
I've watched this a few times now and I'm still amazed by the positive atmosphere Joe cultivates. He is hilarious, but also just has really good vibes.
Look at all those people touching the ice. Germs be damned, this sort of thing brings people from all cultures, colors, and walks of life together. Holy smokes. I never thought I would feel this way after watching a comedy special. You’re something else, Joe. I hope to see you live someday.
ok .. I just came across Joe for the 1st time on a Towsends video .. and now I'm enjoying one of the best comedy shows I've ever had the lucky pleasure to experience.
I saw this guy on a random night at a NYC comedy club. Probably a crowd of 30? And only me and one other woman were laughing. And the more he went on and no one else laughed, the more we were in tears at how put off everyone else was. Gave us a friendly nod when he was done, and shook his hand after. Comedic genius
Lol! I can just picture the perplexed look on everyone's faces. How long ago was this?
@@JoelyPerait says "a random night", so at a random time
are you posting this on all his videos?
@@illsmackudown Possibly. However, I wasn't asking you.
it might be a midwest thing? Like I think a big part of why I think Joe is funny/endearing is because he reminds me of my grandpa and like silly old but lovable goofy simple dudes. If I didn’t have the context of the other people like Joe I might not feel comfortable laughing at him.
I love you Joe
a perfect voice to cozy up to under your schlanket
Never fails to make me laugh and cry in the space of about 10 mins. Such a sweet, funny man.
I’m honestly surprised Jschlatt loves him some Joe! Two seemingly different parts of the internet collide and I love it
not even surprised to you see here
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This is unlike any comedy special I've ever seen. Funny, but also comforting and relaxing. It's like an entirely new art form.
I agree, it's completely unique and mesmerizing...! I actually think of Joe Pera's comedy as spoken word poetry.
@hallquiche hi, welcome, you're home now
He makes me feel like I'm an old man living in the suburbs, in a very cozy and fuzzy way.
Was thinking the exact same thing, @hallquiche. I've loved Joe's work for a long time but he's doing something completely different here. In the vein of early Zach, current Maria Bamford, and so many others in different shades. We are rich today with comics taking chances to bring us different looks at what the definition of entertainment can be. This is a gift.
Check out Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep. That's how I learned about him. I was surprised to see he was a comedian lol
"How 'bout this door?" is single handedly the best open line to a stand up comedy special. Absolute legend.
It got me.
Never even heard of him before, and he had me right there. 😆
Good line, but the best? You haven't seen much stand up... ruclips.net/video/oegEnZvkNwo/видео.html
I saw him in Marquette shortly after AS announced the show was canceled and he opened with "It's great to be here in Marquette and tonight is a very special night, because after the show I'm going to get in my car, go down to the ore dock, and drive into Lake Superior"
Debatable
Always feel like everything is gonna be ok when I’m watching my pal, Joe Pera
He makes me feel safer than if I was in a safe in a bank on safe street
It's not though 😂
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10oks/out of 10!
I love how he punches down at autistic people that like talking about animals and roleplaying as Ed Sullivan! A truly fine Cumeatian !!!!
Joe Pera is a national treasure. He should have a show on NPR
He has a podcast which sounds like what I'd expect a Joe Pera NPR show to sound like but better
He’s too pleasant and intelligent for npr
@@Nerfherder-oo7iv oh yeah he’s way too good for Neoliberal Propaganda Radio
@@Nerfherder-oo7iv as opposed to all those brash idiots on npr? Wtf? Joe would be the perfect Garrison Keeler replacement. Was Prairie Home Companion too unpleasant and abrasive for you?
That'd be a disgrace to Joe.
Hearing joe say “cringe cringe cringe” is healing
It's like hearing your grandpa say "deadass". Like you aren't supposed to know that word bro
Bahahaha "there's gunna be cubes for my boys" awaiting a round of applause 😂😂😂😂 Joe Pera is amazing
i dont get it
I think that's the joke@@Rahimraissnia
@@Rahimraissnia "There's gonna be _cubes_ for my boys"
@@TomChatonStill don't get it, and I'm not stupid. Do I need a dirty mind?
