i thought you meant the comedian. that guy was way out of line, you dont bum everyone out at a comedy show like that. they want to have a good time, not being forced to pity you
Incorrect. He was exactly in his right to tell his story, because he was asked. And it was good for him to tell it, so people can be compassionate. You'd rather him keep everything closed in, that's how people become suicidal and why the modern world is so shitty in general.
@@ramram4754 not at all, not in any way. he should have people to listen to him in confidence, no doubt. but comedy shows are not therapy. if a comedian engages you and you arent feeling well, you politely tell him to leave you alone and pick someone else. that guy is just selfish
This is such a great example of how every person you see has their own intricate lives and shitty things going on for them that youll probably never know aboht. You never know what people are going through
The way the whole conversation around the ex girlfriend was handled was done really well. Also, how the guy described the entire situation, decent human being and a green flag
this whole video was such a good vibe. i generally dont like even videos of crowd work stand up because the mere thought of it being me there and being put on the spot like this has me sweating and not enjoying myself. but this one was awesome! third video im watching of this dude.
Poor people. I feel bad for them. But in the context of a comedian terrified of it not being funny, that was HILARIOUS. Omg. Haven’t smiled so much in a while.
There's different kinds of tough, because this one was awkward AF. You can see Gianmarco going "oh shit I'm making jokes about a woman who killed herself."
for those that don’t know - lamictal is commonly used to treat bipolar 1. she probably was having a manic episode, which usually comes along with hallucinations (auditory and/or visual) and impulsive/reckless behavior. funnily enough, lamictal is also one of the few bipolar drugs where if you are allergic to it, it could cause you to develop an illness that kills you in a matter of weeks.
Before lamictal I knew she was (almost definitely) bipolar. Source: am bipolar. Haha. Fun note lamictal is also a seizure drug. Bipolar and epilepsy are not caused by the same thing exactly but both have episodes with similar irregular brainwave activity. On that note, the keto diet was made for epileptic children and is actually not a diet meant for almost anyone other than that. But there is some research going into if bipolar folks can benefit from it as well. All random info but I find it fascinating and very hopeful that researchers are starting to look at mental illnesses with physical causes more and more like other illnesses. It's also being discovered that manic episodes cause brain damage or at least changes over time. Crazy fascinating stuff. But also, take your damn meds!
Yep I was prescribed it as an anti seizure medication. And not only did it cause me to get cystic acne but it poisoned me. They put me on too high of a dose. I shouldn’t have been on it at all. Maybe I was allergic. I was at college and had to leave class because I was seeing double and the room was spinning. I have no idea how I made it back to my dorm. When I got back I threw up violently and had to go to the ER. They said it was medication poisoning and took me off immediately. It was a non epileptic seizure anyways. From stress. Now I’m scared I didn’t know if you’re allergic you can die. I could’ve died.
@@alnibodycare I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. Lamictal is the most important medicine I take. It's not an awful medicine. HOWEVER any doctor worth their weight in dirt (really truly) will start you on a low dose AND warn you to look out for certain symptoms. It can be incredibly dangerous, as you found out. Every psych I've seen has reminded me to watch out for rashes and seek immediate attention if I notice the kind of rash lamictal causes, and call them after being seen. I encourage you to share your experience as a warning to start low and be careful. I hope you don't scare people from trying it though, because I know many people who wouldn't have reached stability without it. I've had terrible reactions before and can put myself in your shoes. I know what you went through was awful and I'm sorry you are continuing to have effects from it. Shame on whatever doctor you were seeing. There's a test to find what medicines you'd likely have reactions to vs what could probably work. I haven't taken it but I know people it has helped. It should be standard practice because of stuff like this. I can totally see why you hate it. I'm glad you sought emergency medical attention and they got you sorted, but ik the trauma stays with you. I wish you the best and hope your psychogenic seizures get better if they haven't already. Same goes for the cystic acne.
