Paula Poundstone - Look What The Cat Dragged In 2006 standup

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  • Bit about presidential eligibility is comedy gold. If you like Paula's standup you may also like Janeane Garofalo's 1995 special as they started in Boston at the same time. Everybody knows about her looking like Jenner.

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  • @cesarrodriguez16
    @cesarrodriguez16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +673

    What kind of a question is that?!?!

    • @domisthebomb09
      @domisthebomb09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      I'll handle this

    • @Kristine_202
      @Kristine_202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Sasan Sasani Don't know why I'm feeding a troll, but....No, he wasn't Mexican. SMH That's some kind of European accent. I would guess Eastern Europe.

    • @sasansasani669
      @sasansasani669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Kristine_202 , dream on u Mexican troll.

    • @mr.wizard2974
      @mr.wizard2974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I don't know how many of you have watched all of Paula's shows but I saw one where she actually lay down on the stage and did the show in that position . lol. I would think she has a pretty high IQ.Most of the really good comics are really sharp. Just to name a few; notice I used a semicolon, Rodney Dangerfield , Rita Rudner, Jim Gaffigan and Brian Regan.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@sasansasani669 He was probably middle eastern. Hence the no respect for women references.
      Damn !! Men are so stinking fragile... Prissy little fuk, aren't ya sasan?

  • @re575817
    @re575817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1655

    I work for a major airline. When she checks in with us. She is polite, friendly and respectful. I am in awe every time she travels with us. When new hires check her in, I see the fear in their eyes that they will say the wrong thing to her. I would step in and say; '"This is Ms Poundstone and she is an amazing comedian and one of our nicest customers." She is a blessing. Thank you Ms. Poundstone, Thank you for being awesome to everyday people.

    • @valisaperson
      @valisaperson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Peter Evans maybe that's why she's so nice

    • @BrianCostello01
      @BrianCostello01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      re575817 Chicago?

    • @ilovesteveclark6084
      @ilovesteveclark6084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @Peter Evans it probably depends on your age. Millennials probably won't recognize her. She has a very unique style and her voice makes it better!

    • @alzychoze6591
      @alzychoze6591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      re575817 that is so great to hear! I’ve loved her work since the early 80s in San Francisco.

    • @timtglf
      @timtglf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She is an a sexual atheist who has been arrested for endangering children....So yes what a blessing she is right

  • @donnaschatz3063
    @donnaschatz3063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Many years ago I lived in Texas and heard Paula on my local radio station. I called in to thank them for having her on. They wanted me to talk to her live and then gave me free tickets to see her at the improv! It was great!

  • @scottrussell2281
    @scottrussell2281 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    She is one of the best crowd work comedians I've ever seen. And her wit is RAZOR sharp. She comes back so fast that you barely have time to realize what she's responding to. She is one of the all-time greats of stand-up comedy.

  • @rebaburn2677
    @rebaburn2677 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Paula you are just comedy gold.. I have watched this special 3 times and it just never gets old. Awesome job 👏👏👏

  • @49prodog
    @49prodog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    I absolutely love Paula's interaction with the audience. What a smart, quick on the spot thinking woman she is.

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jwopp, heck yes.

    • @marinazagrai1623
      @marinazagrai1623 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is her job…just like an actor practices their lines, so does a comedian.

    • @mindsigh4
      @mindsigh4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@marinazagrai1623
      ...except that improvising is not the same thing as practice reading & memorizing written lines...

    • @Kristine_202
      @Kristine_202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mindsigh4 Well...1) Whether it's her job or not, there's nothing wrong with pointing out that she's good at it! LOL And 2) You're so right! I dabbled in acting when I was younger and ended up becoming a professional writer, but improv is something I could NEVER master. I haven't performed in 20 years but I still look back on improv "skills" and cringe! It is definitely a talent.

    • @lynnmorice-sams3304
      @lynnmorice-sams3304 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is hilarious!

  • @kristieroybal4888
    @kristieroybal4888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Oh - No one will ever know how badly I needed that. I thought my laugher was broken, but she fixed it right up. The shoe puppet thing was killer. She is spectacular.

    • @amystuckey5900
      @amystuckey5900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too

    • @kcrot2566
      @kcrot2566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks

    • @solarnaut
      @solarnaut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kristie Roybal, thanks for saying that. It's a tad bitter-sweet when the laugher gets a bit rusty, then when it finally sounds again, it's like "What was that ?" ~ "oh ! Right ! EXCELLENT ! "
      Keeping our laugher well oiled over time is important! B-)

    • @Corkoth55
      @Corkoth55 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      40:55 "God I'm in a weird mood" 😂😂

  • @tmp1111
    @tmp1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    She’s a master at roasting the audience. Better then any other comedian.
    Her timing is impeccable.

    • @cherylmcnutt9905
      @cherylmcnutt9905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      …Better *THAN any other…

    • @debireginabroughton9982
      @debireginabroughton9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I agree! I got excited when she said "I got this", because I knew she would handle it, and she did...

