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Bert Kreischer and Marco Summers delve into the perceptions of public figures' ages and the challenges of fame, including loss of privacy and struggling with everyday activities.

Comedians and Public Figures On Perceived Vs. Actual Ages

Bert and Marco Discuss Surprising Ages of Comedians and Public Figures

Bert and Marco display curiosity and amusement over the ages of various celebrities. They express incredulity upon learning Theo Vaughn is 45, joke that Samuel L. Jackson seems to have been old forever before discovering he is 76, and are amused when guessing correctly that Oprah is 71.

They ponder on whether wealth helps celebrities maintain a youthful appearance, with Marco ribbing Bert that he certainly looks his age. They review the appearances of various celebrities, admiring Chris Rock, deemed the best-looking among those they mention, estimating his age at around 57 to 60. Jeff Dye and Chris Rock are noted as particularly good-looking comedians.

Bert and Marco are surprised to discover Little Duval is 48 years old and react with surprise again upon finding out he stands 5'2" tall. Additionally, they share a moment of nostalgia and admiration for Mike Epps, with Bert recounting a memorable moment where a now-famous Epps still remembered him from earlier times.

Fame Causes Public Figures to Lose Privacy and Struggle With Everyday Activities

Celebrities Shop or Engage Discreetly to Avoid Attention

The conversation shifts to the price of fame, as Marco recounts the story of Young Joc facing criticism for working as an Uber driver, illustrating how fame subjects one's life to unwelcome ...

The rise of live streaming platforms like Twitch has revolutionized online entertainment, creating a new wave of celebrities and a unique way for entertainers to connect with audiences and earn a living.

Streaming Platforms Like Twitch Connect Entertainers With Audiences

Marco Summers and Bert Kreischer reflect on the evolution of live streaming platforms and how they have provided unique opportunities for entertainers to monetize their content and engage with fans in ways that traditional media never could.

Streamers Earn Money Through Subscriptions, Donations, and Sponsorships

Marco Summers highlighted the dedication involved in maintaining a continuous connection with the audience, citing a streamer who managed to gather "fifty seven thousand people watching" during a live stream and earned about "ten thousand dollars" in four hours. Viewers show their support through donations, subscriptions, and sponsorships.

Kreischer introduced how Twitch differs from platforms like Instagram Live and mentioned that aspiring streamers could effortlessly start an account to begin their broadcasting journey. Moreover, Marco mentioned the contributions made by fans during live streams—with sums ranging from $10 to $500 being donated for shoutouts or promotions.

Furthermore, clip pages, where moments from live streams are shared, also add to streamers' revenue streams, hinting at the diverse ways these entertainers can generate income.

Live Streaming Boosts New Gaming and Vlogging Celebrities

The conversation between Summers and Kreischer also explores the success stories of streamers like Ishowspeed and Kai Cenat, who built immense followings and redefined celebrity through their unique content and real-time audience engagement.

Streamers Ishowspeed and Kai Cenat Built Huge Followings Through Real-Time Audience Engagement

Summers remarked on how streamers have shown the younger generation that there are alternatives to traditional employment, pointing out the ability to entertain and earn a living from behind a computer screen. He mentions viral moments—like when a rat ran across Kai Cenat’s room during a ...

The conversation with Bert Kreischer and Marco Summers delves into the nuances of humor and entertainment styles between black and white cultures, with a particular focus on the use of personal trauma for humor and different assumptions in comedic references.

Black Comedians Use Personal Trauma For Humor

Bert and Marco on Black-Led Movies: Overcoming Adversity With Laughter

Marco Summers discusses how humor in black culture often stems from trauma, turning tough situations into something relatable and humorous. He cites the movie "Friday," where the plot centers around eviction and the inability to pay rent, yet the situation is spun into comedy. Similarly, the movie "Girls Trip" involves a disastrous getaway, but the conflicts are portrayed humorously. These examples show a trend in black-led movies and comedy where relatable adversities are overlaid with laughter as a coping mechanism.

In this vein, Summers also brings up characters like Smokey in "Friday," who gets the protagonist into trouble, and Madea, a grandmother who unifies her family amid hardship, highlighting the blend of humor and sadness in the portrayal of family dynamics. He notes Ice Cube’s tendency to play characters that emanate anger or frustration, continually engaging with themes of adversity.

White Comedians May Have Different Humor Assumptions and References

Bert's Comedy Sensibilities Differ From His Black Peers

Bert Kreischer reflects on his observations, comparing different entertainment experiences. He describes his time at a black strip club as a party where everyone is involved and in control, contrasting it with a white strip club, where the atmosphere felt sadder and the strippers seemed to operate from a place of disadvantage. This showcases the distinct approach and atmosphere within these spaces.

Kreischer continues by analyzing movies like "Pineapple Express, ...

Bert Kreischer and Marco Summers engage in a creative exploration of the origins of the phrase "if your friend jumps off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge too?"

Bert and Marco Trace Common Phrases' Origins

Bert weaves a fictitious tale featuring two brothers, Ricky Armand and Dicky Armand, who were part of the construction crew for the San Francisco Bridge.

Creating Fictional Backstories For Sayings Like "if Your Friend Jumps Off a Bridge" to Show Storytelling Power

In Bert’s imaginative narrative, the Armand brothers made a pact to jump off the bridge once they met in the middle. However, upon reaching the middle simultaneously, they couldn't determine who arrived first, so both jumped. This event, according to the made-up origin Bert presented, gave birth to the well-known cautionary phrase.

Through this invented story, the storytellers exhibit the compelling power of narrative, highlighting how even fictional accounts can provide entertaining explanations for common idioms.

Streaming and Online Media Enable Authentic Storytelling

In their conversation, Bert an ...