As soon as I heard “stopped taking her meds” and “moved to California to become a spiritualist”, I thought bipolar. Once he said lamictal, I knew it! If it helped her, then she probably has bipolar. It’s a mood stabilizer (my favorite one) used to treat depression in bipolar. It’s helped me with my bipolar, so im not as depressed and it helps with keeping my highs and lows balanced. I hope she’s doing okay. It’s rough when you go through a mental break. I’m definitely stealing that line about “different realities “
Anticonvulsants are a godsend for bipolar. Some of the most effective medications, and they also tend to have much milder side effects than say, atypical antipsychotics.
I love when people don't go the typical route of "oh you're so strong" praising you simply because you have experienced something bad or are sick. Joking about it like this just removes the tense feeling many people have when others are talking about what they went through!
Gat damn the lives some people led, he's fighting for that happily ever after, hope they have a beautiful marriage! I love the look on Gianmarco's face like "Shit there has to be a silver lining I can hit here, if I keep digging maybe... or am I making this worse... shoulda stopped with the seer" XD
As someone with epilepsy, this was definitely sad and relatable but also hilarious. You know someone’s funny when they can get away with making seizure jokes when they don’t have seizures 😂Damn I had even more questions though! Lamictal (the med the first guy’s ex was taking) is an anticonvulsant so I wonder if if she also had epilepsy (seizures can really mess up your mind but never heard of them making people believe they are living in different realities) - or just bipolar (which it’s also used for sometimes). Maybe the first guy knew the second guy through his ex gf? crazy! At least Gianmarco got an extra $20 for his labor 😂
Worst psychological side effect for seizures would be loss of consciousness/memory or depression (mostly from meds or diagnosis). At least my seizures never made me want to be a spiritual medium or whatever 😂😂
If the guy is describing her condition accurately, she definitely had bipolar I. That kind of behavior is pretty common in the manic episodes bipolar I causes, and lamotrigine is a commonly prescribed medication for it. She may also have epilepsy (epilepsy and bipolar are pretty strongly linked), but epilepsy most likely has nothing to do with what she was experiencing here.
As someone who has epilepsy (Haven't had a seizure since 2022) I can deeply relate to the depressive cycle that seizures can lead a person into. I hope that he is happily married and has a good live. Live well!!!!!
Congrats on remission! I'm not trying to do some armchair psychologist BS here, but if those depressive cycles are still a problem, you may want to get an evaluation for bipolar disorder if you've never had one. BD and epilepsy are pretty strongly linked. The same anticonvulsants you would take for epilepsy also treat bipolar disorder, but they don't completely eliminate symptoms. So if your depressive cycles have still occurred over these last two years but have been milder, I would heavily recommend talking to a psychiatrist about it.
Just to give some info, Lamictal is for people with epilepsy and mood disorders. I actually appreciate how nice the dude was when talking about it, ableism is incredibly rampant and being accepting and understanding helps a lot.
As someone with many brain surgeries myself, this is exactly how time goes. It just makes decades disappear. I wish that guy the best, and to you, good job handling the crowd man!
Damn, 10 brain surgeries and still having seizures? I guess I don't feel so silly abstaining from surgeries as I try other things to help with my seizures.
Listen what I like is that Giancarlo manages not to make any of this feel mean, which it absolutely could've been in the case of a lesser comic. It's like we're laughing with these people and not at them.
Lamictal is often a bipolar med. That girl was almost definitely bipolar I'd know :): Fun fact - it could also be the med the bachelor is taking! Its a seizure medication. Similar brainwave disfunctions (though im not educated enough to say much more). Glad both are back on their meds 😂
When he was talking about seizures and depression I was like okay bit of a downer and then he got to the three deaths in his fiance's family and I just started laughing again I feel bad now there was no joke It was just too much
Crazy how much of this relates to me. I also have seizures (not super serious though), and Lamictal (not sure how it’s spelled) can be used as a seizure medicine which I used to take as a teenager. Never had a brain surgery though.
It is funny how the two stories were linked that way. Bipolar disorder (what the ex girlfriend had) is strongly linked to epilepsy, and Lamictal (lamotrigine) treats both.
