Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015)(

Genre: Comedy

Directed by: Adam Dubin

Cast: Anthony Jeselnik

Time: 59 minutes

I really love the fact that more and more stand-up comedy specials are getting added to Netflix, as it gives me a chance to sample the stylings of many comics I did not know about. Former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer, Anthony Jeselnik, is one of those. I knew a bit about Jeselnik’s work, thanks to his participation in those Comedy Central roasts, but a complete hour-long special gave me a better idea of his work.

Anthony Jeselnik’s comedy is not for the sensitive souls. It is dark, real dark. Dead babies, racism, sexism, pedophilia and tragedies; some of the most difficult subjects out there are being dealt with without even a thought for pulling punches. Even I, who has seen and heard a lot, and who can take dark humor with the best of them, was taken aback when the comic started joking about the death of Eric Clapton’s son. As a fan of Clapton, I had to work harder at finding that second degree, but I did. This kind of humor has to be taken all in stride, for what it truly is.

I absolutely loved this comedy show. It ruffles your feathers, it can push you to question your boundaries, but, in the end, it entertains fully the open-minded soul.

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