About 5 years ago my family learned my mom had a huge aneurysm. For more than a month she kept getting these terrible headaches every day but unlike normal headaches these were very different -.> as she described it “it feels like an ice pick has been stuck right in my left eye & into my head “ her primary care doctor sent her for an MRI & immediately he got a call from the radiologist & then he in turn immediately called us -> she was referred her to the top vascular neurosurgeon in the state (who is, as you probably can guess given the theme of this TED talk, Iranian American) Turns out she had a huge aneurysm that was pressing on the optic nerve behind her left eye. It was bad & from the time they detected it to the time she was in surgery was less than one week. (it was on the verge of rupturing & it already had leaked some blood, so time was of the essence) Our family will always be grateful to the neurosurgeon he is Iranian American & he is so talented that my mom’s aneurysm was a piece of cake for him to repair. All the other doctors were freaking out but when we finally met with the neurosurgeon he sat us all down & clearly explained his plan for mom’s surgery . It was too large and the walls were too fragile to do endoscopic coiling so he did a craniotomy and placed a titanium clip at the neck of the aneurysm which deflated & is now gone. The surgery only took 3 hours, she was in the Neuro ICU for 2 days & she was able to come home after that. Can you imagine having major brain surgery & being able to go home 2 days later? It’s a testament to the surgeon’s skill. She still sees the surgeon annually for imaging & check ups (once this type of aneurysm develops there’s a 30 to 40 % chance that another one might develop & we don’t want to get to the point where another one develops quietly & is close to the point of rupture - as we were with the original one. Mom has a small scar within her hair (you can’t even see it). My family & I are forever grateful for this incredible Iranian American neurosurgeon.

@gibusvisionguy5814

Жыл бұрын

On slatt gang

Absolutely the best comedian who is very funny and never tell swear words

@jamescarmody4713

6 жыл бұрын

Outside of France and the U.S., profanity really isn't associated with humor as much. Watch some Irish comedians, you'll love it!

@ruiserrazina7727

5 жыл бұрын

Bill Cosby never used swear words either, hahahaha, doesn't always mean they're good people. But I agree I'm just having fun, this guy is fantastic. Love him

@VeNuS2910

5 жыл бұрын

i noticed it too. no swear words. he is awesome. i was laughing the whole time. :D

@PouriHub

5 жыл бұрын

👌

@mahyarvahabi5646

5 жыл бұрын

He does swear on his personal channel 😂

Great comedian but tough crowd

@samuelalfonsosantana

10 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@robertipad2

10 жыл бұрын

Samuel Santana MysteryPerson852 well yeah it's a bunch of white americans in the crowd

@samuelalfonsosantana

10 жыл бұрын

Badger McFly and you can FEEL the racial tension.

@golferx222

10 жыл бұрын

hes in oxford england what do you expect? British arent very loud and dont laugh a lot. On the tube in London, we were the only ones talking or laughing many times and we were studying abroad. The actual British never talked or laughed or anything

@pathdestroyer

9 жыл бұрын

golferx222 you couldn't be more wrong. British are naturally funny and hilarious people. Never heard the term ENGLISH HUMOR ? British just don't appreciate jokes about race, cultural differences and stereotyping ethnicities.

A genuinely funny Iranian-American who helps bridge the "ignorance gap" in the US...well done!

@BKWalrus

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing ignorant about knowing that Iran is America’s enemy. Period. Amazing your age hasn’t helped your wisdom all these years.

@therealmiddleground

5 жыл бұрын

@@BKWalrus The governements enemy* not ours

@richelaskoano4606

4 жыл бұрын

@David Sanchez I read Quran and Hadits, also listen many lecture about Islam... They all make me saw people in good light...

@hassanakhtar7874

4 жыл бұрын

@David Sanchez read it in arabic. English translation is not real.

@HesamDS

3 жыл бұрын

@David Sanchez bro you are mistaking us bye arabs we are persian .we dont like islam the rejime is islamic .people dont like it this is why we are fighting with them

Folks, the audience is fine. They just don't have mic's to pick up the laughter. He's killing (so to speak...)

@timtimtimmaah

7 жыл бұрын

His set blew up.

@nak141

5 жыл бұрын

Could be The white joke..

@warningyou2946

5 жыл бұрын

you could see many of their faces..just not his crowd

@wideawake5630

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure; I saw some stony faces.

@coachhbosoccer

2 жыл бұрын

The intelligence behind this....👍🏾

you are just amazing. love from Saudi Arabia.

Because of Maz, I became to like Iran. Thanks and love from Taiwan.

