So basically, I have so much to discuss that I’m overwhelmed. Also, I got GelX lilac chrome nails last week, so typing has become infinitely more difficult. Worth it for the lewk. Not so worth it when I’m taking my contacts out.
I’ve been happy lately! It turns out that not working leads to happiness. It’s also sunny for the first time since January in LA. I’ve had time to see some comedy shows lately (my favorite activity besides scream singing Taylor Swift in the privacy of my car). I was SO excited to see one of my favorite comedians perform at the club near my apartment. I was worried Westside Comedy Club was flopping because I hadn’t seen much buzz about it lately, so I was thrilled to see him on the lineup.
The show was going pretty well. The comedians were funny and the audience was laughing pleasantly. Then my fave guy got up to perform. He was disheveled, late, and had kind of Pete Davidson energy (grungy nerdy bro who now realizes he’s cool). He jumped right into his set and I think forgot to tell the first half of his first joke. He got to the punchline and the audience was silent because they were waiting for more. He got frazzled and mad and told us to google him because his jokes usually kill. It was the most tense 10 mins of comedy I’ve ever experienced. He told a woman in the audience to STFU and then forced his way through the rest of his set.
I tried to do a big smile while he was struggling through his set so he would see some sort of positive reaction but it wasn’t enough!!
I guess the lesson is don’t become too cool :( Except for me, I can become as cool as I want :).
I’ve been CONSUMING a lot of CONTENT lately. I read Night Will Find You last week and loved it. 4.5/5 stars. Julia Heaberlin is so good at writing Texas noir. I also read The Spare Room and it is a 2/5 star situation. Not everyone can be Verity!! I’m currently reading Long Bright River and so far it is 5/5 stars. The Scamanda podcast is over and I need a new investigative true crime podcast please, if you have any recs.
Here are the shows:
I Think You Should Leave (Netflix)- I wasn’t as on the floor laughing as I was with season 1, however I still loved it and each sketch gets better with time. My favorite lines were “her face looks like a clock” and “I should have never done silly. I’ve got too much going on business-wise.” 4/5
John Early’s Now More Than Ever (Max)- The best comedy special I’ve EVER seen. I laughed as much as I laughed on season 1 of I Think You Should Leave. He does a 10 minute bit about Apple asking if you’d like to “allow” or “ask app not to track” that was almost too funny to get through. 5/5
iCarly (Paramount+)- Ok so I did watch this on a plane, and apparently you like things you watch on planes more than on ground, but I was DELIGHTED by the iCarly reboot and will be watching the rest of the season. It’s funny! Sue me! Miranda Cosgrove has been funny since School of Rock. 5/5
Righteous Gemstones (Max)- Are we in a comedy boom? BJ is back with his glass of milk in a wine glass and starting to think something is off with his wife…. I’m only two episodes in, so I’ll report back next time. 4.5/5
The Other Two (Max) - I’m devastated to learn the news of the series ending. And even more devastated to read the behind the scenes DRAMA!! My favorite episode so far was Brooke’s Night Of Good and the line “Thank you, John Legend for another B+ performance!” 5/5
Based on a True Story (Peacock) - As I said last year, 2023 is the year of books and TV shows about true crime podcasts (see this book and all these books and this show). I was counting down the days for this one because I love Kayley Cuoco. She’s an easy breezy bangs icon. Always on the move throwing on a long coat and a Clare V Bag. I was unfortunately a little disappointed by this season- it got a little off track. But it ended with a great cliffhanger, so I’m hooked. 3.5/5
I also watched other shows like Platonic, Silo, Desert High, season 4 of House, that I either already talked about or don’t have anything new to say about. I’m still really loving Platonic. I’ll also be done with The Bear by next time and will report back!
Ok TTYL!!