Suicide Can Be Funny If You Do It Right - Drew Michael

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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2019
  • A piece of stand-up about suicide and suicide jokes. This material can also be found on the HBO special "Drew Michael" (2018) as well as the album by the same name.
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Komentáře • 244

  • @Lunaliladee
    @Lunaliladee Před 3 lety +281

    "that joke isn't for everybody, you know, kinda like being alive"
    relatable lmao

  • @tinashen2984
    @tinashen2984 Před 4 lety +291

    as the person who used to have suicidal thoughts and am currently having a family member struggling with depression, the clip makes me laugh so hard I watched it twice.

  • @christinalstoudtpersonal9534

    Lmao fr. I love jokes about mental health issues cuz I relate but when I share it with others they get weirded out a bit xP

    • @kendry0330
      @kendry0330 Před 4 lety +16

      that's why i love this guy so much he makes all of the "negative" hilarious

    • @exosproudmamabear558
      @exosproudmamabear558 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah I get that too sometimes. but it is really funny to see their dumbfounded expressions.

    • @samo917
      @samo917 Před rokem

      Ye 😂 I love when I leave the dark comedy echo chamber and forget that not everyone is into it. More than I expected are tho lol imo

    • @hwiatslgeord2887
      @hwiatslgeord2887 Před rokem

      Too real

  • @DampLover
    @DampLover Před 3 lety +22

    "My target market is missing, tragic" was my favorite part xD

  • @jocosesonata
    @jocosesonata Před rokem +8

    Humour _is_ a coping mechanism.
    Helps de-stress, bring a bit of mirth, get the mood up.

  • @ambseyyy
    @ambseyyy Před 4 lety +96

    i keep come back to laugh at his videos whenever i feel hella depressed and it makes everything feel more bearable ngl

    • @cjdavis9289
      @cjdavis9289 Před rokem +1

      Me too haha good to know I'm not alone

    • @jeremyncrm2012
      @jeremyncrm2012 Před rokem +1

      Check out norm Macdonald talking about understanding suicide. Cracks me up

  • @MJWilde
    @MJWilde Před 4 lety +313

    Funny shit. I've been suicidal for a while now. Really fighting. And I do laugh at your material on suicide. And will continue to do so. But, you know, maybe not for long. -- Takin' it one joke at a time, man. One joke at a time.

    • @285runt
      @285runt Před 4 lety +15

      Keep your head up. I've been there.

    • @redefiningsk8ing
      @redefiningsk8ing Před 4 lety +5

      Lol

    • @taotaostrong
      @taotaostrong Před 4 lety +10

      Sending you love! I hope you’re doing ok. ♥️

    • @Jesusprayerwarriorbw
      @Jesusprayerwarriorbw Před 4 lety +10

      Hes right. Laughs help. I've kept going for 40 yrs after being raped by my gay uncle. Really messed me up. He killed himself, too bad I couldn't have done it for him.

    • @davethehostage
      @davethehostage Před 4 lety +9

      Hope you're still kicking, M.J. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @Smallestpenis
    @Smallestpenis Před 4 lety +63

    This just proves anything can be funny as long as you word it right

  • @sageywavey
    @sageywavey Před 4 lety +107

    10/10. This way exceeded my expectations. Funny shit. Suicidal for 20 years now, and you are right. This is my thing.

    • @thephoenix2038
      @thephoenix2038 Před 2 lety

      You were not offended by it? It seems like he's laughing at suicidal people

    • @sageywavey
      @sageywavey Před 2 lety +10

      @@thephoenix2038 It’s ok to laugh at your problems

    • @Sednas
      @Sednas Před 2 lety +5

      @@thephoenix2038 why would we be offended?

    • @thephoenix2038
      @thephoenix2038 Před 2 lety

      @@Sednas Suicide is a serious subject

    • @Sednas
      @Sednas Před 2 lety +11

      @@thephoenix2038 by taking it seriously I only become more suicidal

  • @theworldofblue4385
    @theworldofblue4385 Před 4 lety +58

    These are the type of jokes ‘The Joker’ should make 😂

  • @iceflys
    @iceflys Před rokem +2

    “make the corpse go wheeeeeeeeee”

  • @Pendragon981
    @Pendragon981 Před 3 lety +20

    I've thought a lot about ending myself, not that I would ever go through with it. He has a good way of explaining how these jokes can be cathartic. Laughter truly is the best medicine.

  • @soulzonex2074
    @soulzonex2074 Před 4 lety +21

    I hate/love how relatable this content is. I probably should talk to someone.

