Netflix Is A Daily Joke Ryan Hamilton: A Joke About New Yorkers
Nov 7, 2025
Ryan Hamilton, a stand-up comedian celebrated for his clean observational humor and creator of the Netflix special Happy Face, humorously dissects New York culture. He debunks Sinatra's claim that making it in New York means you can make it anywhere, challenging the notion with witty anecdotes. Hamilton imagines New Yorkers struggling in small-town Idaho, highlighting cultural quirks, and satirizes the privileged creative personas of the Village. His sharp insights make for a delightful exploration of success and urban life.
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Questioning The 'Make It Here' Myth
- Ryan Hamilton rejects the blanket claim that "If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere."
- He argues the saying is unsupported and likely popularized by Frank Sinatra rather than based on evidence.
Small-Town Test Of City Survival
- Ryan Hamilton shares a comedic small-town counterexample about New Yorkers failing to navigate rural Idaho.
- He jokes a New Yorker wandered off looking for gluten-free cupcakes and was later found dead because he "couldn't make it here."
City Signals Can Mimic Success
- Hamilton suggests New York City might be the easiest place to "make it" because visible signals can create a false sense of success.
- He contrasts actual immigrant success stories with people whose privilege gives them a performative "I made it" attitude.