120. Ronny Chieng Returns: Classic American Show Business
Jan 29, 2024
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Ronny Chieng, known for his chic onstage wardrobe and comedy career, returns to discuss the similarities between law and comedy, controversies surrounding the Daily Show, and his refusal to reveal his actual birthday. They also explore comedy and fashion, show business concepts, and the challenges of constantly coming up with new material as comics.
Chinese audience members at comedy shows have unique expectations and tend to worry more instead of fully surrendering to the experience.
The comedian himself, as an audience member, worries for the comedian's performance while still hoping for their success.
Chinese audience members may lack confidence, hold back the comedian's potential, and expect the show to not be good enough.
Deep dives
Chinese audience expectations
The comedian discusses the unique expectations of Chinese audience members at comedy shows, highlighting their inclination to worry and lack of surrender to the experience.
Audience member concern
The comedian reflects on his own experience as an audience member at comedy shows, expressing concern for the comedian's performance while still rooting for their success.
Chinese audience member scolding
The comedian playfully scolds Chinese audience members for their lack of confidence and expectation that the show may not be good enough, humorously suggesting that they hold back his potential.
Comic's journey and expectations
The comedian emphasizes the journey and expectations of a comedy show, comparing the surrendering attitude of other audience members to the more cautious approach of Chinese audience members.
APPI Vote
APPI Vote, a non-partisan organization, is highlighted as a nonprofit that encourages Asian Pacific Islander individuals in America to vote. The link to their website is provided.
Ronny Chieng, one of the earliest and most popular Working It Out guests, makes a triumphant return. Ronny and Mike discuss the significance of Ronny’s chic onstage wardrobe, the similarities between practicing law and performing comedy, and whether or not it was Ronny who planted the Hasan Minhaj New Yorker story after all. Plus, why Ronny absolutely refuses to reveal his actual birthday.