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

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

[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

[Bushra Riz]

hahahahaha

thats what i call comedy!

[Keri Peck]

what that's messed up yo!!!

[M Ra]

only famous people who are invited cann attend ted

[Keri Peck]

how can I attend a TED event in my city?

[samala51]

mashallah

[nepaliman]

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

[KathysTube]

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

[DeepHauz13]

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

lol

[firdaus125]

Cause they might freak out and detain him without trial.