Makes so much sense why those guys chose a comedy show instead of a strip club during the bachelor party. They just wanted a laugh and its disrespectful to laugh at titties.
lifestory so heavy the poor comedian had to bend down and take a breather. im so happy for the couple tho they powered through the most difficult things one can imagine
By the way guys, all antidepressants have these kind of side effects on the box; you're legally bound to write all symptoms occuring in test patients so if the medication happens not to work effectively for some people, the illness in itself is noted as a side effect of the medication. Similarly, most sleeping pills have 'insomnia' written on them as a side effect !!
For a much less stressful crowd work interaction, learn about this guy’s “Lick It Right” hat: th-cam.com/video/se5iYwRidnA/w-d-xo.html
If you killed them just do a better job covering it up then the guy you played in that episode of Crime to Remember
@@egpmh2891 bro???
@@egpmh2891 Thanks for the pro tip , bud
That guy was actually incredibly chill and the comedian handled it fantastically
I just applauded AT HOME for that man! He deserves a round of applause. I hope he and his lady are happily married now.🎉❤
let's fucking hope so
Me toooo
i thought you meant the comedian. that guy was way out of line, you dont bum everyone out at a comedy show like that. they want to have a good time, not being forced to pity you
Incorrect. He was exactly in his right to tell his story, because he was asked. And it was good for him to tell it, so people can be compassionate. You'd rather him keep everything closed in, that's how people become suicidal and why the modern world is so shitty in general.
@@ramram4754 not at all, not in any way. he should have people to listen to him in confidence, no doubt. but comedy shows are not therapy. if a comedian engages you and you arent feeling well, you politely tell him to leave you alone and pick someone else. that guy is just selfish
This is such a great example of how every person you see has their own intricate lives and shitty things going on for them that youll probably never know aboht. You never know what people are going through
Yeah it's almost a false statement to say "back to normal" when all the fucked up shit is so common that we could argue that _that's_ the true normal.
Absolutely
canadian?
Sonder.
Yes I do I always know what other people are going through
The way the whole conversation around the ex girlfriend was handled was done really well. Also, how the guy described the entire situation, decent human being and a green flag
Yeah, there’s a reason a therapist snatched him up on standby asap 😂
this whole video was such a good vibe. i generally dont like even videos of crowd work stand up because the mere thought of it being me there and being put on the spot like this has me sweating and not enjoying myself. but this one was awesome! third video im watching of this dude.
I love jokes about mental health. It makes me feel less mentally sick and that its not the end of the world 😊😅
Hang in there. I know it can be tough, but you can pull through.
@@sapiensursus3034 thank you 😊. I'm hanging in there 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
❤ and I agree, he's impressively good at keeping those jokes real but not mean or stigmatizing. Really rare talent when it's off the cuff too.
Same lol....love how it's just funny instead of fucked up or pitying or othering
@@Suzanne4415 exactlyyy
Poor people. I feel bad for them. But in the context of a comedian terrified of it not being funny, that was HILARIOUS. Omg. Haven’t smiled so much in a while.
If this isn't the toughest crowd work of all time, please prove me wrong
Other than Gabriel's India trip with two Germans, yes: th-cam.com/video/ux8GZAtCN-M/w-d-xo.html
Oh, I remembered that one when he got called fat 😅😅😅
This one and th-cam.com/video/rV8XhzG_rAg/w-d-xo.html are probably the 2 hardest crowd work. Gianmarco did amazing though in this.
There's different kinds of tough, because this one was awkward AF. You can see Gianmarco going "oh shit I'm making jokes about a woman who killed herself."
@@SEAkuaaoh wow, you weren’t kidding about that one!
for those that don’t know - lamictal is commonly used to treat bipolar 1. she probably was having a manic episode, which usually comes along with hallucinations (auditory and/or visual) and impulsive/reckless behavior. funnily enough, lamictal is also one of the few bipolar drugs where if you are allergic to it, it could cause you to develop an illness that kills you in a matter of weeks.
Before lamictal I knew she was (almost definitely) bipolar. Source: am bipolar. Haha. Fun note lamictal is also a seizure drug. Bipolar and epilepsy are not caused by the same thing exactly but both have episodes with similar irregular brainwave activity. On that note, the keto diet was made for epileptic children and is actually not a diet meant for almost anyone other than that. But there is some research going into if bipolar folks can benefit from it as well. All random info but I find it fascinating and very hopeful that researchers are starting to look at mental illnesses with physical causes more and more like other illnesses. It's also being discovered that manic episodes cause brain damage or at least changes over time. Crazy fascinating stuff. But also, take your damn meds!
