Garrett Morris is praised for his positive energy and fun vibe in his comedy career. He shares about the struggles of being expected to be funny at all times, and how his ex-wife never thought he was funny.
The guest talks about his experience with mean humor and his struggle with insecurity in trying to access it to be funny.
Comedians are often criticized for making off-color jokes that are no different from some of the content that is allowed on other media platforms. The depictions of rape and murder in TV shows and movies can be more graphic and potentially traumatizing than a joke about it, but society tends to take jokes about these topics more seriously than other forms of media.
The conversation revolves around the recent occurrence of cancel culture and how people are being canceled left and right without any real legal precedent. They also discuss Ricky Gervais' tweet and how it is relatable in this current situation.
Comedian Billy Crystal's act was the starting point for this comedian's career when he stumbled into a comedy club in Arizona at the age of 19, ultimately leading to the development of his own unique comedic style.