Hacking comedy | Baratunde Thurston | TEDxKC

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  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
  • This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Often introduced as a technology-loving comedian from the future - Baratunde Thurston cares enough to engage the world socially and politically with his provocative brand of technology infused wit. In this hilarious talk, Baratunde shows us how to hack a few of our everyday digital experiences.
    This talk contains profanity.
    Baratunde Thurston challenges conventional narratives on race, technology and politics with his particular brand of intellectually charged humor. He is the CEO, co-founder and hashtagger-in-chief of Cultivated Wit. He wrote The New York Times bestseller “How To Be Black” and served for five years as director of digital for the satirical news outlet The Onion.

    When Thurston’s not delivering keynote talks at gatherings such as SXSW Interactive, LeWeb and Personal Democracy Forum, he writes the monthly back page column for Fast Company and contributes to the MIT Media Lab as a director’s fellow. He co-founded the black political blog Jack and Jill Politics, has advised the Obama White House, has more than 10 years of experience in standup comedy, and more than 30 years’ experience being black. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

    Website: baratunde.com/#baratunde
    Twitter: @baratunde
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  • @BoomaOwl
    @BoomaOwl 9 років тому +179

    This talk makes me feel happier & smarter. I'm gonna go sleep it off.

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde 9 років тому +65

      It was only supposed to do one of those things. Please return the video as it is clearly defective.

    • @BoomaOwl
      @BoomaOwl 9 років тому +23

      Video's in the mail. Thank you for your prompt service.

    • @zenyt3511
      @zenyt3511 6 років тому

      Mohammed Al-Sahaf i

    • @doggo206
      @doggo206 6 років тому

      Sleeping either transfers it into long term memory or gets rid of it.

  • @mjdobson88
    @mjdobson88 9 років тому +61

    Great presentation Baratunde, you are a smart dude!

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde 9 років тому +25

      Thanks Mark!

    • @mjdobson88
      @mjdobson88 9 років тому +4

      Your welcome. I really enjoyed your presentation.

  • @AmosSpurgeon
    @AmosSpurgeon 7 років тому +62

    I have no idea how I ended up on this video, what this video is about, or why I watched the entire thing...
    The only thing I do know is that i absolutely loved it.

    • @kosmique
      @kosmique 4 роки тому +1

      as far as i know he made another one

    • @missyc13
      @missyc13 3 роки тому +1

      I went through so many TedXtalks, from psychology, to the apocalypse to hacking and now I have found my way here. The recommended bar is still full of un-watched TedxTalks. I wonder how long it will take to watch them all

    • @autodidatasacademy
      @autodidatasacademy 3 роки тому

      @@missyc13 maybe two lifes

  • @treenaluv99
    @treenaluv99 7 років тому +18

    This is basically combining my two favorite things. Bless this ted talk, and I hope I get to do something this cool (coding and comedy combined!!) at some point in my life.

    • @aprilk141
      @aprilk141 6 років тому +1

      Trina Bean just promise us that the punchline for every joke will be, "ERROR, FILE NOT FOUND"!

  • @DennisGutierrez
    @DennisGutierrez 9 років тому +17

    OMG thank you. We need more folks like you!

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde 9 років тому +24

      THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!

    • @MM-ph7kl
      @MM-ph7kl 8 років тому +2

      +Baratunde Thurston HAAHHAAHAAHHHAHAHAH

  • @Cubit100
    @Cubit100 5 років тому

    Saw Baratunde on TWIT, then followed him on Twitter. Just discovered this TEDx talk made 5 years ago.

  • @lauviahhound6365
    @lauviahhound6365 4 роки тому

    It’s very easy to be violent and clueless...it’s quite the genius to know how to use humor to control it!

  • @cullisheerfrost1494
    @cullisheerfrost1494 6 років тому

    I like the dog with the book on its head. You are the best. The whole topic of laughter is the most important thing in steps to peace. People that make other people laugh are the true peacekeepers (or can be) - I love this whole thing - going to friend you, etc.

  • @scream5122
    @scream5122 6 років тому +1

    Fantastic talk! Very impactful.