Yep I was prescribed it as an anti seizure medication. And not only did it cause me to get cystic acne but it poisoned me. They put me on too high of a dose. I shouldn’t have been on it at all. Maybe I was allergic. I was at college and had to leave class because I was seeing double and the room was spinning. I have no idea how I made it back to my dorm. When I got back I threw up violently and had to go to the ER. They said it was medication poisoning and took me off immediately. It was a non epileptic seizure anyways. From stress. Now I’m scared I didn’t know if you’re allergic you can die. I could’ve died.
@@lizzyblitz07I got prescribed it after I had a seizure!!!!! And I didn’t need it. It poisoned me. Lamictal is awful.
@@alnibodycare I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. Lamictal is the most important medicine I take. It's not an awful medicine. HOWEVER any doctor worth their weight in dirt (really truly) will start you on a low dose AND warn you to look out for certain symptoms. It can be incredibly dangerous, as you found out. Every psych I've seen has reminded me to watch out for rashes and seek immediate attention if I notice the kind of rash lamictal causes, and call them after being seen. I encourage you to share your experience as a warning to start low and be careful. I hope you don't scare people from trying it though, because I know many people who wouldn't have reached stability without it.
I've had terrible reactions before and can put myself in your shoes. I know what you went through was awful and I'm sorry you are continuing to have effects from it. Shame on whatever doctor you were seeing. There's a test to find what medicines you'd likely have reactions to vs what could probably work. I haven't taken it but I know people it has helped. It should be standard practice because of stuff like this. I can totally see why you hate it. I'm glad you sought emergency medical attention and they got you sorted, but ik the trauma stays with you.
I wish you the best and hope your psychogenic seizures get better if they haven't already. Same goes for the cystic acne.
It’s for all bipolar diagnoses, not just for bipolar 1 😉 but yes the girlfriend in this scenario was most likely bipolar 1
Poor comedian is absolutely traumatised at the end, like he’s glad he picked that table but he’s also traumatised by it. You did well!
As soon as I heard “stopped taking her meds” and “moved to California to become a spiritualist”, I thought bipolar. Once he said lamictal, I knew it! If it helped her, then she probably has bipolar. It’s a mood stabilizer (my favorite one) used to treat depression in bipolar. It’s helped me with my bipolar, so im not as depressed and it helps with keeping my highs and lows balanced. I hope she’s doing okay. It’s rough when you go through a mental break. I’m definitely stealing that line about “different realities “
Yep, same Lamictal helps me so much. When he said that, I knew it sounded like some intense Mania.
I’m so glad it’s help you my love!! You got this hehe
Anticonvulsants are a godsend for bipolar. Some of the most effective medications, and they also tend to have much milder side effects than say, atypical antipsychotics.
Bro you restored my faith in stand up comedy, you're fucking hilarious, would love to see you live
Hope to see you in the audience soon!
@@GianmarcoSoresi Come to Toronto sometime!!
I love that you keep being funny and not just going silent or trying to change the subject when somebody throws something dark at you!
I love when people don't go the typical route of "oh you're so strong" praising you simply because you have experienced something bad or are sick. Joking about it like this just removes the tense feeling many people have when others are talking about what they went through!
