Zarna Garg: One in a Billion

I watched this comedy special after reading "good things" about it on the interwebz. But my mistake was that I believed the "good things" that I read. It's the same stereotypical hogwash that has been rehashed again and again and again in different specials from Asian comedians. The only difference is that the content has been tailored for an Indian audience. For an hour that I spent on watching this generic rehashed content, I was still optimistic and waited for "jokes" and I did laugh at a couple of them. The rest of the time I was looking at the screen with a straight face and sometimes with an expression that screamed loudly "Where funny?".

I was definitely apprehensive. I thought I wouldn't relate to her. I was wrong.

Zarna is down-to-earth FUNNY! You end up laughing at her, laughing with her, and eventually laughing at ourselves! Imagine sitting down with your favorite, funny Aunt. That's how the setting seemed to me. She is not afraid to address what some would consider "taboo"!

Nothing offensive, really. Jokes are fair & funny... and no one is spared (not even her family)!

Be aware that some "haters" who want to bring her down will say otherwise. Don't let them deter you from watching!

Keep it up, Zarna! We need more comedians like you! 👍🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

This had me and my family in splits. So relatable and true. Who knew that the "impossible to please overbearing Indian parent's" regular everyday mundane demanding tactics can be so funny. But apparently they are, when Zarna narrates. She is raw, honest and extremely funny.

The bit about eldest son/daughter is so funny. Watched her live and she took it to another level. Eldest boy is the prince until a single child walks into the room, then entire dynamics change. Lol.

Loved the set and her delivery. She has kept it simple, yet so funny. Loved every bit of this show and surely everyone will.

Watch it with your family and enjoy!

I decided to watch Zarna Garg because I had nothing to lose, except a few minutes time. I give comedians 10 minutes to give me at least one chortle or laugh - or a damn good message. If they can't do it in the first 10 minutes, I go on to something else.

She started off with chortles and giggles at the very beginning and they didn't end until the credits rolled.

She makes fun of herself as a failed lawyer, her family (don't we all?), her mother country (shouldn't we all?), and of how Americans raise their kids. Those were painful laughs because of how painfully true they are.

She reminds me of an Indian Mrs. Hughes.

OH! And her act is "clean"! Enjoy! And find yourself in some of what she says. I promise it won't hurt.

Thought it was fresh and funny. Different perspective coming from an immigrant parent --not just from an Indian kid born in the US.

Although I'm somewhat familiar with Indian culture from friends and acquaintances, besides finding Zarna Garg humorous, she was authentic. I learned a substantial amount more about subtle aspects of Indian culture and family. And, it put some of my previous understanding in a new light.

So glad I happened upon this Special on Amazon Prime. It is 67 minutes watching worth watching. I will watch it again. Rare for me to watch anything twice.

Hoping any future new material will stay as fresh and authentic.