  • @popcornthemagictalkingcat7996
    @popcornthemagictalkingcat7996 7 років тому +6

    That was soo good & funny. I can see why the Onion hired him!

  • @TheAlinker
    @TheAlinker 9 років тому +2

    Great food for thought. We spend a lot of time in serious thought about serious matters, when what matters most is having fun engaging each other, and exploring different perspectives. Your spin on comedy fells like an invitation to add the verbal chili sauce to a otherwise too familiar conversation.

  • @djpdyson
    @djpdyson 4 роки тому

    Very smart and VERY funny....I so enjoyed this talk!!!

  • @sygb.550
    @sygb.550 7 років тому +3

    i truly enjoyed that talk

  • @jakors
    @jakors 6 років тому

    Great stuff. Smart. Very funny. Pretty profound too.

  • @freefalling71
    @freefalling71 7 років тому

    Funny and smart from beginning to end

  • @dieudosam
    @dieudosam 9 років тому +5

    Fantastic talk Baratunde. Always hilarious and informative. You inspire so many!

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde 9 років тому +3

      Thanks Samuel! I was going for terrifying so many, but inspiration was a second level goal, so I'll take it.

    • @dieudosam
      @dieudosam 9 років тому +1

      Baratunde Thurston Nothing about loving PB&J sandwiches is scary. Keep on doing the many great things you are doing sir.

  • @jaysonbunnell8097
    @jaysonbunnell8097 6 років тому +3

    As soon as I saw the onion I was ecstatic

  • @ChrisArakelian
    @ChrisArakelian 7 років тому +10

    The woman at 4:02 in the pink is Heartless :')

    • @harntheory5572
      @harntheory5572 6 років тому

      BWAHAHA!!! I was thinking the same thing!!

  • @jalenchristopher1886
    @jalenchristopher1886 7 років тому

    this was actually good and I surprisingly didn't skip through it

  • @2012loveyourself
    @2012loveyourself 8 років тому +1

    fantastic!

  • @GT-tj1qg
    @GT-tj1qg 6 років тому +26

    I thought this would be comedy about hacking. Didn't think about the possibility of it being about the hacking of comedy.

  • @BuzzZu
    @BuzzZu 8 років тому +27

    was drinking water, saw the fuck you congress logo, immediately paused video to swallow water cuz i knew i was gonna choke

  • @ansgzl
    @ansgzl 4 роки тому +3

    Captain America: language!! 🤣

  • @BuzzZu
    @BuzzZu 8 років тому +8

    Did u kno on android google chrome once u hit 100 tabs, instead of giving you the number of tabs like it usually does, it gives u this smiley face: :D

    • @erik_raven
      @erik_raven 7 років тому

      How did you test this?

    • @cameronwratt8219
      @cameronwratt8219 7 років тому +3

      do that on incognito and it gives you ;)

  • @sashanewyork3237
    @sashanewyork3237 5 років тому +1

    I'm laughing so hard it this. This guy's awesome.

  • @edwardsbarbara25
    @edwardsbarbara25 4 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @gamezswinger
    @gamezswinger 3 місяці тому

    Absurdism encourages individuals to break free from rigid belief systems and societal norms that dictate what is meaningful or purposeful. By acknowledging the inherent absurdity of existence, individuals are liberated to explore their own values, beliefs, and purposes without feeling constrained by external expectations.

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx 4 роки тому

    But thanx for the beautiful conversation ... we did talk... at least something like that... and I think I know what I wanted to know... thanx for that ... ❤

  • @felixtc1975
    @felixtc1975 3 роки тому

    I totally envy you your mother. What an amazing woman!

  • @-YELDAH
    @-YELDAH 5 років тому

    i was hoping he would say a number at the end lol

  • @TaelTheFennec
    @TaelTheFennec 7 років тому +4

    Dude in blue shirt at 5:26

  • @JamesPIV-du1iq
    @JamesPIV-du1iq 7 років тому +7

    this was so dope, i wish people on t.v. and such could be themselves instead of being a p.c. personality that every audience could relate, and also has to worry about what they say so they don't rub someone the wrong way and then get flamed one the news about their mistakes. Ya know what i'm saying, random person scrolling through the comments of a video on an endless hunger filled website of trying to fill in your free time and entertain yourself with meaningless content?

