Ruby Karp, an actress and comedian known for her work on 'After Midnight' and her Off-Broadway show 'I Don't Trust Adults,' joins the hosts for a lively chat. She shares her experiences growing up in the comedy scene and why she cherishes appointment TV. The trio discusses their love for current shows like 'Severance' and the joy of communal watching. Ruby also reflects on navigating fame, family, and the quirks of youth culture, blending humor with insightful anecdotes.
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UCB Childhood
Ruby Karp's early exposure to comedy at UCB shaped her worldview, including some skewed perceptions of adult relationships.
She recounts instances of witnessing sketches with adult themes and making inappropriate jokes on stage as a child.
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Teenage Memoir
At 16, Ruby Karp wrote "Earth Hates Me", a self-help memoir, which she now considers a public display of her teenage thoughts.
She compares it to a casual podcast conversation made public, containing all the unfiltered thoughts of a 16-year-old.
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New Show
Ruby Karp discusses her new off-Broadway show, "I Don't Trust Adults," which explores the power dynamics in theater and her interactions with adults as a child.
The show covers her experiences as a child journalist, activist, and her personal beef with Mark Zuckerberg.
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Oops! There's been an accident at HDTGM studios and this week's Last Looks is all Just Chat with Jason, Paul, and special guest Ruby Karp (After Midnight). After Jason and Paul gab about TV and video games they're currently loving, Ruby Joins to chat about growing up as a child in the comedy scene, why she lives for appointment TV viewing, and her new Off-Broadway show "I Don't Trust Adults." Don't worry, Paul still announces next week's new movie!
Ruby's show "I Don't Trust Adults" runs through May 3rd at the SoHo Playhouse. Get tickets at:
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