This video reviews Joe Rogan's Netflix stand-up special, "Burn the Boats," released six years after his last special. The reviewer analyzes the performance, its reception, and its potential impact on Rogan's comedy career, highlighting Rogan's nervousness, repetitive jokes, and the use of controversial topics.
It had been six years since Joe Rogan released a stand-up special before "Burn the Boats".
The "Burn the Boats" special was filmed in San Antonio, Texas.
The reviewer claims Joe Rogan borrowed material from Brendan Schaub and Bill Burr in his special.
The reviewer gives Joe Rogan's "Burn the Boats" special a one out of five rating.
Besides the overall poor quality of the comedy and Rogan's nervousness, the video discusses several other criticisms and topics:
Rogan's reliance on controversial topics: The reviewer argues that Rogan uses controversial subjects like the N-word controversy and transgender issues more for attention and damage control than genuine comedic effect. The handling of these topics is seen as clumsy and ineffective.
Rogan's distorted worldview: The video suggests Rogan's heavy social media consumption, particularly focusing on negative or extreme content, has created a skewed perception of reality, influencing his jokes and overall performance. The "poverty safari" accounts he follows are mentioned as an example.
Rogan's plagiarism: The video explicitly accuses Rogan of stealing jokes from other comedians, highlighting specific instances from Brendan Schaub and Bill Burr.
Rogan's changing persona: The impact of Rogan's shift in public persona, partly in response to controversies, is discussed, suggesting this new persona is at odds with his comedic style.
The special as a PR attempt: The reviewer posits that the special is less about comedy and more about damage control and maintaining his public image, particularly given his large audience who may not be aware of his stand-up career.
Rogan's physical state and demeanor: The reviewer notes Rogan's profuse sweating, shouting, and seemingly nervous demeanor throughout the special, suggesting a potential reliance on stimulants or alcohol, further impacting his performance.
The audience's reaction: The lack of engagement and laughter from the audience is frequently mentioned as evidence of the special's failure. The reviewer notes several points where the audience becomes completely silent.
The video uses these points to support its main conclusion that the special is a failure and potentially career-ending for Rogan.