  • @prasoonpandey1184
    @prasoonpandey1184 6 років тому

    Hilarious😂

  • @Orichenel
    @Orichenel 4 роки тому

    RESPECT for you Brother...
    .
    maybe you should have a talk with Dave Chapelle to get more ideas and sharpen your witsz...
    this is brilliant.!!!

  • @pemstern
    @pemstern 5 років тому

    I guess living up to that title would be a hard ask for anyone...

  • @paulfranco3239
    @paulfranco3239 3 роки тому

    💛💛💛

  • @DarthTwilight
    @DarthTwilight 2 роки тому

    I should've heard about this guy already.

  • @sheisveryfamous
    @sheisveryfamous 5 років тому +1

    💕

  • @oyonggofomocci2078
    @oyonggofomocci2078 6 років тому

    OML he pronounced the gif hard

  • @LanisDad1185
    @LanisDad1185 7 років тому +1

    King! we must connect! i lament not meeting u on my previous runs thru NYC...
    Asé
    ~Blaq Ron #MalcolmXofComedy

  • @summersol5
    @summersol5 5 років тому

    No matter how happy the dog is, it will die... Every animal lover I came across I will need a shirt for these moments.

  • @leszeknowak9434
    @leszeknowak9434 4 роки тому

    9:31 Anybody knows this giftastic company/stuff?
    I am looking for it but I don't see anything about Fox80HD in the web. :

  • @natefischer4070
    @natefischer4070 6 років тому

    Now i want that how to be *censored* person how and where do i find it

  • @bcmasur
    @bcmasur 5 років тому

    4:58 *runs off to make sure cat videos are still there*

  • @placeholderrrr1
    @placeholderrrr1 6 років тому +1

    "Share jokes" = old Internet
    "Steal memes" = present

    • @Antraeus
      @Antraeus 4 роки тому

      Many a joke's been stolen and many a meme shared.

  • @AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor
    @AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor 5 років тому

    Somewhat funny. It could have been better if the topics were more generic not so America-centered so more people could get them. I love a good laugh and I sneak a lot of funny things to my children's books so that adults can have a cracking good time too reading for the 55th time the same book. Long live the laughter!

  • @archeryandrandomness8602
    @archeryandrandomness8602 6 років тому

    Yeah, give a shoutout to Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches- I've eaten one almost every school day for the past year and a half

  • @cyrilfiggus6524
    @cyrilfiggus6524 6 років тому +2

    TED: "Ideas that we can live without."

    • @Antraeus
      @Antraeus 4 роки тому

      Ideas for slaves of corporate culture.

  • @doktoracula7017
    @doktoracula7017 6 років тому

    Nice talk, though editing could be better.

  • @crownpif9402
    @crownpif9402 3 роки тому

    Rs peanut butter and jelly 💯

  • @rhys2792
    @rhys2792 4 роки тому +1

    Are you related to Babatunde?

  • @bcmasur
    @bcmasur 5 років тому +1

    TED sure has a ton of problems with volume. Either the entire video is at 1/4 volume, or the INTRO is twice as LOUD as the rest of the video.

  • @teodordl
    @teodordl 10 місяців тому

    2:22 how does he stand like that

  • @SC-vb2ui
    @SC-vb2ui 7 років тому

    💙💚💙

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx 4 роки тому

    I am hacked... Wi-Fi telly
    The security camera is watching me... even my telly
    The key of my house...
    Lol... what's wrong with me... i don't even care... in someway I like it... do I need help🤔🙄
    Hope mine personal favourite stalker talks back... she knows
    I am going away feeding the cats...
    I don't tell anyone that the camera not blinking anymore... (different power supply;) so I have a picture ... i only have one... please smile ... need to see that...
    A smile ... a real one

  • @Generic42
    @Generic42 6 років тому

    I liked the part where he said buzzwords.

