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  • Опубліковано 2 бер 2015
  • THE FEMSPLAIN KICKSTARTER WAS FULLY FUNDED!
    www.kickstarte...
    Also, just a note: To all the people who had nice things to say about my jokes, THANK YOU! It wasn't nearly as rehearsed (read: it wasn't rehearsed) as I'd like, but I wanted to support my friend's kickstarter and with your help we reached the goal! Thanks for supporting me, even when I'm not perfect.
    To everyone who hated it/me/wants it all to die:
    While I appreciate the constructive criticism in the comments section (you laugh too much, HACK!), all I ask is that you maybe consider the courage it takes to put yourself out there and make a 10 minute comedy set that you are performing live. Entertain the possibility that between working a full time job, creating weekly content for you all FOR FREE, and working on a bajillion side projects that I cannot wait to share with you, but can't right now, I didn't have months and months to rehearse this set. In fact, I wrote this set specifically for this show only a few nights before and had never performed it in front of anyone.
    I was doing a friend a favor by performing at this show for her amazing website and I had hoped that most of you would understand that this is not my comedy central special. In fact, it's not even the best set I have. It's just a glimpse at what I've been doing outside of making videos for the channel.
    One of the best/worst things about UA-cam is that it allows you to make contact with your audience. I can talk directly to you and you can speak directly back to me. It's a transaction. The problem, therein, is that in traditional media environments, performers don't have to deal with blowback after a stand up set. They do the set, they go home, it's over. On the internet, I get to hear critiques from a million people, oddly enough none of them are Chris Rock or Mike Birbiglia or Louis CK or Jenny Slate or even some of my amazing friends who perform all around the city to sold out crowds. So while, yes, I appreciate that you noticed I said like a bunch (how dare I be nervous), I also am not going to pay mind to most of the (very few) negative comments. It's been more than 2 weeks since that show and I'm performing more and more every day.
    Suffice it to say you won't be getting more stand up for free from me for a long time.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 266

  • @karaloca
    @karaloca 4 роки тому +32

    If you’re looking for jokes, try another video.

    • @MrJimmy1717
      @MrJimmy1717 3 роки тому

      most of these comments are bots

  • @fesimco4339
    @fesimco4339 4 роки тому +12

    She laughs harder at her jokes than anyone in there.

  • @TheBuffNerd92
    @TheBuffNerd92 4 роки тому +18

    Remember how overly confident you were thinking you would win that case? 😂

  • @thebatman4279
    @thebatman4279 4 роки тому +32

    I love how the bar for female comedy is so low that people are laughing at this.

  • @dsatwertwertwe
    @dsatwertwertwe 8 років тому +54

    This isn't even remotely funny. One of the hackiest sets ive seen in a long time...

  • @BrianScottGameNight
    @BrianScottGameNight 4 роки тому +10

    I put the word LOSER in the search and this came up.

  • @KyleExplosion
    @KyleExplosion 4 роки тому +12

    When is the comedy gonna start?

    • @dianehawkins5347
      @dianehawkins5347 4 роки тому

      Well, her opening line was, " I'm tired and I'm boring." What did you expect after that?

  • @danielfiorini7587
    @danielfiorini7587 4 роки тому +9

    The laugh is bad. The act is terrible. The identity crisis is legitimately brilliant.

  • @ghotighthefish3995
    @ghotighthefish3995 9 років тому +1

    It is 7 am, I've been up for one hour and you managed to wake me up better than the usual gallon of coffee. Only problem is that my laugh has woken up half of the building too

  • @arrowsfitz
    @arrowsfitz 9 років тому +42

    "sorry you're not a restaurant anymore"
    lmao! loved it!

  • @DietMtnDew
    @DietMtnDew 4 роки тому +19

    Epic fail, and now you lost your greedy predatory lawsuit.... now that makes me actually LAUGH, unlike your crap set.

  • @lalaxp
    @lalaxp 9 років тому

    I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCKED THIS STAND UP!

  • @sarcasmhatter595
    @sarcasmhatter595 9 років тому

    It took a lot of guts to stand up there in front of a crowd like that! Your jokes were great and your impression of Anastasia was spot on. Keep doin' you :3

  • @SaSaNa1993
    @SaSaNa1993 9 років тому +6

    I thought you were so good! I don't usually comment but I read the description and some of the comments so I went in thinking it wasn't going to be good (which usually isn't a good start) but you were SO FUNNY! I wouldn't think it was your first time doing stand up - I laughed and really enjoyed it :) I'm sorry you had such a bad experience reading the comments and I'm sorry you won't be sharing your stand-up with us anytime soon - some people ruin it for everyone. Keep going though and don't let anyone knock your confidence!

