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Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
When the news is too heavy, it helps to hear someone laugh without looking away. 🤲
Who it's for
Youssef jokes directly about the war in Gaza, charity work and the criticism that follows any stance, alongside marriage, his parents and therapy.
Overwhelmed→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ramy Youssef's 2024 HBO stand-up special, directed by Christopher Storer and recorded in Jersey City, New Jersey. He talks about the pressure of being a high-profile Muslim in the wake of October 7 and the war in Gaza, the backlash over which charitable causes he supports, his father's way of communicating, politics, and regional American culture.
Where to find it
HBO original (now on HBO Max). Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Strong language; the war in Gaza.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 16+)
But believe me, my dear boy, there is nothing stronger than those two: patience and time, they will do it all.Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace, Chapter XVI (tr. Louise and Aylmer Maude)