    • @jrbanks2983
      @jrbanks2983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cherylmcnutt9905
      Ya.. Ya... ya.....👏
      👍
      Ain't punctuation & spelling fun, since 2000. Too many schools neither teach it well nor correct the students often enough, IMO. Not the teachers fault - top down gvmmt/admin force textbooks they use.
      [Bush jr], explain yourself.
      New World Order? 😲
      Let their new I-devices automatically fix things!

    • @cherylmcnutt9905
      @cherylmcnutt9905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jrbanks2983 Actually, being proficient in the English language IS fun. It’s a matter of taking pride in how you present yourself to the world…choosing to be literate or mentally illiterate. It’s up to each kid and their parents on how well they apply themselves in school. Blaming teachers is a cheap shot when
      We all know how overcrowded classrooms are, too many kids, too few teachers, and budgets so impoverished that teachers (who do NOT make enough money) have to shell out what little cash they have, because schools aren’t provided large enough budgets to get the job done.

    • @jrbanks2983
      @jrbanks2983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cherylmcnutt9905
      Yikes.. I truly wasn't going down the 'Blame the teachers for all of it' bit. It's the gov & admin that chg things!
      So sorry. I've high regard for all teachers; I used to be one, retired now. (Back when we would diagram sentences, showing noun, verb, object etc)
      I literally didn't see this in textbooks or assignments since about 2005. It's not the teachers fault, certainly not fully. (And some teachers, now and past, IMO, should be textbook writers.
      IMO teachers should NOT be told by the state or feds "You WILL use these text books etc." (Soap box of mine.)
      I was/am more upset w educational trends, from top gvnmt down... treating teachers & schools w random abandon.
      I home schooled my 2 boys grades 1-6 cuz I wanted to pour into them self-motivation, critical thinking, and a solid foundation in writing (etc), math, physics, health, real history, some Latin, basics in art & music etc etc.
      They worked hard. One is a software engineer & one has a BS in math, w honors. (Credit to all 3 - parents, teachers & the boys.)
      Sorry my earlier comment offended or miffed you. That sentiment that upset you wasn't at all my angle.
      I am praying for the day the gvnmt does NOT hold ANY sway in the education of our children. I firmly believe teachers (pd way more) and parents should be the team that asserts & plans their curriculum.
      Cheers... 📝

  • @chulafferty6695
    @chulafferty6695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    I have never seen anyone be non-stop funny through an entire show. Paula Poundstone did it, kudos to you.

    • @nicolecrystal6765
      @nicolecrystal6765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      she is truly incredible !

    • @gnarbeljo8980
      @gnarbeljo8980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Never heard of her and agree, totally!

    • @timothyfloogle
      @timothyfloogle ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gnarbeljo8980 she is one of the greats

    • @MsCocopuffy
      @MsCocopuffy ปีที่แล้ว

      I absolutely agree with you!

    • @kimberlymarrone1727
      @kimberlymarrone1727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, she's just a natural up there. 🧡

  • @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld
    @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    More than a comic... she's a Healer. So relatable, so authentic.
    Love and light to all .

    • @kathrynmeetz7275
      @kathrynmeetz7275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry...she looks like that guy .... Kardashians guy... Trying to be somebody she isn't . .Bruce Jenner ish... Gooooooood...keep your face away....I guess your jokes are funny...figure out your face????!!!! Yick

    • @OLTTWFNMW
      @OLTTWFNMW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much
      "One Love To The World
      From Bonnie Scotland"
      ☝️❤️🌍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍀🌈🌞🕊️♾️🙏🌹

    • @jaciesavino4175
      @jaciesavino4175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This lady is funny.

    • @jaciesavino4175
      @jaciesavino4175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Way to go Paula!😎

    • @corineusa1454
      @corineusa1454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She is NEVER mean spirited.

  • @Kristine_202
    @Kristine_202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    This is probably my favorite stand-up special ever. Her ability to mess with the audience is amazing. It's all improv and it's hysterical.

    • @juliedemeree5633
      @juliedemeree5633 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree with you!

    • @deborahpaulin1188
      @deborahpaulin1188 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven't laughed this hard in ages.

    • @mrsmacca126
      @mrsmacca126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EVER?

    • @wesbr0
      @wesbr0 ปีที่แล้ว

      M😅I.

    • @Kristine_202
      @Kristine_202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrsmacca126 I wrote this 5 years ago. She may have been replaced with John Mulaney, it kind of depends on my mood, but it's still up there.

  • @SocyQueen2012
    @SocyQueen2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Man, this stand up is HISTORICAL and HISTERICAL! I return to it every four years or so...and I laugh and laugh again. Great comedian!

    • @corineusa1454
      @corineusa1454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's 1st time for me. I haven't even seen her in a long time. I nonstop laughed. I wish we could see her more.

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Olga.. I say it's HERSTERICAL. LOL

    • @nicolecrystal6765
      @nicolecrystal6765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember her fro the 80's she is one super funny lady the best !