  • @KLT2013
    @KLT2013 9 років тому +1

    You're really hilarious, and I love your videos and sense of humor! Keep it up :)

  • @NessaKessinger
    @NessaKessinger 9 років тому

    i'm trying to catch up on youtube and I LOVE YOUR DELIVERY. it's like listening to you at a party. you're hilarious and i think it's amazing. :)

  • @Cjbknieff
    @Cjbknieff 9 років тому +14

    UA-cam is GREAT at being like, "here's where you went wrong". Personally, I really enjoyed it, you seemed more confident about midway through your set than at the beginning. Plus your delivery was pretty awesome. I think it's okay to laugh at your own stuff, but I think in the video it was jarring because it was so loud.

  • @StephDiane84
    @StephDiane84 9 років тому

    The pronunciation of Ledisi's name still has me dying, smh, lol...at first I thought you were joking but then I realized that's really what you thought it was, and the tears wouldn't stop falling (sigh...I'm a suckers for name eff ups of uncommon names, don't ask me why, lol) !!!! Good job on the show...ps, your laughter is infectious, don't lose it!!

  • @Rikuphi
    @Rikuphi 9 років тому +1

    Ahhh I wish I knew about this It'd be awesome to see your standup!

  • @jmcgoughy
    @jmcgoughy 9 років тому +6

    Thats a pretty solid set. 10 mins of material is like a real workload for a beginner, shoot its like telling a novice runner to go join the Ethiopians in a 5k next week. I am very interested in seeing more of it, your sit at a table funny and that can take you very far, keep it up

  • @gabriellebkr
    @gabriellebkr 9 років тому

    This was fun! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @kmoodyonthemic
    @kmoodyonthemic 9 років тому

    This had me in tears! Why are you so funny?

  • @marcuslopezwasup
    @marcuslopezwasup 9 років тому

    I loved this so much, I was dying the entire time.

  • @UdoADHD
    @UdoADHD 9 років тому +37

    LMAO I love how she is laughing at herself and having so much fun!!!!

  • @HaleyLikeTheWolf
    @HaleyLikeTheWolf 9 років тому +10

    This was really great! The salad and the 50 shades stuff were my favorites. You are so awesome for putting this up, especially since everyone on youtube is also a professional comedy critic :)

  • @chescaleigh
    @chescaleigh 9 років тому +56

    "remember that time we had carrots before me?" CLASSIC

  • @eikom8896
    @eikom8896 9 років тому

    I loved seeing you up there! Its obvious that you're new to this, I don't know why people are criticizing so harshly. I thought you looked really confident up there, and as far as people saying laughing at your own jokes is not the way to go. Soooooo many comedians do that. There's nothing wrong with it. I would love to see more. Thanks for sharing with us! I was starting to miss you!

  • @abbyf5198
    @abbyf5198 9 років тому

    I was literally laughing out loud at this, and that's not something that happens often on the internet. Thank you for posting this, I really enjoyed it

  • @LIQUIDSNAKEz28
    @LIQUIDSNAKEz28 4 роки тому +1

    Real comedians don't try suing people because they were made fun of

  • @tbefilms
    @tbefilms 9 років тому +10

    I thoroughly enjoyed this set, Akilah, despite the unrehearsed quality. That's what I loved about it! I felt like I was listening in on you conversing with your friends being clever and hilarious. I'm sorry people are giving you crap & ruining it for the rest of us. I don't live in New York, so hopefully I'll be able to see more standup from you on the internet at some point again. You're a rockstar!!!

  • @Chris-is1rd
    @Chris-is1rd 8 років тому +36

    Holy shit - this is terrible...you were laughing harder at your own jokes than anyone in the crowd.

    • @ivannelson2392
      @ivannelson2392 8 років тому +3

      Hmmm, maybe you should read the description

    • @Chris-is1rd
      @Chris-is1rd 8 років тому +4

      +Ivan Nelson That doesn't take away from the fact that she's terrible

    • @ivannelson2392
      @ivannelson2392 8 років тому +8

      +CHRIS B. Well, considering that she.
      1. Didn't prepare
      2. Never did this before
      3. Had basically nothing to go off of
      I think she did pretty well.
      As someone who is often on stage, the first time wasn't good. This is really good for her first try, you have to admit. Who is incredible at first?

    • @Chris-is1rd
      @Chris-is1rd 8 років тому +3

      +Ivan Nelson That's your opinion that she die "pretty well." My opinion is that she absolutely has no sense of humor....Not even a hint of it. She's fucking terrible. The problem isn't that she didn't look like a polished performer (i get that) Its that she didn't say one single funny thing.

