Laughter is Medicine | Anjelah Johnson | TEDxUniversityofNevada
Anjelah Johnson shares with us some of her stories and jokes from her one hour special, Mahalo & Goodnight. From getting an awkward massage to her struggles walking in high heels, Anjelah brought the funny and reminded us that laughter is medicine.
Anjelah Johnson was born and raised in San Jose, California and is of Mexican and Native American descent. She became an internet sensation with her viral video, “Nail Salon” which led to many stand up, television and film opportunities. That same year she joined the cast of, “MADtv” as a series regular, which spawned another internet sensation, “Bon Qui Qui.” This original character, a disgruntled fast food employee with no filter, has been enjoyed, viewed and replicated by over 65 million people worldwide. After recording and releasing 3 songs and 2 music videos as Bon Qui Qui, Anjelah signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records to release a full album titled, “Gold Plated Dreams”. Anjelah resides in Los Angeles with her husband and continues to act and tour the country with her sold out comedy shows.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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I like that fact that she doesn’t have to use any profanity or vulgar words to make people laugh. She keep it classy and nice 👍
@louiseleite3866
3 жыл бұрын
She's a Christian. We don't do this kind of stuff.
@oliviawutam
3 жыл бұрын
@@louiseleite3866, I wish but it's not true, You do not much about history, sorry.
@louiseleite3866
3 жыл бұрын
@@oliviawutam I actually do.
@BicMichuM
3 жыл бұрын
@@louiseleite3866 lol im sure all christians are saints
@gwennelson381
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I love her. It’s so refreshing not to have to listen to all the profanity. She proves you can be funny without the need to use it.
She's one of the few comedians I would love to see live in person because she's hilarious and clean at the same time and makes you laugh non-stop.
@user-qt5vt4ov7h
Жыл бұрын
I would love to meet her in person
@almagjim
Жыл бұрын
She’s going to be near where I live on April 8th but I have to go to church ⛪️ 😅 so I am going to miss her 😢
@merlie1254
Жыл бұрын
I saw her in our local Indian Casino. She opened for JoKoy and really enjoyed her. Too bad that JoKoy decided to double down on cussing. That turned me off that the next time he came to town, we decided not to go as the jokes were rerun of what he already said ( like the Netflix show) and also the cussing. Not again.
@user-li9xp4kb8f
10 ай бұрын
She's so funny and cute!!! Simply adorable
@user-li9xp4kb8f
10 ай бұрын
😅😅😅😂❤❤❤ I love this lady!!!!😅
Is anyone else just proud of her ❤️❤️
@Happybidr
3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@christinegelabert1651
3 жыл бұрын
@@Happybidr BECAUSE iys harder for women to break into the comedy business, still much like many other things and she's good at it for many years. What part of this don't YOU comprehend?
@melissas1815
3 жыл бұрын
I’m very proud of her too. I just wish her joke delivery was faster because she tends to have long pauses to try and hear the laughs. I’m sure people are smiling and laughing but just needs speed up her joke delivery. I been following her for years and love her nail salon skit.
@underdog9637
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@underdog9637
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
I love all her jokes!! I appreciate that she is clean and family friendly!! I love the nail salon joke!!
@cartergomez5390
10 ай бұрын
He fell asleep!
i've heard that nails joke like 15 times but its hilarious every single time!
@notyoursite
5 жыл бұрын
Every single time!!! Cracks me up!!!
@roger5173
5 жыл бұрын
simple mind
@twill5361
5 жыл бұрын
@@roger5173 wasted comment
@survivor648
5 жыл бұрын
T Will yes the salon routine is hilarious I love Bon Qui Qui
@seniorlocalguide
5 жыл бұрын
She can be very funny... but this sucked
As a vietnamese I looooooooove and appreciate this classic joke! So true! And yes, my mom's American name is tammy.
@julieburck5712
5 жыл бұрын
Vi Tran lol my nail girl’s American name is Tammy!!!
@jeffpro8
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you being a good sport about the joke. Many Vietnamese people did not like the joke and found it offensive.
@ginarod-rob2266
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffpro8 then perhaps they should not sit there while tending to you andand speak to everyone else but can understand them and their own language. Nails are expensive, even just the upkeep I've gone with a friend who speaks the language and is not Korean she verified all the things that we're being fed and they were talking about their customers.
@ginarod-rob2266
4 жыл бұрын
Please forgive the typos.
