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Anthony Jeselnik: A Joke About Emotional Support Animals

Nov 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik, known for his dark humor and sharp one-liners, dives into his Netflix special bit about emotional support animals. He shares his frustrations from years of touring, humorously questioning the legitimacy of emotional support claims after a wild encounter on a flight. Jeselnik’s storytelling culminates in a surprising punchline about a woman's massive dog and its unexpected usefulness, showcasing his unique blend of comedy and observational wit.
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ANECDOTE

Travel Is The Real Cost Of Touring

  • He frames travel as the worst part of his comedy career, saying he performs for free and audiences pay him to travel.
  • The emotional support animal episode caps off his gripe about long-distance touring inconveniences.
INSIGHT

Easy Loopholes Encourage Abuse

  • Jeselnik highlights how people exploit emotional support animal allowances for trivial convenience like short flights.
  • The story suggests broader frustration with systems that are easy to game and breed casual abuse.
ANECDOTE

Hundred‑Pound Dog On A Flight

  • Anthony Jeselnik describes a recent flight where a woman had a hundred-pound dog in her lap claiming it was an emotional support animal.
  • He confronts her and by landing jokes she clearly needed the dog, turning the situation into punchline-driven storytelling.
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