Netflix Is A Daily Joke Simon Amstell: A Joke About Some Issues
Aug 16, 2025
Dive into Simon Amstell's witty take on family dynamics and personal struggles. He shares heartfelt moments with his mother that unravel emotional complexities and past decisions. The conversation seamlessly blends humor with deep reflections on body image and eating disorders. Amstell's insights are both funny and poignant, making you laugh while prompting thought about these serious issues.
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Almost Raised By Another Man
- Simon Amstell recounts his mother almost leaving his father for a kind friend named Mark while pregnant with him.
- She kept him with his father and named him with the middle name Mark as a reminder.
All Feelings Are Valid
- Simon questions the scale of personal problems and shares a therapist's view that all feelings are valid.
- He uses a humorous comparison to show how validation doesn't require relative suffering.
A Mild, Funny Confession
- Simon Amstell admits to having had a mild eating disorder and describes unusual behaviors to cope.
- He jokes about trying to 'poke a finger in' to force bowel movements and questions clinical labels for his actions.