    • @kiannacat9330
      @kiannacat9330 Před 2 lety

      Agreed! How are you right now?

    • @soulzonex2074
      @soulzonex2074 Před 2 lety

      @@kiannacat9330 meh, you?

    • @kiannacat9330
      @kiannacat9330 Před 2 lety

      @@soulzonex2074 same here, I wanna die but I just want the next school year to start-then I can die. Are you suicidal?

    • @Cantbeerased7893
      @Cantbeerased7893 Před rokem

      agreed

  • @tiff8683
    @tiff8683 Před 4 lety +15

    Sooo right about the jokes being for suicidal people, I laughed so hard at this. Honestly genius

  • @satevo462
    @satevo462 Před 4 lety +36

    This guy is brilliant

  • @wanderingcloud6948
    @wanderingcloud6948 Před 4 lety +36

    You know the problem with these drew micheal stand up videos is that theyre not long enough

  • @Jordanectomy
    @Jordanectomy Před rokem +6

    It’s true. I joke about death a lot, and sometimes it’s hard for me to read the subtle discomfort on people’s faces. I laugh at death because I’m tempted and taunted by it, I think about it too much

  • @AuntSnazzy
    @AuntSnazzy Před rokem +3

    I've watched this video every few months for a couple of years. It's cathartic because there's so much you can never tell anyone. It's like letting a little steam out of the kettle.

  • @turtleboy6969
    @turtleboy6969 Před 2 lety +52

    As a suicidal person, this has put joy back into my life

  • @ninavidrio7801
    @ninavidrio7801 Před 4 lety +15

    This dude is always spot on I always make jokes about suicide and I make fun of my own life and all the messed up stuff but they always just nervously laugh and they act all awkward after that lol

  • @ajaythakkar_
    @ajaythakkar_ Před 4 lety +32

    Loved your special man. Made me feel less alone and changed the way I view art in general

  • @chuck7228
    @chuck7228 Před 4 lety +7

    Hands down one of the best comedians I have ever seen.
    Absolute legend

  • @nakiasimone
    @nakiasimone Před rokem +4

    I can confirm this is funny. I woke up and looked in the mirror like REALLY?!!!! really?! 🤣🤣

  • @ethanddog31
    @ethanddog31 Před 3 lety +6

    I connect with this on a crazy level

  • @fernsader9261
    @fernsader9261 Před 4 lety +36

    Everyone here is miserable lol

  • @jerrychrist
    @jerrychrist Před 4 lety +5

    I didnt really think about the structure of that joke until the 7th time I watched this. Now I do appreciate its architecture.

  • @cjdavis9289
    @cjdavis9289 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I swear if I won lotto I'm sending you a chunk coz this clip alone has helped me feel more seen than a bunch of therapists ever did, also your material is one of the only things that makes me genuinely laugh when I'm in the dumps

  • @GlobalEnglishSupernaturals

    This is the antidote to suicidal feelings!

  • @kiannacat9330
    @kiannacat9330 Před 2 lety +5

    This is one of the best things I’ve seen and heard. I laughed so hard that i did it silently-just like everything else I do in my life

  • @MaxineAndrew
    @MaxineAndrew Před 4 lety +7

    I'm glad you're here

  • @rubydreamt2440
    @rubydreamt2440 Před rokem +5

    I just finished crying and filled with suicidal thoughts and this made me laugh so much!

  • @isaaccuervo147
    @isaaccuervo147 Před 4 lety +8

    Wow.. This was hilarious. Im not crying anymore

  • @puffcatco
    @puffcatco Před 3 lety +8

    Suicide jokes are hella dark but not nessecarily offensive because suicidal people are the ones that make the most of these jokes

  • @ErinJeanette
    @ErinJeanette Před 2 lety +5

    I burst out laughing at I'm surprised when some people DON'T k-ll themselves lmfaooooo

  • @TragoudistrosMPH
    @TragoudistrosMPH Před 4 lety +6

    This is the funniest/darkest humor I have ever frowned and laughed at... in delight :P

  • @acutiff7125
    @acutiff7125 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Suicide jokes are therapeutic. Thank you!

  • @loganquigley141
    @loganquigley141 Před 4 lety +3

    Damn near flawless! I’ve been going back and rewatching this on a daily/weekly basis. The entire bit is unbelievably well written and perfectly executed. I can’t wait for more clips like this. Hope to see you performing live soon.