@dan-mb2ne

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@loveeverybody2856

4 жыл бұрын

Call on Jesus

@falconmuaythai9267

4 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Sunn 是台灣人。

@despapitoxaa6331

4 жыл бұрын

Persia

@iranianpsycho4926

2 жыл бұрын

Tnx❤

Maz is a world class comedian. Good stuff

its soooo cute how nervous he is

This guy is very funny on very sensitive subjects , briljant actually.

looooool we have been looking for you for 200 years lool

He is a genius. I hope everyone liked it and it's a motivation for you guys to go to Iran. I've already done that. It's not like what social media says. It's one of the best countries I've ever traveled to. Big love to Maz Jobrani

@frankholloway7777

2 жыл бұрын

Did you know this guy has strong relations with NIAC? The lobby of Iran's regime in the US?

Mmmhh..I love his Iranian accent. And yes! I would definitely watch Jamal Bond! I bet he'd be hilarious! xD

@user-en5cu4uc9n

7 жыл бұрын

he was doing an indian and arabic accent not iranian

I'm a huge fan of Russell Peters but this guy is equally funny. I'd love to visit Iran and the middle East. By the way I love your food but i understand in North America our medias are too biased and they are responsible for spreading negative stereotypes. All that being said "Love from Canada". Let's continue celebrating life together:) I'm a huge fan of Ted too. The best nonprofit organization.

@92kartelzbak

8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Khobs you made me feel so proud and blessed to be a part of your nation !!!! from your Canadian-Muslim neighbor .

@playheartgaming

8 жыл бұрын

yeah! his accents and expressions

@magination9288

8 жыл бұрын

+Dicolinus Dex Omid Djalili is really funny too.

@samansalamat8911

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Khobs and Max Amini, Dan ahoot! Check out the axis of evil comedy tour vid! 👌👌👌😎

@dania2369

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Khobs of caurse u r Canadian , u r very nice

Love and Peace from UAE. ❤️❤️❤️

You're so great.. Love from Saudi Arabia 🌸🌸

You always make me smile :). love from Pakistan :)

@Bilal07f333

7 жыл бұрын

are you serious ?

@mahnurasif3945

7 жыл бұрын

+Immortal Mirza do i look like em joking?

@rohitfernandes3267

6 жыл бұрын

Mahnur Asif you make me smile from _ India

@floridakitty101

6 жыл бұрын

Immortal Mirza

@floridakitty101

6 жыл бұрын

Mahnur Asif?

This guy is brilliant. Intelligent comedy. Similar to Dave Chapelle.

@nadzyea9780

6 жыл бұрын

you on drugs?

@emes6333

6 жыл бұрын

He ain't bad at all but dave man he ain't human

@johnsnow4728

6 жыл бұрын

you don't compare human to each other. maz is good and Dave as well but it's like Apple and orange so just enjoy the life.

@thetruthnothingbutthetruth4797

6 жыл бұрын

no way dave chappel is a legend

@SaveManWoman

5 жыл бұрын

TheHazeist Not even remotely close. Two different styles and crowds.

why do we have the Irani Saudi, Shia/Sunni conflict why can't we live in peace I'm from Saudi Arabia I don't have any conflict with any Iranian person I hope we as citizens leave the politics behind and try to spread the love and peace between each other through social media respect..

@FaridShahidinejad

5 жыл бұрын

People in power don't represent their citizens.

@thetessellater9163

5 жыл бұрын

You are obviously not one of the ruling wealthy elite. Those with huge wealth and power want to keep it, and it becomes easier if they can hide behind some other reason, like religion. If in doubt, get your gods out!

@diomerewah660

5 жыл бұрын

yes, you're right...why dont we just live in peace with each other...

@05deeps

5 жыл бұрын

Revolutions are born from citizens who unite, if people can find something to unite on we still have hope. It’s sad instead of focusing on education infrastructure and progressiveness people focus on abusing religion

@sadeghfarsi8164

5 жыл бұрын

From an Iranian perspective, I think at the most 10% of our people have conflict with each other but unfortunately these guys are ruling our countries. Hope to be at peace some day. Love from Iran to all Saudi people.

Now this guy is really funny! America is glad to have such genuine person who enlightens us.

I saw Maz at the Comedy Store a couple years back and he killed it, he's such a good comedian.

What's up with these comments? You all do realize this is just comedy right??? They're jokes. This isn't a political thing... He's making fun of the strange situations we middle easterns face

Go Maz... you're the best! I got tears of laughing, been a fan of your realistic funny story telling. Keep it up

Never heard of a Middle Eastern comedian. Indeed, breaking stereotypes is the way to go😂😂

@wideawake5630

4 жыл бұрын

Oh there are some great ones. Watch the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour.

