She is terrific. I came upon her by accident and stayed for a listen. She had me in hysterics and then she broke my heart. What a wonderful storyteller.
That one hit me hard.. I’m a Carolina country girl & the same thing happened for my Sr prom… everyone said I was pretty, smart & I was tiny but….. I was POOR. I was surprised when one of the most popular guys invited me. I was a seamstress by the time I was 16 so to get the money for a dress I took in sewing using an old singer treadle machine & made several dresses over a couple of days for the well to do owner of the local feed mill. Prom night came, my long raven hair up with ringlets hanging down… daddy actually allowed me to wear makeup…. Time came and went & the date didn’t show so my dad looked at me and said “Youngin’ get your ass in the car and go to that dance.. you don’t need no feller to take you, Now go!” The laugh was on the jackass jock because when I entered the room all of my friends began clapping & cheering because he had been bragging to everyone he was going to “ruin the nerds prom”. The look on his face was that of a small man that could have limboed under the belly of an ant. The laugh was on him & I had the time of my life. Lesson in life…. NEVER LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR JOY….
Her performance was perfect! I have never been so drawn in on a long story joke. But her voice and clear depiction of her jokes just drew me in. I’ve never had such an emotional ride with any other comedian. Just brilliant!
Had a similar experience--- It was the 7th grade Christmas dance. I was a VERY shy and introverted girl. Mama made a formal dress for me with gray material and dyed it green ( it was a hideous color! But mama made it for me, so I wore it happily!). At the dance, I was sitting in the bleachers, watching everyone dancing and having a good time, When Brian Lintz, one of THE most popular boys in school, with jet black hair and beautiful dark blue eyes, Came and asked me to dance. We were dancing to a slow song ( the boy WAS handsome , but he couldn't dance to save his life--- stepped ALL OVER MY FEET!), and I was in absolute heaven! And THEN IT HAPPENED. I started to hear a strange "clinking" noise all around us. When I looked down at the floor, there were a BUNCH of COINS scattered all over and around us! Brian went to pick them all up when the dance was over. IT TURNED OUT that Brian had made a BET with all of the other popular boys that he could get me to dance with him! I was SOOO embarrassed and humiliated, and it took me YEARS to find the courage to dance again! But word DID get around to all of the girls in our class that Brian Lintz couldn't DANCE for ANYTHING, And he never DID have any more dancing partners after that night! As a friend of mine always says: KARMA NEVER LOSES AN ADDRESS!!!😂😂😂😂😂
I get it Etta Mae . Never had a date until age 26. Friends in HS would beg me to go to Prom without a date. Never wanted that embarrassment of no one asking me to dance. But I'm sorry for your event. Wonder if people realize we use humor to cover our hurt. Proud you have made a great career! You bring happiness. Probably more than that jerk.
You so silly Cathy. Thanks for watching the whole 12 minutes. People’s attention span now a days is about 10 seconds. Means so much that you watched and wrote to me. ❤
@@ettamaycomedy are ya doing any comedy tours this year? We would ❤️ to come see you! We live in NC and we would drive to a near by state if need be! My hubby loves your shows❣️❣️❣️❣️
@@cathyheckman7415it would be fantastic if you could make it to New York State! You’re a wonderful story teller and comic. You made me laugh and shed a tear.
Bless you Sylvia for taking the time to write me. Plus all the people that liked your message. Feels good to have the happiness and the hurt in the same story, cause truly isn’t that how life goes! ❤
She has a good voice singing Patsy Kline -- My prom was me at the beauty shop getting my hair done pretty dress and standing alone with the teachers watching everyone else I was so mortified as they whispered no one even asked me to dance I was the only wallflower not even any boys just me I couldn't leave since my family had dropped me off and went camping my mother was determined after the money spent on me that I would go to my junior senior prom---after and he prom she picked me up I changed to my jeans and cried all the way to the fishing hole.. Monday was even worse at school I didn't go to the senior prom the next year. I will never forget that I am now 67 fighting stage 4 cancer Etta May brightens my nights when I can't sleep from the pain God is my pilot and Jesus my co pilot. Thank you Etta May for bringing a laugh to me.
Thanks Carolyn! Truth is we are all just living the same life, only the names are changed. Thanks so much for following me and taking the time to write to me. ❤
Thank you Etta. I've only just found this channel but, my God, I think He sent me here today to help me laugh and cry at the same time. Thanks for your beautiful talent and relatable humour. Just incredible. The world needs more people like you.
Etta May popped up on my RUclips suggestions so I gave her a listen. Holy 🤬🤬 am I so glad I did. She had me in stitches & close to tears at one point in her prom story. Hilarious comedian! And that’s saying something hugatious bc not all comedians are hilarious. 😂😂
you have a talent to tell a story we all want to hear. You are very good at what you do. I could hear that audience breathe. Not many people can do that. Not many at all.