    • @Jumbaride
      @Jumbaride 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@temi4116 I'm gonna throw a third option out there, and this one's a doozy; what about... "hysterical".

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jumbaride , that works for me too.

  • @thomasfletcher1971
    @thomasfletcher1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    She is pure comedy , no vulgarity , hilarious ! BRAVO !

    • @Dako108
      @Dako108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes it was on BRAVO.

    • @granthurlburt4062
      @granthurlburt4062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's one reason I often prefer female comedians. Rarely much if any vulgarity. I dont get why Sarah Silver still uses it. Sarah is one of the funniest, brightest, and most perceptive comedians I know and I wish she'd stop cursing. (BTW, Paula is just as good in many ways too!)

    • @mrsmacca126
      @mrsmacca126 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bravA

    • @legalfictionnaturalfact3969
      @legalfictionnaturalfact3969 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All your lame-os stop crying about cursing like tiny fucking babies please.. thank you. :-)

  • @billding7073
    @billding7073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Paula is just naturally funny. She truly appreciates the absurdity and irony in life. I watched this in it's entirety and now her problem is my problem and I'm a hostage.

  • @jackie5046
    @jackie5046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    She's equally hilarious on NPR's "wait wait don't tell me" just love Paula!

    • @tommack2832
      @tommack2832 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's a great program

  • @stephaniecarrow4898
    @stephaniecarrow4898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I haven't laughed so hard in a long time! Paula Poundstone is a comic genius. The highest form of comedy is self-mockery, and she shows better than anyone how it's done. Her honesty about her own foibles is what makes her brilliant roasting of others so acceptable. And I agree: "Get out noooowww!"

  • @corineusa1454
    @corineusa1454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Paula is hands down the funniest comedian ever. I put this on and laughed nonstop.

  • @catsbyann
    @catsbyann 6 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    I saw her live a few weeks ago and she was great! Every show is different and she never misses a beat. Afterward, she met and spoke with every single person in the audience who stayed, asked a lot of questions and had great conversations. I hope she begins getting the credit she deserves.

    • @johndifrancisco3642
      @johndifrancisco3642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      It's good to know she is still on the road. I think she is one of the best comedians ever.

    • @ttthecat
      @ttthecat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Trish Tulanowski I'm so glad to hear that she is that nice in person, you never know if the character played is the same as the real person.

    • @janetlong6152
      @janetlong6152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@johndifrancisco3642 I agree!! Just discovered her this a..m. Omg she's funny!!!

    • @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld
      @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Trish Conner: What 'credit' do you mean, exactly?! Poundstone has performed for two presidents, received two Cable ace awards, was given her own TV show in the 90's, sells out performances across the country, hosts a weekly talk show/podcast, worked on PBS as a live radio comic, did voice acting in a major feature film, has a lovely home close to the ocean in expensive Santa Monica...Sheesh! Looks to me like Paula does quite well.

    • @catsbyann
      @catsbyann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes and she deserves it all, but she had had to work her way back up as talks about in her show,. Her arrest and the fall-out set her back for a while.

  • @chimayai
    @chimayai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Possibly one of the best-written and funniest monologues I have ever seen; she is pure gold!

  • @bbeisenhaurt7055
    @bbeisenhaurt7055 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    She's amazing I saw her years ago. So kind, genuine.

  • @pammiller333
    @pammiller333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Husband’s company hired her and she was so skilled at getting the audience involved without insulting or demeaning anyone. So quick with the comebacks she couldn’t possible have rehearsed. Very funny woman.

    • @DivineMizE
      @DivineMizE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      She is brilliant. You have to be super sharp to be able to connect the dots and string together bits of nothing into real funny moments. There is no one like Paula Poundstone.

    • @cellfaware30
      @cellfaware30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking there had to be audience plants..she was TOO quick on the comebacks but NOPE, she's that good..

    • @deeapple1096
      @deeapple1096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I dated a comic for a few years. Those audience interactions aren't as impromptu as they are designed to look. They have several come-backs ready depending on the subject.

    • @naomilevy1136
      @naomilevy1136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deeapple1096

    • @littlefox2324
      @littlefox2324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deeapple1096 after watching this skit (pretty funny - I’ll give it a 7 out of 10, and that’s high for a female comedian for me), I searched her online skits past and future and I think she stunk at everything I watched except for this show. Too bad, but that’s what negativity can do to ppl.

  • @probono9341
    @probono9341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Paula is tremendously talented. Her interactions with the audience are classic.

  • @sanctuary70
    @sanctuary70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I've a confession to make. Since COVID-19, since
    I saw this Paula Pounsdstone outrageously hilarious routine; i literally watch her EVERYDAY ...sometimes twice a day. LAUGHTER, at least this INTENSE from Paula Pounsdstone , is GREAT MEDICINE!!! THE BEST COMEDIENNE.
    I recall when I ever first saw her(semi-colon) I KNEW she's gonna be AROUND FOREVER! Luuuv her!!!😅💖

    • @NoteFromSELF
      @NoteFromSELF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      (semi-colon) 😂
      I can just hear her say, "Why does the word "semi-colon" require a dash?"

