Comedian Forgets Joke During Stand-Up Special: A Wacky Recovery in Real-Time

Noah Silverbrook

Updated Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent video making the rounds on Reddit showcases comedian Taylor's unforgettable moment during a stand-up special. In the video, Taylor begins a joke about divorce but midway through, completely forgets the punchline. He humorously comments, "Whatever, it doesn't matter. All right. I'm not getting paid that much to be here. It's fine." This spontaneous reaction only adds to the comedy, as he continues with, "I'm the second most talented person in America. I got this. You guys are awkward. That's what I did. I messed up."

Audience members and online viewers alike were quick to praise Taylor's handling of the situation. One user reminisced, "Saw him in Calgary last winter. He went overtime by 45 minutes. Mostly ad lib for the last hour, it was wacky." Another commented on his ability to keep the audience engaged, "Nice recovery man, took the audience along for the ride."

Taylor's career has seen notable moments, including making it to the finals of America's Got Talent about 5-10 years ago. A fan noted, "It's a little bit of a shame that I haven’t heard much about him since. I was pleasantly surprised to see him pop on my feed today."

Despite the hiccup, Taylor's comedic instincts shone through. One viewer commented, "Jeez dude this guy absolutely killed. He made forgetting the joke as funny as the joke itself that’s crazy talent." Another remarked, "The way he handled forgetting the joke could be even better than the joke itself tbh. Well done."

Fans have expressed their admiration and eagerness to see more of Taylor's performances. One shared, "I've met Taylor a couple times since he appeared on AGT the first time. He is the same goof in real life. And took the top 50 comment of the champions special in stride. Hope I can see him tour again at some point."

This video not only highlights Taylor's quick wit but also serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and joyous nature of live comedy. As one fan aptly put it, "Task failed successfully."

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Top Comments from Reddit

Stang1776

He should have read the paper. "Ohh yeah that's it!" Then laugh his a** off, put it in his pocket, and move on to the next joke.

robbycakes

Well handled. I particularly liked, “you guys are awkward”

Peamaster

Saw him in Calgary last winter. He went overtime by 45 minutes. Mostly ad lib for the last hour, it was hilarious.

mcm***insandstorm

I don’t think anyone has said this yet, so I’ll point it out. He made it to the finals of America’s Got Talent about 5-10 years ago. It’s a little bit of a shame that I haven’t heard much about him since. I was pleasantly surprised to see him pop on my feed today.

HiddenMoney420

Nice recovery man, took the audience along for the ride.

mostdope28

Dudes just gotta shave his head and own it. It’s gone man

RJMonkhouse

Love your comedy man!

VeneMage

I so need to know what the joke was!

JonRonJovi

Jeez dude this guy absolutely killed. He made forgetting the joke as funny as the joke itself that’s crazy talent

catheterhero

Am I the only one who doesn’t like when comedians post here but try to make it seem it’s not them posting? “A comedian forgets…” you mean me. I forgot.