  • @SC-vb2ui
    @SC-vb2ui 7 років тому

    ❤️loVe ❤️You❤
    I wish white are more like black...
    Come to Sydney-:)))Great Mind!!!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx 4 роки тому

    Still wonder what silence means ...

  • @TobbiJones
    @TobbiJones 3 роки тому

    5:26

  • @ZyaniOfficial
    @ZyaniOfficial 6 років тому +2

    I want eric andre to do one of these.

  • @remygaucher8598
    @remygaucher8598 3 роки тому

    9:47 what about covid instead of ebola

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx 4 роки тому

    Someone who will be my Pokemon friend?

  • @Ciprian-Amarandei
    @Ciprian-Amarandei 7 років тому

    I picture with Snow White reading the book should be funny

  • @Alrukitaf
    @Alrukitaf 7 років тому

    After two clangers - the semi colon and the peanut butter and jelly I had to switch off. Sorry

  • @poonamsvideoblogs
    @poonamsvideoblogs 6 років тому

    Where are the hacks? OH. never mind.

  • @nip3004
    @nip3004 6 років тому

    Lol would have loved to see this talk after trump was elected

  • @stringedassassin
    @stringedassassin 8 років тому +3

    Hacking comedy to death maybe.

  • @RationallyMe
    @RationallyMe 9 років тому +1

    Just when I thought I couldn't love this guy anymore...#GoFigure #Blerd #BerdShit #SmartIsSexy

  • @yamch
    @yamch 6 років тому

    looks like kanye west before he got his jaw wired

  • @IsaiahDT43
    @IsaiahDT43 7 років тому +3

    Dude, Coders are some of the funniest people in the world and they are ever increasing. Always busy planning the next gag or prank that only they can do or think of. This guy is out of the loop when it comes to that, but I enjoyed the rest.

  • @toadill
    @toadill 5 років тому

    ALC, JCL, and COBOL programming for the government....Yeah Mainframe programming....

  • @71freerider
    @71freerider 7 років тому

    Fantastic. How do I become black? ;)

  • @pablorages1241
    @pablorages1241 4 роки тому

    As soon as i saw this guys mom ... I can't take him seriously

  • @slings
    @slings 3 роки тому

    This guy's not a comedian, but there may be merit to his social commentary.

  • @om3g4z3r0
    @om3g4z3r0 6 років тому

    Safe comedy + them republigans jokes
    hack indeed.

  • @baileybrimhall5730
    @baileybrimhall5730 6 років тому +1

    That sucked a lot more than I had hoped. When you get way too political and vulgar the talk is ruined.

  • @kirstinetermansen7234
    @kirstinetermansen7234 5 років тому

    Hackers ruined USA diplomacy killed in bengazi
    Einterteinmemt, dataspy

  • @thescowlingschnauzer
    @thescowlingschnauzer 6 років тому

    "We would listen to Whoopi Goldberg and Garrison Keillor and Bill Cosby." A simpler time...

  • @Gettinsketchypodcast
    @Gettinsketchypodcast 8 років тому +19

    How to do comedy by someone who nobody has ever heard of...

    • @kalebarvie8505
      @kalebarvie8505 7 років тому +31

      More accomplished than you, funny guy.

    • @raginbakin1430
      @raginbakin1430 6 років тому +3

      Never heard of Henri-Ansel Vallee... who's that guy?

    • @MrAndrew201
      @MrAndrew201 6 років тому +1

      Henri-Ansel Vallee who are you?

    • @utubit22
      @utubit22 6 років тому

      well said. funniest thing about this guy is his cadence

    • @kinsmed
      @kinsmed 5 років тому

      And nobody has heard of you. Surprised!

  • @barthoebink
    @barthoebink 7 років тому

    12:05 Trump 2k16 :P

  • @faceswithin
    @faceswithin 6 років тому

    I don't understand Somebody explain it to me how comedians actors and people in Hollywood have now become so our God to be listened to about politics? I mean give me a break I mean who are you people and who Do You Think You Are? Today on the beat I heard him say that Trump needs to dismiss Obama no that's the other way around. Obama and the people that support him have to do that to Trump. But it's kind of interesting however after 8 years they have to say vote for me and I'll make it better well why didn't you make it better in those eight years?

