ALOK - “Biology!", Jokes About Death & Humor as a Practice of Resistance | The Daily Show

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @deenieh.6897
    @deenieh.6897 11 дней назад +84

    This is my introduction to ALOK (I'm old). I love him! I love his humor, intelligence, and eloquence. His wisdom tells me he's an old soul. Will definitely be paying more attention to ALOK.

    • @Sofistacation
      @Sofistacation 11 дней назад +46

      They, not he. Glad you love them, though!

    • @emilylauderbackstewartadmi6865
      @emilylauderbackstewartadmi6865 11 дней назад +4

      Catch Alok on “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast. 2 episodes!! ✨

    • @00z53
      @00z53 5 дней назад

      @@Sofistacationbruh u cant be serious

    • @b1rdBniCE
      @b1rdBniCE 3 дня назад +9

      @@00z53very serious… if Original commenter likes Alok, they wouldn’t mind knowing the pronouns Alok uses.

    • @MVBNov
      @MVBNov 35 минут назад

      ​@@b1rdBniCEnot They, He or She would not mind to address "Them" as They 😮😮😂😂😂😂

  • @teresamason8997
    @teresamason8997 12 дней назад +39

    Went straight from this segment to find ALOK's special. Excellent! Thanks for showcasing talent.

    • @kalyhi
      @kalyhi 11 дней назад +3

      @@teresamason8997 went straight to finding ALOK's books, myself, & couldn't find the words to say how I felt these guests elevate us...let me second thanks for showcasing talent!

  • @trise2033
    @trise2033 13 дней назад +191

    Someone else said it, but I heard it from Brennan Lee Mulligan: "Comedy completes the cycle that Tragedy begins."

    • @erinmac4750
      @erinmac4750 13 дней назад +14

      That is beautiful. Sammy Obeid talked at his show about how people questioned why he's joking during tragedy. He responded something to the effect that life is tragic, and we need comedy to help us process it....But, he said it so much better! Like Alok and quite a few comics, he's an amazing person.

    • @nfbody
      @nfbody 11 дней назад

      Beautiful

    • @margueritetime2
      @margueritetime2 10 дней назад

      @@erinmac4750 in the Symposium ( near the very end), Plato reports Socrates’ claim that the same man knows how to compose comedy and tragedy, and he who is a tragic poet by art is a comic poet too.

  • @marylasim
    @marylasim 12 дней назад +121

    What Alok said about mortality and empathy is beautiful.

    • @kathyfritz9962
      @kathyfritz9962 12 дней назад

      It is. Unfortunately, the religious nuts out there think they win in death

  • @preeta8275
    @preeta8275 10 дней назад +14

    Finally. FINALLY TDS invites Alok. We saw such a small slice of Alok. I hope everyone discovers their wisdom n how extremely brave and smart they are. They revealed my prejudices and made me a better person.

  • @Jinkabel
    @Jinkabel 12 дней назад +83

    I couldn't sleep last night. I'm mourning the loss of my sister, as well as financial stress and a sense of uncertainty about this country's future. I turn on TDS, and on comes Alok. I didn't what to think at first, but I was completely transported by their beautiful positivity and insightful humor. I simply felt much much better, and that's how humor can save all of us.

    • @allein1001
      @allein1001 12 дней назад +7

      Condolences for the loss of your sister. I don’t know this guest but I’ll admit I certainly wasn’t expecting a conversation like this.

    • @moniqueengleman873
      @moniqueengleman873 12 дней назад +5

      So very sorry about your loss 😢

    • @timm.8729
      @timm.8729 12 дней назад +1

    • @fruityrevolutionary
      @fruityrevolutionary 11 дней назад

      sending you healing during your grieving, i am glad alok could help ease this transitional period in your life 💜

    • @urthboundmisfit
      @urthboundmisfit 11 дней назад

      He's positively a predator, for sure.
      Google him.