  • @AntiAllesAusPrinzip
    @AntiAllesAusPrinzip Před rokem +1

    I woke up woth my depression today and decided to look up comedy about depression. It was the right decision. Also I love how ge makes jokes about funny ways which is me.
    That video was awesome. Made me laugh. Thank you.

  • @alice3056
    @alice3056 Před 4 lety +3

    What angers me is that a lot of those people can’t even relate but are laughing like it’s any other joke etc. I do love the dark humour as I greatly relate to it 😂😭

  • @msjulicious
    @msjulicious Před 3 lety +2

    i watch this when i feel suicidal and then the feeling goes away

  • @hipiada
    @hipiada Před 3 lety +8

    I found this guy 1 year ago when I was very depressed.
    this guy is gonna be a legend of our generation.
    Funny and releatable

  • @jj88jj65
    @jj88jj65 Před 3 lety +2

    If this wasn't released in today's society you'd be so popular.
    I'm mad I haven't heard you before.
    The "you know who would've loved these jokes" is one of the best bits I've ever heard.

  • @brianwilson2310
    @brianwilson2310 Před 4 lety +9

    I havent laughed that hard in so long, I'm so glad I found your stuff man. Keep it up!

  • @ChopstickUrFootOff
    @ChopstickUrFootOff Před 4 lety +2

    “I don’t like what they’re saying but PFFWOOH WOW” Love that hahaha

  • @RobertHurleyJr
    @RobertHurleyJr Před 3 lety +3

    feeling down. 100% agree with him. once i make a major change i should be good.

  • @stringedassassin
    @stringedassassin Před rokem +1

    He's absolutely right.

  • @memesanddreams3551
    @memesanddreams3551 Před rokem +1

    I always come here when I feel like ending it and I cant express how much I need this video a times like this, I wish I could see more content like this when I'm like this. Thank you.

  • @Flameandfireclan
    @Flameandfireclan Před 2 lety +1

    I added this to my playlist: “Play this at my funeral lol”

  • @craigjohnson4112
    @craigjohnson4112 Před 2 lety +2

    Don't drink floor cleaner. All it did was make me urinate blood for eight months. And it made me too scared to try a painful method again. Need something painless.

  • @vt9967
    @vt9967 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this, Drew. My favorite joke.

  • @carolinelopez-martinez907
    @carolinelopez-martinez907 Před 2 měsíci

    Great crowd! I survived a suicide attempt and I love this! Laughing is healing, thank you for sharing

  • @Dead_or_Wild
    @Dead_or_Wild Před rokem +1

    I totally love this! Thanks Bro.

  • @mohammadzamani72
    @mohammadzamani72 Před 3 lety

    maaan! just love this guy! literally funny as hell

  • @Hawaiicool1
    @Hawaiicool1 Před 4 lety

    Love him!!

  • @jellebag
    @jellebag Před 2 lety

    i think this is my most favorite bit of comedy i've ever seen

  • @hereticwop
    @hereticwop Před 5 měsíci

    that bit is genius

  • @tomhuffner6535
    @tomhuffner6535 Před 4 lety +2

    i love you, thanks for this content.

  • @chuck7228
    @chuck7228 Před 4 lety

    Legendary.

  • @MarcelMatani
    @MarcelMatani Před 3 lety +1

    i fucking died at the roller coaster joke lmfao

  • @yohanaalem1332
    @yohanaalem1332 Před 4 lety

    Now I’m in love with your jokes

  • @user-hi3ep1dv3f
    @user-hi3ep1dv3f Před rokem

    This guy is such a genious. I watched this one so many times and it still makes me laugh.

  • @trashpanda5558
    @trashpanda5558 Před 3 lety

    i love this so much

  • @sadiakhalid92
    @sadiakhalid92 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant!

  • @christystewart7359
    @christystewart7359 Před 4 lety +3

    Holy shit 😂😂😂 yes we do 😂😂😂 this helps so much... I can't tell you how much I needed this ❤️

  • @rubyrotten7881
    @rubyrotten7881 Před 3 měsíci

    The world needs more of this humor. You're doing public health work here: laughter and a sense of community (oh shit, I see that 3.3k other people may also be circling the drain), are some of the most effective methods to pull people out of the tunnel. Thanks for the catharsis, my dude!

  • @CrisNF
    @CrisNF Před rokem

    man, i loved it.

