John Crist, a Georgia native turned Nashville resident, delivers a hilarious performance that touches on several sensitive topics in his new special, Would Like to Release A Statement. Filmed live at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, TX, the one-hour special premiered on YouTube on Tuesday, May 23.

He humorously comments on the quirks of Dallas and suggests spicing up the names of sports teams to generate more interest. Crist talks about his diverse family dynamics, criticizes the trend of naming children with biblical names, and discusses the effects of cancellation culture. He also highlights the effects of isolation and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need to verify information.

Crist talks about how isolation and the spread of misinformation had a significant impact on people’s behavior. He highlights how isolation led to an increased reliance on online communication and messaging, which sometimes contained false or misleading information. This led to a sense of confusion and paranoia, with people not knowing what to believe. The speaker humorously mentions how the constant lowering of flags to half-mast made it difficult to keep track of important events. The key point here is that isolation and limited interaction contributed to the spread of misinformation and a lack of clarity during the pandemic.

Crist also discusses the impact of cancel culture and the disconnect between online outrage and real-life action. He highlights the impact of cancel culture on individuals, especially public figures, and how it creates fear and anxiety in those who fear being canceled. He humorously mentions having cancel antibodies and not caring about the consequences, emphasizing the unpredictability of cancel culture and how different audiences react differently to jokes and content.

He also humorously illustrates how white people often feel nervous and insecure about addressing sensitive issues such as racism. He uses the example of changing the image of Aunt Jemima to highlight how white people can struggle to effectively address such issues.

This one-hour special is a must-see for anyone who loves comedy and wants a good laugh. Check it out above or by going to his YouTube channel here.

John Crist’s Debut Book

If you enjoy the special, you may also be interested in his debut book, Delete That: (and Other Failed Attempts to Look Good Online). This book is a collection of essays and stories that explore the pressures of social media and the quest for online perfection.

Details

The book was released on October 17, 2022, and is available in both physical and digital formats. It is published by WaterBrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House, and is approximately 224 pages long.

In Delete That, John Crist shares his own personal experiences with social media and how it has affected his life. He talks about the pressure to be perfect online, the dangers of curating a false sense of reality, and the importance of authenticity.

The book is written in Crist’s signature style, which is both funny and insightful. His stories are relatable and will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform to the expectations of others.

Topics Covered

Here are some of the topics that Crist covers in Delete That:

• The pressure to be perfect online
• The dangers of curating a false sense of reality
• The importance of authenticity
• The power of social media to connect people
• The importance of self-acceptance

It is a funny, insightful, and thought-provoking book that will help you to better understand the dangers of social media and the importance of living your life authentically. So, check it out if you’re looking for a good read that will make you laugh and think!

“John is one of my top-three all-time favorite comedians, next to me and Foxworthy. Buy this book—you’ll be glad you did.”—Larry the Cable Guy

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