  • @timmytangerine6132
    @timmytangerine6132 8 дней назад +7

    Such fun chemistry with Jordan and Alok! I am so in love with how Alok is healing humanity, and I’m so excited for their special.

  • @margevonmunchingindahausen
    @margevonmunchingindahausen 12 дней назад +39

    Thanks for introducing me to Alok! I just watched their Biology show and I laughed so much at the relatable content, the very witty jokes, the emotional resonance of their experiences and the bold and creative reframings of hate and bigotry, social media, influencer culture, "therapy", ethnicity struggles and hilarious observations on life. Truly one of the funniest and most refreshing voices out there, I'm so grateful to have been introduced to their work. I really needed this today and I think many of us need a voice like Alok's at this difficult time.

  • @kothischannel
    @kothischannel 12 дней назад +47

    This interview was profoundly beautiful. May we keep coming together in laughter through the troubles ahead.

  • @kathyb.2111
    @kathyb.2111 12 дней назад +57

    Thank you daily show! Another home run with Alok!! Great interview, and for me an introduction to Alok. I just love it when somebody intelligent comes along and stimulates my thought processes. Best show out there for the thinking person.

    • @sunshine-rh1fw
      @sunshine-rh1fw 12 дней назад +6

      Yes,thank you Daily Show. Alok is an absolute gem in this insane world.

  • @veganeverywhere
    @veganeverywhere 8 дней назад +5

    I recently-ish saw Alok at a little upstairs theatre in Chennai and was inspired by the talent and global overlap they convey in each word. There is something rare and special about them that hearkens to world leader intellectual diplomat vibes. What a great speaker and elevated thinker.

  • @InariKitsune42
    @InariKitsune42 13 дней назад +76

    I have 10 shirts in various prints that say "One day we'll all be skeletons". It's my favorite saying.

    • @JustStopPlayingGames
      @JustStopPlayingGames 12 дней назад +1

      Philip DeFranco's kid's quote?

    • @InariKitsune42
      @InariKitsune42 12 дней назад +1

      @JustStopPlayingGames Yes it is! I have health issues so the statement brings me a smile and a feeling of comfort.

    • @jgchalmers
      @jgchalmers 12 дней назад +1

      yes, and scientists will say "this skeleton was male"

    • @onepartyroule
      @onepartyroule 10 дней назад +1

      That's a great quote to remember, as long as you're not using it as a power play to undermine people caring about issues that affect their lives and the lives of people they love.

    • @InariKitsune42
      @InariKitsune42 10 дней назад +1

      @onepartyroule When I think of it I remember that life has an ending and what you do with what you have is what will be remembered. I am a skeleton and so is everyone else. My mind and actions are what matter most so I try to be a positive force in the world while I'm here.

  • @Owl_Dawn
    @Owl_Dawn 11 дней назад +5

    Alok is an incredible human and has so much to teach us about love.

    • @Kennychesney8
      @Kennychesney8 9 дней назад

      I have noticed your consistency on here liking and commenting on my posts . I'll love to get to know you better. and how long you've been a fan.

  • @chrismoore6359
    @chrismoore6359 День назад

    ALOK is a beautiful genius: thank you for what you do and who you are 🙏

  • @Atlas-Struggled
    @Atlas-Struggled 13 дней назад +91

    I loved this interview! Thank you Daily Show

  • @MariemeMusic
    @MariemeMusic 8 дней назад +2

    Love you Alok 🙏🏿💙💙

  • @carabounu
    @carabounu 13 дней назад +16

    Love you alok!!! Always so witty and charming 🥰🥰

  • @ortem000
    @ortem000 13 дней назад +37

    Love, love, love the Daily Show. ✨🤍✨

  • @kavitalevel3
    @kavitalevel3 12 дней назад +22

    Thanks for the intro! Loving everything Alok said. I really resonate with the whole concept of Joy being the best (in my words) revenge against people who try to hate someone into misery.

  • @dm0016
    @dm0016 12 дней назад +6

    Fascinating interview! Thanks Daily Show!