@lmoral222
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffpro8 Racism's polar opposite is being able to laugh at your self and/or your own race. Something us Americans forgot about 20ish years ago.
Anjelah's nail joke is like Russell Peters' joke about his dad from his first special. Both of them are timeless
Thank you so much for being a CLEAN funny comedian. Very talented. May God bless with many many more shows.
New jokes, old jokes..... I can watch her tell them all day!! She’s hilarious!!💜
@curious9843
5 жыл бұрын
me too ♡
@jackchaudron4026
Жыл бұрын
@Vanesza.Issachar me too 😂😁
@arturogarcia9946
Жыл бұрын
Ciutnes 😉 💕
She is so funny, clean, classy, and I love her set about moving to Nashville. I hurt so bad from laughing so hard. I want to see her live. Anjelah Johnson is great like the real funny guys, Bob Hope, Carol Burnett, Johnathan Winters, Tim Conway, Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles and Nipsey Russell. Those were comedians, and she is in their class.
The camel fold....love this lady for 10 yrs! Shoutout bon qui qui!!!!!
No foul language! Great comedian never get tired of her!
Absolutely LOVE that she keeps it clean ....so hard to find. You Da best Giiiirl.
@angelcitygirl
5 жыл бұрын
There is something on Facebook called Dry Bar which is all clean comedy. I figured as an Atheist I would help the jesus lover out. Your welcome. :)
@dh2558
5 жыл бұрын
Angel CityGirl thanks. I like Dry Bar!
@JasonHubsch
5 жыл бұрын
@@angelcitygirl Allow me to return the favor! It's "you're," not your ;)
@artkarounos816
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously In Christ check out the Dry Bar Comedy channel all clean and funny!
@kenhollis6197
4 жыл бұрын
@Gamer Rage You should do yourself a favor and read previous comments.
Where’s your next Netflix special Anjelah?! We’re waaaaiting.
@wokemojo703
5 жыл бұрын
She would make a killing by doing a special on the California/Mexico border - half the audience on one side, half on the other...especially during the Mexicans spank other people's kids joke.
@nathalie4008
5 жыл бұрын
Does she have like 2 now ?
@thechandlers667
5 жыл бұрын
She has them
@MoonFoxASMR
5 жыл бұрын
Go to her website for the link. It’s not on Netflix.
@Ayveh
4 жыл бұрын
She needs one and more!
The camel joke was the best I’ve EVER heard!!!! I had to stop watching, because I was at work and couldn’t stop laughing and crying!!! Love you. God Bless you!
This lady is too funny! I like the way she can talk and make jokes and not cuss.
Never gets old. Love her.
Love her humor! So funny without all the crude language!
@juanvante
5 жыл бұрын
Its comedy we're adults.
@donmiller2908
3 жыл бұрын
Oh My God, I sooo agree! Spare me from that heinous and horrible verbosity!
@juleenlees9667
3 жыл бұрын
I love clean humor.
@ATCRyderX
2 жыл бұрын
Cosby was (is) The King Of "Clean Comedy". Don't you forget it, You Fuckin Fucks!
I feel like she studied phonetics but never had a knack for vocabulary. She's so damn good at the accents. Super authentic. And she can play hers up or down, which she does to great comedic effect. I just really enjoy the attention to detail.
@amberrowling2611
2 жыл бұрын
She studied speech communications at De Anza College
@lindsaygoodwin3140
2 жыл бұрын
She's actually saying real Vietnamese words. I lived in Vietnam for 6 years. The first thing she said is "Happy New year" either with the last word mis-pronounced or possibly with a southern accent (I lived in the North, but most Vietnamese in the US are from the south, and accents vary A LOT in Vietnam). Then she says some random words and numbers.
@jv-lk7bc
Жыл бұрын
vocabulary seems good to me ..
Love love love listening to her! Wish I could see her live! She is so clean & funny! Jokes never get old!
@johnmeyer1573
Жыл бұрын
She's very funny....😂😂.... How are you doing Susan?
@donalexsan3018
Жыл бұрын
👍kudos to her. Well, how are you doing today Susan ?
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
I really love her personality!! She's absolutely hilarious and has honest and clean comedy 😂😂👍
@sams7725
4 жыл бұрын
She and her husband does a KZread channel thing together, that's good too. Comedy and real-life experiences.
