Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American? | Maz Jobrani
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2010
- www.ted.com A founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, standup comic Maz Jobrani riffs on the challenges and conflicts of being Iranian-American -- "like, part of me thinks I should have a nuclear program; the other part thinks I can't be trusted ..."
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About 5 years ago my family learned my mom had a huge aneurysm. For more than a month she kept getting these terrible headaches every day but unlike normal headaches these were very different -.> as she described it “it feels like an ice pick has been stuck right in my left eye & into my head “ her primary care doctor sent her for an MRI & immediately he got a call from the radiologist & then he in turn immediately called us -> she was referred her to the top vascular neurosurgeon in the state (who is, as you probably can guess given the theme of this TED talk, Iranian American)
Turns out she had a huge aneurysm that was pressing on the optic nerve behind her left eye. It was bad & from the time they detected it to the time she was in surgery was less than one week. (it was on the verge of rupturing & it already had leaked some blood, so time was of the essence)
Our family will always be grateful to the neurosurgeon he is Iranian American & he is so talented that my mom’s aneurysm was a piece of cake for him to repair. All the other doctors were freaking out but when we finally met with the neurosurgeon he sat us all down & clearly explained his plan for mom’s surgery . It was too large and the walls were too fragile to do endoscopic coiling so he did a craniotomy and placed a titanium clip at the neck of the aneurysm which deflated & is now gone. The surgery only took 3 hours, she was in the Neuro ICU for 2 days & she was able to come home after that. Can you imagine having major brain surgery & being able to go home 2 days later? It’s a testament to the surgeon’s skill. She still sees the surgeon annually for imaging & check ups (once this type of aneurysm develops there’s a 30 to 40 % chance that another one might develop & we don’t want to get to the point where another one develops quietly & is close to the point of rupture - as we were with the original one. Mom has a small scar within her hair (you can’t even see it). My family & I are forever grateful for this incredible Iranian American neurosurgeon.
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Absolutely the best comedian who is very funny and never tell swear words
Outside of France and the U.S., profanity really isn't associated with humor as much. Watch some Irish comedians, you'll love it!
Bill Cosby never used swear words either, hahahaha, doesn't always mean they're good people. But I agree I'm just having fun, this guy is fantastic. Love him
i noticed it too. no swear words. he is awesome. i was laughing the whole time. :D
👌
He does swear on his personal channel 😂
A genuinely funny Iranian-American who helps bridge the "ignorance gap" in the US...well done!
Nothing ignorant about knowing that Iran is America’s enemy. Period. Amazing your age hasn’t helped your wisdom all these years.
@@BKWalrus The governements enemy* not ours
@David Sanchez I read Quran and Hadits, also listen many lecture about Islam... They all make me saw people in good light...
@David Sanchez read it in arabic. English translation is not real.
@David Sanchez bro you are mistaking us bye arabs we are persian .we dont like islam the rejime is islamic .people dont like it this is why we are fighting with them
Great comedian but tough crowd
I was thinking the same thing.
Samuel Santana MysteryPerson852 well yeah it's a bunch of white americans in the crowd
Badger McFly and you can FEEL the racial tension.
hes in oxford england what do you expect? British arent very loud and dont laugh a lot. On the tube in London, we were the only ones talking or laughing many times and we were studying abroad. The actual British never talked or laughed or anything
golferx222 you couldn't be more wrong. British are naturally funny and hilarious people. Never heard the term ENGLISH HUMOR ? British just don't appreciate jokes about race, cultural differences and stereotyping ethnicities.
Because of Maz, I became to like Iran.
Thanks and love from Taiwan.
Thanks
Call on Jesus
@Daniel Sunn 是台灣人。
Persia
Tnx❤
Folks, the audience is fine. They just don't have mic's to pick up the laughter.
He's killing (so to speak...)
His set blew up.
Could be The white joke..
you could see many of their faces..just not his crowd
I'm not sure; I saw some stony faces.
The intelligence behind this....👍🏾
you are just amazing. love from Saudi Arabia.
why do we have the Irani Saudi, Shia/Sunni conflict
why can't we live in peace I'm from Saudi Arabia I don't have any conflict with any Iranian person I hope we as citizens leave the politics behind and try to spread the love and peace between each other through social media
respect..
People in power don't represent their citizens.
You are obviously not one of the ruling wealthy elite. Those with huge wealth and power want to keep it, and it becomes easier if they can hide behind some other reason, like religion. If in doubt, get your gods out!
yes, you're right...why dont we just live in peace with each other...
