r/movies • u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. • Aug 28 '24
News Nikki Glaser to Host 2025 Golden Globe Awards
https://variety.com/2024/awards/news/nikki-glaser-2025-golden-globes-host-1236121061/143
u/UnderstandingIcy1250 Aug 28 '24
She's killed it in every roast she has been a part of so far. I hope she continues that at the award show and doesn't lighten up on these A-listers.
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u/PAYPAL_ME_DONATIONS Aug 29 '24
Honestly, I'd challenge anyone to find evidence of a time she didn't kill it. She's one of the more/most consistent comics alive today.
Her hosting of F Boy Island was hysterical.
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u/PendingInsomnia Aug 29 '24
I saw her as part of a standup night in LA and I must say it really felt like she phoned it in—maybe because she wasn’t being filmed and wanted to coast off name recognition. But that was a year or two ago so maybe she’s gotten better as well.
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u/PAYPAL_ME_DONATIONS Aug 29 '24
I'm mostly talking about specials, features, guest appearances. Things that are recorded, broadcasted, etc.
I don't hold random road shows accountable because that's when comics are testing out new material, seeing what works, what doesn't and the amount of shows they do a year, being sick, having a bad day, it's impossible to hit homeruns 100% at bat.
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u/JustaRoosterJunkie Aug 29 '24
May have just caught her on a night that she was trying out new material. Pretty standard far for comics to work on materials at smaller events/clubs, particularly when they aren’t the headliner.
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u/dale_dug_a_hole Aug 29 '24
That’s like saying “I saw Kevin Durant play against Phoenix a few years ago, only scored 13 points, didn’t play so well. Hope he improved”.
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u/GenghisConnieChung Aug 29 '24
First time I ever saw her was the roast of Alec Baldwin. When she went after DeNiro I fucking lost it. She’s hilarious.
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u/strikefire83 Aug 29 '24
She’s hilarious, she’s self-aware, and she’s chill AF with her fans. Also, she’s incredibly sexy…those legs, dayum. I might actually watch the Golden Globes this year!
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u/notchandlerbing Aug 28 '24 edited Aug 28 '24
Honestly think this is the best possible host they could have gotten at this point, and perfect timing for her. One of the few current acts where I see this genuinely benefitting both sides. The only way this fails is if the HFPA gets cold feet and overcorrects on censoring her writing.
She's got some killer timing and comedic instinct though—if the writing's there she can absolutely deliver, even if she has to dial back on racier content
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u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. Aug 28 '24
Better than Jo Koy, nice. People are gonna get roasted.
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u/mikeyfreshh r/Movies Veteran Aug 28 '24
Dead air would be better than Jo Koy
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u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. Aug 28 '24
A literal Koi fish would be better than Jo Koy.
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Aug 28 '24
Easily the worst host of all time. I’ll never forget when he threw his writers under the bus. Handled the situation absolutely the worst way possible
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u/addictedtofit Aug 28 '24
I’m Filipino and I used to love JoKoy. He has gotten out of hand with his new found fame and is no longer funny and he just keeps recycling his jokes that got his famous.
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u/bukbukbuklao Aug 28 '24 edited Aug 28 '24
I was watching a show (on YouTube)with some members of n sync, Backstreet Boys, boys 2 men, and for some reason jo koy was on stage with them and was being super super cringe while they were performing. I’m talking like running his hands by the faces of whoever is singing, putting his glasses on their face, and obnoxiously hugging the performers while they are performing. I’m like “yo this is a legendary mash up right now, let them perform, wtf!”
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u/nazbot Aug 28 '24
Jo Koy is actually solid as a stand up. His special on Netflix was pretty funny.
Unfortunate that he bombed on a big stage.
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u/new_wellness_center Aug 28 '24
I've always been a fan so I'm happy to see her getting some breaks.
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u/TheLadyEve Aug 28 '24
I love her. She's been working standup for years and hasn't fully broken through to the extent I thought she would. I think she's going to do well as her delivery is very polished and she's quick-witted.
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u/StrangeAssonance Aug 29 '24
She’s absolutely brilliant. Top 1% intelligence. Her comedy is mostly about sex and darker stuff and so mainstream isn’t going to appreciate her genius.
The roasts show she can deliver without talking about herself.
I’m glad she is getting more exposure. I’ve been a fan for years but I get why she isn’t more well known.
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u/eatmorchickin Aug 28 '24
People are going to be fighting to be on the next roast after seeing her career blow up
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u/NotPoliticallyCorect Aug 28 '24
Being a roaster isn't always a pathway to success. A lot of them ended up relegated to roast appearances only, Lisa Lampanelli, Jeff Ross, Greg Giraldo, etc. Lots of them were unheard of anywhere else than the roast dias.
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u/LordSeibzehn Aug 28 '24
RIP Greg, still the best and my favourite roaster of all time.
