Drinking is one of those things that brings people together. Whether in standard social settings or in a comedy club. As a result, it shouldn’t be too surprising that the subject of drinking would come up from time to time in stand-up sets.
In honor of Mardi Gras this past week - which is not afraid to embrace all aspects of drinking and the celebration of doing so -, we’re taking a look at comedians talking about drinking.
Big Jay Oakerson
Big Jay Oakerson is not afraid to hold back when it comes to a variety of topics. This is something that’s on full display in his hilarious special, Dog Belly. Here, he talks about his girlfriend quitting drinking, what he misses about when she was drinking, and what a difference one sip of alcohol makes. Check out more from Big Jay Oakerson here.
Tom Gleeson
Comedian Tom Gleeson devoted 15 minutes of his special Lighten Up to the subject of drinking. In the special, he talks about doing a lot of drinking, never drinking the right amount, and his attempt at day drinking. He also delves into his love of “lollies” and asks the audience to get what bit from the night wasn’t true. Watch Tom Gleeson’s entire special here.
Mark Normand
Not only is Mark Normand the only one on this list who is a New Orleans native, but he also happens to be one of the funniest comics working today. This was demonstrated in his 2020 special, Out to Lunch. Here, he talks about having a friend who is a beer expert, not caring how beer is made, people quitting alcohol, and bad sobers. You can watch Mark Normand in action here.
Adam Ray
Adam Ray has been entertaining audiences on the comedy circuit for years now. In this bit, he talks about wrongly thinking you’ll quit drinking, guys not learning from their mistakes, how women treat drinking, and the differences in friendships between men and women. Hear even more from Adam Ray here.