Comedy
I’m Terrified of Wanting to Be a Billionaire | Pardis Parker | TED
Comedian Pardis Parker presents an unfortunate truth: being rich won’t make you a legend. In this rollicking comedy set, he roasts society’s obsession with billionaires — and offers an alternative way to leave a legacy. If you love watching TED Talks like this one, become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:…
Comedy
How Comedy Helps Us Deal with Hard Truths | Roy Wood Jr. | TED
There’s a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that’s why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent his career finding the silly in the serious and using this tactic to influence real change. Listen in to learn…
Comedy
How I Found Myself — by Impersonating Other People | Melissa Villaseñor | TED
Ever think you’d hear Sandra Bullock, Britney Spears and Dolly Parton in one TED Talk? Here they are, courtesy of “Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor. She shares the life lessons of a comedian — complete with celebrity impressions — and reminds us to embrace all of our voices, even if they’re a little silly.…
Comedy
Pardis Parker: I’m tired of people telling me to “grind” | TED
In an uproarious stand-up set, comedian Pardis Parker rails against a central tenet of modern culture: the “grind.” Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers…
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@maxwellkam6395
April 3, 2024 at 1:44 pm
I want more of his talks (comedy)😁😁
@truhhhhhhhokIII3
April 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Haha this was surprisingly goo
@carsonskjerdal473
April 3, 2024 at 2:51 pm
Instantly recognized him from the thumbnail, awesome talk
@poweredby_x
April 3, 2024 at 7:09 pm
Well done 😂
@yui-ol9ut
April 3, 2024 at 8:52 pm
we want more of his talkkkk
@Yourmission9
April 3, 2024 at 9:50 pm
How was this posted 8 hours ago and only has five comments??
@FueledbyJohn
April 3, 2024 at 11:23 pm
I dont know what this is implying.
But, nobody wants to be or sets out to be a billionaire they just want enough to get by peacefully.
I really dont know what is up with liberals becoming so unhinged and weird lately.
@himarheggade4192
April 4, 2024 at 5:30 am
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:34 *🍁 Canadians often apologize excessively, even in humorous situations.*
01:30 *💰 Los Angeles exhibits a significant fetishization of wealth, unlike Canada.*
02:23 *🤑 Concerns about becoming obsessed with wealth and chasing billionaire status are prevalent in LA.*
03:23 *🏫 Building generational wealth might not benefit children as much as expected.*
04:37 *🍫 Leaving a legacy can be as simple as giving out full-size chocolate bars on Halloween.*
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@louchieamartinez6878
April 4, 2024 at 1:04 pm
More sorry 😂
@qorinachoirunisa9763
April 5, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Love it!
@Echo81Rumple83
April 6, 2024 at 2:05 pm
hey, i can top that: we hand out Ghirardelli chocolates very Halloween! before that, we DID hand out regular-sized candy bars AND a pom-pom spiders, but the pandemic screwed it up a bit, then we went with the aforementioned Ghiradelli chocolates.
@ShooterMcNally
April 6, 2024 at 7:52 pm
Let’s not forget Justin Biebers hit song “Sorry” Well done man, need more of your comedy!
@davit1652
April 7, 2024 at 6:31 am
Pardis Parker’s comedic take on society’s obsession with billionaires resonates deeply with me. His witty observations highlight the misplaced emphasis on wealth as a measure of success and legacy. As someone who values genuine contributions to society over material wealth, I appreciate Parker’s alternative perspective on leaving a lasting impact. This talk serves as a reminder to focus on meaningful connections, creativity, and kindness rather than the pursuit of riches. From Parker’s humor-laden insights, I’ve learned the importance of prioritizing values that truly define a fulfilling and impactful life, rather than chasing after societal constructs of success.