Jordan Birnbaum

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Comedy Improv Can Save The World

Dec 13, 2013·53 visitors

Jacqueline Kabat

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Dec 13, 2013

I first learned of Jacqueline Kabat through her above-titled documentary project following her teaching comedy improvisation as a healing tool. Then I learned she says things like this: "Anyone who didn't like Nelson Mandela is kind of a dick." You can see why I'm so intrigued. Can't wait for this one!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:00 AM

hey!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

Hi Jacqueline!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

Welcome to the Tawkers universe!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:00 AM

Well hello...

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:00 AM

Thanks for having me.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

I think you're going to like it here. We're into laughing, thinking and healing, which appear to be your specialties.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“Hi Gang!!! Oh how greatly I've missed being here with all of you fantastic individuals! Welcome Jacqueline!”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:01 AM

I am a fan of these things. Yes.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:01 AM

Hi Rich. Rocking the bald. Nice.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

excellent - so first of all, I have to publicly acknowledge that your FB posts and tweets have me laughing daily

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:02 AM

Oh good!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Nelson Mandela killed my dog.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

I think I referenced your Mandela line…

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

"Anyone who didn't like Mandela was kind of a dick…"

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:03 AM

Yeah. People who didn't like Mandela are dicks. Same goes. Same goes for people who didn't like Rosa Parks.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

why ARE people dicks in the first place?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:03 AM

Fear

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel McDonnell

“who wouldn't love Mandela?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

exactly

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

wow -that was a very quick and short answer! you are succinct my new friend!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

I guess you've thought about this?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“True. Fear makes people all kinds of nasty.”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:04 AM

Word economy. Why by the book if you can get the point across in a pamphlet. Or one word.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:04 AM

by the book

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:04 AM

BUY

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

we have a lenient standard on misspellings here…

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:05 AM

Jesus

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:05 AM

Good...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

try taking off the mittens.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:05 AM

good advice

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

Why thank you. So in learning a bit about you, which was very fun, btw, I discovered you are a tall, blonde, Southern Jewish woman.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:06 AM

This is true

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

Did that basically guarantee a future life in comedy?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

★ Spotlighted from John Baker

“those mittens are job creators. dont do that”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

(sry Jon - wasn't thinking)

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:06 AM

Or a JC Penny model

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:07 AM

Was there a long family history in the South? Or a sudden move? I guess I'm wondering how it happens.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:08 AM

My mom is a southerner...the real kind. From Charleston, SC. My dad is from Long Island and his family moved down south when he was in high school. Furniture biz. So I had an extended family of NY jews at my fingertips. Plus all their friends were

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:08 AM

Jews from NY

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:09 AM

I'm a hybrid

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:09 AM

that's a broad cultural heritage! I imagine that must have been quite cool!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:09 AM

It was. According to me.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:09 AM

I mean, does anyone else really matter?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:09 AM

exactly

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:09 AM

OK - so I personally am a huge fan of existential angst.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:10 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“J, you personify it!”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:10 AM

As you should be...gotta transmute all that shit that makes no sense. Comedy is a way to do that.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:10 AM

And pot

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:10 AM

which is part of why I'm so intrigued by the idea of improv comedy as a healing tool

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:10 AM

★ Spotlighted from John Baker

“@jb so is my therapist's wallet”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:10 AM

mine too

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:10 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“or existential blues...”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:11 AM

my kinda music

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:11 AM

Comedy is a perfect healing tool

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:11 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel McDonnell

“creates good art too :)”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:11 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“Comedy is my answer to everything...”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:11 AM

good

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:11 AM

So deconstruct it for us a bit

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:11 AM

It's more than just laughter as an escape, right?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:12 AM

Ok. Comedy Improv has basic rules that really are life tools. Being in the moment, making people look good, commitment...and HAVING FUN.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:12 AM

I've seen it change lives

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:12 AM

yay! just in time for comedy dissection - I brought the pitre dishes

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:12 AM

great!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:13 AM

so in the real world, the one element I would say is pretty elusive is "making people look good."

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:13 AM

most people don't seem too worried about that. often the opposite.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:14 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“Improv strategies as life tools...love it! :)”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:14 AM

Yes. In addition to the idea of agreement (YES AND...) and listening. How you are on stage is really a mirror to how you are in life. It can be humbling.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:14 AM

I knew you would!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:14 AM

So is there a bit of self selection when it comes to improv. As in, the people willing to try it are probably more self-aware than the gen pop?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:15 AM

I mean, that's a good self-selection for friendships

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:16 AM

Like if you only base it on traveling, all Australians and Canadians are the greatest people on Earth

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:16 AM

I truly admire anyone who takes my class. The concept of "showing up" is so key. And often ignored. People who literally "show up" to an improv class are the real deal. Open to self discovery.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:16 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“Yeah...the crazy people usually wind up hanging together. lol”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:16 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel McDonnell

“@Jenn: not crazy, awesomely unique. ;)”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:16 AM

crazy good.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:16 AM

it segues to life...show up for people in your life. The rest will take care of itself.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:17 AM

All my best friends are people i have done improv with over the years...we were REAL together.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:17 AM

improv seems similar to group therapy - is it that accurate?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:17 AM

all my pretend friends hate me

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:18 AM

no we don't…oops

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:18 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Maybe they're just pretending to hate you”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:18 AM

Yes. But through laughter. If you can get to the same place with laughter...opposed to crying...and with a supportive community...why not?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:19 AM

sure seems more fun to me!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:19 AM

haters generally don't last long in my class.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:19 AM

where were you in 8th grade when I needed you?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:19 AM

I end up learning so much from my students..

