Are You Rubbish? w/ Ari Shaffir! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley

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Quick Read

Comedian Ari Shaffir prepares for his move to London by hilariously failing a quiz on British culture, revealing his plans to 'disrupt' local customs and embrace a new comedic scene.
Ari Shaffir is moving to London and plans to fully immerse himself, even adopting Tottenham as his football club.
A comedic quiz reveals Shaffir's lack of familiarity with British slang, social norms, and political figures.
Shaffir intends to 'disrupt' British culture with American customs, including tipping and introducing 'ball taps'.

Summary

Comedian Ari Shaffir joins hosts Kevin Ryan and H. Foley for a 'Are You Rubbish?' segment focused on British culture, as Shaffir prepares to move to London. The episode features a comedic quiz on UK slang, social norms, food, and politics, which Shaffir largely fails, leading to humorous discussions about cultural differences. Shaffir outlines his intentions to adopt British slang, root for Tottenham, and even challenge local customs like tipping, all while maintaining his American comedic style. The conversation highlights the hosts' exaggerated American patriotism and Shaffir's playful defiance, culminating in an awards ceremony for 'most disgusting' travel moments.
This episode offers a lighthearted and humorous take on cultural assimilation and the challenges of adapting to a new country, particularly through the lens of a comedian. It provides an entertaining exploration of British stereotypes and American perceptions, showcasing how humor can bridge or highlight cultural divides. For fans of the comedians, it offers a personal and funny insight into Ari Shaffir's upcoming life change.

Takeaways

  • Ari Shaffir is relocating to London and will be performing British comedy, aiming for a 'not funny for 35 minutes' style.
  • He was 'assigned' Tottenham Hotspurs as his football team in Edinburgh, noting their 'Yid Army' nickname and Jewish neighborhood ties.
  • Shaffir anticipates enjoying Indian food in London but is not looking forward to warm beer or the lack of tipping culture (though he plans to tip anyway).
  • He humorously claims to have had AIDS on his medical marijuana card for a year in New York.
  • Shaffir struggles with British slang and cultural questions, often providing absurd or Americanized answers.
  • The hosts jokingly 'award' H. Foley the 'most disgusting' Trippy Award for sharting during a Route 66 trip.
  • Shaffir plans to rent a horse-drawn coach for comedy parties in London and 'home invade' Jimmy Carr for suits.

Insights

1Ari Shaffir's Intentions for London Cultural Immersion

Ari Shaffir, preparing for his move to London, expresses his intent to fully immerse himself in British culture, albeit with a comedic and often disruptive approach. He plans to adopt British slang, support Tottenham Hotspurs (the 'Jewish team'), and even challenge local customs like tipping, all while maintaining his unique comedic style.

Shaffir states he's doing 'full British comedy' (), was 'assigned' Tottenham (), and plans to 'change your culture and tip' ().

2Comedic Exploration of British Food and Drink

The hosts and Ari Shaffir discuss various aspects of British cuisine and dining habits, often with humorous observations. Shaffir looks forward to Indian food but is wary of British bacon and the unsweetened baked beans in a full English breakfast. He expresses a dislike for warm beer but is excited about the no-tipping culture.

Discussion about Indian food (), British bacon (), unsweetened beans (), and warm beer ().

3British Slang and Social Norms Quiz

Ari Shaffir is tested on his knowledge of British slang and social etiquette, leading to many incorrect but humorous answers. Examples include 'hairy rag' (cigarette), 'Hank Marvin' (starving), and 'popped his clogs' (died). The quiz also touches on greetings, public displays of affection, and littering.

Quiz questions and Ari's answers for 'hairy rag' (), 'Hank Marvin' (), 'full of beans' (), and 'popped his clogs' ().

4Marijuana Laws and Drug Culture in the UK

The conversation briefly touches on the legality of marijuana in London, noting it's not fully legal but medical cards are available. Ari recounts an experience of being reprimanded for smoking joints in a public courtyard in Edinburgh, highlighting the difference in drug culture compared to the US. He also humorously claims there's no fentanyl in England, implying a 'safer' drug scene.

Discussion about medical cards (), Ari's experience in Edinburgh (), and his claim about fentanyl ().

5Understanding UK Political and Geographic Terms

The hosts and Ari attempt to define the differences between Britain, England, and the UK, and identify the current Prime Minister. Ari correctly identifies the Union Jack but struggles with the royal family and current political figures, often providing outdated or incorrect answers for comedic effect.

Discussion about the Union Jack (), royal family (), current Prime Minister (), and the definitions of Britain, England, and UK ().

Lessons

  • When moving to a new country, research local slang and social norms to avoid cultural faux pas, or embrace them for comedic effect, as Ari intends.
  • Understand the local tipping customs; while Ari plans to tip in London, it's generally not expected in pubs and often less than in the US.
  • Be aware of local laws, especially regarding substances like marijuana, as norms can differ significantly from your home country.

Quotes

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"I'm doing full British comedy. Let's be not not funny for like 35 minutes of it."

Ari Shaffir
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"I was assigned them. I was in Edinburgh, and they were all like telling me like I was doing some some powder with some people, and and they were telling me I got to get a football club..."

Ari Shaffir
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"I'm most looking forward to that. It's It's £2.90 and you're like, "All right, here's £3." Like, "Here's your 10 p back." And I'm like, "No way.""

Ari Shaffir
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"I'm going to try my best. People say I'm going to get arrested and I'm like, "Do you know how much that'll skyrocket my career?" We've had cancellations. We've never had arrests here."

Ari Shaffir
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"I was born when I met her. I died when she left and I lived for a few weeks while she loved me."

H. Foley (quoting Humphrey Bogart)

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