Comedian Nikki Glaser is set to host the Golden Globes for the first time this weekend. To gauge the tone she’ll be bringing, let’s revisit some of her most biting and provocative jokes.
Glaser has built a reputation as one of the sharpest comedians around, with numerous appearances at celebrity roasts and stand-up specials under her belt. Here are some of her most daring and controversy-ridden bits:
On losing virginity: Glaser shared a lighthearted anecdote about waiting until age 21 to lose her virginity, claiming she found a loophole by saving herself for Jesus – her gardener.
Rob Lowe was a target in one bit. Glaser poked fun at his infamous sex tape scandal from 1988 by saying he “defies age restrictions” and implied he might be involved in statutory rape due to the age gap with the two women involved.
Glaser tackled racism, stating she’s not racist but has issues with someone who lives in her building. She also made a joke about Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen joining him for jiu-jitsu, referencing his reputation as an older, more experienced partner.
Being called “ma’am” by Starbucks baristas was another topic of humor, with Glaser joking that the term is slightly less severe than saying someone’s last name. Robert De Niro faced jokes about facing the end of his acting career, while Alec Baldwin was the subject of a joke in which she expressed admiration for his bravery over mental health issues.
Glaser has also discussed her own experience as a “future victim” to make certain types of jokes, sparking debate about the limits of humor and free speech.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/nikki-glaser-golden-globes-host-controversial-jokes-roasts-b2673109.html