I’m not afraid of the silence. It means they are hearing me. Story telling is becoming a lost art. I’m proud of the piece I wrote. The pain and the positive! Two sides of the same coin. It is not lost on me that you took the time to write me. Plus all the people that liked your message. It’s wonderful to be seen and noticed. We all desire that in our life. Be well Bob! ❤
😢😢 June 28, 2023 I've had a similar situation when I was younger (I'm now 68) and relate to this story more than I care to admit. Thank you for always bringing up the positive out of a negative situation. Just recently found your RUclips channel and I'm really enjoying it. Take care ma'am.
Thanks Dust! Sorry you can relate, yet its nice to know you’re not alone. Thanks for finding me on RUclips. Thanks to the people that liked your comment also. I’m 60 and I’ve been at this a long time. Thought my career had past me by until I started posting on Social Media. Nice to know there are still people out there willing to pull up a lawn chair and have a listen. ❤
@@Dustbunney54 I couldn't agree more. I'm so tired of humor that isn't funny. It seems racism, misogyny and homophobia are what the younger generation (I'm 62) find funny these days. You rock Etta May.
Scott Staten, Missoula, MT 1979 stood me up for my Junior Prom. It was awful. I can't imagine how horrible my poor mom felt for me. She was wonderful, and I loved her so much that night. We cried together, and she helped me through it.
I am SO SORRY for the pain this caused you. How terrible for you and your mom! My lost and broken teenage heart hurts for yours. Many Blessings and Hugs to you.🙏💗🙏
Hey Eileen, wow that was so nice. I love the people that are willing to listen and take the ride with me. Also you took the time to write to me. Thanks for following me and all the people that liked your comment.❤
That story made me laugh, made me cringe, made me sad cry, made me happy cry, and it made me love my parents and all of my sisters even more than I did 12 minutes ago. Thanks, Etta May ❤
I recently just discovered Etta May and from the first clip I was enamored! I love everything about her! The way she tells a story. The way she describes things and people. She's got a sincerity that you can't help notice and love. And she's funny A F.!!
Thank you so much Ary. This is from my One Woman Show. I have a Full Standup show on RUclips. I love taken my writing and creating the show of my life into a story people can relate to. I’m so glad you saw it on a deeper level. ❤
OMW..I can't stop listening to her..wow, can she tell a story..and sing too..what a gifted woman she is..💯if only my teachers at school could do that..I would be hanging on their lips.
Not much holds my attention anymore.. I loved this story.. I laughed, almost caught a tear. True entertainment that you just don't see anymore... Much love from Texas 💓💓💓💓💓
@ettamaycomedy There was a family in our town with 8 children. Only 1 girl, the youngest. She was asked out by a guy who had a lot of stories to tell in the locker room. When he came to pick his date up, the 7 brothers went out to his car and told him "you're not taking *_our_* sister anywhere." He left and the brothers went back in the house. Dad was watching TV and asked where the guy was. "He came over to apologize. He's been called to go to work tonight." Dad looked at them, nodded and went back to watching TV.
Well I’m 60 now Shirley and 2 knee replacements later. I now don’t care about the dance. Trust me sitting on the front porch letting the world slow down for awhile makes me so much happier. Thanks for following me and the kind words.❤
Oh Wow, Etta Mae!!! I never even knew you was from Arkansas. I grew up in Cleburn County. I even briefly dated a boy from Bald Knob. Good looking feller, he was! It didn't work out tho, bc bald knob and rose bud was basketball rivals. Wow! Those really were the good old days and family was very important and helped out each other when needed. Had the same shopping routine, find a dress that fit and was affordable. My mom made most of our clothes. You had good brothers to take care of that sorry boy. I never had any brothers so I had to take up for myself. But hey, I think you and I both turned out ok because we had families that cared. Love what ya do!!
I sat in suspense as you told the story, praying you weren't stood up by that rat, Steve, but when you got to the part where your dad danced with you, that was amazing. Thank you for your story.
Etta May I suspect that was a true story. I'm sorry for the hurt you must have felt. That was so kind of your daddy. Your sharing this sad episode from your teenage years let's other know they aren't alone in suffering such similar hurts. I love your comedy and your stories. ❤😂😢😅
Thanks Rebecca. We learn more from our hurts then our victories. Wish we didn’t try and protect our children so much. Like playing the guitar and making beautiful music. You can only do that by building up the calluses on your fingers. My life turned out better then I ever thought it would. But mainly I had the armor to survive the painful parts, which made the good things even sweeter! ❤
@@ettamaycomedy hi Ettamay So true, no growth without pain. I've had my share as well. So nice of you to reply. Please keep making us laugh. Thank you so much! Who's laughing now? I hope you are all the way to the bank and that you have been able to help your family along the way. Much love ❤️ 😍 💖 to you and yours. Rebecca
I sure enjoy your stories. Love your humor. But this hit home on 2 accounts. Loss of blood off my shin, and waiting all evening for that date. God bless you 🙏💓
Etta May you made me cry! I love your jokes but you on that front porch broke my heart and your daddy made me smile because it reminded me of my daddy because no matter how hard he was he loved me just like your daddy loved you. ❤
I went through so many emotions in Etta May's telling of this story. Wow! The Patsy Cline song & dance had me blubbering & then all of the sudden..."I had 9 big brothers beat the tar out of Steve Fargo..."🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤
Etta May! Remember your shows on the cruise ship in 2013? We were the two guys getting married who became part of your act! You were THE BEST! Great memories.