  • @willow69666
    @willow69666 8 дней назад +2

    It is so freaking cool to see Alok on the Daily Show!! I followed them on ig years ago & have always loved their beautiful storytelling & poetry but I had no idea they were currently practicing comedy! They have such a wonderful way with words & I so greatly appreciate their take on comedy & death.

  • @AThirstyPhilosopher
    @AThirstyPhilosopher 13 дней назад +76

    ALOK always comes with the poetry, comedy, compassion, wisdom. A true gem.

  • @vetisyka
    @vetisyka 4 дня назад +1

    I'm urging everybody to go read everything that Alok wrote, it's a masterclass everytime.

  • @csmoothnj
    @csmoothnj 13 дней назад +46

    Have known Alok since I was a young man. They’re articulating now what they were cultivating as a younger person. Shout out 5:17

  • @cass_p
    @cass_p 12 дней назад +48

    Thanks for introducing me to Alok - their special is great and I can't wait to see what they do next.

    • @DemonHunter2806
      @DemonHunter2806 12 дней назад +2

      You mean his special

    • @cass_p
      @cass_p 12 дней назад

      @DemonHunter2806 awww, did the snowflake get hurt feelings because someone's pronouns were respected? Diddums.

    •  12 дней назад +1

      yikes

    • @EmmaVB82
      @EmmaVB82 8 дней назад

      @cass_p I spent this whole video eager to get to the end purely so I could go and watch their full special, so I second all of that! 🤗

  • @dreamervanroom
    @dreamervanroom 13 дней назад +26

    Jason you are smart. And demonstrate it. The beginning back and forth, then the rest.
    ALOK is great. Y’all rock.
    I am a cell in the body of humanity, not just this body-and-me.

  • @KirkHammettBitMe
    @KirkHammettBitMe 13 дней назад +27

    Beautiful insight♡ It'll drive the Fox bunch nuts~ a double delight! ✨️✨️

  • @maririttner198
    @maririttner198 12 дней назад +20

    What a beautiful human being! We all want unconditional acceptance❣️

    •  12 дней назад +1

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

  • @mariannetfinches
    @mariannetfinches 12 дней назад +2

    Can't wait to watch the special. Alok is such a thoughtful, joyful person 🎉

  • @immortalalia
    @immortalalia 13 дней назад +23

    As a two spirit person myself this gives me hope. Alok is always so amazing and they sure shine! We need more conversations around death and dying.

  • @MrsBradleyCooper
    @MrsBradleyCooper 12 дней назад +16

    This guy is so amazing to be able to stay on topic, and have responses that are so deep, thoughtful and respectful. He’s great 👍

  • @littlefish7713
    @littlefish7713 12 дней назад +7

    All living is Stand Up Comedy!! Gold. Thank you.

  • @pupusanukes
    @pupusanukes 13 дней назад +36

    if zucc wants masculine energy he should just go on grindr

    • @Zuzuboy1218
      @Zuzuboy1218 12 дней назад +1

      ouch ! 😂 you are saying he’s undercover

  • @sunshine-rh1fw
    @sunshine-rh1fw 12 дней назад +6

    Alok, you are absolutely hilarious, and always on point. Can't wait to see the special!!

  • @katepollock5408
    @katepollock5408 12 дней назад +1

    Alok is very much a stoic and an existentialist! Very reminiscent of Man’s Search for Meaning ❤️ so beautiful

  • @JessTheory
    @JessTheory 13 дней назад +12

    THANK YOU❤❤❤ what an honour to have this guest

  • @NikiFoxE
    @NikiFoxE 2 дня назад

    LOVE YOU, Alok!

  • @sunnymountainhoneyfountain
    @sunnymountainhoneyfountain 5 дней назад

    I love Alok and this was such a fun interview. 🧡

  • @nicolealinelegault
    @nicolealinelegault 12 дней назад +4

    its wild to see an interview like this on the daily show! We're all connecting. Thank you ALOK

  • @debbeleigh1930
    @debbeleigh1930 13 дней назад +16

    Great interview!

