This American is a Famous Standup Comedian in China
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2020
- My friend Jesse Appell is a full-time professional standup comedian in Beijing, China. He uses his fluent Mandarin to wow Chinese audiences with routines that combine American-style standup comedy with Chinese xiangsheng (crosstalk).
We had a wide-ranging conversation where we touched on what life is like for Jesse who has spent close to a decade living in China, how he got his Chinese to the point where he can perform comedic routines in Chinese, what it’s like doing comedy for Chinese audiences, what jokes work for them and what don’t, and what audience sensitivities are like for Americans performing in China. Overall an incredibly interesting interview!
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Thanks for coming to my place for tea dude :) Glad to share some stories with your peoples, hope it was entertaining!
you, sir, are a treasure! rob
Really enjoyed the stories and perspective. Thank you. I was entertained. Just found your channel.
Hi Jesse, loved your interview... I posted this on my comment, but I was wondering...When you do English shows, do you change to American style comedy? Or translate the theme of your Chinese comedy?
Polly Pocket great question
@@pollypocket2282 usually the audience's life experience is more important than the language. So if I'm performing for Chinese people who have lived in the States, I could make most of the same jokes about life in the States about either language, and vice versa if I'm performing for non-Chinese who have lived in Beijing a while. So I need to feel out what is connecting with the audience and then I can adapt to whatever language those people speak
It is very rare that someone is able to speak about another culture this intelligently. This video is a real gem.
imagine if he says he's having a heart attack, help and they respond that his Chinese is so good.
I filmed a sketch that's almost exactly this T_T
True
Lmao!
Ha ha ha!
Dark! Or the story about an English speaking person who woke up from a coma speaking perfect Mandarin.
ive heard before "anyone can learn a language to some degree, but to be truly funny in a language you have to be a master." obviously anyone cant just repeat jokes they hear but to actually come up with any decent content in a non native language consistently is super impressive.
Jesse really appears to know comedy. This really was a great interview. Jesse could definitely teach a master’s class in comedy. Such a cool and interesting person. Thanks for posting such great content.
@@nasdaqua u jelly?
@@nasdaqua you like your own comment, didn't you? 🤫
@@nasdaqua I just thought it was rude to suggest this was not very good content. It was an interesting interview. If you're looking for explosions & bikinis this may not be the channel for you.
@@nasdaqua I agree 👍. Whatever you do though, don't vote for Warren.
Xioma: *has an empty tea cup*
Jesse Appell: *wait, that's illegal*
I like the way jesse notice it and pour the tea automatically....
Tea etiquette
😂😂😂😂😂 was about to comment the same thing
Me: *sips chinese tea while watching*
Boston is so good at producing comedians that they now export them to other countries.
In Boston, punching a stranger in the face for sport is a funny game.
He's not funny because he's a Bostonian, he's funny (and smart) because he's a JEW!
LMAO when he said he could go rob a bank in chinese and they would be shocked at his mandarin
LMAO that so many people would thumbs up someone regurgitating the first few seconds of the video....
@@mavfan1 LMAO you mad for no reason
@@jeffk4710 he's kinda right tho
LMAO you watched the same video1?!?!?
can I add my comment here too? 😂😂
If you didn't say it, somebody else would... First come, first serve..
"you get as good as the hardest thing you ask your language to do" such a brilliant guy
Yes I also felt this was a very Intelligent Quote... shows how much he has learnt through Experience
21:55 I can agree with that 100%
Because most Chinese have no experience of those "western" forms of comedy, almost anything you might be able to do (in a comedic sense) is new and interesting to them.
I worked for 2 years in Hefei (west of Shanghai) commissioning a power station. . . I am a power station operator. . NOT a comedian. . .
Yet, the few times I was able to make a joke in Chinese. . Or a physical joke that needed no language. . .they loved it. . because it was new.
Even really simple things. . Here's an example. .