Wow...just wow. I got recommended the Old School Dads Know How To Deal With Bullies video which put me in stitches. Three videos later, I'm watching this running the gambit of emotions from laughter to admiration to outright sobbing and back to laughing. You're original and genuine, a rare treat in the RUclips Sea. Looking forward to more hours of side splitting entertainment, thank you!
Omg!! PMSL !! Every Woman can relate to the leg shaving!! My worst cuts were always on my outer ankle though. Bled for hours!!! You had me filling up at the end!! I love Patsy Cline. ( One of my Auntys always sings Crazy at Family Do's❤) Thanks for the belly laughs and giving me cramp again!!!( I'm at that age!!) 🇬🇧❤😁👍🤣👏
So glad I just happened onto one of Etta May's videos. I love her. She is so funny & down to earth. Hope to see more of her & enjoy more laughs. Thank you Etta May😂❤️👍
I am going to share this to my whole family! This is the best stand up comedy/story time I have ever heard!! Thank you for being a wonderful storyteller☺️☺️💚💚
My first time shaving was nearly identical to yours, Etta! I peeled almost the entire length of my left shin with a Personal Touch shaver that had a fresh, double blade! It looked like someone was massacred! 😂 I cleaned it up secretly for fear I'd get into trouble! I was in 7th grade & I had fuzz for leg hair! One afternoon, as i awaited my fellow students to enter the bus, Sean Newsome came in, & took the seat in front of me. He was handsome, rich, & popular. I had no interest in him, knowing he ran in a crowd that I was not a part of. I was the 2nd smallest kid in m.s. I was a shy dork with braces. Boys didn't look my way. Sean turned & smiled at me & adked, "Teresa. Will you be my girlfriend?" I replied, "No." When he adked why not, i replied, "Because you dont really mean it." He abruptly faced the front of the bus. I believe i must've shamed him because he never pestered me again, nor did any of his friends. I hated that city & after graduating, I moved nearly 4 hrs away, back to my hometown. I think it was our 20-year reunion that he walked by me during the party. He graciously smiled & said hello. I smiled, saying hello in return. P.S. Coming from a strict Wesleyan home, i was not allowed to attend school dances, prom, or movies. I snuck to the movies, & to the bowling alley that sold alcohol. I didnt sneak to dances in h.s. cuz all my friends & BFs were stoners by then. We wouldnt be caught at a dance in the early 80s! Lol!
Yes I had shaved plenty but the one time I used Personal Touch I ended up with the same skin coming off that she says I still have a slight scar & it happened over 20 yrs ago. Never used that brand of razor again😂
@@jtaye2051 I still have a Personal Touch, minus the blades. I think they quit making them but I keep it for the memories! Lol! My bloody incident was back in 1977. I bore the scar for years but it's since faded. Ah, the battle acars of adolescent girls! 🤣
Thanks so much Plashua! That just made my day. This is from my 1 woman show. I love to tell life stories that are mixed with funny and sad. Showing that we all can live through the pain if we can find the humor. Have a wonderful night.
Greetings from Bangalore, India. I am a 64 year old woman....my, that sounds ancient! Proms are alien to us. At least they were when I was young . But I have read about them and seen in movies, TV etc and understand how much of a milestone it is in a young persons’s life in the US. I have been watching some of Etta May’s videos and find them humorous as well as though provoking. I found this video very touching. My heart went out for you, your mom, but most of all to your dad. And I so wanted to know how your brothers beat that boy Fargo up...did he learn anything’s? Did he have any decency to apologise to you? And how brave young Etta May must have been to go back to school next Monday. Thank you for this beautiful video. God Bless you.
Listening to you all the way From Wales, Uk. Loved your tale and your singing voice, well I wish I could sing like that. That’s how you tell a good story, loved it. X
Laughing and crying at the same time. Brava Ms. May! Beautifully done; a well crafted work of art monologue. I was an "out with the out crowd" wallflower in high school myself and wasn't asked to my prom. I wonder if it's too late to go to a prom at 71? My stomach's sticking out further than my boobs, even if they were held up in suspended animation, but what the heck. God bless the wonderful men in your family. Love and hugs.
Absolutely fantastic storytelling! I'm sorry your prom wasn't magical, though the world kept turning even though as a teenager it feels like the world is over. I'm thankful I married my high school prom date.