Revolutions are born from citizens who unite, if people can find something to unite on we still have hope. It’s sad instead of focusing on education infrastructure and progressiveness people focus on abusing religion
From an Iranian perspective, I think at the most 10% of our people have conflict with each other but unfortunately these guys are ruling our countries. Hope to be at peace some day. Love from Iran to all Saudi people.
Maz is a world class comedian. Good stuff
He is a genius. I hope everyone liked it and it's a motivation for you guys to go to Iran. I've already done that. It's not like what social media says. It's one of the best countries I've ever traveled to. Big love to Maz Jobrani
Did you know this guy has strong relations with NIAC? The lobby of Iran's regime in the US?
Mmmhh..I love his Iranian accent. And yes! I would definitely watch Jamal Bond! I bet he'd be hilarious! xD
he was doing an indian and arabic accent not iranian
I'm a huge fan of Russell Peters but this guy is equally funny. I'd love to visit Iran and the middle East. By the way I love your food but i understand in North America our medias are too biased and they are responsible for spreading negative stereotypes. All that being said "Love from Canada". Let's continue celebrating life together:) I'm a huge fan of Ted too. The best nonprofit organization.
+Richard Khobs you made me feel so proud and blessed to be a part of your nation !!!! from your Canadian-Muslim neighbor .
yeah! his accents and expressions
+Dicolinus Dex
Omid Djalili is really funny too.
Richard Khobs and Max Amini, Dan ahoot! Check out the axis of evil comedy tour vid! 👌👌👌😎
Richard Khobs of caurse u r Canadian , u r very nice
This guy is very funny on very sensitive subjects , briljant actually.
What's up with these comments? You all do realize this is just comedy right??? They're jokes. This isn't a political thing... He's making fun of the strange situations we middle easterns face
You always make me smile :). love from Pakistan :)
are you serious ?
+Immortal Mirza do i look like em joking?
Mahnur Asif you make me smile from _ India
Immortal Mirza
Mahnur Asif?
This guy is brilliant. Intelligent comedy. Similar to Dave Chapelle.
you on drugs?
He ain't bad at all but dave man he ain't human
you don't compare human to each other. maz is good and Dave as well but it's like Apple and orange so just enjoy the life.
no way dave chappel is a legend
TheHazeist Not even remotely close. Two different styles and crowds.
Love and Peace from UAE. ❤️❤️❤️
looooool we have been looking for you for 200 years lool
You're so great.. Love from Saudi Arabia 🌸🌸
Go Maz... you're the best! I got tears of laughing, been a fan of your realistic funny story telling. Keep it up
its soooo cute how nervous he is
Never heard of a Middle Eastern comedian. Indeed, breaking stereotypes is the way to go😂😂
Oh there are some great ones. Watch the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour.
Now this guy is really funny! America is glad to have such genuine person who enlightens us.
The TED crowd was expecting an emotional soul-touching lecture so it took them a while to summon their sense of humor...
He's one of the best stand up comedians out there, in my opinion. I've been to several of his shows and he's even funnier in real life. =]
This joke was recommended by youtube at the start of 2020. well played.
Dear Maz, I'm Iranian... I'm proud of you... you're doing a great job... I got to know you watching "chandshanbe ba sina"... even if we were terrorist from where come all that "BOMBS"... where are arm factories?... we are not terrorist... just we have "OIL" !
How empty of a person should you be to be proud of other people's achievements you aren't even remotely influencial in.
@Stranger Unknown i'm happy for them, not proud of myself.
@@user-jv3mm6vt6e what a self-complex unhappy person are you to come and write such a negative rude comment under another person 's comment that doesn't have anything with you! Hope you find a good therapist to help you.
I saw Maz at the Comedy Store a couple years back and he killed it, he's such a good comedian.
Many more should come out of the Arab world and do this and show how compassionate Arab people are .....will make a big difference
He's not an Arab
Arash Am He doesn't even have said that he is an Arab
Arash Am True, yet it is a great point and idea! The more fun Arabs we meet and get to know them, the more our perception of them will change towards the postive! :)
Iranians are not Arabs, they are Persians. Big difference
I've had Arab and Muslim friends from various nations and sects and they were, to a man, warm, kind, sensitive, and moral.
Respect from Saudi
Arabian_Stalion stop bombing Yemen dude
Jack Gray stop bombing Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt dude
I am an Iranian, and I hope that there will be peace
American Indian Yemeni Arabic ... We are all human beings
@@jackgray3267 ......call on Jesus
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You are fabulous Maz, Love you
Maz's humor, though topical is still funny 13years later. He also seems to be having a lot of fun sharing funny with his audiences.