@@steventhury8366 same buddy :/
A lot of comedians make you laugh, but Joe really makes your soul smile.
Norm McDonald had a saying, its one thing to make someone laugh, its something special if you can make them smile.
Best comment.
@@hey_its_travis i was thinking of norm saying that too, on "what's so funny?" ppl can find that wonderful insightful interview here on youtube too.
hard to define, but i feel a quiet stillness in my heart after having watched this. like, joe just tucked me in, and i can rest easier now, a peaceful, dreamless sleep will come and bring me solace in sweet time.
Truly. I couldn't find the words, thank you.
The shots of the security guard really push this over the top.
I thought the security guard was a parent!! 😂
Absolutely loved that aspect
I thought he was a pastor lol@@indoorroamer
watching him go from not getting it, to laughing, to finally get it and smiling was really rewarding.
Thought it was awesome! He deserves to laugh too!
ah, what a breath of stale air joe pera is... that stale air from your grandparents attic where all the best toys were stored when you were a kid. i love this guy, glad he got this special.
I love the unique idea of filming the doorman's reactions for the special. It's kinda perfect for his wholesome brand that he can make someone laugh who just has an obligation to be there.
Joe Pera took the idea of "a show about nothing" and spit-shined it to perfection. Truly a unique and wholesome experience to comedy. Pure genius.
and It's Still Funnier than Seinfeld(At Least Funnier than it is NOW Compared to how revolutionary it was when it was in its prime)
Joe Pera is the best, Jerry, the best.
He’s not going to sleep with you, Tseng.
Hmm I thought it was about all kinds of stuff
Definitely "spongeworthy".
For the past year, I've been using Joe Pera to get to sleep. This is my 4th attempt to watch the entirety of his set. It's very good, so the situation is frustrating.
It took me a few reads to understand why this was your 4th attempt, and then I laughed out loud. Thank you 😊
I did too but i was personally on the edge of my seat the entire time! I could never nap. Im so hyped up that i could do a little dance that isn't too provocative but very difficult to learn.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who dozed off during this lol. I love his material, but I'm so used to feeling relaxed by his voice.
I’ve accidentally done the inverse with his “Joe Pera helps you sleep” -tried to sleep to it and ironically struggled to sleep sometimes because I just like actively listening to the writing.
I've done that with eragon and now eldest for years
Why am I sobbing during this outro bit? This story-time is such a wild mix of funny and sweet. So peaceful and lovely and perfect. Happy to have finally found you, Joe 😊
I’m laying on the floor (bc sciatica)of my living room with tears in my eyes from the outro. I’m glad I’m not the only one.
Cubes for my boys 🧊
"Don't feel bad you just ruined my entire life" after the cell phone had me dying
I cant believe how hyped i am for a special called "slow and steady" from a guy who helps me sleep at night
hahaha...Hes so great.
I listen to that as well!
Ive ran than 10 hour loop a time or 2 myself
@@a.t.hustle1583home run
Right?
Joe arranging for the ice cube to be there for everyone to touch after the show was one of those moments that make you think. It's just regular ice, but somehow he finds this way to reconnect people to life's simplest pleasures, like feeling something cold on a warm night. We all have access to ice every day, and yet all those people took the time to feel it for just a second. I feel calm. Thank you, Joe and Ryan.
He brought an ice cube for us, his 'boys'.
What???
Joe makes the whole crowd feel like they're old buddies. He even turned touching a block of ice into an almost spiritual thing. Magical
The pita chip bit was honestly hilarious. Honestly great crowd work, and i love that he almost broke from the responses.
You sound like your trying to convince yourself it was funny 😂😂
@@urntrombliesparents7806why would someone want to pretend they like something. Seems like a waste of time, kinda like going around commenting what you are saying.