Etta May, this was both hilarious and heartbreaking. You have a beautiful singing voice, too. I love that song sung by Patsy Cline. I also loved the ending with your Daddy dancing with you, and your nine big older brothers paying Steve Fargo a little visit the next day.
Etta May, you ROCK!!! Steve Fargo doesn't even realize what he missed out on!!!!!!❤😂✌️ Honestly, I despise proms. I think they're an antiquated tradition that's for the 10% of the student body- "the popular kids" and SO cruel to the 90% of other, regular, normal high school teens. Can't wait for the day America realizes that it's a tradition best left in the past so the heartbreak ceases. I attended my prom, but I wish I could say I hadn't. Back then, like every teen, I was obsessed by it. And then I graduated and realized it was a pointless, wasteful, mean-spirited tradition supported by school administrators/teachers, which to me is the most mind boggling!
Oh I love this lady. I found her yesterday on youtube shorts. Being able to laugh at yourself is a rare thing indeed, but I hope she realises how beautiful she is. This is more like British humour than American.
She is terrific. I came upon her by accident and stayed for a listen. She had me in hysterics and then she broke my heart. What a wonderful storyteller.
Hey Sing, Thanks for hanging around long enough hear the story. Means so much to me!❤
She is so funny. Love her stories.
same here!😂😂😂❤❤❤
She is awesome and I love her as well!!
To 3 days ago she is funny 😅😅😅 had me rolling sometimes
Now that's what this world needs. Humor and someone that's not afraid to tell a good story.
Thanks so much Joe! People move so fast now that 12 minutes of a video can’t keep their attention.
She’s a great story teller
Amen !
Was waiting for the brother's to play a part ,your story probably helped another girl or young man this has sadly happened to,So thank you
That one hit me hard.. I’m a Carolina country girl & the same thing happened for my Sr prom… everyone said I was pretty, smart & I was tiny but….. I was POOR. I was surprised when one of the most popular guys invited me. I was a seamstress by the time I was 16 so to get the money for a dress I took in sewing using an old singer treadle machine & made several dresses over a couple of days for the well to do owner of the local feed mill.
Prom night came, my long raven hair up with ringlets hanging down… daddy actually allowed me to wear makeup….
Time came and went & the date didn’t show so my dad looked at me and said “Youngin’ get your ass in the car and go to that dance.. you don’t need no feller to take you, Now go!”
The laugh was on the jackass jock because when I entered the room all of my friends began clapping & cheering because he had been bragging to everyone he was going to “ruin the nerds prom”.
The look on his face was that of a small man that could have limboed under the belly of an ant.
The laugh was on him & I had the time of my life. Lesson in life…. NEVER LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR JOY….
What a jerk he was. He thought he was getting over on you. You up the game& got one in on him. Well done!
Her performance was perfect! I have never been so drawn in on a long story joke. But her voice and clear depiction of her jokes just drew me in. I’ve never had such an emotional ride with any other comedian. Just brilliant!
She tells such emotional studies, and we get sucked in, and we love her. She keeps the punch line to the end of the story. Brilliant.❤
Had a similar experience---
It was the 7th grade Christmas dance.
I was a VERY shy and introverted girl.
Mama made a formal dress for me with gray material and dyed it green ( it was a hideous color! But mama made it for me, so I wore it happily!).
At the dance, I was sitting in the bleachers, watching everyone dancing and having a good time,
When Brian Lintz, one of THE most popular boys in school, with jet black hair and beautiful dark blue eyes,
Came and asked me to dance.
We were dancing to a slow song ( the boy WAS handsome , but he couldn't dance to save his life--- stepped ALL OVER MY FEET!), and I was in absolute heaven!
And THEN IT HAPPENED.
I started to hear a strange "clinking" noise all around us.
When I looked down at the floor, there were a BUNCH of COINS scattered all over and around us!
Brian went to pick them all up when the dance was over.
IT TURNED OUT that Brian had made a BET with all of the other popular boys that he could get me to dance with him!
I was SOOO embarrassed and humiliated, and it took me YEARS to find the courage to dance again!
But word DID get around to all of the girls in our class that Brian Lintz couldn't DANCE for ANYTHING,
And he never DID have any more dancing partners after that night!
As a friend of mine always says:
KARMA NEVER LOSES AN ADDRESS!!!😂😂😂😂😂
How sad!
And to be a fly on the wall when she comes calling. . . . . I'm sorry that happened to you.
I’m sorry you went through that. Great karma for Brian.
I get it Etta Mae . Never had a date until age 26. Friends in HS would beg me to go to Prom without a date. Never wanted that embarrassment of no one asking me to dance. But I'm sorry for your event. Wonder if people realize we use humor to cover our hurt. Proud you have made a great career! You bring happiness. Probably more than that jerk.
I cried. I could see where it was heading, but I cried. Daddies are so important.
Never would have known that such a hilarious storyteller could rock Patsy Cline so well! My girl you need to sing more!
Definitely! It brought me to tears.
