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

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025
  • “All living is just stand-up comedy.” Comedian, actor, and poet ALOK sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss their new comedy special, “Biology!” They explain how reckoning with mortality inspired their set, embracing humor as a practice of resistance against transphobia, getting performance advice from Christopher Guest, and why Meta bending the knee for Trump is actually a trans allegory. #DailyShow #ALOK #Comedy
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Комментарии • 294

  • @marylasim
    @marylasim 6 часов назад +42

    What Alok said about mortality and empathy is beautiful.

    • @kathyfritz9962
      @kathyfritz9962 5 часов назад

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

  • @kothischannel
    @kothischannel 2 часа назад +8

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

  • @trise2033
    @trise2033 16 часов назад +51

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

    • @erinmac4750
      @erinmac4750 13 часов назад +7

      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.

  • @InariKitsune42
    @InariKitsune42 17 часов назад +42

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

    • @JustStopPlayingGames
      @JustStopPlayingGames 6 часов назад +1

      Philip DeFranco's kid's quote?

    • @InariKitsune42
      @InariKitsune42 2 часа назад +1

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

    • @jgchalmers
      @jgchalmers Час назад

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

  • @margevonmunchingindahausen
    @margevonmunchingindahausen 3 часа назад +5

    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.

  • @dm0016
    @dm0016 48 минут назад +1

    Fascinating interview! Thanks Daily Show!

  • @kavitalevel3
    @kavitalevel3 5 часов назад +9

    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.

  • @cass_p
    @cass_p 8 часов назад +32

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

    • @DemonHunter2806
      @DemonHunter2806 6 часов назад +2

      You mean his special

    • @cass_p
      @cass_p 6 часов назад

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

    •  5 часов назад

      yikes

  • @kathyb.2111
    @kathyb.2111 7 часов назад +21

    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 4 часа назад +1

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

  • @New_Wave_Nancy
    @New_Wave_Nancy 3 часа назад +3

    I hope this results in ALOK and Jordan becoming friends. They seem to get each other.

  • @csmoothnj
    @csmoothnj 14 часов назад +30

    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

  • @Atlas-Struggled
    @Atlas-Struggled 17 часов назад +76

    I loved this interview! Thank you Daily Show

  • @Jinkabel
    @Jinkabel 44 минуты назад +1

    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.

  • @ortem000
    @ortem000 17 часов назад +35

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

  • @pupusanukes
    @pupusanukes 17 часов назад +23

    if zucc wants masculine energy he should just go on grindr

    • @Zuzuboy1218
      @Zuzuboy1218 7 часов назад

      ouch ! 😂 you are saying he’s undercover

  • @littlefish7713
    @littlefish7713 4 часа назад +2

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

  • @carabounu
    @carabounu 17 часов назад +12

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

  • @maririttner198
    @maririttner198 10 часов назад +11

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

    •  5 часов назад

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

  • @wickedrocketelvispel
    @wickedrocketelvispel 5 часов назад +3

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

  • @MrsBradleyCooper
    @MrsBradleyCooper 5 часов назад +8

    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 👍

  • @AThirstyPhilosopher
    @AThirstyPhilosopher 17 часов назад +60

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

  • @dharmakaurkhalsa3923
    @dharmakaurkhalsa3923 10 часов назад +7

    Smart, witty, charming! ❤

    •  5 часов назад +1

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

  • @MelindaMae138
    @MelindaMae138 4 часа назад +3

    I love Jordan's quick witted sense of humor! His one on one interactions (even subjecting us to the frightening mindsets of MAGA people) are always spot on!
    Excellent interview! Both players were superb! 👌😂

  • @chantalmarie423
    @chantalmarie423 3 часа назад +2

    Thanks Daily Show for introducing the world to ALOK. Such a beautiful human being.

  • @KirkHammettBitMe
    @KirkHammettBitMe 17 часов назад +24

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

  • @BirdsNNVA
    @BirdsNNVA 17 часов назад +89

    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 17 часов назад +28

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

    • @Dhejdjskd
      @Dhejdjskd 17 часов назад

      It's a woman

    • @AThirstyPhilosopher
      @AThirstyPhilosopher 17 часов назад +12

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

    • @gsgx2
      @gsgx2 16 часов назад +11

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

    • @therealking6202
      @therealking6202 15 часов назад

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

  • @Christy-et8ib
    @Christy-et8ib 15 часов назад +6

    I love ALOK! Love this interview

  • @BonniFunk
    @BonniFunk 17 часов назад +11

    What a hilarious person!

  • @elizabethb7931
    @elizabethb7931 17 часов 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

  • @debbeleigh1930
    @debbeleigh1930 17 часов назад +15

    Great interview!

  • @leelafuturama9198
    @leelafuturama9198 14 часов назад +11

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

  • @EvesRevenge
    @EvesRevenge 16 часов назад +9

    HUMOR HEALS!!! 😢😂❤

  • @dreamervanroom
    @dreamervanroom 17 часов назад +18

    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.

