Maz Jobrani: Immigrant

I was up last night looking at "Recently Added" on Netflix. I noticed that there was a new stand-up by Maz Jobrani. I have seen some of his earlier shows, and my husband has been to one of his live shows. Let me tell you I did expect to laugh but I didn't think I'd have tears in my eyes! I generally enjoy stand-up comedy but this show was a non-stop belly laugh ride... to the point that I could hardly breathe at times between the laughs...

Of course there was way more than just comedy to Maz's show. I truly enjoyed it and would watch it again and again. He talks about life in present-day America as a husband, a father and an immigrant.

I found truth in this show, as well as irony, hope and of course comedy! He brings everyone together in this show, including non-immigrants.

If you have Netflix, don't miss this!

Maz Jobrani's show "Immigrant" is currently running on Netflix. As a big fan of stand-up comedy, I naturally watched it, but didn't find it funny in the least. There is no wit, just some silly singing and awkward dancing from a bald guy in a suit, if that's what passes for humor. For example, Maz sings the USA national anthem without words, just using "lai-lai-lai" (sic), and a lot of Middle East dance hip action. His rant against Trump has nothing new, just relating what media has been doing non-stop. IMO the immigration issue in the US is more about circumventing the law and entering the country ILLEGALLY than about immigration in general. Maz Jobrani claims immigrants love America, and that's why they come here. While that's true for some, I find hard to believe that it applies to ILLEGAL immigrants. For who claims to love someone, and breaks into their home without consent?!

I had never even heard about Maz Jobrani prior to stumbling upon "Immigrant" and "I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV" on Netflix and decided to give this guy a chance.

It turned out that I was in for a treat because Maz Jobrani was hillarious and he had lots of great material. There are plenty of laughs to be had throughout the "Immigrant" show. But it was just a shame that some of the material was re-used from the "I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV" show from 2015.

I was thoroughly entertained and amused throughout the entire show, and he has lots of on stage charisma and was good at involving the audience into his material.

If you enjoy stand-up comedy then you should definitely take the time to check out "Maz Jobrani: Immigrant" if you haven't already.

You'll understand the meaning of second hand embarrassment if you watch this.

I discovered him on his "I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV" special and have continued to look for him. He does not disappoint in this Netflix special. He is physically funny, politically and just plain funny. Some of the best parts are when he draws in the audience into the show. Hilarious! But not at their expense!!

He spoke of being an immigrant - and it brought back memories of being a child of an immigrant. (Special and delightful.)

Enjoy!!