    • @annieslat9214
      @annieslat9214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes; right. ( there's my semi colon)

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 ปีที่แล้ว

      Semi colon;;;

  • @charleswoods8471
    @charleswoods8471 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Oh Paula,we missed you so.Thanks for the laughs.

    • @maureenfarrell1658
      @maureenfarrell1658 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow!! Did she own that guy, or what?😂😂😂

  • @GM-xy5tw
    @GM-xy5tw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    One of the most underrated and truly smartest comedians out there. So good.

  • @Breezy-bv9te
    @Breezy-bv9te 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    My mom totally LOVED Paula Poundstone in the early 90's.. Now I see why! She's funny and logical at the same time! All Thumbs Up!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @javabeanthecoffiewhisper2585
    @javabeanthecoffiewhisper2585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I had to watch Paula again,she so funny I could listen her 24 hours a day.such a natural talent

  • @robertmoye7565
    @robertmoye7565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So utterly and completely brilliant. A true original and tremendous talent.

  • @keithbannister9271
    @keithbannister9271 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love how she interacts with the audience, and I love her voice too!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @maureenwalsh5454
    @maureenwalsh5454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Paula Poundstone is a consummate professional and a true comic's comic. Amazing talent!

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    Paula is an incomparable combination of intelligence and humor, with a great stage presence. Her voice is a big part of it. I would absolutely love to see her in live performance.

    • @bonniefain4164
      @bonniefain4164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why do you write "read more " when there is only 1 more word, take 2 words to tell you to touch the screen to see 1 word amazing

    • @Andreseme23
      @Andreseme23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bonnie Fain ...wtf... do you understand TH-cam adds automatically the “read more” thing when a comment exceeds a certain length, so the comments section don’t gets too large, right?
      Also, wether you see that or not depends on your screen’s resolution, so it vary depending on the dispositive you use. I didn’t even saw it using my cellphone, for example.

    • @withgoddess7164
      @withgoddess7164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My dream...

    • @newtimesnow
      @newtimesnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are correct. Paula is a smart intellectual that is genius as she works the room start time finish. Respect

    • @ensotao1
      @ensotao1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      -you are seeing her in a live performance.

  • @zodiaccafe1
    @zodiaccafe1 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I am so glad someone posted this. I saw it before, but I still laughed my head off at the same places. I have loved Paula Poundstone for years, because she is so capable of being in the moment and teasing audience members mercilessly. It’s almost like they go specifically so they’ll get picked on. She has many fans and she’s been around for quite a long time and even had to share her darkest moments in life publicly. She’s such a strong woman and an amazing human being.

  • @c.k.motarszky1941
    @c.k.motarszky1941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Paula is so underrated! She is great on NPR but her stand-up is so needed in today's world. Everyone should be required to watch one hour of their favorite comedian a day. 🤣 August 2022 here!

    • @FlyHorizon
      @FlyHorizon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      See her live if you can. I see her every time she’s in my area. So worth it.

    • @sunnyseacat9232
      @sunnyseacat9232 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone should be required to watch one hour of Paula Poundstone a day, just for one week; the world would be ligher and brighter;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;instantly;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;who needs light bulbs;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

  • @marianneorlando2844
    @marianneorlando2844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Paula is a genius for perfect timing, and I love her voice. She knows how to work the room. I love how she sent people into hysterics. Best line was the almost-imperceptible 'Get out nooooow' to the woman who was with the rude guy.

    • @debireginabroughton9982
      @debireginabroughton9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree...also... I've got this! Boy did she!

    • @kasperorganics-organiccott6881
      @kasperorganics-organiccott6881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think she was only half kidding

    • @debireginabroughton9982
      @debireginabroughton9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kasperorganics-organiccott6881 either way, she shut his arrogant, controlling mouth...and made my day!

    • @NoteFromSELF
      @NoteFromSELF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kasperorganics-organiccott6881 He clearly was a chauvinist.

    • @shereenabusaeedi3754
      @shereenabusaeedi3754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Anyone else wonder if that woman took Paula's advice? I hope so.
      Where is that couple now?

  • @christinestill5002
    @christinestill5002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Paula is the BEST at taking a chance on audience involvement! And...at mimicking an accent!

  • @marqgoldberg7454
    @marqgoldberg7454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    She's AMAZING coming up with GREAT material as fast as she does.

  • @gregghanson6095
    @gregghanson6095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I had forgotten how wonderful her stand-up is. Can't wait to find more.

  • @kevinbirmingham8629
    @kevinbirmingham8629 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Paula Pounstone's crowd work has always been excellent. She just riffs with members of the audience.

