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Michael McIntyre: A Joke About Getting Older

Oct 30, 2025
Michael McIntyre, a beloved British stand-up comedian known for his observational humor, dives into the comedic pitfalls of aging. He hilariously shares how his iPhone's Face ID struggles with his changing appearance and the subtle signs of getting older, like an early bedtime and late-night bathroom trips. With clever anecdotes about his bladder's newfound urgency and anxiety dreams about waking up in a precarious state, McIntyre's relatable takes on the aging process bring laughter to life's inevitable changes.
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ANECDOTE

Face ID Rejects His "Fat Face"

  • Michael McIntyre describes his new iPhone's Face ID failing to recognise his "chubby cheek situation."
  • He jokes the phone treats him like a "fat thief" and he must make a face to unlock it.
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Small Changes Mark Getting Older

  • Michael McIntyre observes small changes signal getting older rather than full-on old age.
  • He notes nights out end earlier and 9:30pm feels like a late night for him and his wife.
ANECDOTE

Nighttime Bladder Panic

  • Michael McIntyre recounts waking at night from dreams of wetting himself because his bladder now wakes him.
  • He describes the panic of dreaming he's peed, then waking to a nearly full bladder that forces him up.
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