You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes London Hughes
Feb 19, 2025
London Hughes, a British comedian and writer known for her Netflix special "To Catch a Dick," dives into the complexities of identity and self-worth. She humorously examines cultural quirks, the differences between British and American English, and the challenges of being a Black artist in the UK. The conversation touches on the impacts of trauma and representation in the industry, alongside personal anecdotes about celebrity rivalries and the influence of external validation. With a blend of laughter and reflection, Hughes offers fresh insights on navigating life's absurdities.
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Mouth-Activated Phone
- London Hughes uses Siri to activate Do Not Disturb due to long nails and laziness.
- Pete Holmes jokes about her preference to "use her mouth."
British Cake Analogy
- Hughes jokes that being British is the primary identity, with other ethnicities like Black or Jewish being secondary.
- She compares this to ordering a British cake with some "blackness" or "Jewishness" in it.
Colonial Cuisine
- Hughes and Holmes discuss Britain's colonial history, highlighting the appropriation of various cultural elements like tea, curry, and fish and chips.
- They joke about the British tendency to tone down the spiciness of appropriated dishes.