The Funny Indian Newsletter, Vol. 194

November 2022: Thanks-G

Nov 27, 2022

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.