Hacking comedy | Baratunde Thurston | TEDxKC

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 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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Komentáře • 150

  • @BoomaOwl
    @BoomaOwl Před 9 lety +179

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

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde Před 9 lety +65

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

    • @BoomaOwl
      @BoomaOwl Před 9 lety +23

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

    • @zenyt3511
      @zenyt3511 Před 6 lety

      Mohammed Al-Sahaf i

    • @doggo206
      @doggo206 Před 6 lety

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

  • @AmosSpurgeon
    @AmosSpurgeon Před 7 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

      as far as i know he made another one

    • @missyc13
      @missyc13 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      @@missyc13 maybe two lifes

  • @mjdobson88
    @mjdobson88 Před 9 lety +61

    Great presentation Baratunde, you are a smart dude!

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde Před 9 lety +25

      Thanks Mark!

    • @mjdobson88
      @mjdobson88 Před 9 lety +4

      Your welcome. I really enjoyed your presentation.

  • @DennisGutierrez
    @DennisGutierrez Před 9 lety +17

    OMG thank you. We need more folks like you!

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde Před 9 lety +24

      THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!

    • @MM-ph7kl
      @MM-ph7kl Před 8 lety +2

      +Baratunde Thurston HAAHHAAHAAHHHAHAHAH

  • @treenaluv99
    @treenaluv99 Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Cubit100
    @Cubit100 Před 5 lety

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

  • @GT-tj1qg
    @GT-tj1qg Před 6 lety +26

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

  • @scream5122
    @scream5122 Před 6 lety +1

    Fantastic talk! Very impactful.

  • @popcornthemagictalkingcat7996

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

  • @sygb.550
    @sygb.550 Před 6 lety +3

    i truly enjoyed that talk

  • @cullisheerfrost1494
    @cullisheerfrost1494 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @TheAlinker
    @TheAlinker Před 9 lety +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 Před 4 lety

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

  • @dieudosam
    @dieudosam Před 9 lety +5

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

    • @baratunde
      @baratunde Před 9 lety +3

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

    • @dieudosam
      @dieudosam Před 9 lety +1

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

  • @lauviahhound6365
    @lauviahhound6365 Před 4 lety

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

  • @jakors
    @jakors Před 6 lety

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

  • @jaysonbunnell8097
    @jaysonbunnell8097 Před 6 lety +3

    As soon as I saw the onion I was ecstatic

  • @BuzzZu
    @BuzzZu Před 8 lety +27

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

  • @freefalling71
    @freefalling71 Před 7 lety

    Funny and smart from beginning to end

  • @2012loveyourself
    @2012loveyourself Před 8 lety +1

    fantastic!

  • @jalenchristopher1886
    @jalenchristopher1886 Před 7 lety

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

  • @ansgzl
    @ansgzl Před 4 lety +3

    Captain America: language!! 🤣

  • @ChrisArakelian
    @ChrisArakelian Před 7 lety +10

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

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx Před 4 lety

    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 ... ❤

  • @BuzzZu
    @BuzzZu Před 8 lety +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

  • @sashanewyork3237
    @sashanewyork3237 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @edwardsbarbara25
    @edwardsbarbara25 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant

  • @JamesPIV-du1iq
    @JamesPIV-du1iq Před 6 lety +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?

  • @gamezswinger
    @gamezswinger Před 3 měsíci

    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.

  • @felixtc1975
    @felixtc1975 Před 2 lety

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

  • @-YELDAH
    @-YELDAH Před 5 lety

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

  • @prasoonpandey1184
    @prasoonpandey1184 Před 6 lety

    Hilarious😂

  • @TaelTheFennec
    @TaelTheFennec Před 6 lety +4

    Dude in blue shirt at 5:26

  • @oyonggofomocci2078
    @oyonggofomocci2078 Před 6 lety

    OML he pronounced the gif hard

  • @LanisDad1185
    @LanisDad1185 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @sheisveryfamous
    @sheisveryfamous Před 5 lety +1

    💕

  • @paulfranco3239
    @paulfranco3239 Před 3 lety

    💛💛💛

  • @pemstern
    @pemstern Před 5 lety

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

  • @Orichenel
    @Orichenel Před 3 lety

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

  • @leszeknowak9434
    @leszeknowak9434 Před 4 lety

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

  • @bcmasur
    @bcmasur Před 5 lety

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

  • @placeholderrrr1
    @placeholderrrr1 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @Antraeus
      @Antraeus Před 4 lety

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

  • @natefischer4070
    @natefischer4070 Před 6 lety

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

  • @summersol5
    @summersol5 Před 5 lety

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

  • @DarthTwilight
    @DarthTwilight Před 2 lety

    I should've heard about this guy already.

  • @archeryandrandomness8602

    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

  • @AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor

    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!

  • @teodordl
    @teodordl Před 9 měsíci

    2:22 how does he stand like that

  • @cyrilfiggus6524
    @cyrilfiggus6524 Před 6 lety +2

    TED: "Ideas that we can live without."

