I don’t know about other geeks, but my favorite thing to do when I’m sad is binge a stand-up comedy special on Netflix. In case you’re like me and are always looking for new recommendations while you self-isolate, here’s a list of my go-tos (with some newer additions!) All of these are available on Netflix unless otherwise specified.

1. Momentum – Mo Gilligan

Mo is absolutely hilarious, and the original music played by a live band is a perfectly unique and wonderful aspect of his show. I love this show; it’s my number one sad day show.

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2. Glitter Room – Katherine Ryan

Katherine’s ultra-feminist comedy is amazing, and she’s absolutely beyond hilarious. She’s super relatable, and I love seeing a woman own her sexuality like Katherine does.

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3. Kid Gorgeous – John Mulaney

I think everyone loves John Mulaney, which makes his special the perfect recommendation for a list like this. He has huge a rewatch-ability factor and is the best creator of reaction images ever.

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4. Quarter-Life Crisis – Taylor Tomlinson

This show is a pretty new addition to Netflix, and Taylor is so funny. Her jokes are very well-written, and her delivery is absolutely wonderful. I’m very glad to have this show added to my Netflix list.

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5. Repertoire – James Acaster

This series of shows is a great thing to watch on a bad day. James’ humor is beyond absurd, and he’s so unique. His jokes land so well, and his football chant WILL get stuck in your head. You’re welcome.

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6. Blood Sugar – Ed Gamble

This special, which is currently available on amazon prime, is super funny. Ed is a diabetic, and despite that affecting only a small portion of the population, he comes across as incredibly relatable. I highly recommend this one if you’ve got Prime.

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This is my list, feel free to @ me on twitter (@brittanyplus) if you’ve got any suggestions. I may do a part two!

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Brittany is a massive Doctor Who fan and all around geek. Rumour says they can be summoned like Beetlejuice if you say Doctor Who three times in a row, but that may just be a joke.

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