Theo Von: Regular People

It is a sad indication of societal standards when I see 10star ratings on this show. Sure they're sponsored, but it means people are still willing to lie in order to waste my time for money.

So I laughed at maybe 3 jokes that were intended and every other minor chuckle was in contempt.

Theo if you have to keep qualifying your jokes with "that ain't me, but:" you might be in denial.

This absolutely hurts my heart to watch this special because it does not, in my opinion, reflect the comedic genius whom I believe Theo Von to be.

I literally and often say "this guy is a real genius" to myself when I listening to his podcast entitled 'This Past Weekend'.

He has a way of improvising that is truly unique to him and he is brilliantly witty in a way that one will not find anywhere else.

He is also one of the most genuine, vulnerable, empathetic, warm-hearted, generous and caring individuals I have come across in entertainment. Theo is a person you find yourself rooting for and truly wanting all the best for.

With those things being said, I have to be constructively honest..... 'Normal People' missed the mark dramatically. I honestly did not enjoy it.

Theo sounded rushed, felt overly-animated with his body language, disjointed with his jokes, desperate and generally nervous. NONE of these adjectives and descriptions depict who I believe him to be.

It is tragic because I think his "specials" do far more harm then good simply because for the many people whom are experiencing Theo for the first time via these Netflix specials, these will likely detour them from venturing further into his work to experience the masterpiece that is his podcast and other comedic endeavors.

If you are new to Theo, please give his Podcast 'This Past Weekend' a fair shot (even if you think this sucked) and if you still don't care for it, fair play.

Theo if you are reading this, I love you buddy and commend you for doing this, but if I have learned anything from you it is that openness and honesty with your feelings is of upmost importance. You don't have anything to prove to anyone, just be as genuine as you truly are and you will continue to flourish.

Gang.

I saw this material live back in 2019 and it does play better in person with an audience. Theo is a naturally weird funny guy and his podcast is entertaining because it allows him to riff. His joke writing skills are lacking and some of this material is not ready for prime time. There are a few good laughs though.

I think this guy is pretty funny in podcasts, but his schtick does get old. This is a really bad hour. I got boredafter 8 minutes. I mean it's really, really bad.

I honestly don't think Theo has cemented his standup style yet. He does great on his podcasts where he just lets his mind roam free and comes up with hilarious and witty bits on the spot, but his specials are completely different. I gave him a pass on the first one (with the shorter haircut) because it was a long time ago. I figured he had found more of his style this time around, but unfortunately, I got the same vibe as the first one. I will continue to support Theo in everything he does. He's a heartwarming, hilarious human being and there is no one like him on the planet. I just hope his next special is better.