@@ColombianThunder because the special was horrible and he wanted Joe to feel better? I tried not saying it. But thanks I guess lol
@@urntrombliesparents7806 well I thought it was hilarious and I mean it so do with that information as you will. I would never in a million years think people are pretending to like something just because I personally thought it was bad. Your opinion is not universal and neither is mine. Gotta learn to be okay with that.
@@ColombianThunder joe sucks. And every time you reply. I’m gonna double down
Saw him back in august and I swear to god we spent like an extra 15 minutes on the Pita Chip bit because some dude had legitimately thrown a squirrel some Matzah in the park and also watch it pick it up exactly like Joe was describing. Joe was comically incredulous over it.
That sounds hilarious. It’s fun just to picture it!
When he asked about it at my show some guy talked about how he had photos of a squirrel eating a pumpkin from the inside out and Joe kept referencing it during the rest of the show.
I saw him in Madison and I told Joe I had given a heel of bread to a squirrel, he looked me dead in the eye and said 'get a load of this old man' (im 25)
@@shannon4386 Squirrels here will hollow out a watermelon, and sleep inside of it for many days, until it’s just too gross, hahaha!
@@Supanerd64 but for real, who calls it a heel? It’s duck food (not to actually be given to ducks because it’s awful for them) get with the times old man 😅
The open relationship/foster joke, combined w his delivery was legit genius and heartbreaking at the same time
It reminds me of something my grandma or grandpa would say, like, you're kinda right grandma, I'm not gonna debate you
Joe nearly breaking character multiple times during the hot vs cold bit never fails to make me laugh, even on the 4th time watching xD
Only Joe Pera can spend 7 minutes talking about a squirrel eating a pita chip and make it one of the best comedy bits I've ever heard
Technically that bit went on for 10 minutes.
Cringe cringe cringe cringe cringe…. 🐿️
At the Minneapolis show the squirrel bit was capped off by a guy in the audience who happened to have a photo on his phone of a squirrel eating a cheeseburger. Joe made him show everyone in the audience.
Oh man, the squirrel pita chip audience participation part went on for like at least 10 minutes alone live. It got pretty chaotic. Then things calmed down, he went on to the Dr Pepper part... then asked the audience after all that. So good.
only a few minutes in and the ryan reynolds mint mobile joke murked me... joe you deserve to go far with your live show / standup, looking forward to more
The ad before it for me was a mint mobile ad.
@@tommycash4000yup. Here and everywhere. How much money did they spend on advertising for that ad?
2:28 as a brazilian I feel represented. I'm trying my best to introduce my friends into your art here in Brazil. Thank you Joe for the shoutout and thank you for your art, it´s helping me to be the best part of myself since last year. I hope someday I will see you live. É o Brasil e não tem jeito!
é o braza caraio
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Fiquei chateado quando cancelaram o show
@@matheuscamargo2682 mto vacilo :(
I am dumbfounded, speechless-nearly, and I feel like the world might be a better place than I thought. I'm so grateful for you, Joe!
This man is a comedic genius. His slight misdirection combined with phenomenal timing is amazing. Thank you Joe for everything you do.
I agree the slight misdirection of pretending to be mentally handicapped while being able minded is the cherry on top 4 me😂
Never heard of this guy and I am absolutely shocked at how funny his slow delivery is. Never heard cadence like this in comedy but he really keeps you captivated
I envy your new journey.
Watch joe perra talks you to sleep
Or watch HOW TO MAKE IT IN THE USA joe perra
This is HORRIBLE.
ZERO of the was funny at all.
I'm Gen X. When I needed Weird Al, he was there. When I needed Emo Philips, he was there. And now I need Joe Pera. And here he is. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Joe; you are an absolute delight and my wife and I love your being very much. This was an excellent special and we look forward to another some day:)
Cutting back to the person standing in the back throughout the special made me laugh harder and harder each time
So that’s just a random wtf? Haha
Thanks! I'm glad I made you laugh.
For some reason I thought it might have been his father.
@@ilovemw3123 Is that you announcing him at the beginning too?