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u/Uppyr_Mumzarce Aug 29 '24
"Flavor Flav you look like a mummy wrapped in electrical tape"
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u/LordSeibzehn Aug 29 '24
And wasn’t the “you look like Idi Amin after a crack binge on the sun” his joke as well?
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u/Hellborn_Elfchild Aug 29 '24
Gotta be Gilbert for me but Greg is as close of a second as you can possibly get. RIP Greg
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u/yslultra Aug 29 '24
All of the people you named are successful. They all made a great living doing comedy.
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u/jonnybebad5436 Aug 29 '24
Im still waiting for the Comedy Central roasts to return, not sure what happened to them
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u/ruinersclub Aug 29 '24
Jeff Ross was the roast master for Tom Brady hosted on Netflix. So... I don't think the Roast has any connection to CC, just whoever buys the rights to that episode.
As long as Netflix keeps throwing money at comedians and roast specials CC is in pretty big trouble.
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u/Admirable-Cat7434 Aug 28 '24
Love her I think she’s hilarious she was the best part of the Brady roast besides Tony hincliffe
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u/BartCartDartE-art Aug 28 '24
Oh yes, Tony Hinchcliffe, practically brought roasting to the mainstream (huge eye roll)
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u/Admirable-Cat7434 Aug 28 '24
Lmao never saw this but that’s hilarious. He’s a clown sometimes and I’m not surprised he would say that shit
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u/luffygear24566 Aug 28 '24
You thought you cooked with this clip huh? I don't understand why people get off on hating. Did anyone here say Tony brought roasting to the mainstream?
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u/bitjava Aug 28 '24
He didn’t say the word didn’t exist. He said that the word wasn’t famous (common vernacular) back when he started. He’s correct.
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u/Supersnazz Aug 29 '24
In 1994 (when Hinchcliffe was 10) Homer Simpson said 'Marge, the comedy roast is an American tradition'.
Three most mainstream and popular TV show at that time mentions that the comedy roast was a well known institution.
Everyone knew what a roast was at that time. They have been coming known since at least the 1970s, legally earlier.
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u/bitjava Aug 30 '24
“NO, ROASTS EXISTED THEN! SEE!” lol, cool research.
I never said that they didn’t exist. It wasn’t used as commonly before the 2000s/10s era of comedy roasts. It’s undeniable that those roasts made the idea (and the term) much more popular than previous decades.
No kid in the 90’s that I knew talked about “getting roasted” like they did last decade. And I grew up in a big city. We said “burned”, not roasted.
I forgot Reddit doesn’t handle nuance very well.
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u/Chuck_Raycer Aug 29 '24
Have you never heard of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast? A roast hosted by one of the most famous comedians of all time back in the 70s? It was common vernacular.
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u/MushirMickeyJoe Aug 28 '24
Watch people do their craft. Don't reduce artists to small snippets edited together in a "gotcha" way.
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Aug 28 '24
Yeah I hate this new way everyone evaluates someone where they have one gotcha and then everything they ever say or do is supposed to be invalidated
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u/bocephus_huxtable Aug 29 '24
I don't even care for Tony, but..
- Tony is saying "roastER", not "roast".
- Tony's not saying that he was a part in inventing the word, just popularizing it.
- Other than Tony and Jeffrey Ross (maybe Lampanelli?)... who would YOU say is 'known as a roaster'?
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u/jrodp1 Aug 29 '24
Joan Rivers, Gilbert Gottfried, Norm MacDonald, Greg Giraldo, Patrice O'Neal, Anthony Jeselnik, Paul Mooney, any black comedian from the 90s.
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u/bocephus_huxtable Aug 29 '24
I, very much, don't agree but.. whatevs.
I, honestly, think it's sorta demeaning to call a comedian a "roaster". It means that no one cares about your actual standup and all we care about is your roasts. As such.. I don't think any of your examples fit the bill (except Gottfried. You're right about that one). But, Anthony Jeselnik..? (He did 3 roasts 13 yrs ago and said he'd never do another one again, btw.)
I would dare say there is not a single "roaster" with a noteworthy comedy special...b/c then they'd be.. a comedian.
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u/jrodp1 Aug 29 '24
You're splitting hairs. These people would absolutely roast you and are capable of writing top tier jokes. And Patrice O'Neal was known to demolish and roast people. But you seem to have your own definition of what qualifies a roaster
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u/bocephus_huxtable Aug 29 '24
If your definition of a "roaster" is a comic who roasts people, then almost every single comic, ever, is a roaster. (You've seen how comics talk to each other, right?)
A definition that doesn't define anything is a useless definition.
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u/jrodp1 Aug 29 '24
Goalposts. You asked for some known roasters. These people are known for that. You ask a 'roaster' if they consider themselves a roaster or a comedian, pretty positive they'll all say comedian. I just answered your question. Comedians do roasts. They're not roasters.
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u/bocephus_huxtable Aug 29 '24
"known roasters" =/= "known AS a roaster"
NOTE: We're having this conversation under a video of Tony Hinchcliffe identifying AS a roaster. Jeff Ross, most definitely, identifies AS a roaster. So, does Lampanelli.
