The Funny Indian Newsletter, Vol. 194
November 2022: Thanks-G
Welcome
Howdy from Austin! Welcome to the November Funny Indian Newsletter.
Hope y’all had a great Thanksgiving. We’re soaking up then sun and watching a lot of World Cup. The REAL football — just don’t tell Texans that.
OK, on to Musings and Updates. Enjoy.
Musings
Defending Dave
R.I.P., Hollywood Improv Founder Budd Friedman.
Truly remarkable that I just wrote his name a few days ago when I released my latest clip (JewTube) from Indian Invasion Comedy.
When I performed that joke opening for Kevin Nealon at the Tempe Improv, Budd Friedman (Jewish, obvi), came back to the green room, smiled, shook my hand, said, “JewTube, huh?” And booked me at his Las Vegas Improv.
I was a small part of his legendary history but it was such an honor.
Thank you for all you’ve done for live comedy, Budd. Well, maybe except for naming it the “Improv”… ensuring confusion between standup and improv forever.
PayPals
We're so grateful for the circle of friends we've built here in LA. We can call it a "circle of friends" or a "group of folks who Venmo each other the same amount of money on our kids' birthdays."
Down the Drain
As of 12 PM Eastern Time today, I do not have a job at Twitter. I didn't work there this morning either, but still. This one hurts.
Take It As Red
NO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WHEN WE COLONIZE MARS.
Umpires & Empires
For everyone complaining about the USA-England tie, remember this:
The last time the US and UK went to the Middle East to draw, they artificially created countries. So, this is a pretty positive outcome.
#WorldCup2022
Updates
See
Future:
11/30: Ha Ha Comedy Club (N. Hollywood, CA)
12/03: Namaste 2022 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
12/04: Namaste 2022 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Past:
11/12: FOMAPI (Detroit, MI)
11/18: Cap City Comedy Club (Austin, TX) (pic)
11/19: Cap City Comedy Club (Austin, TX)
Like
Milestone.
Watch
Kal Penn replied to my email to say it was OK for me to share this. The YouTube version has a laughably low number of views but it did much better on Instagram.
During their 2020 live NY stage show, "Back to School," Mel & Raj showed this somewhat anachronistic taped sketch, in which they play adoring student fans of Kal Penn's, set in the year 1999.
Watch
It was fun releasing clips for the 15-year anniversary of Indian Invasion Comedy. Go to my Instagram or my TikTok for all of the <1-min clips.
Ask
Know a lot about pop culture? My editor and I had fun making this as an intro for when we were creating advanced videos during the pandemic. How many of the 17 sources can you name?
Ask
Which trait of yours are you glad to pass along to your children? Me? Sense of humor. Temper.
Click here for some great replies on Facebook.
Ask
What's the one item/utensil/dish that reminds you of being home for Thanksgiving?
Click here for some great replies on Facebook.
Ask
It's Thanksgiving Week: Favorite foods you've ever eaten? Be specific.
Click here for some great replies (and my list) on Facebook.
Laugh
Since this is a FUNNY Indian Newsletter, I present here the 5 funny things that I saw, heard, wrote, or remembered for the last month... otherwise known as FIVE - Funny Indian's V Events.
5. I suppose I’m a bit late for this, but store it for next year?
Things Parents Have to Watch Out for This Halloween
4. So true.
3. So relevant.
2. Most people in the comments can go screw. Regardless of your politics, this is a well-written joke. And Walker is “observably stupid.”
1. Sign me up.
Close
THANK YOU to all of you for your support. You are my true core of fans — I couldn't do this without you. Happy Holidays!
Love,
- Rajiv