You are fabulous Maz, Love you

Respect from Saudi

@jackgray3267

6 жыл бұрын

Arabian_Stalion stop bombing Yemen dude

@nilofarrehman8228

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Gray stop bombing Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt dude

@danieljajimi4251

5 жыл бұрын

I am an Iranian, and I hope that there will be peace American Indian Yemeni Arabic ... We are all human beings

@loveeverybody2856

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackgray3267 ......call on Jesus

@mohsenmanochehri7433

3 жыл бұрын

🇮🇷❤️🇸🇦

This joke was recommended by youtube at the start of 2020. well played.

Most of funny comedians, make a fun of their own parents, and their country, is it really another ways to be funny, you're cool, most likely I could laugh my self to death with crowd, man you're awesome 😂✌👍

He's one of the best stand up comedians out there, in my opinion. I've been to several of his shows and he's even funnier in real life. =]

Only just discovered you - great. Keep it up. Laughter will conquer more than weapons and bombs ever will.

I was drinking water when he was talking about him thinking the Indian guy was his driver and he was like no sir I thought you were mine,I almost spit my water everywhere

@amiramir-bh5dk

5 жыл бұрын

The same feeling🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stanhauser

3 жыл бұрын

that joke was a gem!

@soorenagh4241

2 жыл бұрын

Can imagine the soaked house from here

@rahard

Жыл бұрын

great punch!

I'm from Saudi and you are nice one

What's wrong with this crowd? Did they have a heavy food prior to the show or dont know how to laugh?!

@mrwebber35

8 жыл бұрын

+lili M Yeah wars will do that to you

@sahar1usa

8 жыл бұрын

+mrwebber35 Wars??

@mrwebber35

8 жыл бұрын

+lili M The United States voted George Bush and people like him out of being the President because the people who vote were tired of war. President Obama was to be the one to change the hearts and minds of ISIS. This is not happening so far so when I mention "Wars" I am sure "Wars" are on the minds of the audience so they don't feel much like laughing about the jokes about IRAN. Yes IRAN is fighting ISIS too but they send arms to rebels that bomb American friends and allies. the whole middle east is a mess and difficult to laugh about, that is all I mean.

@sahar1usa

8 жыл бұрын

+mrwebber35 Well, Im not sure about that, since cold war is happening in EU too so it doesn't apply to M.E only. On the other hand, if people dont feel like laughing they went to a wrong place, dont you think so?

@jackie5046

8 жыл бұрын

+lili M yeh...probably gyro...

living in dubai i can really relate to this :P

Maz's humor, though topical is still funny 13years later. He also seems to be having a lot of fun sharing funny with his audiences.

I love this guy. Bringing people together!

I freaked out when he said "Hasan" at 05:27 😂😂

@altaaf2911

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂yes that was a very funny one.

Many more should come out of the Arab world and do this and show how compassionate Arab people are .....will make a big difference

@16asasa

7 жыл бұрын

He's not an Arab

@oussamaloukili3841

7 жыл бұрын

Arash Am He doesn't even have said that he is an Arab

@lenitaa7938

7 жыл бұрын

Arash Am True, yet it is a great point and idea! The more fun Arabs we meet and get to know them, the more our perception of them will change towards the postive! :)

@bethmcavoy8062

5 жыл бұрын

Iranians are not Arabs, they are Persians. Big difference

@wideawake5630

4 жыл бұрын

I've had Arab and Muslim friends from various nations and sects and they were, to a man, warm, kind, sensitive, and moral.

loved him, he is so smart and easy going:)))

Amazingly talented. I’m getting addicted to his routines

what a tough crowd. This crowd should have gone to opera not standup comedy.

@LoneVocalist

9 жыл бұрын

He's not funny and he tries too hard.

@nezartv

9 жыл бұрын

They decrease the volume of the crowd, I've heard.

@sanamo86

9 жыл бұрын

ermm crowd were fine & vocal, you do realise they reduce the volume of the crowd responses & amplify the volume of the speker, hence you can even hear Jobrani's breathing while people are clapping & whistling

@gmun2248

5 жыл бұрын

Well they did go to a TED talk not a comedy club. Regardless, I don't think they're a 'tough crowd'.

@jv-lk7bc

4 жыл бұрын

it is sort of odd to click on/go to a TED talk and get just comedy. mission creep?

i proud with you as an iranian❤️

Maz never fails me to laugh my heart out every time!hope to see your show live... more power!

Always a pleasure watching Maz's videos. Thanks for this.

The crowd does laugh, only they dont have a microphone pointed to the crowd, so you dont hear them...

This guy is absolutely funny and he has the art of Comedy in his blood he is a real genius with the mic. I wouldn't be surprised if almost all Iranians are like him

Dear Maz, I'm Iranian... I'm proud of you... you're doing a great job... I got to know you watching "chandshanbe ba sina"... even if we were terrorist from where come all that "BOMBS"... where are arm factories?... we are not terrorist... just we have "OIL" !

