Humor

Today’s subject has a strange delivery on stage—his jokes take on the classic set-up, punchline structure, yet his wry, knowing smile and disgruntled voice belie

Some comedians hide behind their standup, sheepishly shrugging off accomplishments and sinking into social anxiety the second they finish their set. Today’s subject breaks from

The Chris Gethard Show has taken on many forms in the past five years—starting as a variety show at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre,

Brad Neely’s China, IL occupies a strange space between Family Guy and Seinfeld. The pacing is quick and the cartoon often invokes pop-culture references in

The patient is verbose and at the same time thoughtful in her answers, revealing a desire to find the perfect statement. Her varied past—as a

The patient is clearly optimistic and excited about the future, which is a nice change from my usual clientele. She speaks with a wealth of

The subject is charmingly meek and modest about her accomplishments, even though it is clear that she is full of charisma and drive. She tends

I always find it to be a particularly poignant therapy session if the subject does the lion’s share of the talking and I, the therapist,

The subject’s demeanor reveals his upbringing almost immediately; although his comedy has been called “raunchy” and “irreverent,” his polite, eager-to-please tone betrays some of the

The patient has a goofy, friendly demeanor, like your cool uncle, or maybe your newborn golden retriever. Always careful to mention those who have helped