  • @quazymoodo8452
    @quazymoodo8452 12 часов назад +4

    ALOK the way you summarized the philosophy of humor amidst genocide is near EXACTLY how Native American writers, comedians, and thinkers put it. 10/10, incredibly well done.
    Only thing I'll add: you either laugh or you cry.

  • @er...
    @er... 17 часов назад +47

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

    • @VirgoLunaris
      @VirgoLunaris 16 часов назад +7

      💜

    • @prajnachan333
      @prajnachan333 14 часов назад +7

      True that. 🎉
      Authenticity. Acceptance. Humor.

  • @sunshine-rh1fw
    @sunshine-rh1fw 4 часа назад +1

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

  • @fluffydog3584
    @fluffydog3584 17 часов назад +39

    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.

    •  5 часов назад

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

  • @lucarzmr
    @lucarzmr 17 часов назад +18

    ALOK you really know how to turn the conversations to conection, you go love! 🤍

  • @HotDogTimeMachine385
    @HotDogTimeMachine385 9 часов назад +5

    Alok is cool!

  • @doreenbritz131
    @doreenbritz131 7 часов назад +8

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

    •  5 часов назад

      are you a robot?

    • @sandrawilson8792
      @sandrawilson8792 40 минут назад

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

  • @karens9455
    @karens9455 Час назад +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @amarinegripond1915
    @amarinegripond1915 14 часов назад +23

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

  • @mivader378
    @mivader378 12 часов назад +5

    I can imagine George Carlin saying the same things.

    • @djchaiwallah
      @djchaiwallah 11 часов назад +4

      I can imagine George Carlin ripping some trans jokes about this guy

  • @nervensaege0873
    @nervensaege0873 4 часа назад +1

    Wonderful 💜 Thank you / greetings from Germany

  • @merryboy
    @merryboy 17 часов назад +39

    This is the best of humanity! 🥰

  • @sandrawilson8792
    @sandrawilson8792 45 минут назад

    This one of the best interviews ever. Ever.

  • @JapaneseMarley-mt9is
    @JapaneseMarley-mt9is 10 часов назад +28

    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 10 часов 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 10 часов 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 10 часов 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 10 часов 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 10 часов 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.🙏

  • @Ethel717-z7u
    @Ethel717-z7u 16 часов назад +9

    Yay! Love this guy

    • @gywii
      @gywii 10 часов назад +2

      Confounding comment. 😅

  • @mariannetfinches
    @mariannetfinches 24 минуты назад

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

  • @immortalalia
    @immortalalia 16 часов назад +12

    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.

  • @naomifigueroa7735
    @naomifigueroa7735 17 часов назад +13

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

  • @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556
    @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556 15 часов назад +2

    when my 10 year old imitates me she says, “hey, word to the wise: we are all gonna die one day so you had better find a way to (fill in the blank with ‘be happy, be kind, be strong, have fun, enjoy at least part of what’s going on, etc”

  • @Desta2086
    @Desta2086 5 часов назад +1

    I love love love you Alok❤

  • @chrisknott5543
    @chrisknott5543 8 часов назад +6

    ALOK is hilarious and a wise person.

    •  5 часов назад

      why the paid-for bot comments, daily show?

    • @chrisknott5543
      @chrisknott5543 4 часа назад

      Why the incorrect assumption?

  • @critterkarma
    @critterkarma 8 часов назад +1

    Amen! ALOK,amen!

  • @Imhexed
    @Imhexed 2 часа назад

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

  • @kesnelMagloire68
    @kesnelMagloire68 9 часов назад +8

    ALOK is very very Smart and so funny 👌🏿

  • @Fireflies2202
    @Fireflies2202 Час назад

    ALOK has a great and fascinating vibe/aura 😍

  • @ChocookieMonster
    @ChocookieMonster 3 часа назад +1

    6:50 they missed the opportunity to make a pun about putting the fun in funeral 😅

  • @bheph
    @bheph 9 часов назад +7

    If you're gonna platform Alok and presumably censor all the hateful youtube comments like this can you PLEASE give the same treatment to the Veronica Ivy trans women in sports video, so I don't get such whiplash from how much liberals ALREADY prefer "visibly non-binary voices" over trans women challenging more focused paradigms of hate besides "drag laws"? That's not "facilitating a discussion on the issues", that's farming hate.
    They are comparing being a woman to a disability, but not being a social media coordinator for the daily show, and that really hurts.

  • @sprenu1
    @sprenu1 21 минуту назад

    Among two of my favorite humans. ❤

  • @EvesRevenge
    @EvesRevenge 16 часов назад +4

    Omygoodness, I LOVE HIM! 🔥😎💙🙏

    • @Xxxypher
      @Xxxypher 9 часов назад +1

      Just a wee fyi, Alok uses they/them pronouns.

    • @shakes2170
      @shakes2170 6 часов назад

      ​@Xxxypher that's a he, he can use what he wants

  • @JessTheory
    @JessTheory 16 часов назад +9

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

  • @sandrawilson8792
    @sandrawilson8792 49 минут назад +1

    That . That right there. That song that says don’t take my joy away. Oppressed people find ways to preserve that joy. Might be why thy are hated. The haters are busy being haters and the hated are busy finding joy.