@@Titibasana same tbh
Nothing makes me happier than seeing a crowd of people enjoy, and cheer for Joe Pera by the end.
I'm a huge comedy fan and this is the first time hearing Joe. I absolutely loved him. Calmest I've ever felt during a comedy special. Almost brought a tear to my eye as well.
Hearing Joe drop the F bomb was a surreal experience. It was so funny because of how unexpected it was.
I don't want to get too weird, but Joe Pera makes me cry so much, it's hard to describe. I think he makes me feel more comfortable than I've ever felt, I know it's a character, it's a bit, but I can't help it. The idea of Joe Pera makes me feel different than I've ever felt, and I can't help but bawl, I cry my eyes out every time. He's very funny, and so calming at the same time, he makes me feel so happy while I fucking weep. Sorry if this is too much, but man, I just need to say thank you, you mean so much to me and I'm having a lot of difficulty expressing it, I need people like this in my life, things like this bring me balance.
It is a character and a bit, but it’s a collection of the people, places, and things that have a deep place in our hearts but get overlooked or blown past. In a fast entertainment world, Joe Pera gives us a slow home-cooked meal. That’s probably why you feel moved. He’s tapped into something we all need and love but doesn’t get acknowledged much in entertainment.
He brings a tear to my eye as well. I love him so much. I bet he’s really like this tho, just an exaggerated version of himself.
I think it's as simple as the fact that he is kind, vulnerable and funny at the same time.
No universe in which this is “too much”. I think you put exactly the comfort I find in Joe Pera into words perfectly, and it explains why I always cry when I hear him talk.
@@hannahglenn485 well said. His commitment to the bit helps a ton, knowing it’s always going to be the same comfort. It’s so important.
Thank you, Joe. I lost my grandmother this week and didn't realize this was exactly what I needed right now. Cubes for my boys.
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Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss, humor does great healing work
Sorry for your loss, stranger. Life carries on and all we can do is laugh or suffer. My condolences again.
Sorry for your loss. I love my grandma to pieces, I can only imagine how much that hurts. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Every time I listen to anything Joe Pera does, I feel like it makes me a better person in some subtle way. I love you, Joe, please keep the ice tray full.
Holy shit, the RUclips algorithm has blessed me. I’ve never heard of you before, Joe, but you literally had me cry laughing with your dead pan delivery. So glad I came across your act.
I never feel better after an entertainment experience than I do after watching Joe Pera. Thank you for calming anxieties and slowing the world down and being as slow and cool as ice on a hot day.
When I saw this special I said “oh boy” out loud, that’s how excited I was
Right? My husband and I both exclaimed, "Oh, look!" when we scrolled through the RUclipss and saw it.
I've never seen a stand-up comedian take so much control over an audience's attention using nothing but his hypnotic command of comedy. Brilliant!
I have watched RUclips religiously for 15 years. I mean it when I say, this is the greatest journey I've ever been taken on. Even better than the time I was shipped to The Battle of Somme where I was captured by the German's and was forced to write poem's for my release. Just to become a video game RUclipsr during the tail end of the 3rd monetization boom.
I'm blessed to have a random short appear from this show while sitting on the toilet awkwardly trying to wipe with my off hand.
Joe Pera is someone I would die for, but he's the type that wouldn't want me to
The type of guy to say “Why die for me, when you can live for a slice of this delicious pecan pie? Here, I’ll get you a plate.”
What kind of person would want you to die for him?
@@timmiller1Someone not worth dying for that's for sure
I'm 5 minutes in and crying. I miss mom and dad, and the farm and all the corn fields. I miss when my friends and I used to sit around and tell jokes and watch the sky. All that's gone. I'm feeling old and irrelevant. I've been watching Joe for a long time. Thanks Joe, we should all try to follow your good-intentions. Your humor and good-will has kept me smiling. Have a good one.
I can't believe some of the words that came out of Joe's mouth, and low-key kind of regret trying to introduce him to my parents tonight! What a great show, and what a great column, I hope they publish it. I hope it gets recorded into the library of Congress. I hope they include it on the next space capsule they send to broadcast images of Human life to aliens. Excellent bit.