  • @mred9361
    @mred9361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I've never seen her before, but I'm instantly a fan, she's hysterical

    • @michelemiller3798
      @michelemiller3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She is so funny! She can make anything funny, just adlibing. She's so sarcastic but in a humorous way! She really roasted that controlling guy who got angry over her question re don't women sometimes ask the guy to get married; him: "What kind of a stupid question is that?!" LOL! 🤣

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      mr ed....first time I've seen and heard her too. I'm enjoying her show a lot.

    • @katesweeney9101
      @katesweeney9101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Look up her special "Cats, Cops, and Stuff" .. it's in 6 parts here on TH-cam. It's from 1990 but still just as funny as ever!

    • @FlyHorizon
      @FlyHorizon ปีที่แล้ว

      Go see her live if you can. It’s so worth it!

  • @kimberlymarrone1727
    @kimberlymarrone1727 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can't believe somebody can stand up there for so long and never run out of hilarious things to say. Hands down one of the funniest stand-ups I've ever seen. Really really enjoyed this. 😊

  • @MM2PuppyDog
    @MM2PuppyDog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I am so glad I happened upon this video! Paula is stellar.... The ad libs with the audience are hilarious!!!! Why doesn't she have her own show? Funniest stand up I've ever watched...

  • @tracyleekley1353
    @tracyleekley1353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I'm really impressed that a 2006 stand up routine can hold the test of time & be funny & relevant in 2022. I'm not a Dem & I could still appreciate her humor 100%!!!!

    • @waynemarvin5661
      @waynemarvin5661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing!

    • @sundigger8972
      @sundigger8972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I second that. I am a conservative leaning white American male and I absolutely cherish this amazing female democrat comedian.

    • @jackfitzpatrick8173
      @jackfitzpatrick8173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here...I'm not a Democrat but I've gotta admit that she's really good!

    • @rubytuesday7653
      @rubytuesday7653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you pee....do you say I'm not a dem?

    • @jamesbon1
      @jamesbon1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's refreshing not to hear lewd talk or profanity and she is still hilarious!

  • @sevenirises
    @sevenirises 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    She is so incredibly intelligent and quick witted. Truly one of the funniest comedians of all time.

  • @22Phantasm
    @22Phantasm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Sublime. More people outside the US need to be introduced to this comic. And Poundstone is such a great name.

  • @shaboo2
    @shaboo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    She's always changing routines & ad-libbing. That's so hard to do onstage while right in front of all those fans. Nobody does that better, ans she's just a pure comedic genius she is!

  • @fionanicolson2021
    @fionanicolson2021 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Anyone who can make people laugh deserves my respect. Paula is very funny, smart & relatable.

  • @amywelch6215
    @amywelch6215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I have always adored her. So glad to see her doing her thing again. She is courageous

  • @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld
    @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Love her work. What a communicator onstage.
    I've always hoped that Paula is authentic-- truly is the person you see here. One can only hope.
    We need more love and humor.
    Light and Joy to all out there--

    • @yaboyjah3288
      @yaboyjah3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh yes, she most definitely IS as great & funny & kind & friendly etc. ETC. in person ! Generous with her time & so relatable. Great 👍 👌 !!

    • @tonihouse9348
      @tonihouse9348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paula is one of the best of the best

  • @MikeSmith-bi1ep
    @MikeSmith-bi1ep ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Supper talented! 2023 and I'm listening to her again as if the first time. Very funny refreshing.

  • @itgetter9
    @itgetter9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    "I'll handle this." -- Paula Poundstone. This was delightful.

  • @kurtjohnson4816
    @kurtjohnson4816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    One of the best stand-ups ever. This one is classic. I go back over and over for "what kind of question is that?"

  • @SeleneandMichael
    @SeleneandMichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Absolutely hilarious. I had only seen her one HBO special she did in 1990 and I loved her. Glad to see more of her stuff, she is a comic genius.

  • @BS-dq1kz
    @BS-dq1kz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Oh my gosh! The way she dealt with the hateful guy! That was perfection! And the wife just laughed the entire time!

  • @someguy2135
    @someguy2135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Stop it! You were literally killing me! I couldn't breathe. Literally! I have never laughed this hard in my life. Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being on earth. Thank you Paula! I needed that.

    • @anthonyschneider1918
      @anthonyschneider1918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She literally killed you how are you writing this

    • @robertrabinoff6181
      @robertrabinoff6181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@anthonyschneider1918 His heart only stopped for 1 min.

    • @someguy2135
      @someguy2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anthonyschneider1918 I would have been reincarnated, but I don't believe in that.

    • @someguy2135
      @someguy2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robertrabinoff6181 That's it!
      "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me?"
      More like wait, wait, you're killing me!

    • @rabbi120348
      @rabbi120348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@someguy2135 One minute after you drop this body you will!

  • @robertfrederick8590
    @robertfrederick8590 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of the quickest minds on earth! She should at the very least be our UN Ambassador.

    • @windwatcher11
      @windwatcher11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd like to see how she would handle Putin.