I freaked out when he said "Hasan" at 05:27 😂😂
😂😂yes that was a very funny one.
I was drinking water when he was talking about him thinking the Indian guy was his driver and he was like no sir I thought you were mine,I almost spit my water everywhere
The same feeling🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
that joke was a gem!
Can imagine the soaked house from here
great punch!
Only just discovered you - great. Keep it up.
Laughter will conquer more than weapons and bombs ever will.
I'm from Saudi and you are nice one
Most of funny comedians, make a fun of their own parents, and their country, is it really another ways to be funny, you're cool, most likely I could laugh my self to death with crowd, man you're awesome 😂✌👍
i proud with you as an iranian❤️
Long Live Persians! And i hope one day we get our free Iran back as it was for 10000 years! Before the arab invasion and the 1979 over throw of the Shah/king! No offence but arab;s can have there religion back! Iranian/Persians were never muslim!
Actually, 2000 years ago. Not 10,000.
Also, i for one rather not go back to history, but rather the future. It's about time, we stop tributing our selves just with our history, and exceed with our present, and future.
sam Anzani Actually the Persian empire was found and developed 550 BC, meaning 550 years before christ. Not 10,000 years ago. Also yes i am.
Yea that's the Empire! I'm talking about the people! We were there and go back 10000 years or more back! They even have a painting or something from Iran that is some were around 13000 years old! Anyway even from our First Empire that 3000 years! But have a good one bro! Long live Iran!
***** The beginning of Chinese culture dates back to about 8.000 - to 10.000 years. In America there have been human made artefacts found which have an age of approximately 14.000 years (of native American origin of course). And there have been cultures living in what is today Russia for nearly as long, too. Just to give you an idea that those cultures haven't started yesterday either. Middle East has a magnificent and fascinating past. But there has been lots of stuff going on in the rest of the world at the same time. However, now look at the sheer sizes of the nations you just mentioned. USA, China and Russia are 3 of the largest countries in the world. China alone provides 1/7 of the entire world population with 1.36 billion people, a long, militant past and fierce, aggressive leadership. Russian culture isn't any softer either, nor the US-American one, in a different way. And you ask yourself how they managed to become powerful? You need to do some more research.
***** I don't believe in wars which usually kill 5 arseholes and 50 Million innocent people. History since the beginning of kindoms and empires shows that we don't get rid of the troublemakers by killing and devastation. They appear everywhere again. After such a long history, as a species, we should have gained some wisdom and common sense to see that. But we haven't. I don't actually care about power. I just want to live my life in peace and do what makes me happy. But as long as there are people who seek power I can't because they will dominate my interests. I think mankind is turning in circles here since the beginning of our kind and will go on like that because our species is successful this way. Power always is with the most aggressive, flexible and adaptable people.
what a tough crowd. This crowd should have gone to opera not standup comedy.
He's not funny and he tries too hard.
They decrease the volume of the crowd, I've heard.
ermm crowd were fine & vocal, you do realise they reduce the volume of the crowd responses & amplify the volume of the speker, hence you can even hear Jobrani's breathing while people are clapping & whistling
Well they did go to a TED talk not a comedy club. Regardless, I don't think they're a 'tough crowd'.
it is sort of odd to click on/go to a TED talk and get just comedy. mission creep?
Ur just great... man... Hats off...
And that joke "indian one"-->"i thought u were my driver" ;) :D
This guy is absolutely funny and he has the art of Comedy in his blood he is a real genius with the mic. I wouldn't be surprised if almost all Iranians are like him
Maz never fails me to laugh my heart out every time!hope to see your show live... more power!
loved him, he is so smart and easy going:)))
My name's BUND,
JAMAL BUND!
it should be ..I am Banda, Jamaluddin Muhammed Banda...
living in dubai i can really relate to this :P
Always a pleasure watching Maz's videos. Thanks for this.
James Bond aka Jimmy VESTVOOD! Great work Maz! Your delivery and change on level of energy with this audience was perfect
GREAT!
9 years and 1 like
The crowd does laugh, only they dont have a microphone pointed to the crowd, so you dont hear them...
greatest laugh i had today "I changed it to a plus!"
Love this guy! He is helping to humanize peoples of Arab countries in the eyes of many Americans.
As former UN and NATO soldier, I really like you. I served in only Muslim countries. I share Your views
"Bond .. Jamal Bond"
can't get any sexier than that ,, lmfao XD
😂
I love this guy. Bringing people together!