  • @ivanasanders2790
    @ivanasanders2790 11 дней назад +1

    I LOOOOOVE ALOK!!! ❤

  • @Christy-et8ib
    @Christy-et8ib 13 дней назад +8

    I love ALOK! Love this interview

  • @nicholaskasovac9748
    @nicholaskasovac9748 11 дней назад

    Excellent interview! Fantastic guest! Brilliant thoughts and perspectives. Thank you ALOK and Jordan Klepper!

  • @fluffydog3584
    @fluffydog3584 13 дней назад +45

    I adore ALOK! They are a true artist. 💖 I have their poster on my wall, giving me the strength to be myself and fight cruelty with empathy.

    •  12 дней назад

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

  • @claudiovernuccio1524
    @claudiovernuccio1524 6 дней назад

    Alok you are amazing ❤

  • @polanve
    @polanve 10 дней назад

    Best Daily Show interview ever!!!

  • @fbelard
    @fbelard 6 дней назад

    Hey Show! Have Alok as a guest every day and I might consider going back to watching you daily.

  • @nervensaege0873
    @nervensaege0873 12 дней назад +1

    Wonderful 💜 Thank you / greetings from Germany

  • @DavidRidker
    @DavidRidker 11 дней назад +1

    Incredible interview

  • @EvesRevenge
    @EvesRevenge 13 дней назад +11

    HUMOR HEALS!!! 😢😂❤

  • @0h0h0h0
    @0h0h0h0 6 дней назад

    THE SHIRT IS BEAUTIFUL
    EDIT: ALSO THEIR WORDS ARE 💕 Fantastic interview, first thing to give me some anxiety relief since the inauguration (and Im not even in the US)

  • @the.masked.one.studio4899
    @the.masked.one.studio4899 9 дней назад

    💗 the special so much

  • @karens9455
    @karens9455 12 дней назад +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @naomifigueroa7735
    @naomifigueroa7735 13 дней назад +13

    ❤❤❤❤❤ love it that I’m seeing this on the daily show

  • @hilpei3675
    @hilpei3675 9 дней назад

    Existential -- stand up philosophy. Our joy is transcendent. ALOK, is awesome!

  • @bcb7443
    @bcb7443 10 дней назад

    Profound empathy!! ❤

  • @kalyhi
    @kalyhi 11 дней назад +1

    What an amazing show. Ahead of the curve of oppression .

  • @gestione_dello_stress
    @gestione_dello_stress 9 дней назад

    The poems in the middle of standup are stunning. Soo moving

  • @VirgoLunaris
    @VirgoLunaris 13 дней назад +4

    Guuuuurrlll!! I needed this today! Blessings to you, Alok and Jordan! 💜✨️

  • @er...
    @er... 13 дней назад +58

    Glad I didn't judge and actually watched, great interview!

  • @shabbyLaw
    @shabbyLaw 10 дней назад

    My baby!!! I LOVE ALOK!!! ❤❤❤

  • @lanternlis1425
    @lanternlis1425 11 дней назад

    I love ALOK, they're amazing

  • @critterkarma
    @critterkarma 12 дней назад +1

    Amen! ALOK,amen!

  • @addybee6809
    @addybee6809 11 дней назад

    Adore Alok!!! ❤ So happy to see them on TDS!

  • @TheBrokerTopGee
    @TheBrokerTopGee 11 дней назад

    This whole thing is funny 🤣🤣

  • @dharmakaurkhalsa3923
    @dharmakaurkhalsa3923 12 дней назад +10

    Smart, witty, charming! ❤

    •  12 дней назад +2

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

  • @leelafuturama9198
    @leelafuturama9198 13 дней назад +12

    That Special was Amazing, never heard of Alok before their special...and Wow, what a Great Introduction!

