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Maz Jobrani: Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American?

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Uploaded on Aug 19, 2010

http://www.ted.com A founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, standup comic Maz Jobrani riffs on the challenges and conflicts of being Iranian-American -- "like, part of me thinks I should have a nuclear program; the other part thinks I can't be trusted ..."

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  • SykoChiipmunK

    he did he just called it by what he believes it is Palestine

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  • جمال الدين

    good for you Maz .. i'm Jamal from Morocco & i really liked your jokes and the most important that you finish your comedy with a good msg

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  • Bushra Riz

    hahahahaha

    thats what i call comedy!

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  • Keri Peck

    what that's messed up yo!!!

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  • M Ra

    only famous people who are invited cann attend ted

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  • Keri Peck

    how can I attend a TED event in my city?

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  • samala51

    mashallah

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  • nepaliman

    I think there are some jehadi searching for this poor guy to kill ..

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  • KathysTube

    I really like this guy...funny...with a good message. Hope to see more from him!

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  • DeepHauz13

    i love that he rubs his nose after he says "Colombian...top of the line, top of the line"

    lol

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  • firdaus125

    Cause they might freak out and detain him without trial.

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