I have watched alot of your stuff Maz and you you never fail to make me laugh! This made my night; I needed a good laugh! Your a deadly comedian!
hes awesome, no filth
What's wrong with this crowd? Did they have a heavy food prior to the show or dont know how to laugh?!
+lili M Yeah wars will do that to you
+mrwebber35 Wars??
+lili M The United States voted George Bush and people like him out of being the President because the people who vote were tired of war. President Obama was to be the one to change the hearts and minds of ISIS. This is not happening so far so when I mention "Wars" I am sure "Wars" are on the minds of the audience so they don't feel much like laughing about the jokes about IRAN. Yes IRAN is fighting ISIS too but they send arms to rebels that bomb American friends and allies. the whole middle east is a mess and difficult to laugh about, that is all I mean.
+mrwebber35
Well, Im not sure about that, since cold war is happening in EU too so it doesn't apply to M.E only.
On the other hand, if people dont feel like laughing they went to a wrong place, dont you think so?
+lili M yeh...probably gyro...
Best 9 minutes of life if u were watching a stand up show..
They smooth transition between different accent is beautiful...
He is so funny omg
Is he not an Iranian, though?
Falamu445 Yes he is
Falamu445 he's Iranian so what? why are you saying it like that?
@@Anakinskynader call on Jesus
Persians are the Best!!!
belilu belilu :D 🖤 ur the best
Thanks! :)
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Same as you.
Thanks
You're doing a great job Maz
Thankyou for doing this . Respects from Texas
Such an entertainer. I'll be watching more of you maz. Keep the good work.
Thank You Maz for your positive efforts. You rock bro!
Hi I'm Iranian i hope you well i proud that so you are lovely comedian grate good luck god bless . bye😃😅🤣
Thanks for being so light-hearted about issues no one wants to acknowledge.
saw Maz on Showtime and he was the best. Keep it up and hope you come to Cleveland one day. Thanks for the laughs!
Thank you Mr Maz for your excellent job great
Wow brilliant and very funny.
Maz you're great man I've watched almost all your videos it's really great I appreciate you for your work
Just awesome. His comedy accomplishes so much more!
Good job, dude ! Whatever U do with good intentions really matters a lot . God Bless U !
A brilliant comedian.
Amazingly talented.
I’m getting addicted to his routines
Beautiful message in the end!!love u brother
Thank you, Sir
...You have helped me lose my fear of Middle Easterners .
Read Kahlil Gibran and Salman Rushdie. You will love them. I have had Middle-Eastern friends from various countries and various sects of Islam and other religions, including Christianity. Every one of them was so kind, sensitive, honest, and warm it was humbling. I felt crass by comparison. I moved away and I miss them.
This guy is hilariously amazing
One of the better Ted Talks in a while
I wish the world to know the people of Iran well.
Iranian culture and history are contemplative..
This regime detached Iran from the people..
anyway viva iranian👍💞👑🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷
True❤️❤️
Indeed, one of my favourite countries. Had a great holiday there some years ago. Love your rebellious history and can see why you are proud of it. Wish that you could become even more independent and keep to your dynastic traditions, by becoming Zoroastrian again or having a religiously devout Shah or something. And if I believed the testimony of Mordechai Vanunu and I was Iranian I would want nuclear weapons also.
Best comedian respect
That was fun, I really enjoyed that. Won’t it be nice when everyone in the world accepts one another without suspicion and fear? Thanks for the comedy, keep up the good work.
LOVE IT! Show this in my Geography classes. So awesome!
LOVE this MJ guy ! As a Canadian, I was brought up to think the best of people I meet, regardless of their background.
Maz Jobrani encompasses the justification for our attitude towards our fellow man. Bravo!
there should be more people like this on the planet
Humble and very funny!
Maz, Great! Thank you. I appreciate your humor and your efforts. I dedicate my Facebook page to making people realize the shallowness of their fears.
It's comedic, lighten up haters.
Catherine HPN
Having watched many stand up comedians, I think he did well without much help from the crowd!
This guy is great! I love my Middle Eastern friends. They're the nicest, most generous, laid back people I know!
The acustics in the place muffeld the laughter, I heard much more and totally enjoyed his performance.
Great man 👍
Just great 😄😄😄
Great set!
You are such a nice and humble person.Thanks for great comedy Sir.
If you against stereotype . please like
Trust me asians cant drive!
Arabs be like "Allahu akbar"
Azt Maj i am very much hate stereotype not cool
loooove u Maz
You are so funny! I’m binge watching you and I’m rolling off my bed laughing. Too cool!
Amazing job. Big fan of him.
I loved the nerd jokes (the intel ad) :)
Cal on Jesus