  • @JapaneseMarley-mt9is
    @JapaneseMarley-mt9is 12 дней назад +29

    Hit 200k today. I'm really grateful for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 14k in June 2024

    • @Chidozie-md4ok
      @Chidozie-md4ok 12 дней назад +2

      Congratulations on hitting the 200k milestone! That's an incredible growth from 14k in just a few months - what strategies or investments did you implement to achieve this remarkable success?

    • @Uloma-tu5ko
      @Uloma-tu5ko 12 дней назад +3

      I'm beyond thrilled to see your progress! From 14k to 200k in such a short time is amazing. Would love to hear about your journey and the key decisions that led to this success.

    • @AlexanderLuis-y6p
      @AlexanderLuis-y6p 12 дней назад

      Hello, how did you achieve such monthly returns? I'm a newbie and I've lost a lot of money investing on my own. Please how do I go about it, the year is almost coming to an end, how can I make profit?

    • @JapaneseMarley-mt9is
      @JapaneseMarley-mt9is 12 дней назад +1

      As a beginner, it is essential that you have a mentor to help you stay accountable. In my case, Elizabeth Marie Hawley has guided me for months and I highly recommend her. I focus on her. To be honest, I'm almost hesitant to let someone take charge of growing my finances, but I'm so glad I did.

    • @AustinBrown-c2d
      @AustinBrown-c2d 12 дней назад +1

      I'm desperate to turn my finances around. I've been working three jobs just to pay off debt. Can someone please share contact or information? I need her help.🙏

  • @offtarget1758
    @offtarget1758 12 дней назад +3

    Thank you so much, TDS!! Have not heard of ALOK before this interview but oh my gravy they are the outlook I needed rn!!! So much love and gratitude 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜🙏🏼

  • @Imhexed
    @Imhexed 12 дней назад +6

    I had no idea that you would be interviewing a Guru. Fantastic interview. Take notes everyone.

  • @BirdsNNVA
    @BirdsNNVA 13 дней назад +97

    I have never heard of ALOK, but i really enjoyed this interview. He’s funny and smart. And i love how comfortable he is with himself, and how positive he is. Let’s find a place for humor during the next four years!

    • @lucarzmr
      @lucarzmr 13 дней назад +30

      They are funny and smart, kind, and loving. They are a tremendous artist 🔥

    • @Dhejdjskd
      @Dhejdjskd 13 дней назад

      It's a woman

    • @AThirstyPhilosopher
      @AThirstyPhilosopher 13 дней назад +14

      Look up all the podcasts they’re on. They are so wise, and poetic.

    • @gsgx2
      @gsgx2 13 дней назад +14

      Just FYI, they use they/them pronouns, not he/him.

    • @therealking6202
      @therealking6202 13 дней назад

      ​@@gsgx2This is why the right makes fun of us.

  • @jeanhamilton5351
    @jeanhamilton5351 12 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing different and lovely perspectives…oh, yes. Death and powerful comedic humor🕊👏❣️

  • @marylesak8529
    @marylesak8529 13 дней назад +4

    Thank you for this discussion ❤❤❤

  • @sprenu1
    @sprenu1 12 дней назад

    Among two of my favorite humans. ❤

  • @Desta2086
    @Desta2086 12 дней назад +1

    I love love love you Alok❤

  • @Ethel717-z7u
    @Ethel717-z7u 13 дней назад +9

    Yay! Love this guy

    • @gywii
      @gywii 12 дней назад +2

      Confounding comment. 😅

  • @doreenbritz131
    @doreenbritz131 12 дней назад +13

    I never knew ALOK, love them!! So smart, brave, inciteful and funny!

    •  12 дней назад +1

      are you a robot?

    • @sandrawilson8792
      @sandrawilson8792 12 дней назад

      Are you? You think like one. You know, kind of one track and mechanical.

  • @merryboy
    @merryboy 13 дней назад +41

    This is the best of humanity! 🥰

    • @kennyjones6891
      @kennyjones6891 13 дней назад +4

      We're doomed then.