    • @Antraeus
      @Antraeus Před 4 lety

      Ideas for slaves of corporate culture.

  • @SC-vb2ui
    @SC-vb2ui Před 7 lety

    💙💚💙

  • @crownpif9402
    @crownpif9402 Před 3 lety

    Rs peanut butter and jelly 💯

  • @rhys2792
    @rhys2792 Před 4 lety +1

    Are you related to Babatunde?

  • @doktoracula7017
    @doktoracula7017 Před 6 lety

    Nice talk, though editing could be better.

  • @TobbiJones
    @TobbiJones Před 3 lety

    5:26

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx Před 4 lety

    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

  • @bcmasur
    @bcmasur Před 5 lety +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.

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx Před 4 lety

    Still wonder what silence means ...

  • @Generic42
    @Generic42 Před 6 lety

    I liked the part where he said buzzwords.

  • @remygaucher8598
    @remygaucher8598 Před 3 lety

    9:47 what about covid instead of ebola

  • @ZyaniOfficial
    @ZyaniOfficial Před 6 lety +2

    I want eric andre to do one of these.

  • @SC-vb2ui
    @SC-vb2ui Před 7 lety

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

  • @Alrukitaf
    @Alrukitaf Před 7 lety

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

  • @Ciprian-Amarandei
    @Ciprian-Amarandei Před 6 lety

    I picture with Snow White reading the book should be funny

  • @xXHmBacXx
    @xXHmBacXx Před 4 lety

    Someone who will be my Pokemon friend?

  • @poonamsvideoblogs
    @poonamsvideoblogs Před 6 lety

    Where are the hacks? OH. never mind.

  • @nip3004
    @nip3004 Před 6 lety

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

  • @RationallyMe
    @RationallyMe Před 9 lety +1

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

  • @IsaiahDT43
    @IsaiahDT43 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @stringedassassin
    @stringedassassin Před 8 lety +3

    Hacking comedy to death maybe.

  • @toadill
    @toadill Před 5 lety

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

  • @yamch
    @yamch Před 6 lety

    looks like kanye west before he got his jaw wired

  • @pablorages1241
    @pablorages1241 Před 4 lety

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

  • @71freerider
    @71freerider Před 7 lety

    Fantastic. How do I become black? ;)

  • @thescowlingschnauzer
    @thescowlingschnauzer Před 6 lety

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

  • @slings
    @slings Před 3 lety

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

  • @Chartoise
    @Chartoise Před 8 lety +79

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

    • @BrianCeder
      @BrianCeder Před 7 lety +6

      baby

    • @cainejdole922
      @cainejdole922 Před 7 lety +1

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

    • @maximilianovic1
      @maximilianovic1 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +2

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

    • @erikbarrett85
      @erikbarrett85 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @kirstinetermansen7234
    @kirstinetermansen7234 Před 5 lety

    Hackers ruined USA diplomacy killed in bengazi
    Einterteinmemt, dataspy

  • @om3g4z3r0
    @om3g4z3r0 Před 6 lety

    Safe comedy + them republigans jokes
    hack indeed.

  • @faceswithin
    @faceswithin Před 6 lety

    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?

  • @baileybrimhall5730
    @baileybrimhall5730 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Gettinsketchypodcast
    @Gettinsketchypodcast Před 7 lety +19

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

    • @kalebarvie8505
      @kalebarvie8505 Před 7 lety +31

      More accomplished than you, funny guy.

    • @raginbakin1430
      @raginbakin1430 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @MrAndrew201
      @MrAndrew201 Před 6 lety +1

      Henri-Ansel Vallee who are you?

    • @utubit22
      @utubit22 Před 6 lety

      well said. funniest thing about this guy is his cadence

    • @kinsmed
      @kinsmed Před 5 lety

      And nobody has heard of you. Surprised!

  • @barthoebink
    @barthoebink Před 7 lety

    12:05 Trump 2k16 :P

  • @keepitsimplestupid3703
    @keepitsimplestupid3703 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @adammartin8026
    @adammartin8026 Před 6 lety +11

    Lol he thinks TNYT is credible...

  • @jamesmcallen8899
    @jamesmcallen8899 Před 9 lety +39

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

    • @ziquaftynny9285
      @ziquaftynny9285 Před 8 lety +5

      +James McAllen racist

    • @kalebarvie8505
      @kalebarvie8505 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +4

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

    • @jamesmcallen8899
      @jamesmcallen8899 Před 7 lety +2

      meh

  • @rofu37
    @rofu37 Před 6 lety

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

  • @PychoWarrior
    @PychoWarrior Před 6 lety

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

  • @98370alberto
    @98370alberto Před 4 lety

    TOTALLY USELESS!!

  • @hopeinchristthesaviour4826

    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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 7 lety +22

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

    • @ignatius9127
      @ignatius9127 Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety

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