We Might Be Drunk Ep 253: Whitney Cummings
Oct 13, 2025
Whitney Cummings, a talented comedian and writer known for her stand-up and sitcom, shares her hilarious and insightful perspectives on a range of topics. She tackles cancel culture and public criticism while dissecting the chaos of parenting and internet addiction. Whitney opens up about her journey to sobriety and how losing her laptop led her to find creative clarity. With sharp humor, she discusses public etiquette, personal pet peeves, and the unique challenges of fame, making for a captivating conversation filled with laughter and truth.
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Placebo Effect Is Potent And Undervalued
- Whitney highlights placebo as a real and powerful effect, sometimes stronger than actual treatments.
- She sees placebo as a useful, under-discussed force that shapes what people believe works.
Old-School Figures Skeptical Of New Trends
- Whitney recounts meeting older comedy/music-world figures who were unfamiliar with everyday items like citronella and skeptical of their effects.
- She uses this to illustrate how people treat expertise and trends differently across generations.
Male Incompetence Can Be Glamorized In Media
- Whitney critiques Woody Allen's glamorization of male incompetence and chronic anxiety as a cultural trope.
- She finds portrayals of helpless men unattractive and notices gendered double standards in how similar behavior is viewed.