’Burn The Boats’ And The Laughs
“Burn the Boats” is an apt title for Joe Rogan’s latest Netflix special, as I found myself desperately searching for a vessel to escape this comedic shipwreck.
Rogan, once a vibrant voice in stand-up, now comes across as a caveman who’s just discovered fire – except the fire went out years ago, and he’s still rubbing sticks together.
This special is less a comedy routine and more a claustrophobic therapy session where we, the unwitting audience, are forced to endure Rogan’s dated grievances and half-baked conspiracy theories. His material on COVID-19 feels as fresh as last week’s sushi, while his LGBTQ “jokes” have all the subtlety and charm of a sledgehammer to the funny bone.
In one particularly cringe-worthy moment, Rogan compares transgender individuals to characters from “The Silence of the Lambs.” The joke didn’t kill, but the awkward, sporadic laughter nearly did.
Rogan, now the paragon of alt-right standup, seems to have mistaken volume for humor, as if by yelling loud enough, he might drown out the deafening silence of a joke falling flat.
In the end, “Burn the Boats” is on the money, as Rogan has torched any remaining goodwill I had for his comedy. There’s a reason you won’t see any jokes in the trailer; he’s no longer funny.
The only boat I wish he’d burned was the one carrying this special.
A Bird in The Hand
The Albatross is the largest bird that can go years without landing. They spend their first 6 years of life flying over the ocean before coming to the land to mate. It is capable of traveling more than 10,000 miles in a single journey and circumnavigating the globe in 46 days.
- Longest Wingspan: The wandering albatross holds the record for the longest wingspan of any bird, stretching up to 11 feet (3.4 meters), allowing it to glide effortlessly for hours with minimal wing flapping.
- Efficient Gliders: Albatrosses utilize a flying technique called dynamic soaring, which allows them to harness wind energy from the ocean’s surface, enabling them to fly for hours without expending much energy.
- Long Lifespan: Albatrosses can live for several decades, with some species known to live over 60 years. The oldest known wild albatross, named Wisdom, is over 70 years old and still produces offspring.
- Mating for Life: Albatrosses are monogamous and often mate for life. They return to the same breeding grounds each year, engaging in elaborate courtship dances with their partner, and can spend years perfecting their bond before successfully breeding.
