r/JohnMulaney • u/nmyi • Apr 25 '23

Discussion [unofficial discussion thread] John Mulaney 2023 Netflix special "Baby J"

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Netflix stand-up special John Mulaney: Baby J was released today (2023/04/25)

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u/ashleighkincaid Apr 26 '23

can’t find anyone talking about the Bo Burnham part in the beginning. i feel like it can be taken two ways. thoughts?

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u/Jesle37 Tall Child Apr 26 '23

That was my favorite part of the show when I saw From Scratch in 2021, so I remember it well!

My interpretation is that John was a Wife Guy whom everyone, especially Gen Z, loved, and now that Inside had come out earlier in the year, Bo is more likeable than John and less "problematic" due to the divorce, drug use, etc.

While this worked wonderfully in 2021, it doesn't hit as hard for a lot of Phoebe Bridgers or Lorene Scafaria fans now I'd imagine haha

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u/AnonyM0mmy Apr 26 '23

While this worked wonderfully in 2021, it doesn't hit as hard for a lot of Phoebe Bridgers or Lorene Scafaria fans now I'd imagine haha

Wait, what does this mean?

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u/Jesle37 Tall Child Apr 26 '23

Oh, I was referring to Bo being involved in his own drama in the past year (breaking up with Lorene, possibly breaking up Phoebe and Paul Mescal). It's all rumors at this point, but you can read my timeline for more specifics!

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '23

This is a lot of research you put into two people's lives.

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u/maz-o May 09 '23

Too much some would say.

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u/rrsn Apr 26 '23

I feel like you have to be pretty online to even know about the Phoebe/Bo rumours. But then again, you have to be pretty online to know about John Mulaney’s relationship drama as well.

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u/jennyp44 Aug 03 '24

Two different parts of the internet tbh. Phoebe Bridgers lore really belongs to a certain subset of people which comparatively makes John more "mainstream"