@mariobros4328
4 жыл бұрын
same.. i really love how comdians run into funny stuff in their own lives that gives them bits, and inspiration.. like the masseuse falling asleep on her foot massage.lmao
@patricemarie2960
3 жыл бұрын
Nail salon jokes ..... hilarious! 🤗💜🌈
@jackchaudron4026
2 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree Kaitlyn 😁:)))))))
She'll forever be one of my favorite comedians 💖
I know it seems funny, but.... as a massage therapist with 30 years experience i can honestly say I've fallen asleep HUNDREDS of times... for about a second each time. Yes, I startle myself awake - AND I make sure I do it EXACTLY THE SAME on the other side, and that, my friends, takes TRUE talent!
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
@bucketspree4952
29 күн бұрын
Hey man, you gotta keep it even so your muscles are balanced
She's so proud of her latina and native culture.
@mariobros4328
4 жыл бұрын
as a full blood native, pret proud of her too. she would have had so much more to talk about if she came from a rez
@daveg4236
3 жыл бұрын
Mario Bros my wife is from the Rez and wow. Lots of stories
@GeorgeD1965
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidbrogan606 so do GOP
@pamelamorrisonn
Жыл бұрын
@@mariobros4328 Lots where I live in Canada
At the end when she's speaking Vietnamese she's actually saying Vietnamese words, though it doesn't make sense. The first thing she says is almost "happy new year," then some random words and numbers. I'm actually impressed!
@angierecovering_clutterer2434
Жыл бұрын
I came here for this information. Thank you!!!
When we can poke fun at each other and instead of anyone being offended, everyone feels loved .....
@anthonygibson660
3 жыл бұрын
If you can't do jokes without offending folks, then you're not funny
@lordchold2316
3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonygibson660 tell that to david chapelle. he makes offensive jokes and he is widely considered the best comic. so many funny comics are offensive to a minority of people.
I never get tired to listen to her doing such a great imitation, love her !
"Ummmmm he's from my house." 😂 "can I touch your hair?" "You can touch my fist." 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@angelacartereshephoenix
4 жыл бұрын
That is sooo me 🤣🤣🤣
@serenakoleno9338
3 жыл бұрын
Love that one. Her delivery is so low key. I think that may be why people are not so loud in their response. Just quietly chuckling matches her delivery style. Doesn't mean we don't appreciate her.
I have combined group therapy with stand up comedy and it’s really successful. I’ve used comedy to navigate and overcome my own trauma and I absolutely 100% agree laughter is the best medicine, especially when shared with others. Telling people what it’s like being you, using comedy is life brilliant. And finding commonalities and community and acceptance. Changed my life. Hope everyone is having a great day 🤣🤣😍😂🥰
@dhfjgktdmfhfj1716
3 жыл бұрын
@av201
Жыл бұрын
How do you combine them? I sure would love a group therapy that incorporates comedy would be great!
@janmiller2809
Жыл бұрын
ya know Biblical truth to laughter is best medicine. So glad Anjelah knows Jesus and has given people healing through laughter.
She's so stinkin' cute and real. I'm so happy I've found her. What a breath of fresh funny!
She is so beautiful and funny love the nail salon gig the best .
Definitely my new favorite comedian.
I love it when she talks about her and her husband. I mean, those kind of "opposite" characteristics relationship really caught my attention. Cant help 😂😅
Love the nail joke never gets old. She hilarious!! ♥️🙂
No lie...I was walking by the salon in our Walmart and heard the oriental lady say, “It better for you!” 😂
@wildnites558
4 жыл бұрын
She love you long time!
@vigi86
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@dimitri.l.clark.7756
4 жыл бұрын
Funny, Rick. But, Asian people like being called Oriental like white people like being called HILLBILLIES.
@zitools
4 жыл бұрын
@@dimitri.l.clark.7756 wait i still don't understand how oriental is not pc. i know much worse ones for them. also i didn't know whites don't like hillbilly...i'm in a small town midwest so i know they don't mind it. but hey, they're only just words anyways.
@pitsnpistols1005
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
Angela’s so hilarious!!! I feel so uplifted after listening to her .... Can’t wait for more
Humble person. She’s awesome
Laughing so hard about getting older and hurting your back. I'm literally having icy hot rubbed on my back right now, not knowing how I hurt it
She’s so good, fresh and professional even if she is bowlegged. Once the audiences realized that they were just there to relax and laugh the atmosphere improved. She’s got comedy magic.
@av201
Жыл бұрын
Bowlegged? What does that mean or have to do with comedy?
@painterjules
10 ай бұрын
@av201 Tell me you didn't watch her talk without telling me you didn't watch her talk...
