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What qualifies as a stand-up special?
Veteran of the stage John Leguizamo repackaged his Tony-nominated soloBroadway showfor Netflix, but can we call it stand-up?
Cloyingly, annoyingly avante-garde?
I mean, did you forget thatthisexists?
Very funny people are still getting onstage and being very funny for our enjoyment.
Thats all that matters.
While I was watching it, I kept thinking,This could easily be a special.
Its about as long as NetflixsComedy Lineup.
Its more captivating than most hours.
The cowards way out, I admit.
I was in another room soiling myself).
To squirm at the title of the special is both the point and the problem.
The punch line is worth the wait.
Its like watching a self-inflicted wound begin to heal in real time.
Ted Alexandro,Senior Class of Earth(All Things Comedy)
Ted Alexandrohas had a busy year.
But the special really sings when he wades into political waters.
Im saying my grandparents were.
That cynical Hey, remember that thing you liked when you were a kid?
Well, here it is … AGAIN!
business model is very bankable, no doubt, but boy is it hollow and uninspiring.
But instead … he made his living in murder.
The guy is just infuriatingly good.
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