Be it stand-up acts of shows, there’s a lot that you can watch that will tickle your funny bone and sometimes be food for thought as well
Like at the movies, comedy is serious business on digital platforms, too. Raising laughs is not a matter of joke, literally. And while there are many stand-up acts that are available to you, some stand out more than others. In fact in the recent past, not just those from the current lot, but even the veterans are trying their luck at making a mark on OTT platforms. While some of them have shown that a leopard doesn’t change its spots, others haven’t really risen to the occasion. Be it stand-up acts of shows, there’s a lot that you can watch that will tickle your funny bone and sometimes be food for thought as well. Here’s what you should hit play for…
1. RICKY GERVAIS
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Whether or not you are aware of Ricky’s brand of humour, his stand up act Humanity is definitely worth more than just a watch. He talks about people getting offended at his jokes and how he tackles them online and otherwise. Right from some instances of injecting humour in dark times in her personal life, to finding solutions to problems like allergies, he talks about it all.
2. HASAN MINHAJ
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The Homecoming King, returned to the digital worked with the Patriot Act, which ruffled a few feathers. However, Hasan continues to give an insight into how various companies are taking advantage of outdated laws to avoid regulation. Sounds like a dull topic, right? But the American comedian makes sure that he never slacks. His humour is current and his unique style of storytelling reels you in.
3. JERRY SEINFELD
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The man who made a show about nothing is back to making a show out of something as normal as a chat over coffee. He makes it different by adding a vintage feel to it as he sets out at the beginning of every episode to pick up another comic with whom Jerry chats over a few cups of the beverage. Whether it’s the fifth season you are watching or just discovering the show, be assured that you are in to view some interesting conversations including one with former US President Barack Obama.
4. ZAKIR KHAN
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After Kaksha Gyarvi, Zakir’s Haq Se Single is among the funniest acts you will find on OTT platforms. His amazing connect with the common man and insight into various issues right from hook ups and break ups to family dynamics are out-of-the-box.