Great singing. I think she was actually "holding back" to keep the focus on her story and not her immaculate singing.
You so silly Cathy. Thanks for watching the whole 12 minutes. People’s attention span now a days is about 10 seconds. Means so much that you watched and wrote to me. ❤
@@ettamaycomedy are ya doing any comedy tours this year? We would ❤️ to come see you! We live in NC and we would drive to a near by state if need be! My hubby loves your shows❣️❣️❣️❣️
@@cathyheckman7415it would be fantastic if you could make it to New York State! You’re a wonderful story teller and comic. You made me laugh and shed a tear.
GOD. I can't stop either laughing or crying....You touched my heart and soul...God bless you........
Bless you Sylvia for taking the time to write me. Plus all the people that liked your message. Feels good to have the happiness and the hurt in the same story, cause truly isn’t that how life goes! ❤
She has a good voice singing Patsy Kline -- My prom was me at the beauty shop getting my hair done pretty dress and standing alone with the teachers watching everyone else I was so mortified as they whispered no one even asked me to dance I was the only wallflower not even any boys just me I couldn't leave since my family had dropped me off and went camping my mother was determined after the money spent on me that I would go to my junior senior prom---after and he prom she picked me up I changed to my jeans and cried all the way to the fishing hole.. Monday was even worse at school I didn't go to the senior prom the next year. I will never forget that I am now 67 fighting stage 4 cancer
Etta May brightens my nights when I can't sleep from the pain God is my pilot and Jesus my co pilot.
Thank you Etta May for bringing a laugh to me.
MORE KIDS NEED TO REMEMBER THEIR PARENTS REALLY LOVE THEM. GREAT LAUGH AND GREAT REMINDER OF LIFE. THANK YOU.
Why the hell would ANYONE with half a working brain cell even THINK about teasing/bullying/standing up a girl with NINE OLDER BROTHERS?????
Well, some people have unmatched stupidity.
Exactly! 😂
@@DraganGrazic or a death wish…
Thank you for your wonderful stories!! You are fantastic!!
Those that have a death wish
She is a great comedian who invoked more emotions than just laughter.
This is like Dutch cabaret. No just telling jokes ,instead telling a story.Beautifully done Etta.
Etta May, you never fail to make us laugh and include a message many of us can relate to. 🤣🤣❤❤
Thanks Carolyn! Truth is we are all just living the same life, only the names are changed. Thanks so much for following me and taking the time to write to me. ❤
So true😁❤So true
Thank you Etta. I've only just found this channel but, my God, I think He sent me here today to help me laugh and cry at the same time. Thanks for your beautiful talent and relatable humour. Just incredible. The world needs more people like you.
I wanted to cry until you got to the end and I was cheering! You have a lovely singing voice Etta May
I love you Etta May. I could listen to you for hours.
Thanks Robyn! Cause let me tell you, my husband has a hard time staying focus on what I’m saying for 2 minutes. 😂
I am so sorry. Kids can be very cruel. You are a great person and comic. Bless you.
Etta May popped up on my RUclips suggestions so I gave her a listen. Holy 🤬🤬 am I so glad I did. She had me in stitches & close to tears at one point in her prom story. Hilarious comedian! And that’s saying something hugatious bc not all comedians are hilarious. 😂😂
you have a talent to tell a story we all want to hear. You are very good at what you do. I could hear that audience breathe. Not many people can do that. Not many at all.
I’m not afraid of the silence. It means they are hearing me. Story telling is becoming a lost art. I’m proud of the piece I wrote. The pain and the positive! Two sides of the same coin. It is not lost on me that you took the time to write me. Plus all the people that liked your message. It’s wonderful to be seen and noticed. We all desire that in our life. Be well Bob! ❤
This performance was epic!
Wow 1me, that’s the greatest thing anybody has ever said about my performance. EPIC! Thanks for finding me on RUclips and taking the time to listen.❤
@@ettamaycomedy That was an excellent and effective quick change.
😢😢 June 28, 2023 I've had a similar situation when I was younger (I'm now 68) and relate to this story more than I care to admit. Thank you for always bringing up the positive out of a negative situation. Just recently found your RUclips channel and I'm really enjoying it. Take care ma'am.
Thanks Dust! Sorry you can relate, yet its nice to know you’re not alone. Thanks for finding me on RUclips. Thanks to the people that liked your comment also. I’m 60 and I’ve been at this a long time. Thought my career had past me by until I started posting on Social Media. Nice to know there are still people out there willing to pull up a lawn chair and have a listen. ❤
@@ettamaycomedy Yes ma'am. Nice to be able to hear some good clean humor. Feels good to laugh out loud. Thank you for the reply. Take care.
@@Dustbunney54 I couldn't agree more. I'm so tired of humor that isn't funny. It seems racism, misogyny and homophobia are what the younger generation (I'm 62) find funny these days. You rock Etta May.
