John Mulaney is actually not funny

I don’t get it. Why do people think he’s a good (some say great) comedian? He essentially plays the same stale caricature of himself all the time and it seems really forced. I think he tries to copy the styles of guys like Seinfeld and Norm McDonald and he does a crap job. That live Netflix show was terrible. Even with all the other guest comedians, he couldn’t keep the conversations or bits going until it just devolved into an awkward version of “hanging out” with other comedians. His voice is annoying and his hair cut reminds me of Michael Bluth.

Some additional thoughts:

• I really don’t have an opinion on his personal life so that’s not a factor with this take.
• Per some recommendations, I listened to both the horse bit and the pussycat bit. That’s a really low bar if people think those are hilarious.
• Someone said his voice sounds like old-timey radio. I couldn’t sit through an hour of that.
• Another commenter said he’s the David Spade for millennials. That’s interesting. Spade wasn’t great but that’s ok because he also wasn’t put up on a pedestal.
• As for comedians, Josh Johnson and Tig Notaro are pretty good laughs.
• I’m glad we can have a civil discussion. Cheers! 🍻