@user-jv3mm6vt6e

3 жыл бұрын

How empty of a person should you be to be proud of other people's achievements you aren't even remotely influencial in.

@user-jv3mm6vt6e

3 жыл бұрын

@Stranger Unknown i'm happy for them, not proud of myself.

@parisash6971

Жыл бұрын

​@@user-jv3mm6vt6e what a self-complex unhappy person are you to come and write such a negative rude comment under another person 's comment that doesn't have anything with you! Hope you find a good therapist to help you.

James Bond aka Jimmy VESTVOOD! Great work Maz! Your delivery and change on level of energy with this audience was perfect

My name's BUND, JAMAL BUND!

@mayanktripathi8726

4 жыл бұрын

it should be ..I am Banda, Jamaluddin Muhammed Banda...

The TED crowd was expecting an emotional soul-touching lecture so it took them a while to summon their sense of humor...

Best 9 minutes of life if u were watching a stand up show.. They smooth transition between different accent is beautiful...

Ur just great... man... Hats off... And that joke "indian one"-->"i thought u were my driver" ;) :D

GREAT!

@sinishabnam6855

3 жыл бұрын

9 years and 1 like

You're doing a great job Maz

"Bond .. Jamal Bond" can't get any sexier than that ,, lmfao XD

@altaaf2911

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Thankyou for doing this . Respects from Texas

Thank You Maz for your positive efforts. You rock bro!

hes awesome, no filth

Thanks for being so light-hearted about issues no one wants to acknowledge.

greatest laugh i had today "I changed it to a plus!"

This guy is hilariously amazing

Thank you Mr Maz for your excellent job great

You're great, Maz 💞

Such an entertainer. I'll be watching more of you maz. Keep the good work.

A brilliant comedian.

I have watched alot of your stuff Maz and you you never fail to make me laugh! This made my night; I needed a good laugh! Your a deadly comedian!

Just awesome. His comedy accomplishes so much more!

Wow brilliant and very funny.

He is so funny omg

@Falamu445

9 жыл бұрын

Is he not an Iranian, though?

@Anakinskynader

9 жыл бұрын

Falamu445 Yes he is

@piedpiper1234

9 жыл бұрын

Falamu445 he's Iranian so what? why are you saying it like that?

@loveeverybody2856

4 жыл бұрын

@@Anakinskynader call on Jesus

The acustics in the place muffeld the laughter, I heard much more and totally enjoyed his performance.

Maz you're great man I've watched almost all your videos it's really great I appreciate you for your work

Good job, dude ! Whatever U do with good intentions really matters a lot . God Bless U !

there should be more people like this on the planet

He is so good! Tough crowd!

Beautiful message in the end!!love u brother

Hi I'm Iranian i hope you well i proud that so you are lovely comedian grate good luck god bless . bye😃😅🤣

As former UN and NATO soldier, I really like you. I served in only Muslim countries. I share Your views

One of the better Ted Talks in a while

This guy is on another level!!funny yes but very educative

That was fun, I really enjoyed that. Won’t it be nice when everyone in the world accepts one another without suspicion and fear? Thanks for the comedy, keep up the good work.

Humble and very funny!

saw Maz on Showtime and he was the best. Keep it up and hope you come to Cleveland one day. Thanks for the laughs!

LOVE IT! Show this in my Geography classes. So awesome!

Best comedian respect

Thank you, Sir ...You have helped me lose my fear of Middle Easterners .

@wideawake5630

4 жыл бұрын

Read Kahlil Gibran and Salman Rushdie. You will love them. I have had Middle-Eastern friends from various countries and various sects of Islam and other religions, including Christianity. Every one of them was so kind, sensitive, honest, and warm it was humbling. I felt crass by comparison. I moved away and I miss them.

I m Jamaal Bond OO.7 from Pakistan ...Love You MAZ 👌🏻

Great job. Excellent Maz

Having watched many stand up comedians, I think he did well without much help from the crowd!

Persians are the Best!!!

@ni13ma

7 жыл бұрын

belilu belilu :D 🖤 ur the best

@TheBelilu

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@tyran2477

6 жыл бұрын

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@aligerami2111

5 жыл бұрын

Same as you.

@soroushshiri5592

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You are such a nice and humble person.Thanks for great comedy Sir.

Incredible ..... this man is really witty .....

Great man 👍

Just great 😄😄😄

I like Maz in that he has something special in his words and gestures

Even today, what will soon be 2021 - i know you still got it Maz. ❤️

loooove u Maz

you are really the best

Amazing job. Big fan of him.

LOVE this MJ guy ! As a Canadian, I was brought up to think the best of people I meet, regardless of their background. Maz Jobrani encompasses the justification for our attitude towards our fellow man. Bravo!

It's comedic, lighten up haters.

@johnrog4775

6 жыл бұрын

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