The pill from Limitless will do that to ya
Why would you regret introducing him to your parents?
He's referring to the graphic sex references in the article that kinda run counter to his usually wholesome content.
His comedy is almost 100% timing. It's like...Cubism but with collection timing: a deconstruction almost to the point of absurdity. I'm in love.
Cubes for my boys
@@callumwilliams2172……………..Cubes for my boys 🫰
I agree! He has amazing timing, but I think it's the whole character that makes it genius. His slow cadence, low volume, and slur demands that you give him time to speak. He utilizes that space to work the impeccable delivery in without feeling rushed.
Cubism for my boys.
Timing… is… everything…
Something about everyone touching the ice at the end brought me to tears.
Well done Joe. Lovely show
I think it represents a calmness and relief, take your restless mind off of things and focus on the cold radiating through your body. Comedy has the same effect, calming us down and distracting our minds from a potential nuclear war or whatever it is in the news today. I found the story at the end to be very poetic.
I read your comment before I finished watching, and I couldn’t imagine what you might have been talking about…until I got to the end, and I’m just sitting here crying…. How am I just discovering this treasure?!?
Made me think we are all in this together, and all the memories of holding icicles and going ice skating. Brilliant simple idea he had.
Me too, Great Flaming Eyebrows, me too...
Same 💗 I soon began imagining that the people were all touching a feeling creature, or a fellow human, and the gentleness and variety of all their little caresses just sent me 💧
I cried at the end and I’m not really sure why. Maybe it’s just beautiful to see people slowing down enough to appreciate something as mundane and miraculous as the cold of ice.
Cringe
You’re not alone, it was a beautiful shot
I think it's more just how unique every single person's gestures were, I am still consistently impressed by the sheer variety of humans out there
Just bought my front row seat to the Seattle show. I’m the only one in my family and friends who even knows who Joe Pera is.
And I’d have it no other way.
What a beautiful set. I teared up at 55:12 to 14 when one person fixes the ice.
The last segment was so beautiful it had me in tears.
Me too. I watched it TWICE and bawled like a baby at that part both times. I hope he releases a studio version as part of his Drifting Off series to listen to at bedtime or simply when I could just use a good cathartic boohoo that comes from the appreciation of the shared experience of trying to find your way through life, whether that includes sharing a bed with a benevolent babadook or lamenting your existential guilt to an imaginary cow friend.
Me too. And having the communal ice block felt spiritual
@@Cisera
I needed to see this. I was looking for someone else who could have felt the same. Now I don't feel as broken to be crying in the middle of the night before sunrise just because of that last segment.
I wish... more people could be as introspective and caring as him. This is an exaggeration of himself, but it's his true self. We need more people like that. To not be afraid to be like that.
I’m glad I’m not the only one
Joe Pera never fails to make me cry because of how vulnerable his art is. He speaks to issues I know of and don’t, but never fails to leave me with more courage. I’ve never met the guy, but he’s like a close friend talking to you because he wants to show he cares by how he relates and make sure you feel better. Thank you Joe for being there at 3:45 AM in the summer of when I was struggling everyday for helping me have the longest sleep I’d had in a year.
Agreed. He seems deeply sincere. It’s very encouraging.
Heart wide open. It's the way to be. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it. Much love my friend. And i wish you many more nights of wonderful sleep, and even more wonderful waking moments. ❤
I am so glad you found strength here. Although I think we watched a different show. I remember squirrels falling off a ledge trying to drink Dr. Pepper...
Absolutely blown away. I love this guy so much. Completely unique, but knows where he belongs in his niche. He’s exactly what the comedy world needed.
This blurs the line between comedy and literary art. It's like a non-fiction essay written by a Pulitzer-winning novelist. I don't know how someone is able to write and perform this. It's so beautiful and the world is better for having it. The ending is the epitome of making the mundane profound.