  • @ndidgenous
    @ndidgenous 11 часов назад +4

    Brilliant, funny, on point👌

  • @margevonmunchingindahausen
    @margevonmunchingindahausen 6 часов назад +6

    "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.

  • @taidee
    @taidee 10 часов назад +3

    Meta being so young to make these decisions 🤣

  • @MajorHenryL.
    @MajorHenryL. 6 часов назад +3

    We need to address the mental health issue in this country. Thank you for demonstrating that Daily Show.

  • @my_freelance_life
    @my_freelance_life 8 часов назад

    What a great interaction.

  • @carolmartin4413
    @carolmartin4413 10 часов назад +3

    Why do I find Alok more manly than Zuckerberg?

  • @pandemicentitlements5198
    @pandemicentitlements5198 4 часа назад +1

    Funny, weird, brilliant, human, deep. Cool!

  • @anovosedlik
    @anovosedlik 15 часов назад +9

    I have one (massive) tattoo and it says 'Memento Mori' (remember you will die). I freaking LOVE ALOK--what a wealth of wisdom.

  • @jeanhamilton5351
    @jeanhamilton5351 3 часа назад

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

  • @বোকা_বাঘ
    @বোকা_বাঘ 5 часов назад

    excellent guy! so funny

  • @marylesak8529
    @marylesak8529 16 часов назад +4

    Thank you for this discussion ❤❤❤

  • @13thGenfilms
    @13thGenfilms Час назад +1

    Hear, hear!!

  • @demigoddess3694
    @demigoddess3694 6 часов назад +1

    Memento mori - you are a human being Alok

  • @RobinHatcher-d9h
    @RobinHatcher-d9h 14 часов назад

    I love that shirt!

  • @karengarcia-jp5ye
    @karengarcia-jp5ye 9 часов назад +1

    Alok ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @VirgoLunaris
    @VirgoLunaris 16 часов назад +4

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

  • @lavishlovestory
    @lavishlovestory 13 часов назад

    Love love this! 🥰✨🫶🏻💕💖

  • @thepadonthepondbythescum
    @thepadonthepondbythescum 12 часов назад +3

    ALOK has a great vocabulary... Props.

  • @viathemaster5487
    @viathemaster5487 3 часа назад +1

    SubhanAllah ❤

  • @D.Walt3000
    @D.Walt3000 16 часов назад +11

    Did anyone else choke up? Such a beautiful person and a beautiful message thank you! ❤😂❤

    • @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556
      @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556 14 часов назад +3

      I did cry at when he started talking about how the knowledge we are all gonna die should give us empathy for each other. I was surprised at my reaction watching this over my morning coffee time, but there you have it.

    • @D.Walt3000
      @D.Walt3000 3 часа назад

      @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556 💯

  • @justincastillogayray
    @justincastillogayray 12 часов назад

    Eric idle was on a month ago?

  • @captd80
    @captd80 14 часов назад

    Psychedelics are super helpful

  • @mikeyf7039
    @mikeyf7039 16 часов назад +5

    Has anyone watched “biology”? Is it actually funny? Or just “brave”?
    Can’t help but notice it has almost no views.

  • @shutinalley
    @shutinalley 7 часов назад +2

    Confused privilege.

  • @alexpalette
    @alexpalette 14 часов назад +2

    Apparently John Leguizamo and my grandmother had a baby

  • @aidmc6954
    @aidmc6954 3 часа назад +2

    Men. What happened

  • @ryan_raus
    @ryan_raus 7 часов назад

    Everyone saying ALOK and all I see is Avatar: Legend of Korra

  • @LazyMagpieTakesNap
    @LazyMagpieTakesNap 8 часов назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @Silentnarcotic
    @Silentnarcotic 9 часов назад

    I wont lie... When I saw the title I thought this was an interview with Alok the Producer/DJ from Brazil was getting political. Ah well.

  • @craighohmann9534
    @craighohmann9534 15 часов назад +1

    You go girl.

  • @ryanhorton607
    @ryanhorton607 13 часов назад +1

    3:28
    Exactly what Christians are supposed to be preaching SMH

  • @reneehoward8936
    @reneehoward8936 15 часов назад +3

    1:40 The whole meaning of BLACK LIVES MATTER.

    • @Dj.Hylanda
      @Dj.Hylanda 9 часов назад +1

      It's different when black folks say the same thing for some reason😅

  • @Giuseppe_1994
    @Giuseppe_1994 45 минут назад

    I loved Emilia Perez! Happy to see Daily Show agrees! I head so many transphobic MAGA complaints. Even wanna be white Latinx Trumpers. I feel so bad for them

  • @mariopeluso5926
    @mariopeluso5926 14 часов назад +3

    This guys hilarious, I’m sure if he drops the everything he rattles off doesn’t have to sound like a question???🤣

    • @Xxxypher
      @Xxxypher 9 часов назад +3

      Just a wee fyi, Alok uses they/them pronouns.

  • @natelecarde962
    @natelecarde962 16 часов назад +4

    Stewart 2028

  • @allisoncarlin3124
    @allisoncarlin3124 15 часов назад