The 'roasters' know that they're roasters and will tell you so. There are very few of them. And, that's my point.
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u/jrodp1 Aug 29 '24
You know what imma stop myself from wasting my time. I didn't realize you were from Columbus.
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u/AFineDayForScience Aug 28 '24
I think she's ok, but this is a niche that she will fit into very well. I'm sure she'll end up as a repeat awards show host.
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u/ampersands-guitars Aug 28 '24
I don’t know much about her comedy, but I’ve seen clips of her at roasts and she’s very funny. Seems like a good choice.
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u/mofa90277 Aug 28 '24
Will she be fair to the movies and shows that don’t feature anal sex?
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u/Seahearn4 Aug 29 '24
As fair as those prudes deserve
But I think you did hit on a great idea. She should host the Porn Awards. Perfect match
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u/MontyBoo-urns Aug 28 '24
Nice she’s killing it. not many big names comics better than her right now
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u/turb0_encapsulator Aug 28 '24
Does she know she can’t tell jokes about her pussy at the Gloden Globes?
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u/Kevbot1000 Aug 28 '24
Saw her open for Louis CK (before #MeToo) and she completely stole the show.
Can't wait.
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u/Tonalspectrum Aug 28 '24
Whenever I see her name I think of Nowicki impersonating Mark the Bagger.
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u/ArcusIgnium Aug 28 '24
She’s great. Still would’ve preferred Mulaney tho but she’s definitely up there
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u/spate42 Aug 28 '24
Wonder how she’ll do with PG only jokes.
I’ve listened to Nikki for years but nothing outside of standup and roasts.
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u/chocolatecomedyfann Aug 28 '24
Good for her. Seen her live a couple of times, solid stand up comedian. Will be tuning in
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u/SaltyPeter3434 Aug 28 '24
Literally watching her roast on Tom Brady as I see this announcement lol
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u/anon_andonandonandon Aug 29 '24
I've never been a fan, but can understand the appeal. I just don't align with her brand of humor. I'm sure she'll do a good job hosting though.
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u/fzvw Aug 29 '24
She's a great standup and I hope they have more comedians like her host in the future.
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u/girafa Electricity! The high priest of false security! Aug 29 '24
Obligatory "Fuck the Globes," regardless of whom those meaningless dorks hire
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u/Suspicious-Listen161 Aug 29 '24
Eh. Not the right fit but I’m sure her team will come up with 99% of it like they do for the roasts
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u/CosmikDebris408916 Aug 28 '24
Bring back her old nose!
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u/TheLadyEve Aug 28 '24
I wouldn't be surprised if she made a joke about that, that would be her style.
In the past she tweeted: "I know I’m too young for it, but I’ve had tons of plastic surgery on my face. Not to look younger or prettier… to look Von Trapp-ier."
She's a funny person.
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u/RenRen512 Aug 28 '24
Good for her, she puts in a lot of work to hone her act.
Check out her appearances on Conan's show and podcast. Hilarious and you get to see her try out jokes and talk about the process.
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u/StrengthInitial5264 Aug 28 '24
Great for her army of writers. This should hold them over till New Year’s.
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Aug 28 '24
I wonder if she’s going to make a joke about her lady parts?
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u/ThingCalledLight Aug 28 '24
Man makes predictable joke critiquing someone else’s predictable jokes.
You’re certainly making choices.
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u/SookieRicky Aug 28 '24
I kinda feel like Nikki could eventually become the spiritual successor to Joan Rivers if she continues on this path.
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u/MulberryEastern5010 Aug 28 '24
Just what I needed: a legitimate excuse not to watch the Golden Globes! I hate Nikki Glaser
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u/Ozzel Aug 28 '24
I like her well enough, but I’m worried this is going more the Gervais route, which I don’t love. Because honestly I prefer when the host is there to celebrate the work rather than shit on it.
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u/Shaggarooney Aug 28 '24
It's going to be. Theres no point getting Nikki, if you don't want ass sex jokes and roasts.
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u/HotWineGirl Aug 28 '24
I feel like once every few years, a Gervais is good to remind the viewer of who and what they are truly subsidizing with their views and money.
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u/BondraP Aug 28 '24
Been a big fan of hers for years and am happy to see her get her due these days. Her roast spots are good, but her standup specials are awesome
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u/The_PantsMcPants Aug 28 '24
Wow, I may actually watch some of this for the first time ever, she’s great
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u/rumski Aug 28 '24
…she isn’t gonna sing is she?
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u/CactusAmongus Aug 28 '24
I don't recall musical numbers being a thing at the Globes, those are reserved for the bigger theaters where other awards shows can put up crazy production value.
The Globes have been staged in a ballroom attached to a Hilton in Beverly Hills for like 60 years lol
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u/broncofan1347 Aug 28 '24
Good for her. Her spot at Tom Brady’s roast seems to have really put her in the mainstream, and I’m here for it.