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All we know About Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers Comedy Special
Roy Wood Jr. returns with Lonely Flowers, a stand-up special that hilariously explores modern society’s disconnect. Blending sharp social commentary with relatable humor, Wood Jr. reflects on everything from self-checkouts to the challenges of staying connected in a digital world.
The newly released trailer teases an hour of laughs, with Wood Jr. delivering witty takes on everyday absurdities like bad service at gun ranges and locked-up retail shelves. As the third installment in Hulu’s Hularious series, the special promises a unique blend of humor and insight that’s sure to resonate with audiences.
Eager to know more about Lonely Flowers? From behind-the-scenes details to exclusive updates, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned as we keep this article fresh with the latest revelations, ensuring you never miss a beat about this must-watch comedy special!
Release date & Where to Watch
The new comedy special is set to premiere on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US, and internationally on Disney+.
What is Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers About?
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers special sees the comedian tackling the growing disconnect in today’s hyperconnected world. Blending sharp social commentary with humor, Roy examines how society has spiraled into a culture dominated by self-checkout lanes, gun obsession, and the increasing preference for solitude over connection.
Through topics like dating, political protests, and even the absurdities of a visit to the gun range, Roy masterfully dissects everyday interactions to uncover deeper truths about modern life. With his signature wit, he explores the irony of a world more digitally connected than ever yet plagued by loneliness and detachment.
Lonely Flowers is a humorous yet thought-provoking journey through societal changes, as Roy delves into the causes and consequences of humanity's fading connections, all while keeping audiences laughing with his candid and relatable insights.
Official Trailer
The trailer for Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers kicks off with his hilariously blunt observation: “We ain’t gon’ make it,” as he dives into life’s modern absurdities. From bad customer service at a shooting range—“How you going to be rude to somebody who showed up to practice murder?”—to the frustrations of self-checkout lanes, Wood delivers sharp and relatable humor.
He pokes fun at locked-up retail shelves and even account security questions, joking, “They’re just us reminiscing about when life was better.” The trailer ends with a laugh-out-loud take on phone calls: “We get mad if the phone rings! That was invented for talking!” Packed with wit and charm, the trailer teases a comedy special that’s fresh and wildly relatable.
Behind the Scenes
Filmed at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., and directed by C. Craig Patterson, Lonely Flowers marks Roy Wood Jr.’s first stand-up special since 2021’s Imperfect Messenger. The special also comes after his departure from The Daily Show in October 2023, where he spent eight years as a correspondent.
Since leaving The Daily Show, Wood has kept busy hosting Have I Got News for You on CNN and fine-tuning this latest hour of stand-up during his national tour. Lonely Flowers also continues Hulu’s Hularious programming banner, which features a new comedy special each month.
This marks the third special in the Hularious series, following Jim Gaffigan’s The Skinny and Ilana Glazer’s Human Magic.
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