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I once destroyed one of Jo Koy’s stand-up routines because of my incompetence. The Halal Guys street meat cart in New York was the topic of conversation while my wife and I were meeting him for the seventh or eighth time. The Halal Guys serve delicious chicken, lamb, and rice, but the secret to their success is a white sauce that the locals call “crack sauce” because it’s so potent and flavorful.
My response to his impromptu use of the phrase “white sauce” was met with a startling halt. He stared me straight in the eye and asked: “Why did you just say that? “I was on my way!” But this is what makes Jo Koy such a great comic. Anyone who has seen him perform will attest to his natural storytelling abilities and the ease with which his jokes flow from one to the next.
There are a few Jo Koy comedy specials that may be streamed online, three of which are available on Netflix. He appeared on Chelsea Lately before she got her Netflix role, so you may have seen him there. Jo Koy, on the other hand, is at his most comfortable when he is the sole performer on stage, accompanied only by a microphone. Josep!
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Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry (2009)
In this Comedy Central special, Jo Koy appears to be in his early twenties. Much of the material for this special is familiar to my wife and me from his stand-up appearances at comedy clubs, such as his “Ting Ting” skit about his son toying with his penis. Among other things, Jo Koy makes light of the fact that he is the sole Asian person in Alabama.
Even if you haven’t seen Jo Koy act before, Don’t Make Him Angry is an excellent introduction to his work because it features his mother and kid, both of whom he returns to in later specials. It’s also touching to witness his son grow up as he performs.
Jo Koy: Lights Out (2012)
When Jo Koy’s son starts kindergarten, it’s both humorous and heartwarming to see how much he adores the little guy and how proud he is of his progress. Also, he talks about his sleep apnea and how his mother once taped him sleeping and believed he was going to die, which is one of my fave Jo Koy parts ever.
Lights Out will be more of the same for those who enjoyed Jo Koy: Lights Out. Be Careful Not to Frighten Him, yet he seems to be a lot more at ease now. It’s obvious he’s growing used to the comic routine.
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Jo Koy: Life From Seattle (2017)
Now, the Netflix specials begin. If you’ve ever been to one of his gigs, you’ll recognize the Jo Koy you’ll see in the DVD version of Jo Koy: Live From Seattle. He begins with a reminiscence of his mother’s usage of Vics VapoRub as a remedy for everything from a sore throat to a hangover.
Also, I enjoy this special because he continues to riff on his son, who is now much older. When he talks about his son’s horrible breath, he likes to have him talk to the wall since it’s so nasty. If you’re a parent, you’ll be able to relate to the jokes I make about my kids and the jokes they make about me.
When it comes to child support and the need for women to be more proactive, he makes light of his divorce. One of his best performances to date, it’s also the most accurate depiction to date of his distinctive storytelling style that has made him a standout in today’s comedy scene.
Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot (2019)
Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot is the funniest Jo Koy special on our list, so if you only watch one, make it that one. While vacationing in Hawaii, Jo Koy launches into an onslaught of Hawaiian jokes. While it may not seem like a good idea in theory to embrace stereotypes, Jo Koy manages to turn it into something hilarious, such as his claim that you can tell Asians apart based on their accents. He even picks a random black guy in the audience and tells the joke for five minutes about how his son has what he considers to be a small penis.
Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot is an hour of pure hilarity, and I can’t recommend it enough. This is the comedian’s entry-level special, but I believe it to be his best, so perhaps keep it for last.
Jo Koy: In His Elements (2020)
Finally, his most recent Netflix special, which is set in the Philippines, provides a fitting conclusion. We also get other Filipino comics like Andrew Lopez and Joey Guila, as well as an Adobo-cooking segment, a breakdancing segment, and another segment where they eat Chicken Adobo, which is truly wonderful if you ever get the chance to try it (I’d also like to add that Filipino spaghetti is magnificent, as well as Dinuguan and the desert, Halo-Halo, which I’m only mentioning here since I’m only mentioning it here since it is my favorite dessert).
For those who haven’t watched any of his previous work, this is a solid special—especially the part when he speaks about dancing like Michael Jackson. This is more of a variety program than a stand-up special in the Filipino tradition.
My wife and I have been following Jo Koy’s work for a long time, so it makes me happy to be discussing him now. Take a look around the site often if you’re interested in learning about additional comedians who deserve their own Netflix series or in seeing some funny women who have stand-up specials.
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