Scott Staten, Missoula, MT 1979 stood me up for my Junior Prom. It was awful. I can't imagine how horrible my poor mom felt for me. She was wonderful, and I loved her so much that night. We cried together, and she helped me through it.
I hope he had a reason cuz that sucks, I am sorry. ❤
That little basta.d!!! Did you get your revenge? If you didn't, you could try now. (It's better when served cold😊)
I am SO SORRY for the pain this caused you. How terrible for you and your mom! My lost and broken teenage heart hurts for yours. Many Blessings and Hugs to you.🙏💗🙏
Protection not rejection. ❤❤❤
That was good! There ain't nothing like a Daddys love.
This was so beautiful told, it made me cry and smile. Thank you.
Hey Eileen, wow that was so nice. I love the people that are willing to listen and take the ride with me. Also you took the time to write to me. Thanks for following me and all the people that liked your comment.❤
That story made me laugh, made me cringe, made me sad cry, made me happy cry, and it made me love my parents and all of my sisters even more than I did 12 minutes ago. Thanks, Etta May ❤
Story made me laugh and then cry. My heart broke and then there was the singing and just WOW what a great singing voice. Love Etta May!
Gosh, I just love this woman, she can tell a story like very few people I’ve ever heard. And she can sing💕
This lady just made me laugh and cry in 10 minutes!
I recently just discovered Etta May and from the first clip I was enamored! I love everything about her! The way she tells a story. The way she describes things and people. She's got a sincerity that you can't help notice and love. And she's funny A F.!!
Thank you so much Ary. This is from my One Woman Show. I have a Full Standup show on RUclips. I love taken my writing and creating the show of my life into a story people can relate to. I’m so glad you saw it on a deeper level. ❤
Nine brothers to beat the tar out of Steve Fargo...who could ask for more? 😁
I love that ending..lol
Exactly how it should be 👌
OMW..I can't stop listening to her..wow, can she tell a story..and sing too..what a gifted woman she is..💯if only my teachers at school could do that..I would be hanging on their lips.
This woman is pure gold. We need her humor for next President. Love you Etta May
Walking on air to heartbreak, many jokes along the way means pain wrapped in humor. So very well done & thank you! 👍♥💔♥👍
And this is all about life experiences!
Etta May! You are a brilliant story teller! I loved this clip. Love you too 💕
Love you back Heart. Thanks for the sweet message and thanks to all the people that liked it. You made my day!❤
Not much holds my attention anymore..
I loved this story..
I laughed, almost caught a tear.
True entertainment that you just don't see anymore...
Much love from Texas
💓💓💓💓💓
i would love an update on how many teeth old Steve Fargo had left after the brothers paid him a well-deserved visit 😁
You made me laugh. Nobody Has ever asked me that.😂 Thanks so much for following me It means a lot to me!❤
yeah, I bet a he wad just a little bit less handsome afterwards
@@ettamaycomedyI sincerely hope you used his real name. Lol
@ettamaycomedy There was a family in our town with 8 children. Only 1 girl, the youngest. She was asked out by a guy who had a lot of stories to tell in the locker room.
When he came to pick his date up, the 7 brothers went out to his car and told him "you're not taking *_our_* sister anywhere."
He left and the brothers went back in the house. Dad was watching TV and asked where the guy was.
"He came over to apologize. He's been called to go to work tonight."
Dad looked at them, nodded and went back to watching TV.
@@RobertJarecki That's how you do it 😀
So many emotions in this story but it had a good ending with your brothers. Now look at you. Everyone wants to take you out dancing now! 💚🤗✌️🥰 💖
Well I’m 60 now Shirley and 2 knee replacements later. I now don’t care about the dance. Trust me sitting on the front porch letting the world slow down for awhile makes me so much happier. Thanks for following me and the kind words.❤
We want more singing from you!! you have a GREAT VOICE!
This ^ I thought a recording was playing for a split second then was entranced by the performance.
Again I say this I love this woman. Same experience different part of the country. Thank you for giving me belly loves to start the day
She was the lucky one. So many kids today could use a dad like that
She was the lucky one because she was too good for a guy who would do such a thing.
Oh Wow, Etta Mae!!! I never even knew you was from Arkansas. I grew up in Cleburn County. I even briefly dated a boy from Bald Knob. Good looking feller, he was! It didn't work out tho, bc bald knob and rose bud was basketball rivals. Wow! Those really were the good old days and family was very important and helped out each other when needed. Had the same shopping routine, find a dress that fit and was affordable. My mom made most of our clothes. You had good brothers to take care of that sorry boy. I never had any brothers so I had to take up for myself. But hey, I think you and I both turned out ok because we had families that cared. Love what ya do!!
Not just a great comedian, but a sensational story teller and a provocateur of the mind’s eye.
I sat in suspense as you told the story, praying you weren't stood up by that rat, Steve, but when you got to the part where your dad danced with you, that was amazing. Thank you for your story.
