Humorous Comedian Natasha Leggero Explains Why She Avoids Rockford, Illinois

Zoey Waverider

Updated Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Comedian Natasha Leggero recently shared a humorous yet poignant reason for why she avoids visiting her hometown of Rockford, Illinois. In a video that's making waves online, Leggero humorously describes an incident that encapsulates her reluctance.

In the video, Leggero reads out a bizarre newspaper article from Rockford titled "Armless Woman Refused Service at Fast Food Restaurant." The article details the story of Yvonne Dawson, a woman born without arms, who was refused service at a fast food restaurant when she tried to pay using her feet. The fast food cashier's reaction, "Girl, you ain't got no arms," is both shocking and illustrative of the quirky, sometimes unwelcoming nature of her hometown.

The video has garnered numerous reactions from fans and viewers. One commenter expressed surprise, saying, "She's local? I didn't know that. I'll have to keep an eye out for when she's in town next. Her stuff's great." Another user commented on Leggero's age, incredulously asking, "Did you know that this woman is 50??" Fans of her past work chimed in with hashtags like #BringBackAnotherPeriod, referencing her previous projects.

Leggero's comedic take on the Rockford incident has also sparked discussions about the city's reputation. One user noted, "I lived in Rockford and the surrounding area for almost 30 years. This checks out. Google Rockford and Crime, Rockford and Education, etc. They are starting to make changes, but damn...."

The video's comments section is filled with both admiration and laughter. A fan exclaimed, "Brilliant, as always. Love some Leggero!" while another humorously suggested, "That's the problem though, if she wanted to pick up her food with one of her feet she should have gone to ihop."

Leggero, known for her witty and sharp humor, has once again managed to turn a small-town anecdote into a humorous commentary on societal quirks. Her ability to find humor in the everyday oddities continues to endear her to fans worldwide.

For those unfamiliar with Leggero, this video is a perfect introduction to her unique comedic style. From appearing on "World's Dumbest" to following comedian Bert Kreischer by donning the same costume on a comedy night, Natasha Leggero consistently delivers laughs and thought-provoking humor.

Check out Natasha Leggero's latest video to see why she avoids Rockford and enjoy a good laugh at the absurdities of life.

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Top Comments from Imgur

Metallica93

She's local? S***, I didn't know that. I'll have to keep an eye out for when she's in town next. Her stuff's great.

TheDogEnd

Did you know that this woman is f***ing 50??

andexer

Brilliant, as always. Love some Leggero!

5ing

Thank you for insulating from Instagram

Ghode

#BringBackAnotherPeriod

OaksParcel

That's the problem though, if she wanted to pick up her food with one of her feet she should have gone to ihop

brandonblk

i dont get the joke

UngratefulColonial

I lived in Rockford and the surrounding area for almost 30 years. This checks out. Google Rockford and Crime, Rockford and Education, etc. They are starting to make changes, but damn....

HypnagogicHallucinations

I expected her to say that the staff was her family.

KaleCallu

Oh hey, I saw her on World's Dumbest! Great to see some of her bits here

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