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Jared Freid: A Joke About Fears

Dec 7, 2023
Comedian Jared Freid jokes about fears in his Netflix special, '37 and Single', including the fear of achieving success in life and settling down. He humorously compares societal expectations and the different questions asked to men and women during the holidays.
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ANECDOTE

Buttoning The Shirt Of Life

  • Jared Freid describes a metaphor of failing to button the "shirt of life" and having to unbutton and rebutton it.
  • He worries about ending up older, poor, divorced, wearing paisley and New Balance shoes while talking to younger women about things he doesn't care about.
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Gendered Social Pressures Differ

  • Jared observes that men often fear becoming irrelevant while women fear never marrying or engaging.
  • He contrasts how societal questions differ by gender, highlighting different social pressures.
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Family Questions Reveal Expectations

  • Jared notes he rarely gets asked about dating when he goes home, unlike female friends who face constant questions about new relationships.
  • He highlights how questions at family gatherings reflect different expectations for men and women.
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