    • @ivannelson2392
      @ivannelson2392 8 років тому +3

      Well everyone has their own sense of humour and some people DID laugh because they share that sense of humour. :)

  • @eron2216
    @eron2216 9 років тому +36

    That throwback Usher tho. On the real, you're a very uplifting woman. Your laughter is obnoxious, but I can get behind it.

    • @AkilahObviously
      @AkilahObviously  9 років тому +58

      fair assessment.

    • @WaxChin
      @WaxChin 9 років тому +27

      Smoothiefreak Sorry this exchange is hilarious.
      "You're obnoxious"
      "....you got me."

    • @gwh3013
      @gwh3013 6 років тому +1

      You're so cute, but I don't find you funny.

  • @AhsanteB
    @AhsanteB 9 років тому +8

    I never get why people feel the need to leave such negative comments. Of course you don't have to be perfect, and you were doing it for a good cause. I think it's great that you're putting yourself out there. Do you, girl :)

  • @futuristicpiateman
    @futuristicpiateman 9 років тому +2

    This is so funny!!😄 I love how you just set a really easy atmosphere almost like it's less like you're doing standup and more like ur just at a party and someone gave you a microphone and ur on a roll 😊

  • @lillyofthefield101
    @lillyofthefield101 9 років тому

    you're hilarious and if this is one of your first times I can't wait to see what your stand up will look like in a couple months (also your eye makeup at the end was gorgeous!)

  • @whitneydavis124
    @whitneydavis124 9 років тому +1

    I cried laughing and had to watch it again. I live in LA. SIGN IT IN BLOOD! Not only do I sign contracts for less, I have sex for less. >.

  • @yana-perrault
    @yana-perrault 9 років тому +7

    this was awesome!! the whole salad story had me rollin. I would love to see more of this, you're awesome, Akilah. Keep doin you, you seriously inspire me :)

  • @kdskipper
    @kdskipper 9 років тому

    Love you on your blogs and Twitter, cool to see you here. Sidenote, Ledisi is pronounced with the accent on the first syllable pronounced like the lead in a pencil. Led-i-see. Keep grinding, you're awesome.

  • @MrJimmy1717
    @MrJimmy1717 3 роки тому +1

    ill never get that 11 minutes back.

  • @demetriarule
    @demetriarule 9 років тому +4

    Great job! I look forward to seeing more of your stand ups.

  • @MLEvlog
    @MLEvlog 9 років тому

    OMG more of these please!

  • @kerrybanks7740
    @kerrybanks7740 4 роки тому +2

    Maybe if you worked a corner with a lot of traffic and sucked this hard you'd make enough money TO PAY WHAT YOU OWE TO THE MAN YOU TRIED TO RUIN!!!

  • @tfolkedahl
    @tfolkedahl 9 років тому

    This is great and I am very pleased.

  • @LimeyLassen
    @LimeyLassen 7 років тому

    Is there more of you doing standups? Because that's what I need.

  • @RSecrets
    @RSecrets 9 років тому +5

    Seriously that salad bit killed! You had me crying.
    This is such a good set for an amateur comedy show! :) it's shitty that you have to see the negative comments but see all the positives too! Hope we get to see more in the future :)

  • @EzzyDT
    @EzzyDT 8 років тому +1

    I have no problem with criticism. Just keep it positive, constructive
    and informative. Use your comment to make Akilah better. In the past
    comedian's could work this out away from the public eye.

  • @MissCellaneous721
    @MissCellaneous721 7 років тому +2

    the crowd is so weak. i would hate to have them as an audience

  • @mw-fj6dd
    @mw-fj6dd 9 років тому +8

    I LOVE COMEDIANS THAT LAUGH AT THEIR OWN JOKES IT MAKES IT SO MUCH BETTER

  • @emmfan09
    @emmfan09 9 років тому +2

    I'm happy you put this back up! Loved the salad bit.

  • @ThEePiCgOoFyKiD
    @ThEePiCgOoFyKiD 9 років тому +2

    I don't get why people don't like you laughing in your set. You have a unique laugh! It made me think of Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock. Not in that your laugh was similar to theirs at all, just that you have a distinct and infectious laugh that I thought brought a nice flavor.
    Can't believe that was your first time doing this set for a crowd! It went very well.
    I wish I could do stand up. 2 issues: I'm nervous (I know, bad excuse), and I'm not quite funny/creative enough to make a good set. hehe

  • @LinguistAmbie
    @LinguistAmbie 8 років тому +1

    amazing girly!

