"Uganda Be Kidding Me Live," Chelsea Handler's performance that speaks of her trip to Uganda, will premiere tomorrow night, October 10, on Netflix.
Though the purpose of her show (and book sharing the same title) remains unclear, the stand-up routine is declared to be one of her funniest and most relatable segments.
"The humor comes from a familiarity that resides at the intersection of our own personal foibles and Handler's hyperbolic tales of self-indulgence and anger. Some of her yarns...appear sadly genuine. They create a tight bond with her audience, who can relate to her ability to get in rather bizarre-yet-commonplace predicaments," wrote Allen Weiner of The Daily Dot.
Handler's comments and jokes reach a wide audience; the 39-year-old is capable of relating to both young and old viewers.
Her comedic style mimics that of the late Joan Rivers, in which she often tests the boundaries of what is acceptable by her bold statements, and she is definitely not afraid to throw a few curses in there. Well, maybe more than a few.
However, Handler has been criticized before for her narcissistic approach when delivering her content.
"Her narcissism tends to show in her storytelling which sometimes has difficulty getting from Point A to B without multiple diversions. This is especially true in her final segment where the space between setup and punchline seems interminable. In our business, we'd say she needs a good editor," Weiner stated.
Anyway, if you're a fan of her edgy style and you appreciate her bluntness, you'll enjoy this comedy special.
Handler plans to start a talk show on Netflix with hopes to drift away from her late-night TV role as the host of "Chelsea Lately," a show that is fueled by celebrity gossip and interviews.
Her talk show is rumored to debut in 2016, but there haven't been any other details released.
"I want to do really cool interviews and meet with regular people - take a break from the celebrity nonsense," she said. "I know that maybe doesn't come across in the many things I do. But it is something I think about," she told The Times.