Maxwell Smart. . Phone rings . He takes off his SHOE and says "Hello" into the shoe. . We all know it from the "Get Smart" TV Series. .
WE all know what that's going on and why he is talking into his shoe and have seen it a thousand times. .
*BUT* when you're sitting at a desk in a Chinese office and the phone on the desk rings. . You take off your shoe and say 喂 (wéi) (Which is what Chinese people say when they answer the phone) into the shoe. . . They piss themselves laughing. . It's the FUNNIEST thing they have ever seen!!
Thanks to you Mel Brooks, I was a really funny guy in Hefei. . .
Nice insight, thx
Jesse,
I have to say, the funniest thing was watching Xiaoma drink tea, and more tea, and more tea, and MORE tea....
Being extremely polite, but visibly "clenching" as he became more full.
Moving the cup...... that didn't work...
Would that make a good joke in the club?
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
15:55 So, a kettle poured into a teapot, which is then poured into a pitcher which is then finally poured into a glass. That's a lot of tea pouring. Must be good stuff.
it's a whole ceremony, first you brew the tea very quickly with water, then pour it into a "fairness cup," so the steeps are all mixed together, then pour the tea from there into your cup to drink. the tea also cools off super quick because of all the pouring and small ceramic cups
The constant pouring motion keeps the tea fresh.
Xiaoma, You are so good that you made this seem like 10 minutes. Thank you for introducing us to Jesse.
watching this video 3 years later and now Jesse is a Tea Professional now and i'm literally sitting here drinking his tea. really great to see.
I love how self aware he is. Very intelligent guy who doesn't want to rest on his laurels and just be a novelty act. Comedy is hard enough to do in your own language and culture- I would never have the balls to do what he does.
If Jesse got caught robbing a bank, Xiaoma could show up at the trial, and get the prison sentence reduced by impressing everyone with some Fuzhounese. It always seems to be the deal clincher. ;)
I'm not even halfway through and this man has poured 7 kettles of tea 😃✊
Never do shots with Jesse Appell.
I have to go pee every five minutes
Thanks for the longer video, I personally enjoy these longer ones. Thanks for doing this!
I really enjoyed the interview. This was really eye opening.
Thanks for this amazing video. Both of you prove that there’s nothing you cannot learn or achieve if you put effort into it ❤️️I studied Chinese for 3 years and a half but it’s not enough for me to speak Chinese fluently or communicate effectively in Chinese. Due to the schedule conflict at college and job I had to quit my Chinese but I still want to continue learning Chinese and other languages. My ancestors are from China but I was born and grew up in Cambodia and I got married then moved to the States. My daughter is studying in Chinese charter school and she’s speaking 3 languages and now I’m struggle to help my daughter with her Chinese homework so I have to get back to study Chinese again 😅😁☺
this is cool. i was his light technician when i worked on cruise ships based out of shanghai. the guests loved him! and so did i to be honest.
Jesse is humble, yet insightful: You get as good as the hardest thing you ask your language to do.
this is dope, i watched this instead of sleeping. awesome job both of you!
Him " I wouldn't really say perfect chinese"
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What a great video 小马! As a language lover I was deeply touched by all his sayings. There are so many tips I"ll have to watch it ten more times. 谢谢你！
I have no interest in learning Chinese or doing stand up comedy but this conversation was so entertaining! He is a master of his craft and it is obvious how much he loves his career :) thanks for posting!
Wow, this guy speaks perfect Mandalorian. Now all he needs is a baby Yoda.
It's the story of everyone who follows a passion as a career, added with being in a foreign country. It's incredibly impressive.
He's like a grown up Dustin from Stranger Things
Gavin Candidato YES!!!!
I thought the same!
Omg yoooooooo
XD man thats right on!
It's because of his teeth I think?
What a motivational person. Very insightful and informative. Thanks guys.
This was a great informative video, Xiaoma! Amazing job putting this together. Jesse's stories and experiences were very fascinating!