I keep expecting Joe to lose the magic, but it only grows stronger… the world really needs someone like him, especially now
It’s because he’s genuine. Even though it’s a bit he’s still a genuine sweet person :) we all need to slow down and be a little kinder like Joe
Joe, I'm from Brazil and I love your TV Show, and the show really helped me improve my English hahaha. But the best thing that I learned with your TV show is the power of kindness and that even in the worst moments we can take a really deep breath and see the beautiful things in life. Obrigado pelo especial! Você é maravilhoso ❤
I’m imagining lots of Brazilians speaking English with midwestern accents! All the best to Brazil.
i get about 70 percent of joe's references because i am old and out of touch. he is a special talent and the music is a perfect fit. you say you love joe pera and he is a national treasure and i agree with you. i would have touched the ice and i have no idea why.
There's something very heartwarming seeing everyone touch the ice at the end, I used to have social anxiety really bad from depression, it still lingers. But I had a girlfriend that taught me the ice trick, and it works.
I’m here for the full Joe Pera hour. It won’t be a wasted one.
I live in a time where I get to watch Joe Pera do crowd work for FREE!!
I saw Joe perform this at the Soho Theatre in London and it was fantastic. My ring doorbell went off twice during the performance and I have sleepless nights about it but it was a wonderfull night
I don't know why, but the monologue on ice and air conditioning got me emotional.. and then seeing everyone touch the ice made me cry. Why does he do this to me???
I felt exactly the same, I cried and I didn't know what to think. Watching it here on youtube on my room alone, I needed to clap... and I did proudly with a smile.
Same
It wasn’t the ice itself. It was a metaphor to appreciate what you have, whether it’s old friends and cube tray wasn’t filled properly, or new relationships and despite being kicked in the face, or not having the temperature regulation how you prefer it, that your partner should want to be there for you with that ice when you’re having a hard time, much like any problem.
The ice cube at the end was a reminder that we don’t appreciate what we have right in front of us. And I think everyone really got that message with that outro, which brought me to tears as well.
I will make myself a cup if hot cocoa, grab a blanket, turn on the AC to not be too hot and whatch this with delight
I am having hot chocolate while being here for this now. Thank you
Got a rotisserie chicken and a 10ft charging cable for my Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to watch this in the shower while I eat.
Don't forget the mini marshmallows 😊
@@Channel95TV now that's how it's done.
@TymurMelnyk ^*cup of, not cup if ^*watch, not whatch
The camera fixed on the usher is a masterstroke.
Listening to Joe is so weirdly comforting. This special was awesome and it was beautiful seeing the security guard going from not getting it to laughing and smiling
First time I’ve cried to a comedy special. Absolute beauty. Bravo.
One of the best specials I’ve seen in a long time. “Damn dude” 😂
This is the decade of Joe Pera. I am so glad people found him finally
I was late to the game. Very happy to be here.
I watched him being born so I'm clearly the most superior here.
his comedy aged really really well
No. No, it isn't.
@@cptn_chromo3189 I'm sorry friend that you don't enjoy. He has a very unique style of comedy and I understand it's own taste. But how come Ham on the bone isn't called pork drumsticks?
In my observation, Joe Pera pretended to be Joe Pera for so long, that he finally became Joe Pera. And when I decide to watch or listen, it's just for me. I don't invite groups over for something this important that they might not understand. Live on, Joe.
Slow but not boring. He has a great presence.
Who the hell is this guy? Very unique, funny and heartwarming. One of those comedians who will leave you smiling
Joe you're catchin on bud
He had a show on adult swim called “Joe Pera talks with you”
@@awesomebeast7509 I have since become aware and also drifted off with Joe multiple times now lol
You're a national treasure, Joe.
international, GALACTIC!
Only recently learned Pera is from my hometown, Buffalo. So I was stoked with the Buffalo reference to Willis Carrier. Even better, my apartment overlooks the cemetery where Carrier and Rick James are buried. I usually only hear the perpetually breaking up couple below me yelling at each other. But now on warm nights, I'll crack the window and listen for those Willis Carrier/Rick James ghost conversations. And think of this funny, oddly moving show...