    • @JamesCornwell-jp2ij
      @JamesCornwell-jp2ij 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm visualizing her now as our U.N. Ambassador.... hilarious !

  • @sanctuary70
    @sanctuary70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    When i first heard this lady, I rolled OVER & thought ABSOLUTE GENIUS!!! ABSOLUTELY hilarious & NO
    VULGARITY?!!! SIMPLY GOOD CLEAN HUMOR& CAN LAUGH AT HERSELF & FAULTS. LOVE HER.
    I LOVE THE WAY SHE HANDLED THAT GUY WITH THE ATTITUDE ABOUT ENGAGEMENT...WHEN SAYS, "I GOT THIS." ...What a MASTER Commedienne!!!
    Turned it ALL AROUND on him & then makes him laugh his ___ off at himself.

    • @animemanganet
      @animemanganet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WHY DOESN'T THIS HAVE MORE LIKES

    • @brandongonzales7432
      @brandongonzales7432 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She said asshole

    • @DonnaBrooks
      @DonnaBrooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandongonzales7432 I didn't even notice that, but I'll take your word for it. Still, with comedians relying on sex jokes & innuendo & the F word every other sentence & cursing, PAULA is really HILARIOUS w/o relying on any of that!!

  • @Dr.Reason
    @Dr.Reason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m impressed with this woman’s spontaneous humor!

  • @KCFlyer2
    @KCFlyer2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    She has brought me to tears with laughter since I first saw her in the 1980's. She is absolutely hilarious.

  • @acohen3951
    @acohen3951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    She is a great comedian and entertainer, and I am glad that I have watched this show twice in the last couple of weeks, and I have enjoyed it very much, both times !!!

  • @pdm600
    @pdm600 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing. Loved it. Been a fan of Paula Poundstone’s forever, and she outdid herself here.

  • @elsablue3646
    @elsablue3646 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I laughed through the entire show. She is the funniest person I have seen . I honestly am blown away! Real talent and unique and hilarious. Thank you Ms paula ! You are awesome.❤️

  • @ginabizzarosghosts7831
    @ginabizzarosghosts7831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    She's so cool!!! Love her openness about drinking. Much respect..

  • @RobHollanderMusic
    @RobHollanderMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love her. First saw her at the Haight Street Fair in about the early 80s where she was standing on a little stage on a corner of Haight, holding a mike plugged into a little amp, and wearing a flower in her hair (it was San Francisco). I knew she would be famous someday after she proclaimed, "My mom married beneath her...species."

  • @johnrandolph1539
    @johnrandolph1539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Honestly, I didn't really like Paula's comedy for years. But I have to say, watching this comedy special, she was on freakin FIRE!!!! I absolutely loved it and subsequently now a huge Paula fan!! And, she can really think on her feet. She had the audience in the palm of her hand from her first line.
    Thanks Paula for making this day a better one for me by making me laugh so much!! I am now officially a big fan!!!!

  • @tobiaswinter579
    @tobiaswinter579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    She has such a wonderful humor. Thanks for sharing this gem.

  • @williamcanterbury2
    @williamcanterbury2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have always loved Paula poundstone. She is the goat of audience interaction! Amazing every time!

  • @Theyralltakenfu
    @Theyralltakenfu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    She's def one of the most talented comedians around. I'd love to see her in person, the only problem would be, I'd have tears of laughter through the whole show.

    • @DonnaBrooks
      @DonnaBrooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd have to wear adult diapers. I wouldn't want to take the chance w/o them.

    • @Theyralltakenfu
      @Theyralltakenfu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LoL 😂

  • @EverAppl14
    @EverAppl14 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "I have terrible short-term memory loss, which I like to think of as presidential eligibility". I was just watching this after watching a 1989 show she did, and she told the same joke, and it was still as funny in this set as it was then. I think that speaks to her ability to pick out what is timelessly, universally funny while still keeping the context interesting and fresh every time. I love Paula also because she never resorts to punching down, is so intellectual while radiating relatability, and always artful in calling out the idiocy that goes on in the human race. I feel like she leaves an audience more intelligent than she found them, but with an inevitable mood boost. Truly one of a kind.

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598
    @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    One of the great comedians from the great era of comedy she's effortless just makes it look easy,and so sharp on the wit...the best...let me do inventory,pissed myself 6 times,on the ground rolling 8 times ,what u mean its over she's coming back right..

  • @warren52nz
    @warren52nz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    WOW! She is amazing. The ability to interact with the crowd spontaneously... it's a rare talent. :-)

    • @joshuabidelspach9260
      @joshuabidelspach9260 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Warren NZ yeah and her talent for driving drunk with kids in the car and abusing children is second to none

    • @warren52nz
      @warren52nz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Joshua Bidelspach I didn't know that about her. Oh well, my comment's about her comedy not her behaviour off set.