Etta May I suspect that was a true story. I'm sorry for the hurt you must have felt. That was so kind of your daddy. Your sharing this sad episode from your teenage years let's other know they aren't alone in suffering such similar hurts.
I love your comedy and your stories.
❤😂😢😅
Thanks Rebecca. We learn more from our hurts then our victories. Wish we didn’t try and protect our children so much. Like playing the guitar and making beautiful music. You can only do that by building up the calluses on your fingers. My life turned out better then I ever thought it would. But mainly I had the armor to survive the painful parts, which made the good things even sweeter! ❤
@@ettamaycomedy hi Ettamay
So true, no growth without pain. I've had my share as well. So nice of you to reply. Please keep making us laugh. Thank you so much!
Who's laughing now? I hope you are all the way to the bank and that you have been able to help your family along the way. Much love ❤️ 😍 💖 to you and yours.
Rebecca
Such a talented woman. Comedy master and a surprisingly good singer. Love you Etta Mae!❤
I love her. She's so funny and animated😁
Thank God for precious brothers.
I sure enjoy your stories. Love your humor. But this hit home on 2 accounts. Loss of blood off my shin, and waiting all evening for that date.
God bless you 🙏💓
😂😂😂Men have know Idea what we go through to get ready. ❤
Etta May you made me cry! I love your jokes but you on that front porch broke my heart and your daddy made me smile because it reminded me of my daddy because no matter how hard he was he loved me just like your daddy loved you. ❤
she’s such an amazing storyteller. i clicked for the comedy but i stayed for the authenticity and artistry
i laughed, cried, sighed, nostalgic suddenly. nice stoy.
I went through so many emotions in Etta May's telling of this story. Wow! The Patsy Cline song & dance had me blubbering & then all of the sudden..."I had 9 big brothers beat the tar out of Steve Fargo..."🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤
Your humor and story telling talent just means so much to so many of us! Thanks for sticking with it so many people could share a good laugh at life.
Etta May you are the reason I just peeped my pants 😂 I laughed so hard .
Thank you so much for you since of humor, your love of family and your talent for sharing!!!
Helluva way to tell a story, to make you laugh and cry.
Etta May! Remember your shows on the cruise ship in 2013? We were the two guys
getting married who became part of your act! You were THE BEST! Great memories.
She needs to do a sitcom. She'd be much better than whats on now if they did sitcoms like they used to.
She would be a great Momma's Brown ...
Wow...just wow. I got recommended the Old School Dads Know How To Deal With Bullies video which put me in stitches. Three videos later, I'm watching this running the gambit of emotions from laughter to admiration to outright sobbing and back to laughing. You're original and genuine, a rare treat in the RUclips Sea. Looking forward to more hours of side splitting entertainment, thank you!
Thanks GSIV for the great message. I’m not just a comic. I want to take you on a ride. That is my goal. ❤
My emotions went on such a roller coaster in a span of 12 minutes that I was in need of. Thank you 😊 💜
I too had a Pepto Bismol pink dress! It must have been a thing back then. 😄
Omg!! PMSL !! Every Woman can relate to the leg shaving!! My worst cuts were always on my outer ankle though. Bled for hours!!! You had me filling up at the end!! I love Patsy Cline. ( One of my Auntys always sings Crazy at Family Do's❤) Thanks for the belly laughs and giving me cramp again!!!( I'm at that age!!) 🇬🇧❤😁👍🤣👏
Ive just discovered you! Thank you for brightening my day. I have muscular dystrophy and dont have much to laugh at but you make me smile!
What a wonderful storyteller!
Thank you for sharing your poetic story about your father
So glad I just happened onto one of Etta May's videos. I love her. She is so funny & down to earth. Hope to see more of her & enjoy more laughs. Thank you Etta May😂❤️👍
On an evening full of sadness, you made me smile/and cry🤟
You bring a sad reality back to life but in such a funny way it makes me feel better!!!!
❤❤❤! Her sincerity is unparalleled by any comedian...period.
That was really good I could listen to you all day your daddy must be very proud ❤
Girl, you just made my day!
I am going to share this to my whole family! This is the best stand up comedy/story time I have ever heard!! Thank you for being a wonderful storyteller☺️☺️💚💚
Damn it lady, you got a tear outta me. Glad you got a dance with your Dad though, and good on your 9 brothers, they did you right.