  • @TheEndOfABloodline
    @TheEndOfABloodline Před 2 lety +2

    Just because I'm suicidal doesn't mean I won't laugh at a good suicide joke.
    Well, thanks. I was trying to be depressed. You ruined it! 😭

  • @beccangrace9618
    @beccangrace9618 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow. Just discovered your comedy. I'm thinking you're great. Genius! This is the third clip. Then this. I'm feeling let down. I work in the mental health field for a couple decades. Suicide is no joke. And there you go, explaining something that almost can't be explained, and I changed my mind. I understood. I relate to jokes I have problems with. So I'm back with you being a great comedic genius psychologist now.

  • @lakaylaallen37
    @lakaylaallen37 Před 3 lety

    This was gold😂😭

  • @officialfortunex
    @officialfortunex Před 4 lety

    These were damn good jokes and you're right that one was bulletproof

  • @Slush_Bunni97
    @Slush_Bunni97 Před 3 lety

    I like this kinda humor, not a lot of people I know do, it’s hard to find people who do . I’m constantly given an earful when I make a joke like that

  • @olive3577
    @olive3577 Před rokem +2

    No cause how he mentioned suicidal people like the jokes more are true as a open/healing suicidal person I make them all the time

  • @kavya914
    @kavya914 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this

  • @SoumyaSinha-nv3cw
    @SoumyaSinha-nv3cw Před 4 měsíci

    Damn...this was awesome

  • @kristy_baltezore_comedy
    @kristy_baltezore_comedy Před 2 lety +1

    torture! I love it!!

  • @aszucs240
    @aszucs240 Před rokem

    i was looking up the best handgun, i needed this ty

  • @cristianmercado6326
    @cristianmercado6326 Před 3 lety +1

    😂😂 loving it!!

  • @franklinmwirigi4196
    @franklinmwirigi4196 Před 8 měsíci

    love this joke all the time😅

  • @ministerel-tministerel-t2287

    Thank you

  • @RobScire
    @RobScire Před 4 lety

    this guy is so underrated

  • @tanjalindroos4232
    @tanjalindroos4232 Před 8 měsíci

    I love his jokes! 😂❤

  • @vanessamartinezG59
    @vanessamartinezG59 Před rokem

    This made my night lmao

  • @poopstewart
    @poopstewart Před rokem

    I heckled this guy because it was right around the 10th anniversary of my dad's suicide. But, I now love his act.

  • @LoganSewell83
    @LoganSewell83 Před rokem +1

    Even we depressed and anxious folks can find humor in the darkness. Yin cannot exist without Yang...and vice versa. ☯️😂😢

  • @zoulofzoria
    @zoulofzoria Před rokem

    This is everything!!! Love this shit!!

  • @blop-agames2454
    @blop-agames2454 Před rokem

    Man, I love your parallels ^^
    I myself a very parallelepipedic person as well !
    ... since that car accident ...

  • @sophiechannel33
    @sophiechannel33 Před 4 lety

    Loved it

  • @simeoncampbell7945
    @simeoncampbell7945 Před rokem +1

    I laughed so hard at this that it inspired my note

  • @capntinwhistle
    @capntinwhistle Před 3 lety

    This guy gets it.

  • @nataliem4029
    @nataliem4029 Před rokem +1

    Best thing ever compared to a helpline for me haha it's my go to.

  • @shandylynn2228
    @shandylynn2228 Před 10 měsíci

    Love it. I’m a fan.

  • @MatthewJackson23
    @MatthewJackson23 Před měsícem

    This had me rolling 😅

  • @Dlnqntt
    @Dlnqntt Před 3 lety

    I get lectured any time I try to make jokes like this. Drew is clearly better at his craft than I am!

  • @achildofgod9954
    @achildofgod9954 Před 4 lety +9

    I laughed uncontrollably especially about how he is surprised some people haven’t done it already . I bet he’ll make good friends with Louis C.K. Kind of got the same humor.

    • @craigjohnson4112
      @craigjohnson4112 Před 3 lety

      What is a good way to commit suicide that doesn't hurt?

  • @francestitcombe3187
    @francestitcombe3187 Před 4 lety +2

    Good stuff.

  • @emad9074
    @emad9074 Před 3 lety

    Really I agree 100 percent with the title, if you do the hilarious act, you yourself become a hilarious joke

  • @svetashee
    @svetashee Před 4 lety

    Yassss

  • @cameronreaves2751
    @cameronreaves2751 Před 3 lety

    Actually creative

  • @justakiddonamednukes9701
    @justakiddonamednukes9701 Před 2 lety +1

    Ok even though I had suicidal thoughts i laughed so hard that i banged my head 3x with a kitchen knife like holy sh!t how much funnier will it get 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ChristopherJereza
    @ChristopherJereza Před rokem +1

    i LOVE this hahahahahahaha