    • @word123456789100
      @word123456789100 13 дней назад

      @@merryboy Really??

    • @VVitchaven
      @VVitchaven 13 дней назад

      HE(not they) doesn't belong to humanity.

    • @sammmmm4510
      @sammmmm4510 12 дней назад

      ​@@kennyjones6891did you watch the video?

  • @dakotac180
    @dakotac180 12 дней назад

    That special was ABSOLUTELY GENIUS. Was definitely needed right now.
    Mortality equals empathy 1000% but its unfortunate this country is ran by elites who don't care...

  • @TrueSeanja
    @TrueSeanja 3 дня назад

    That is the best opinion/view on life and comedy I have listen too for a long time.

  • @olisaaid
    @olisaaid 10 дней назад

    Humor as an act of resistance 💙

  • @BonniFunk
    @BonniFunk 13 дней назад +11

    What a hilarious person!

  • @elizabethb7931
    @elizabethb7931 13 дней назад +12

    We'll never stop joking about grandma rolling up in a Cadillac Escalade for her funeral. Nicest car she ever rode in, and she never even knew

  • @ndidgenous
    @ndidgenous 12 дней назад +4

    Brilliant, funny, on point👌

  • @Fairy_Ukraine
    @Fairy_Ukraine 9 дней назад

    An interviewer is great

  • @margevonmunchingindahausen
    @margevonmunchingindahausen 12 дней назад +15

    "give me the ego of a white man who thinks AI can prevent climate change" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love them! What brilliant sarcasm and great sense of humour and style they have.

  • @hilpei3675
    @hilpei3675 9 дней назад

    I want ALOK to be on the Neal Brennan podcast.

  • @amarinegripond1915
    @amarinegripond1915 13 дней назад +24

    So densely packed with intelligence, wit, humanity and fun !

  • @wickedrocketelvispel
    @wickedrocketelvispel 12 дней назад +5

    I do not have enough words! THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT DEATH!!!!!

  • @ainsleymercer2822
    @ainsleymercer2822 9 дней назад

    Hey Alok, Are there any trans doctors? Where are the safe places? ……
    /Love this!

  • @demigoddess3694
    @demigoddess3694 12 дней назад +1

    Memento mori - you are an AMAZING human being Alok

  • @lavishlovestory
    @lavishlovestory 13 дней назад

    Love love this! 🥰✨🫶🏻💕💖

  • @SHiVASodont
    @SHiVASodont 12 дней назад

    i was just like you, watching videos and reading posts about manifestation, wondering why it wasn’t working for me. i tried everything-affirmations, visualization, the whole deal-but nothing changed. then i came across Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and it all started making sense. chapter 3 opened my eyes to the energy i was putting out, and that shift was life-changing.

  • @callmebyyourname8332
    @callmebyyourname8332 11 дней назад

    Wow. Very talented. Hilarious!

  • @dianadeane9233
    @dianadeane9233 12 дней назад +2

    I loved this!!! I noticed some of it was lost on the audience but maybe slow the delivery down- this guy is incredibly clever funny. I’m going to listen to it over and over like a new loved song. Thank you ❤

  • @my_freelance_life
    @my_freelance_life 12 дней назад

    What a great interaction.

  • @taidee
    @taidee 12 дней назад +4

    Meta being so young to make these decisions 🤣

  • @13thGenfilms
    @13thGenfilms 12 дней назад +1

    Hear, hear!!

  • @meerapatankar7275
    @meerapatankar7275 8 дней назад

    Alok I would love to give Trump the honor of meeting you!! I'd pay to see that !!!❤

  • @kalyaniani4605
    @kalyaniani4605 12 дней назад

    been there, wondering why manifesting seems to work for everyone else but not for me. i followed all the advice, but nothing seemed to click. then i read Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and it completely shifted my perspective. chapter 3 has this one idea that changed how i see energy, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer for me.