Jim Gaffigan on how comedy leaves an aftertaste
ReThinking
TED
4.7 • 626 Ratings
🗓️ 8 August 2023
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
With his sharp observational comedy and dry wit, Jim Gaffigan has been making people laugh for decades. He’s a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer who has earned an Emmy award and multiple Grammy nominations. He opens up about his early career shift from marketing to comedy, the art of crafting jokes that land, and the often exasperatingly funny experience of parenting. Jim’s latest special, “Dark Pale,” is now streaming on Amazon. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.
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| 0:02.6 | James A. Caster here. |
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| 0:48.2 | Sean has had some good ideas over the years. |
| 0:51.8 | But using Canva was a really good one. |
| 0:55.1 | Sean designed some social posts to promote his friend's car boot sale. |
| 0:59.7 | They looked good. |
| 1:01.8 | Really, really good. |
| 1:04.4 | Next thing he knows, someone came and bought the lot, including the car. |
| 1:11.1 | Now Sean doesn't know how he's going to get home. |
| 1:14.5 | Thanks, Canva. |
| 1:17.2 | Have you guys tried this new viral wellness hack that everyone is talking about? |
| 1:22.0 | Wait! You're actually listening to me. |
| 1:25.1 | Why would you take health advice from a robot? |
| 1:27.6 | I say anything. Anyone wants me to say. listening to me. Why would you take health advice from a robot? I say anything anyone wants me to say. |
| 1:30.7 | Listening to me is like taking skin care tips from a cactus |
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