    • @johndifrancisco3642
      @johndifrancisco3642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Joshua Bidelspach
      Maybe you should be a comedian.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johndifrancisco3642 😂😂😂

    • @broberts1298
      @broberts1298 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like the audience members have mics to me but I enjoyed this a lot

  • @Jacinta101
    @Jacinta101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This is truly the most masterful and hilarious audience interaction I have ever seen!

  • @tripletsplus1mom
    @tripletsplus1mom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I absolutely love that she involves the audience.

  • @HaitianBluez
    @HaitianBluez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a brilliant performance, I'm still a bit in awe. So funny, and smart. I wonder what it must feel like to walk off the stage after a show like that!

  • @LoriDitchfield
    @LoriDitchfield 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Always loved Paula. She's brilliant.

  • @leecooper4213
    @leecooper4213 6 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I realize that this is from 2006, but it's very good footage of excellent comedy - She interacts w/ her audience like very few are able to do. I've loved Paula for YEARS, but never really sat & listened (watched) her perform live stand-up, until I saw this. Thank you so much for posting this - It was a rare treat!

    • @jennymcmillin5668
      @jennymcmillin5668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lee Cooper Agreed!

    • @kathleenlandolt5936
      @kathleenlandolt5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What can I say? She's superb! Timing: perfect. Ad-libbing: unsurpassed by anyone. Relatability: Marvelous. Originality: Unique while making me think "I wondered about that.." I love her!

    • @c182SkylaneRG
      @c182SkylaneRG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has long been my favorite Wait Wait panelist, and it will probably signal the beginning of the end if she ever leaves that show entirely.

    • @leecooper4213
      @leecooper4213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@c182SkylaneRG : Agree!

    • @temi4116
      @temi4116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had heard of her name years ago, but didn't
      connect the name with anything. Few months ago, Aug 2022, I saw a pop up when I was on internet and it linked me to a recording of one of her comedy shows. I followed , listened, and am glad I did. She is one of the best, if not the best comediennes I've heard.

  • @1999bmwm3baby
    @1999bmwm3baby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I have loved you Paula from the beginning and when the media trashed you for addiction I still loved you. You are brilliant! I am glad you are sober but this in no way affected my enjoyment of your body of work.

  • @re575817
    @re575817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Today I had a very bad day. This lifted my spirits and made me forget if just for a moment.

  • @catherinelynn7756
    @catherinelynn7756 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Truly love what's in her head...maybe live there. I laugh out loud EVERY TIME I hear her. She's as funny now as 20 yrs ago.

  • @lauriebolles3149
    @lauriebolles3149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Paula shows up on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me wearing a Pilgram's outfit. When asked why she was wearing it she replied 'I read this article or book on how to declutter your life and it said 'if you haven't worn a piece of clothing for over a year, throw it out.' Take from there. Her logic is impeccable and how she winds it into her comedy is true artistry.

    • @chloekey8043
      @chloekey8043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NPR’S Wait Wait is a great funny show, and when she’s on it it’s even better🤣

    • @mirandazannos336
      @mirandazannos336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chloekey8043 Yes, I agree! That show is always better when Paula is on.
      And her voice and intensity just grab your attention, haha, I love it.

    • @DonnaBrooks
      @DonnaBrooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mirandazannos336 I agree w/ both of you. I like most eps of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. They've had lots of funny guests & panelists & it's a way for me to keep up with the news w/o feeling awful about how bad things are! Paula's my fave panelist, though, & I always get more excited when I hear them announce her name! I'd be happy if she was on every week.

    • @mirandazannos336
      @mirandazannos336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DonnaBrooks Yes, I agree with all you wrote.

  • @infonimfo
    @infonimfo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I just realized why I've never seen her on SNL:
    she's funnier than they are.

    • @corineusa1454
      @corineusa1454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My little dog Tarquin is funnier than SNL. They stink.

    • @Robo983
      @Robo983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      She was actually on an episode in 1984 when Robin Williams hosted. She did standup, but that part is cut out of the version on streaming.

    • @slipf18bustedflush42
      @slipf18bustedflush42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@corineusa1454 Most of SNL is sarcastic satire ... intense, sometimes ... and humor is not the most important goal all the time. Oh ... and the cast and writers have more talent in their little fingers than you have in your entire body.... so, why don’t you go have a coke and a smile and stfu.

    • @freggo6604
      @freggo6604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a dust bunny that is funnier than SNL.

    • @cindyreeves5048
      @cindyreeves5048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truth!😂

  • @troydanielboy
    @troydanielboy ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My neighbors must think I'm nuts because I was losing my shit over JOBBIT and HOT JOBS. LOLOLOL

  • @tederoo
    @tederoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    She is one of my fav's. she's brilliant, and I do love it when she is on NPR's Saturday show.

  • @cherylmcnutt9905
    @cherylmcnutt9905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paula Poundstone is BRILLIANT! She makes me laugh harder than almost any other comedian I’ve heard.

  • @grahambradd3839
    @grahambradd3839 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Recently discovered her..lots of comedians have me laughing out loud but very very few have me crying with laughter

  • @mrkkg27
    @mrkkg27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have always enjoyed her talented humor. She's at her best when she's interacting with the audience.