that $20 sure cost you a lot
Each audience member should give him a 40 dollar 💵tip
Gat damn the lives some people led, he's fighting for that happily ever after, hope they have a beautiful marriage! I love the look on Gianmarco's face like "Shit there has to be a silver lining I can hit here, if I keep digging maybe... or am I making this worse... shoulda stopped with the seer" XD
Oh god this is the darkest crowd work I've ever seen! I can't believe he was able to keep jokes going 😅
crowd work is just gathering the juiciest gossip 😂
But also making it funny 🤣
As someone with epilepsy, this was definitely sad and relatable but also hilarious. You know someone’s funny when they can get away with making seizure jokes when they don’t have seizures 😂Damn I had even more questions though! Lamictal (the med the first guy’s ex was taking) is an anticonvulsant so I wonder if if she also had epilepsy (seizures can really mess up your mind but never heard of them making people believe they are living in different realities) - or just bipolar (which it’s also used for sometimes). Maybe the first guy knew the second guy through his ex gf? crazy! At least Gianmarco got an extra $20 for his labor 😂
Worst psychological side effect for seizures would be loss of consciousness/memory or depression (mostly from meds or diagnosis). At least my seizures never made me want to be a spiritual medium or whatever 😂😂
If the guy is describing her condition accurately, she definitely had bipolar I. That kind of behavior is pretty common in the manic episodes bipolar I causes, and lamotrigine is a commonly prescribed medication for it.
She may also have epilepsy (epilepsy and bipolar are pretty strongly linked), but epilepsy most likely has nothing to do with what she was experiencing here.
keeping that conga line of tragedies entertaining on the fly is an incredible skill, bravo
6:58 I love when Gianmarco realizes that the math isn't mathing 🤣🤣🤯
from 0 to 180 to 360
spinning on to 720, 1080...
He must have thought about deviating towards some others in the audience - but kept pressing on!
As someone who has epilepsy (Haven't had a seizure since 2022) I can deeply relate to the depressive cycle that seizures can lead a person into. I hope that he is happily married and has a good live. Live well!!!!!
Glad you haven't had a seizure in so long!!
Congrats on remission! I'm not trying to do some armchair psychologist BS here, but if those depressive cycles are still a problem, you may want to get an evaluation for bipolar disorder if you've never had one. BD and epilepsy are pretty strongly linked. The same anticonvulsants you would take for epilepsy also treat bipolar disorder, but they don't completely eliminate symptoms. So if your depressive cycles have still occurred over these last two years but have been milder, I would heavily recommend talking to a psychiatrist about it.
This comedy show had me glued like a daytime soap opera. I was sure an evil twin was next
This is such an amazing set! You didn’t miss a beat, anything the audience through at you, you made hilarious 😂😂😂
Just to give some info, Lamictal is for people with epilepsy and mood disorders.
I actually appreciate how nice the dude was when talking about it, ableism is incredibly rampant and being accepting and understanding helps a lot.
Crazy how he found a way to make something like this humourous
As someone with many brain surgeries myself, this is exactly how time goes. It just makes decades disappear. I wish that guy the best, and to you, good job handling the crowd man!
Love how you took such dark topics and made it hilarious 😂❤
omg most stressing stand up ever😅
😂
YOWZA. This set is a rollercoaster ride. Up. Down. Up. Down. SHARP curve. EXTREME drop. And then clean ending. Phew!
brilliant crowdwork ❤keep going dude!🎉
That man went all the way for his therapy!
Crowd work gold mine!
"The video that compelled me to subscribe!"
What a rollercoaster! At least they were all happy endings.
"So I had seizures all spring and summer" has huge "Everyday for a summer" energy and it immediately sent me.
The first man in the crowd was as funny as the comedian…the whole table gave him so much material to work with.
Applause for that man’s journey.
I was waiting on "call your wife, I need a therapist" at the end 😂of
He's a gray's anatomy character
Fighting for his life out there and walked into two land mines.
Gianmarco has the toughest audience
damn thats rough
I ❤ you Gianmarco!!! Freakin' hilarious! Ugh! 🤣😂🤣😂 Your quick wittiness, introspect, and delivery. Bravo 👏🏾 💯
That was amazing how Gianmarco handled that, and I wish the poor dude a blissful uneventful life!
Omg that poor comedian… he handled it really well though. A+ there should be some kind of award for that!
He offered to see other people but she was already seeing people of the other plane
I cant believe you pulled this off. Like kept it going enough just to keep it falling off the edge
Wow great crowd work. Love the humanity in your comedy. Also it’s incredibly funny, which is important too I guess. 💙💙
i love looking into ppls lives n their story, so interesting.
The crowd work is phenomenal.