Wow never heard about this comic , extremely impressive!!! another reason to keep learning Mandarin Chinese
This was such a wonderful video. So much insight and perspective learned that I never would have known I was interested in. 10 gold stars for you and your guest!
Nevel from icarly on the left
Dustin from stranger things on the right
Such an interesting video. I speak 4 languages myself and I would say it's important to do something you enjoy in your target language. I played games in Italian for four days straight before my B2 language exam and I aced it. Switch your favourite game's language to your target language. It's hard, but if you're a gamer, it's awesome because it forces you to function in the language without all the self-consciousness.
Thats a fabulous idea I will try it!
That's very great idea thank you :)
This is probably one of the best lifehacks to language learning I've ever heard
This was a powerful and fascinating conversation. I hope he writes a book someday! Thank you for sharing!
Amazing stories! Fantastic interview, and holy cow, what an interesting great guest! 🙏
Geez, I don’t know how he puts up with so many rude comments. Many are just over the line! Every video someone is picking on him for saying “like”, his blinking, his sexuality, etc. HAVE SOME MANNERS, PEOPLE! Let him do ONE VIDEO without being hammered with rude comments!
Just ONE? Why not all of them? He deserves it. And now I cant not see his blinking? LOL
Don't care who or what he loves, He's an awesome brilliant guy. i'm sure he's only blinking coz he's busting for a piss after all that tea!!
Yea William Champion I wasn't paying attention to blinking until this comment lol. But hes laughing all the way to the bank those people analyzing his mannerisms are payable youtube views.
Wow, he does blink a lot.
Stimulates can exacerbate tics
This was so inspiring. Thanks for putting it up unedited.
This was a great video. More of these! Fascinating learning about a certain aspect of two cultures.
Watched it all. Great convo. Great questions!!
“A weird, first-world refugee.” It me 😂😅😉
He drinks tea like Chinese do.
Chugalugaluglug
With your mouth?
@@gumzster
Naw, that's how Texans drink it.
Chinese just drink 4 fluid ounces... x 32
Or like the Irish, minus the sugar and milk.
he meant the process of having the tea ceremony people yikes.
Wow just recently I've been watching Jesse's videos and now he popped up on your feed. I can't believe it. Amazing!!!
Longer videos from you is always nice to see!
Hey man really great episode, this was surprisingly interesting
I wasn’t expecting to watch all of it but it was too interesting to leave and I really liked his boat story if you upload another long video like this I’ll probably watch it all again keep up the good work. Also you should do a video with him teaching you fuozhnese
Thanks for posting this interview, Xiaoma. Fascinating story!
This is a very fascinating video and I honestly would love to see you make more long form videos like this.
Thank you. What an interesting video. 👏 I could listen to Jesse for hours.
Very enjoyable interview! I was on the edge of my seat with the story about the oceanliner, since I'm scared of heights and the ocean!
I liked this longer interview it was really interesting. It was nice to watch it while doing homework :)
You know the old Abbott and Costello routine, “who’s on first”? Can you imagine performing that in a language you just learned. Or better yet, writing and performing a new skit like that!
Great videocast. Love the mission impossible story.
This video is such invaluable insight on the international-duo's perspectives and cultures!!
Such a fascinating and interesting perspective. I really like your videos. Great interview. The language grasp is something on another level. The do comedy in a language which isn't your native is jaw droppingly impressive.
This was such an interesting discussion that touched on so many different topics.
Your guest has given much 360 degree thought, a bit like an architect, to the many facets of a professional performer's diplomatic position and of the rippled effects of his casting of his stone of comedy, into the waters of his world and ours. He is open and generous enough, to share his own reflections, his comic's tips and the tip of the iceberg of what his profession entails, in this short exerpt out of his comedian's diary. Continued success and a safe, Life's adventure to both of you. Creativity is truly magical.
very interesting and good idea to keep the entire interview
Such excellent advice. Thank you!
