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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Expect Criticism, Build Resilience
- Accept negative comments as part of human nature rather than trying to eradicate them.
- Practice resilience: expect criticism and focus on the work you control instead.
Respond To Trolls With Compassion
- When trolls appear, try compassion: many are addicts or mentally ill and react from pain rather than reason.
- Consider stepping back and recognizing trolling as symptomatic behavior instead of personal attack.
Volunteering For In-Flight Confrontations
- Whitney shares multiple plane confrontation stories where she stepped in to stop rude behavior and felt energized by justified fights.
- She relishes moments where intervention is clearly needed, calling herself volunteer tribute.