  • @keepitsimplestupid3703
    @keepitsimplestupid3703 4 роки тому +1

    Sorry. Not feeling you! 9 minutes in. I'm out!

  • @adammartin8026
    @adammartin8026 6 років тому +11

    Lol he thinks TNYT is credible...

    • @Crypt1cmyst1c
      @Crypt1cmyst1c 6 років тому +5

      I think that in itself was a dig/joke

    • @edgarlarios4718
      @edgarlarios4718 6 років тому +1

      This was my thought exactly when he said that!

  • @PychoWarrior
    @PychoWarrior 6 років тому

    "And i called it NewsPhlash and it was the 90ies" this guy is not funny at all..

  • @Chartoise
    @Chartoise 8 років тому +79

    Can you imagine a white man saying: "my love of white people"?
    You can't huh... it would be an outrage...

    • @BrianCeder
      @BrianCeder 7 років тому +6

      baby

    • @cainejdole922
      @cainejdole922 7 років тому +1

      It's blatantly racist and extremely ignorant regardless of whether or not people are outraged anyway...

    • @maximilianovic1
      @maximilianovic1 7 років тому +9

      i think nobody would say that because we know we´re doing a fantastic job jerking each other off at every given opportunity. also what brian said.. baby

    • @epicdman8139
      @epicdman8139 7 років тому +2

      Chartoise No it wouldn't be... at all

    • @erikbarrett85
      @erikbarrett85 7 років тому +15

      can you imagine if you were treated as a member of an inferior race by people who are able to change laws that affect mostly YOUR people, whom are already viewed? you'd be outraged.... you ought to consider why things are the way they are, question everything.

  • @98370alberto
    @98370alberto 4 роки тому

    TOTALLY USELESS!!

  • @rofu37
    @rofu37 6 років тому

    More like a podcast for entertainment than something that will make me a more knowledgeable person. Disappointed.

  • @jamesmcallen8899
    @jamesmcallen8899 9 років тому +39

    I thought comedy was supposed to be funny...
    guess not...

    • @ziquaftynny9285
      @ziquaftynny9285 8 років тому +5

      +James McAllen racist

    • @kalebarvie8505
      @kalebarvie8505 7 років тому +17

      it's hilarious to people who don't rely on sexism, racism, belittlement and dick jokes for their chuckles. I hear there's a new season of Tosh.0 dropping soon.

    • @esscate
      @esscate 7 років тому +5

      Kaleb Arvie All this guy did was to rely on racism. EVERY FUCKING JOKE! Can't say too much bad about him thought. He was very honest in his title, it's just too bad he hasn't learned not to hyphenate.

    • @jamesmcallen8899
      @jamesmcallen8899 7 років тому +4

      no.. it just wasnt funny... period.

    • @jamesmcallen8899
      @jamesmcallen8899 7 років тому +2

      meh

  • @hopeinchristthesaviour4826
    @hopeinchristthesaviour4826 9 років тому +5

    Interesting talk.well presented except for the use of the 'f-word' that spoiled it for me and my teen daughter(would have wanted to share it with her). really unexpected based on how you started . my wife and i dont swear due to our Christian beliefs. sorry you felt that had to be part of the talk. otherwise a good look at the value of humour which can be ' good medicine'. God bless...

    • @ziquaftynny9285
      @ziquaftynny9285 8 років тому +5

      +Anthony Patterson Nothing wrong with swear words... Use logic, words don't hurt unless you let them and he was not even trying to hurt.

    • @buufuu8990
      @buufuu8990 7 років тому +22

      sounds to me youre the one spoiling your teen daughter by refusing to expose her to the realities of the world

    • @ignatius9127
      @ignatius9127 7 років тому +10

      Anthony Patterson keep your opinion to yourself and don't shame him by saying I'm sorry you felt it was necessary to use that word. People like you really anger me. This is a great video so please loosen up a little bit

    • @MrAndrew201
      @MrAndrew201 6 років тому

      Anthony Patterson you sick twisted or delusional if you still believe in God in 2018