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Tim Dillon: A Joke About Mental Health

Nov 19, 2025
Tim Dillon, a stand-up comedian known for his sharp, dark humor, dives into the generational gap surrounding mental health. He explores how kids today prioritize their mental well-being, reflecting on the mix of admiration and irritation he feels about it. Tim contrasts modern parenting styles with his own upbringing, highlighting the shift from blunt responses to open conversations about struggles. His comedic take provides both laughter and insightful commentary on the evolving conversation surrounding mental health.
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INSIGHT

Younger Generations Prioritize Mental Health

  • Tim Dillon observes that today's kids prioritize mental health and are correct to do so.
  • He finds this attitude both admirable and occasionally annoying given generational differences.
ANECDOTE

Contrast Between Supportive Parents And Harsh Fathers

  • Tim Dillon recounts how kids now say they have mental problems and parents respond supportively.
  • He contrasts this with his father's harsh, dismissive reactions to expressions of mental distress.
ANECDOTE

Imitating A Father's Brutal Rant

  • Tim Dillon imitates his father's tirade blaming the family and expressing suicidal and homicidal despair.
  • He ends the bit with ironic gratitude for that brutal “support.”
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