My first time shaving was nearly identical to yours, Etta! I peeled almost the entire length of my left shin with a Personal Touch shaver that had a fresh, double blade! It looked like someone was massacred! 😂 I cleaned it up secretly for fear I'd get into trouble! I was in 7th grade & I had fuzz for leg hair! One afternoon, as i awaited my fellow students to enter the bus, Sean Newsome came in, & took the seat in front of me. He was handsome, rich, & popular. I had no interest in him, knowing he ran in a crowd that I was not a part of. I was the 2nd smallest kid in m.s. I was a shy dork with braces. Boys didn't look my way. Sean turned & smiled at me & adked, "Teresa. Will you be my girlfriend?" I replied, "No." When he adked why not, i replied, "Because you dont really mean it." He abruptly faced the front of the bus. I believe i must've shamed him because he never pestered me again, nor did any of his friends. I hated that city & after graduating, I moved nearly 4 hrs away, back to my hometown. I think it was our 20-year reunion that he walked by me during the party. He graciously smiled & said hello. I smiled, saying hello in return. P.S. Coming from a strict Wesleyan home, i was not allowed to attend school dances, prom, or movies. I snuck to the movies, & to the bowling alley that sold alcohol. I didnt sneak to dances in h.s. cuz all my friends & BFs were stoners by then. We wouldnt be caught at a dance in the early 80s! Lol!
Yes I had shaved plenty but the one time I used Personal Touch I ended up with the same skin coming off that she says I still have a slight scar & it happened over 20 yrs ago. Never used that brand of razor again😂
@@jtaye2051 I still have a Personal Touch, minus the blades. I think they quit making them but I keep it for the memories! Lol! My bloody incident was back in 1977. I bore the scar for years but it's since faded. Ah, the battle acars of adolescent girls! 🤣
Relatable, wholesome humor that doesn't feel rushed or forced. Thank you Etta May for the best belly laughs that I've had in years.
Thanks so much Plashua! That just made my day. This is from my 1 woman show. I love to tell life stories that are mixed with funny and sad. Showing that we all can live through the pain if we can find the humor. Have a wonderful night.
Absolutley story teller singer. You bring laughter through the tears. With such pride. And joy.. keep us Smiling Lady 🎉🎉🎉
You are an absolute treasure. 🌟👑🌟💍🌟🎓
Greetings from Bangalore, India. I am a 64 year old woman....my, that sounds ancient! Proms are alien to us. At least they were when I was young . But I have read about them and seen in movies, TV etc and understand how much of a milestone it is in a young persons’s life in the US.
I have been watching some of Etta May’s videos and find them humorous as well as though provoking. I found this video very touching. My heart went out for you, your mom, but most of all to your dad.
And I so wanted to know how your brothers beat that boy Fargo up...did he learn anything’s? Did he have any decency to apologise to you? And how brave young Etta May must have been to go back to school next Monday.
Thank you for this beautiful video. God Bless you.
Ive just discovered Etta May and my word, she's a National Treasure!
I love this Lady she is Amazing.💜😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I absolutely love her
Her Daddy deserved a medal for dancing with her.
That couple they keep showing, she’s loving it and he has no idea what’s going on. What a great storyteller.
Listening to you all the way From Wales, Uk. Loved your tale and your singing voice, well I wish I could sing like that. That’s how you tell a good story, loved it. X
Wow who knew that Ms. Etta May has a real good singing voice. I surly didn't. What a great surprise
Best southern story teller I have heard in a long long time.
You deserve every accolade that comes your way and more thank you for being so awesome... hope to see you in Idaho
Laughing and crying at the same time. Brava Ms. May! Beautifully done; a well crafted work of art monologue. I was an "out with the out crowd" wallflower in high school myself and wasn't asked to my prom. I wonder if it's too late to go to a prom at 71? My stomach's sticking out further than my boobs, even if they were held up in suspended animation, but what the heck. God bless the wonderful men in your family. Love and hugs.
Absolutely fantastic storytelling! I'm sorry your prom wasn't magical, though the world kept turning even though as a teenager it feels like the world is over. I'm thankful I married my high school prom date.
Etta May, this was both hilarious and heartbreaking. You have a beautiful singing voice, too. I love that song sung by Patsy Cline. I also loved the ending with your Daddy dancing with you, and your nine big older brothers paying Steve Fargo a little visit the next day.
I could listen to her tell her stories for days❤😂
Very funny and a great singing voice! I look forward to more. Subscribing to your channel.
Etta May, you ROCK!!! Steve Fargo doesn't even realize what he missed out on!!!!!!❤😂✌️
Honestly, I despise proms. I think they're an antiquated tradition that's for the 10% of the student body- "the popular kids" and SO cruel to the 90% of other, regular, normal high school teens. Can't wait for the day America realizes that it's a tradition best left in the past so the heartbreak ceases. I attended my prom, but I wish I could say I hadn't. Back then, like every teen, I was obsessed by it. And then I graduated and realized it was a pointless, wasteful, mean-spirited tradition supported by school administrators/teachers, which to me is the most mind boggling!
I would have paid to watch Steve get his comeuppance!
Oh I love this lady. I found her yesterday on youtube shorts. Being able to laugh at yourself is a rare thing indeed, but I hope she realises how beautiful she is. This is more like British humour than American.
Absolutely brilliant you had me crying & laughing towards the end 😂
Me encanta esta comediante! La estoy mirando en Uruguay. Gracias por este excelente espectáculo 😂😂😂
Now that made me laugh and cry. You're the Best.
Beautiful story. So glad I found Etta May.