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Foxworthy's Stand-Up Special: A Year in the Making
2 Jun
Summary
- The special documents a year-long process of crafting jokes.
- Foxworthy transitioned from writing 10 redneck jokes to over 9,000.
- He closed his final special with the same joke that opened his first.
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy's latest stand-up special, "The Joke's On Me," offers audiences an unprecedented glimpse into the extensive creative process behind crafting a comedy show. For the first time, viewers can witness the repetitive, year-long effort involved in developing material, a behind-the-scenes journey typically reserved for documentaries.
Foxworthy shared that this meticulous approach, involving trying new jokes on Wednesday and Tuesday nights, is what goes into creating a special. He also detailed the evolution of his famous "redneck" jokes, starting with an initial 10 and growing to an estimated 9,000. This particular special may mark a full-circle moment, as Foxworthy concludes it with the same joke that opened his very first special in 1990.
While not retiring from stand-up entirely, Foxworthy noted that producing a special is a significant undertaking. He humorously suggested he'd rather spend time with his grandchildren. "The Joke's On Me" is now available for viewing.