@chetmyers7041
9 ай бұрын
She beautiful legs and figure.
@indijanece8356
5 ай бұрын
She has a joke skit in one of her stand up about being bowlegged. It's hilarious.
@cherrymaldonado4516
2 ай бұрын
See 12:31
I'm in tears, she's so funny. The whole set was awesome especially the nail tech.
I just love to watch you. Listening to your jokes is my medicine Thanks for the laughter.
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
Thank you. Laughter is THE best medicine
I saw her Live in Oxnard, Ca. Drove three hours and stood in the rain just to hear this Joke!! Well worth it.
She's always so hilarious..what a great comedian!
@jackchaudron4026
Жыл бұрын
She really is, I agree with you William and is also very gorgeous too 😂😁👍🏻:)))))))))
I would truly enjoy seeing her in person, but I will make sure I see every video she has. Abundance laughter, clean and leaves you wanting more of her comedy. ❤🇺🇸🚑
Gorgeous and hilarious 😆 😆 love this lady!
@jackchaudron4026
Жыл бұрын
@David B I agree with you, she really is gorgeous and hilarious, love her as well 😂:)
Why does the joke never get old!?!?!?! I’m still laughing. Wtf?
I tried one of those massage chairs once. It was the closet I ever came to getting married.
@toniamcdonald1838
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 👌
@is08bella1
4 жыл бұрын
The Voice From The Cheap Seats I felt to sleep ones for almost an hour! I heard a guy saying that must so relaxing so that wakes me up! 😂
@volume2517
3 жыл бұрын
That's hilarious! 😂😂😂
@johansebastian8302
3 жыл бұрын
Omg i was brushing my teeth when she told the heels joke and i spit toothpaste foam everywhere lol
@emillyyelen5169
3 жыл бұрын
@@johansebastian8302 so you copied the comment from the other guy...
She is like Jerry Seinfeld. She should have a sitcom TV show. I love her she is clean funny and hilarious
@clydecmcelroy4638
4 жыл бұрын
She's like Seinfeld only she's actually funny
@melissacastle5172
4 жыл бұрын
Please give her a television show!
@jesflory
3 жыл бұрын
She was on mad tv as bon Qui Qui.
The Beautiful Nail joke is funny no matter how many times you hear it.
@peterhenry986
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah pretty and funny 😂😂😂
@patricemarie2960
3 жыл бұрын
😆😆😁🌈 Reality is hilarious!
@onepiecefan1459
3 жыл бұрын
Frr😂😂
The audience is dead😑 she deserves way more laughs
@Sjarambula
5 жыл бұрын
Considering they came for a Ted talk and not a comedy show, I get why it’s not a laugh fest.
@paulmcgo1089
5 жыл бұрын
It's dead cause she sucks . Especially the ebonics talking
@pinkhibiscus3695
5 жыл бұрын
Not funny and nothing new
@lobaggins3328
5 жыл бұрын
Paul Mc Go it’s not even dead..
@lobaggins3328
5 жыл бұрын
Lmao Im bored it’s still funny
You are seriously my favorite comedian!!!
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
She's blessed and keeps her jokes clean. Her husband is beautiful !!
@Franaflyby
3 жыл бұрын
@@juanitadoe4057 actually. It depends on what you think clean is. I already know.
“It’s better for you” became my go to joke with my friends lol
Enjoy Anjelah! I don't watch a lot of TV, but I will watch her in sitcom.
So so funny! I’ve been watching clips all night. Just what we need in the world right now. Laughter!
The best of the best. It’s a show where you could bring your family and not be embarrassed.
She is the best! Girl is funny with clean language! Girl we love you here in AZ!
I looooove the nail joke 😆 doesn’t matter how many times I’ve heard it!!!
I really need to see her live. Favorite stand up comic hands down.
@888alp
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Ortega-Rojas She is so real and down to earth.. connects with her audience so easily.
She is awesome!!!! Would love to see her!!!.
i love this chick...her "nail salon" is awesome
@sylvanafow1340
5 жыл бұрын
She's so spot on!
I have heard this one many times and it's still funny, thank you Anjelah you're a gift
@hankaul6256
5 ай бұрын
❤
So funny! I have been binge watching her videos lately... I love her humor and it feels so good to laugh!
OMG the joke about the back pain... And putting your socks on... On point to my back pain today! Unbelievable! So surreal! She is the best!
The BEST medicine ever is LAUGHTER. Thank you 😊😇
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
I Love Anjelah!! Great Talk!!!!!