Loved the cruise ship story!!!
Also, my curiosity is peaked about Chinese tea drinking. I would love to see a tutorial about the customs/culture/etiquette. Something to explain what all the different objects are on the table in this video and their proper names. I was surprised to see how "sloppy" and wet the pouring and everything is. Lol... And what in the world is the wooden box with the drain that you dumped the leftover tea into? I'm fascinated!
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You actually do the splash as a sort of cleaning ceremony.
This video was awesome, thank you and Jesse for sharing. He is so intelligent and knowledgeable about comedy and intercultural communication. Very impressive!!✨😲
This guy should be on Rogan.
I'll go if you can get me on hahaha
@@jesseappell6674 i agree with peter trippe. spent the last two hours searching videos of u from ur channel and around the internet. i liked the boston accent joke alot. i hope u end up on Rogan mostly cuz he is a comedian and i hope he enjoys ur comedy.best regards.
Love Jessie. Absolute gem of an interview 小马。非常感谢
I loved this! Best video yet!
Having done stand up and been extremely average at it in my mother tongue, I'm amazed at what this guy has achieved. Full respect.
this is awesome, you should try doing more long form content like this !
I'm so glad to see this!
That was interesting. I love the logo on the merchandise.
RUclips recommending me this video from Jesse’s podcast episode with Xiaoma
The fastest 53 minute video I ever watched. Flew by!
This is really fascinating. Nice video!
this almost an hour interview seems to just breeze on by. Great Q&A Xioma and Jesse Appell.
Great video. Thumbs up from me and I’m subscribed. You’re doing well on RUclips and I’m happy for you
Thank you very much guys. Loved every minute of it. Now I know I'm not wasting my time watching RUclipss in French. When this corona thing is over I'll get me to Alliance Français to get better at speaking the language.
what an INCREDIBLE conversation. There was so much culturally I had no idea about! This would be an amazing book later in his career!QUESTION... when he does his English shows, does he change to American style comedy? Or translate the theme of his Chinese comedy?
Very nice interview! If I remember correctly, Dashan from Canada was one of the few westerners that was able to perform in the xiansheng comedy group as well.
Yes from early days. Many of us here in Canada know this story
Love your vids
It’s important that you live in the country where you’re doing stand up because so much of comedy draws from social changes, trends, and mainstream events. That’s important in America, I’ve noticed.
Really enjoyed this.
I don't know how I stumbled across this, but glad I did. Good insight conveyed. Very inspiring.
Please make more videos like that. Your videos are too good for 15 min only. Make it as longer as possible!
Thisis a brilliant video, thanks.
Thank you both! I have always been useless at foreign language. But as an adult my wife and I have tried to teach out children Greek when on holiday. Our 6 year old held a Greek class today for her whole class. You have shown me not to give up on world experience. I am sure one day my daughters will speak many languages!
The Boarding a full size Ocean Liner ...at speed... is a Great Story !!!
Fascinating discussion!
This is great. Always interesting to hear comics talk about their craft.
great vid!!
Fantastic!!!
Had me concerned Xiaomanyc were you exhausted? Great information shared by him, thank you for including this!🙂👍
All jokes aside, jesse is extremely inspirational and informative. Very knowledgeable. Thank you for the insight and advice of learning a new language.
really good video, learned a lot about comedy
Just by listening to this intellectual conversation... Im learning and understanding Chinese culture. I’m from the Philippines but one of my great great and great grandparents were pure Chinese from Beijing!
I liked this. Seeing people's lived experience while living in China is very cool.
31:30 LMAO The bank robbery skit killed me
Impressive interview.
this style of video is so nice
I have the same cast iron teapot you have in black, but mine is white. What do you have it setting in to put the tea light candle under it? I didn't realize you could do that to keep the tea warm.
I like these new videos 👌🏼👏🏻
Thank you. This video was awesome!
Damn you had me laughing in the first ten seconds!!😂