Posted on Dec 21, 2023
Comedian Roy Wood Jr on 'The Daily Show,' politics, and the future of comedy
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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. has had a heck of a year.
He hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April. He started a nationwide tour in September.
And, after eight years with "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, he announced he was leaving the show in October. In an interview with Esquire Magazine, Wood said that he’s ready to explore new territory in comedy.
Now he’s bringing that exploration to Seattle, performing at the Moore Theater on Sunday, Dec. 31.
"I really don't get into politics nearly as deeply as I used to within my stand-up," Wood told KUOW. "It was almost a realization — how much being constantly informed for my job just made me inherently informed for stand-up."
He hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April. He started a nationwide tour in September.
And, after eight years with "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, he announced he was leaving the show in October. In an interview with Esquire Magazine, Wood said that he’s ready to explore new territory in comedy.
Now he’s bringing that exploration to Seattle, performing at the Moore Theater on Sunday, Dec. 31.
"I really don't get into politics nearly as deeply as I used to within my stand-up," Wood told KUOW. "It was almost a realization — how much being constantly informed for my job just made me inherently informed for stand-up."
Comedian Roy Wood Jr on 'The Daily Show,' politics, and the future of comedy
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I Understand WHY, "When A Punchline is Hit And Nobody Laughs".
Because Most People Do NOT Understand What He Said....
They Have't A Clue As To What's Going On In Our World,
To Know The Difference Between What's Funny, And What's Current Events.
BUT We Must Admit, If We Don't Laugh At Ourselves, That's OK Because
The World Is Looking At Us And Doing All The Laughing AT Us.
Because Most People Do NOT Understand What He Said....
They Have't A Clue As To What's Going On In Our World,
To Know The Difference Between What's Funny, And What's Current Events.
BUT We Must Admit, If We Don't Laugh At Ourselves, That's OK Because
The World Is Looking At Us And Doing All The Laughing AT Us.
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