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
@2:08 Anjelah spot on about her knee going out. My knee did the exact same thing. I was walking just like she was walking! LOL
@rexalso7257
4 жыл бұрын
I've done that too
@marywilcox9861
4 жыл бұрын
Happens to me all the time. I call it a dippsy doddle
@toniamcdonald1838
4 жыл бұрын
Happens to me too. 😆
@tinawindham6958
3 жыл бұрын
Knees are tricky like that😍
I love her so much!!! Come to Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun, please ❤
Best Tedx talk of all time. Love Anjelah
@retrojazzdanceandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Me, too!
So much love to this lady!!!!
Remember seeing her from the beginning....so great to see her come into her own...shes so matured...
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
One day my daughter and I were getting pedicures. The lady doing the girls feet next me looked up at her client and said “How your mom?” I love the nail bit so I immediately start laughing hysterically for seemingly no reason! My daughter was like “mom! Shut up!” We had the most fun that day at the shop
@ashleyallen9967
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 My nail ladies always ask how my mom is too, lol. I can’t help but to laugh
She's so funny. Been in love with her for years 😍
She's great, kept me laughing all the time! 👏👏👏
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
Nail salon--I watched it so much I can recite it along with her.
Anjela! You are so so talented, not only in comedy, but you also have a great voice! Love your performances!
The camel 🐪 joke...HAD ME DYING!!!!😂
@dougroberts9821
3 жыл бұрын
Same!
The nail joke never gets old. Thank you!
@patricemarie2960
3 жыл бұрын
Love it! .... 😎💜🌈
First time hearing the nail joke! I cracked uuup with laughter! It is to FUNNY! Love it! Pearl 7/2021
The nails joke was the classic jokes. And joy still looking beautiful.❤️❤️❤️❤️
"I look like a camel tryin' to fold itself to get some rest.".... then she DOES it! I'm crying 🤣.. so many of us can relate!! Shes so hysterical, and still as funny as her Crystal Gel bit all those years ago! 🥰 Still so gorgeous too!!
@jadedelarge8929
Жыл бұрын
I think she means GLITTER gel. Sooo funny. I don't get tired of listening to the same joke over and over.
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
Her jokes never get old. I love you Anjelah!! Keep up the good work beautiful ❤❤
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
I love her famous joke 🤣 So relatable! 👏
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
Love this woman. Love that she is appreciative of her audience
I saw her in SLC Utah with my daughter. I do love me some, Anjelah!
She got even better👏
Didnt think it would be as funny as it was hearing those jokes again, shes good!
Love this woman!🇨🇦
I’ll never get tired of the nail salon joke
I had heard that joke that made her famous I didn't know it was her!!!! This is amazing
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
Beautiful Nail probably got such a good business boost! 🍊
Her observational skills shine, and she's naturally charming and funny. She deserves the elite level for her creativity.
She definitely one of my best women comedian.
I really enjoy her, because she is clean, unlike a lot of male comics ,where every other word is four letters.She is awesome.
I want to Thank You for the AWESOME JOB YOU DO! When I have a bad day you make it good. YOU MAKE ME LAUGH AND HAPPY!
Laughter is definitely GREAT medicine!!! Keep it coming!! Love her!
@donalexsan3018
Жыл бұрын
you are absolutely right kris holmes, Well, How are you doing ?
@johnsonwilliams-123
Жыл бұрын
Hi👋, how are you today? I hope you're okay?
I remember the Beautiful Nail bit shortly after her cheering days and have loved her since. She has come a long way and she has only improved since. I love that this beautiful woman scan make fun of herself about being bow legged and wearing high heels. Her portraying walking in them as looking & folding like a Camel floored me. Would love to see her live.
Anjelah, you are so fun to listen too.... I still laugh every time I hear the nail salon joke no matter how many times I hear it. Thank you!
You do such a great job imitating the nail salon jive! I have had to hold my laughter a few times in confusion trying to decipher that type of learned English. God bless them, they work hard, learn the language and do a nice job! Can you imagine trying to adapt to their native languages (there are SO MANY dialects)? Such a difficult communication barrier to hurdle.
@mitsuomits9077
5 жыл бұрын
Hummmmmm... Your comment sounds supicioysly like a hard working nail salon lady under cover...😄 just joking, but it's nice what you wrote about them.
@matheusdineck3718
3 жыл бұрын
I tried one of those massage chairs once. It was the closet I ever came to getting married.