  • @MartinRobertFletcher
    @MartinRobertFletcher 4 роки тому +2

    Wow, can someone tell me where the jokes are?

  • @justinellis6325
    @justinellis6325 7 років тому +6

    was that stand up comedy? legit question

  • @ericasheff
    @ericasheff 9 років тому +8

    You did a great job! It's so refreshing to see female comics; it gives me hope that more females will let their voices be heard. Keep doing you, girl! :) And the "like"s in your set - I've noticed a lot of my friends say "like" throughout normal conversation. It's just a filler word, I think. I'm sure once you grow more confident in your act, you'll drop it. But yeah, overall good work! Please continue sending out the funnies!

  • @BbyPigeon
    @BbyPigeon 8 років тому +1

    I love your energy! Your laugh is contagious!

  • @emmalouge123
    @emmalouge123 9 років тому

    LOL! You're amazing Akilah

  • @jennclark2403
    @jennclark2403 9 років тому

    LOVE your sweater. And everything you said.

  • @scler8453
    @scler8453 9 років тому +6

    I love comedians that laugh with you, it makes it so much less "I'm doing a show for you" and more informal and fun

  • @CurvyChicaNY
    @CurvyChicaNY 9 років тому

    Loved it! Hale and Hearty!

  • @MsMasonification
    @MsMasonification 9 років тому +1

    Your Beyonce criticism was a little misleading... Ledisi was never scheduled to perform, she even said so. Common stated that Bey approached them (to do the song) and "who turns Beyonce down?!" SN: 1- Ledisi was phenomenal in Selma & (in general)
    2- Im not a BeyHive member/Stan, just making an observation. :)

  • @Spanelli_
    @Spanelli_ 9 років тому

    I woke up my sister from laughing so loud haha I loved it! 😂

  • @rayo-sun
    @rayo-sun 9 років тому

    I thought the laughing was HILARIOUS. It made you real! People laugh when they say funny things!

  • @theotherbrief
    @theotherbrief 7 років тому +1

    This is great

  • @abluemug
    @abluemug 9 років тому

    Ohmygosh. This was soooooooo goood! I loved every part!!!!! I wish I was more active on the social stuff so I could've known about this!! Good job! Laughing the entire time!
    P.s. Love take that description down. No need to explain yourself to people who don't show their faces or people who cannot convey their message in a proper tone. You were great. I'm sure you know or feel that you need work but that's a given with anyone who is passionate about what they do. Take the description down. ;) I cannot wait to hear about your new projects!!!!

    • @ashthebash66
      @ashthebash66 4 роки тому

      I think she'd probably be happier if you sent her money to pay sargon more than receive your glowing praise.

  • @malong21
    @malong21 9 років тому

    I absolutely H-A-T-E when people use the word "like" repeatedly in a sentence...but you have found some way to make it adorkable lol.....SORCERESS! 😁
    My only criticism would be that i'd like to hear transitions between jokes. And everytime you were mispronouncing Ledisi's name i was like "nooooooooooo!!"😁
    Other than that i think youre hilarious, you have great comic timing and even tho i dont live in new york, i found ur jokes relatable and funny as hell. Youve got true talent😊

  • @representationmetaphorique
    @representationmetaphorique 9 років тому +1

    oh god i love this

  • @lindsayluvvz
    @lindsayluvvz 9 років тому

    Please post more stand up! It's awesome!

  • @amberj7537
    @amberj7537 9 років тому +12

    YOU DON'T NEED TO EXPLAIN YOURSELF TO THE HATERS!!! You're fabulous! I ❤️ U.

  • @BriaBea
    @BriaBea 8 років тому +10

    Omg your laugh! Presh. Like I crack up every time you start cracking yourself up. Yas.

  • @JackieAmodeo
    @JackieAmodeo 9 років тому +5

    Screw all the negative comments here. As a comedian, this is a great performance for one of your first times! You had lots of laugh points and the audience seemed totally on board. Great set!

  • @raulrimshaw4881
    @raulrimshaw4881 4 роки тому +1

    Where the comedy at? She literally just read out a list with a number of 'f*cks' thrown in their... Noone in there is laughing louder than her...

  • @MoneyGist
    @MoneyGist 8 років тому

    "You think ghosts can't do like math?" ~ Lmao

  • @CatMoca
    @CatMoca 9 років тому

    I am so sorry that you got a lot of negative comments. I've heard that stand up is a tough tough field to break into but I'm sure we will hear great things from you.

  • @libbymorgan-owen4875
    @libbymorgan-owen4875 9 років тому

    Love this!