Let's applaud "back to normal for now" hahahaha
put a little tip bucket in front of the stage and write any phone that rings money goes here
"you're getting married? You're crazy!" great line 😂
I hope the guy is getting better and wishing him a great marriage
"You glad you asked?" 😂
Damn, 10 brain surgeries and still having seizures? I guess I don't feel so silly abstaining from surgeries as I try other things to help with my seizures.
That's.. Wow.. Tough..
i could see the sweat dripping down the dude's temple while he continued to ask questions. Damn, crowd work can be hard
1:01 man of his word. Loved that 😂
It was a different guy. He paid up for someone else's mistake
you are helping me cope with the collapse of society, thank you
I was waiting for Gianmarco to make a joke out of "we should start seeing other people" lol
Listen what I like is that Giancarlo manages not to make any of this feel mean, which it absolutely could've been in the case of a lesser comic. It's like we're laughing with these people and not at them.
Never stop doing crowd work! You’re so good at probing :)
I have to go to therapy after this session 🤯
That crowd work was an emotional rollercoster.
I guess that gives reason to be at a comedy show...
This was so scary hahaha
5:52 That guy dying in the background is my spirit animal
Omg I feel that to my core
A whole soap opera unfolding while chum sits up there and tries (and succeeds) to find jokes in between the millions of plot twists.
Lamictal is often a bipolar med. That girl was almost definitely bipolar I'd know :): Fun fact - it could also be the med the bachelor is taking! Its a seizure medication. Similar brainwave disfunctions (though im not educated enough to say much more). Glad both are back on their meds 😂
That shit just kept getting darker and darker😂😂
man...people like this remind me I should be happier about my life
🤞🏻Don’t say bipolar… Lamictal! Damn it. 😂
Love your videos man❤❤❤
2:24 Lamictal is typically used for bipolar disorder as well epilepsy. I take it for both 😂
Gang. I take oxcarbazepine for bipolar and paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, which is a movement disorder that works very similarly to epilepsy.
That was intense- and very funny
Omgosh! The comedian just tossed out his own script in favor of this ‘fell in his lap’ gift saga!
I like how half's the time he's like "what did I just walked myself into..."
"back to normal for now" would be a great title for a comedy special
When he was talking about seizures and depression I was like okay bit of a downer and then he got to the three deaths in his fiance's family and I just started laughing again I feel bad now there was no joke It was just too much
"Back To Normal For Now" would be a good title for your next special.
Crazy how much of this relates to me. I also have seizures (not super serious though), and Lamictal (not sure how it’s spelled) can be used as a seizure medicine which I used to take as a teenager. Never had a brain surgery though.
It is funny how the two stories were linked that way. Bipolar disorder (what the ex girlfriend had) is strongly linked to epilepsy, and Lamictal (lamotrigine) treats both.
Aw applaud to the 2nd guy. Hope he is doing ok
Its insane how the audiences always have the most unique life situations😂 it might as well be written!
This segment was mad wicked
I cant believe you managed to navigate out of this 😂
he definitely earned those 20$ oh boy
4:16 yeah bother, getting that 'brain milk' for free... and yeah I know that sounds odd. 😅
Makes so much sense why those guys chose a comedy show instead of a strip club during the bachelor party.
They just wanted a laugh and its disrespectful to laugh at titties.
literally held my breath when he talked about seizures
what a wonderfully fresh breeze in this dark dark world - onya man
lifestory so heavy the poor comedian had to bend down and take a breather. im so happy for the couple tho they powered through the most difficult things one can imagine
If this was a special, "Back To Normal For Now" would be a great title, post-pandemic
edge of my seat the entire goddamn time haha
Just when you thought the story couldn't get worse.....it did.
You saw an opportunity to do some crowd work and you really seized it.
if i got asked how long i haven't had a seizure for, i dont care abt the truth, my answer would be "what time is it?'
I feel like I was at this show in East Hartford/ Glastonbury CT
By the way guys, all antidepressants have these kind of side effects on the box; you're legally bound to write all symptoms occuring in test patients so if the medication happens not to work effectively for some people, the illness in itself is noted as a side effect of the medication. Similarly, most sleeping pills have 'insomnia' written on them as a side effect !!
i shouldn't have laughed at that, but damn, that plot twist