First saw Joe recently on Townsends and was captivated by his style. Now I'm hooked!
Joe Pera smoking the largest cigar of all time at the end really sealed it.
I saw Joe in Albany at the Egg on the Slow & Steady tour. It was a really special night for weird laughs and chill vibes. Joe paused the show for 5 minutes and chatted with the audience, waiting for an audience member to go and come back from the bathroom.
Of course he did. God I love this man.
Man, I just recently found out about Joe. Right after the show in Albany! Aggghh!!
He is an example that we all should follow.
that was so funny. and when they came back we all cheered
aye shout out albany
Never thought I would be bawling my eyes out at the end of a comedy special. Both hilarious and beautiful - one of the best specials ever.
Yeah...that just happened to me too. That was beautiful.
Me too...
I think this is either peak Joe, a peak of Joe, or pure Joe, either way this has to be some of the best Joe moments and I'm glad that while typing this I scrolled back up to see Joe hittting a blunt the size of nerf gun or a large sweet tea from McDonalds
I feel such a comfort when this man is talking. It's like I'm being hugged by a million midwest angels
This is genius, the simplicity, humbleness and saying the things that are deep down inside contrasting the incongruities. First time seeing Joe, now I am a fan. Thank you Joe.
Joe Pera makes this world a better place. ❤ The Mr. Rogers of alternative comedy. ❤️❤️❤️
The purest example of painfully peaceful, lmao. Forever my favorite entertainer ❤
The New York Times column bit was like experiencing whiplash. Did not think it was possible that any of those words would ever come out of his mouth in that order
I wish there was more conversation about how damn good of a writer Joe is. the story with Yoobi is just so beautiful and heartbreaking and honest. Thanks for the laughs Joe :)
Bit of a waste of a wish but, okay.
he s a true poet
Exactly. He's a brilliant writer who also happens to be the right guy to deliver his material.
@@royeaston6067 not when I have infinite wishes !!!!!!!!!!!
@@cohenpeart so completely true... his energy (or lack thereof) he brings is half of what makes the words so resonant.
So wonderfully unique and weird. I Laughed and cried, sometimes at the same time. What a story teller. Thank you for this
Joe's first special is special indeed. A real treat to access this for free as well!
Joe, you are a true treasure. Thank you for making a day or night better. What you do is amazing and important. You are rare.
Nós brasileiros que agradecemos, Joe!
João Perãõ
Come to Brazil
What's a Brazilian?
Thanks for what, what did he do?
@@armandoguerra7658he taught them English via his television program..though apparently not enough to comment en Inglés
When I’m tired and sore but still can’t sleep this good man leaves me with a smile on my face
Thank you. I already spoke English, but you still taught me a lot. I hope you find your cow and that all your lady loves live another 80 years.
This was truly wonderful, you should be proud of yourself as much as we're all proud of you
Joe, thank you. I sobbed and laughed through the last 20 minutes of your act. I thought about those nights holding her, the times spent growing up with my grandfather, the nights on the pond in the middle of summer, and so much more. Thank you for bringing me back to those places. I appreciate you.
I've watched this a few times now and I'm still amazed by the positive atmosphere Joe cultivates. He is hilarious, but also just has really good vibes.
i think some credit has to go to the sound mixers too, the sounds of the audience laughter feels really warm and close.
Look at all those people touching the ice. Germs be damned, this sort of thing brings people from all cultures, colors, and walks of life together. Holy smokes. I never thought I would feel this way after watching a comedy special. You’re something else, Joe. I hope to see you live someday.
The way Joe handled the cellphone ringing and rolled into that heavy hitter was outstanding
He's just so, so wonderful. What a gift to the world. What a joyous day.
i cried at the end. was very nice. please write a book joe
He did.
ok .. I just came across Joe for the 1st time on a Towsends video .. and now I'm enjoying one of the best comedy shows I've ever had the lucky pleasure to experience.