  • @hotstitch1
    @hotstitch1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've just discovered her! Watching this! Brilliant. The kind of female comic I always wanted to experience.

    • @hollyodell4012
      @hollyodell4012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She's one of the best, have loved her for decades. Envy you for just discovering her, you've got a lot of great material ahead of you, and you'll be able to binge watch it if you want 😁

  • @exhibition3225
    @exhibition3225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Omg! Paula is amazing at disarming that man! Bravo! That was the final message..........run!

  • @amc8409
    @amc8409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg! When she said about VP Cheney shooting his friend: "We've gotta be the laughingstock of every other country...". I'd LOVE to hear her material now!
    I had never been to a standup show (or really anywhere else, as I kept to myself a LOT with depression- including not watching the news), and Paula Poundstone had me actually wanting to GO OUT to see her! She has always been my favorite comedienne. A long time ago (after her life-changing event, that I didn't know about), someone asked me who my favorite comedienne was, & when I said "Paula Poundstone", I was berated & told I should find another...
    Well, this just proves she's just as funny, & people can rise from the ashes. Go Paula! She's STILL my favorite!

  • @shananalexander9789
    @shananalexander9789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you Anton. I haven’t seen her in so long. She was one of my favorite comedians.

  • @cinnamonbeardstud
    @cinnamonbeardstud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    For anyone viewing this in 2018, Paula has a new podcast called Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and it is GOLD.

    • @billding7073
      @billding7073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She's right. Nobody listens to her.

    • @iti7201
      @iti7201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for info i will check it out.

    • @floridasam4587
      @floridasam4587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank u kind person! I think I'll check that out, I'd never heard of her before 43 min ago but that was a damn good show!✌🇺🇸👍

    • @hydrokleenguam1048
      @hydrokleenguam1048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      cinnamonbeard thank you!

    • @Gamamus
      @Gamamus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cool. Thanks!

  • @tedhernandez2394
    @tedhernandez2394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    May 17,2020 After watching Paula Poundstone on stage? Awesome!! What a charming wonderful woman. And her comedy is second to none. Spontaneous, witty and just down to earth!
    Thank you for this video. And thank the stars this wonderful woman who made me laugh my butt off during this pandemic time.

  • @king-qo8fi
    @king-qo8fi ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ….”Don’t go Dixie Chicking me over that”. HILARIOUS

  • @DailySource
    @DailySource ปีที่แล้ว +18

    She is hands-down the best ever at crowd work in history. Just amazing what she can come up with in the spur of the moment, and sometimes gets in six or seven punch lines with a single audience member. With the guy near the end who complained about the question and his girlfriend, between the two of them I think Paula got in about a dozen jokes, many of the jokes inter-connected with each other.

    • @user-tn5yj2ik5r
      @user-tn5yj2ik5r 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is the first time I have seen her. She is sooo funny. I think she is one of the best I have seen. I just wonder how that guy
      felt with all of her comebacks to him.
      Oh gee; I wonder if that was a good place to put that semicolon. I have never yet been able to find that darn dangling participle, for or years I have been looking for it, I might have seen one but didn't know what it was.
      Anyway, Paula is so talented, I would love to see one of her shows. I live in Florida. which she would come here, we old people need a good laugh. i'm 80, so I hope she don't wait too long. Love you Girl....

  • @devenbalsam2820
    @devenbalsam2820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    She makes my day, everytime.

  • @shonii119
    @shonii119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just absolutely love her, she is an exceptional human being as well as being hysterically funny.

  • @songbird1458
    @songbird1458 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW, bravo, Paula, for how you handled that aggro guy!! She is so quick! She got control of the awkwardness and turned it around. That is rare when comedians can riff so well with the crowd.

  • @beth-annrock237
    @beth-annrock237 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love Paula Poundstone 💕 Saw her in person about 20+ years ago! She had me in stitches the entire time 😂

  • @Honey_Do
    @Honey_Do 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Big fan of Paula Poundstone! It was fun to see her doing stand up.

  • @samuelseager6785
    @samuelseager6785 6 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    Paula Poundstone is the best improv comic in the business. Maybe ever.

    • @frndofbear
      @frndofbear 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If for no other reason or performance than her "lube rack" improvisation she should be crowned the Queen of Improv.

    • @gerrynightingale9045
      @gerrynightingale9045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "A hundred" is a little excessive...although there at least 20 that are well-known that are not as funny.

    • @LifesPeachy321
      @LifesPeachy321 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd have to say Greg Giraldo is one of the tops at improv too...may he RIP!

    • @badad0166
      @badad0166 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is a stand up. Colin Mocherie is an improv comic.

    • @the_question
      @the_question 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is stand up.

  • @janesmith699
    @janesmith699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Very relatable. Drinking problem, ocd, pet crazy, too tired to stand up while doing stand up and talks too much. Lmao.