  • @retrogirl2498
    @retrogirl2498 9 років тому +3

    The salad bar jokes had me in tears fam

  • @furorfrisii7679
    @furorfrisii7679 4 роки тому +2

    Ehh...umm...
    Hééh. Arrr...ehh........ehmm....But...ehm...
    Like...ermmm...
    And this sums it up.
    WHERE WERE THE JOKES?

  • @Cherishmebeautiful
    @Cherishmebeautiful 9 років тому +1

    Out of ranch!! I loved it!!

  • @Wwumzymumzy
    @Wwumzymumzy 9 років тому +3

    I don't know what all the hate I see down below is about. I loved this! Wish I could see more. When it ended, i was like "awwww, I want it to keep going though" TWO THUMS UP

  • @marquis1619
    @marquis1619 9 років тому +1

    Smoothiefreak YOU KILLED IT :D Tbh I loved how hyped you got because it brings more life to the standup.
    P.S. in the most non-stalkerish way I think your laugh is wonderful

  • @hester6821
    @hester6821 9 років тому

    My laughing woke up my flat mates, but screw them this was hella funny.

  • @WaxChin
    @WaxChin 9 років тому

    This was really funny Akilah

  • @Adrian-xn1gd
    @Adrian-xn1gd 8 років тому +2

    this was fucking great

  • @Smoothanthaa
    @Smoothanthaa 9 років тому +1

    That last joke was perfect! Great job, Akilah!

  • @elizabeththomas6075
    @elizabeththomas6075 9 років тому

    I. NEED. YOUR. SWEATSHIRT!!!!

  • @temitopeakanbi9992
    @temitopeakanbi9992 9 років тому +1

    Her name is pronounced LED-i-see, the emphasis was on the wrong syllable and it was bugging me the whole time but congrats

  • @NDRAgain
    @NDRAgain 9 років тому

    That was hilarious, great routine! :D

  • @chrissyb1664
    @chrissyb1664 9 років тому

    Loved it!

  • @guccicargos846
    @guccicargos846 9 років тому

    You are so funny and amazing!

  • @Nike2141
    @Nike2141 3 роки тому

    This is a prime example of laughing at her... not with her because of humor.

  • @lifeofthecartertv9560
    @lifeofthecartertv9560 9 років тому +2

    Despite the comments, I like the fact that you laugh at your own jokes; I crack myself up, so I find myself doing it all the time.

  • @mugglefolk
    @mugglefolk 9 років тому

    really great set :)

  • @zeefeesheepwns
    @zeefeesheepwns 9 років тому +10

    dude i was SO on board until the 50 shades of gray thing and the being slapped thing. like i know you're kidding but it made me uncomfortable. maybe it's just me and my experiences. but i really do love everything else and want more of your stand up :)

    • @stagedivezhighfivez
      @stagedivezhighfivez 9 років тому +1

      I agree

    • @labrillante3
      @labrillante3 9 років тому +2

      That was the funniest part!

    • @zeefeesheepwns
      @zeefeesheepwns 9 років тому +1

      labrillante3 for you, maybe.

    • @ladyslick121
      @ladyslick121 7 років тому +1

      oh shut uppp. its a joke. Its not aimed at anyone. She's talking about herself. Weirdo... being triggered by someone making a joke about themselves.

  • @PseudoSwag
    @PseudoSwag 8 років тому

    this wasn't as bad as folks in the comments are making it seem. actually it wasn't bad at all, i enjoyed it. nice one akilah :)

  • @millertwice
    @millertwice 9 років тому

    Does the host know that "the last comic" at comedy shows is often called a "headliner?" Had anyone at this show ever done comedy before?

  • @ThemedNumber02
    @ThemedNumber02 9 років тому +1

    To be honest, I felt awkward and a bit tense watching this.

  • @DerekMac96
    @DerekMac96 8 років тому +1

    that was the most amazing thing ever lol...laughed so hard! and to those who question why she laughs at her own jokes, maybe its because they are funny

  • @garrethenderson7561
    @garrethenderson7561 4 роки тому +1

    Did she just compare herself to Beyonce? I'm confused.

  • @ljmastertroll
    @ljmastertroll 9 років тому

    If they called it 50 Shades of Beyoncé I would definitely go.

  • @thatcurlyhairchick
    @thatcurlyhairchick 9 років тому

    I really loved the bit about soup and salad places! It's so damn true. And your love for ranch just screams black lady from the south. We love ranch dressing lmao

  • @oliwoodstar
    @oliwoodstar 7 років тому +1

    Why go to a show if you're not gonna show any enthusiasm? I thought it was a solid set, some good laughs.