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:19 AM

do you banish the haters to the corner to do a headstand the entire class - sorry karate class flashback

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:19 AM

They haven't "played" since they were kids...and now they are returning to something...a way of being...that they forgot.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

Haters

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

yes

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

I kicked someone out of a class once

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

for being negative

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:20 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“Jacqueline, it is the same in teaching martial arts... the bad seeds go away”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

but i did it "lovingly"

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

Right Rich!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:20 AM

every time...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:21 AM

I so trust that you did. Do your students ever make you discover your own subconscious feelings?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:21 AM

ALL THE TIME. Teachers teach what they need to learn.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:21 AM

timeout

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:21 AM

grumpy cat is people too

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:21 AM

I saw the same grumpy cat post on her wall

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:22 AM

and laughed my ass off!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:22 AM

Grumpy cat is a dick

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:22 AM

maybe just misunderstood?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:22 AM

true

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Again with the dick.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:22 AM

you know how it is with comedians, rick

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:22 AM

dick jokes left and right

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:22 AM

Actually...I generally keep it clean.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from John Baker

“it seems like a controlled 'primal scream' session but with the benefit of language and connection”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:23 AM

Too much vulgarity bores me.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:23 AM

that's really poetic, John-o! I love it!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:23 AM

John Lennon did the primal scream...

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:23 AM

Worked out for him. Until it didn't.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:23 AM

anything that was good enough for Lennon is good enough for me

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:23 AM

yep

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:24 AM

Trying to think of a great John Lennon quote to insert here, and I totally whiffed.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:24 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“AMEN Jordan!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:24 AM

"imagine"

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:24 AM

thank you both.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:24 AM

Cute story for ya...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:24 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“"McCartney you suck." JL”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:24 AM

You know how sometimes

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:25 AM

you wonder if your parents really "get" you?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:25 AM

Well,

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:25 AM

the last forty years…

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:25 AM

Speaking of Lennon quotes...

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:25 AM

My mom bought me a dish towel that says, "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the one."

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:25 AM

HOW CUTE IS THAT???

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:26 AM

But she's not the dreamer?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:26 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“only”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:26 AM

I see

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:26 AM

She meant I was...but she's getting there.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:26 AM

I like good dish towels

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:26 AM

who doesn't?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:26 AM

oops..right...forgot "only"

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:26 AM

I hate myself now

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:27 AM

OK. Now I like myself again.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:27 AM

yeah, you maser it quite a different story with that omission!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:27 AM

Keeping you on your toes Jordan....

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:27 AM

see, there's a typo right back at ya. I'm a dork too!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:28 AM

so you have some VERY exciting news about a project you initiated…a certain documentary…?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:28 AM

Yes! I am making a documentary called COMEDY IMPROV CAN SAVE THE WORLD. Because it can.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:29 AM

And you surpassed your fundraising goal, right?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:29 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Well, it does need saving.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:29 AM

tru dat

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:29 AM

I'll be teaching improv to veterans, at-risk youth and people at a financial institution.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:29 AM

that combination makes me giggle

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:30 AM

because it infers that bankers have PTSD from being dicks

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:30 AM

Fundraising goal...yes. Our goall was 16,500 and we raised over 18,000

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:30 AM

that doesn't happen too often. It's because you're awesome.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:30 AM

Bankers probably do have PTSD. Or will get it eventually.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:30 AM

riiiiight?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:30 AM

The bankers is more a morale builder...

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:30 AM

bankers are

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:31 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“I really want to hear how your methods help sufferers of PTSD, where do you start with it?”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:31 AM

I'm tryin' Jordan. :)

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:31 AM

Rich,

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:32 AM

The work will do so much for them...re-enegersize a sense of purpose.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:32 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“I have friends that served that struggle, even after therapy.”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:32 AM

Observe their fears instead of marinating in them...and much more!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:33 AM

So is part of great comedy allowing yourself to feel the things that are the scariest too feel?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:33 AM

like vulnerability?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:33 AM

or feeling like a failure?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:33 AM

Improv is about moving forward...a lot of modern day therapy is retelling the story do many times...that you keep feeding the fear.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:33 AM

Jordan, Yes...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:34 AM

that's an interesting perspective on improv vs. therapy. I'm sure my shrink will hate it.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:34 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Therapy with a giggle. Could be a lot worse.”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:34 AM

Yes he/she will.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:34 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“Jacqueline, that is a profound insight....”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:35 AM

Who have a choice to how we carry our fear. Improv gives us space to do it in a way that feels supportive.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:35 AM

Thanks Rich...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:35 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“Reliving bad memories/fears over and over will never make them go away. Gotta learn to laugh and move on.”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:35 AM

Exactly

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:35 AM

Look at this, Jax. I've already agreed to join your cult. I bet a few others might join me. Can you explain the rules?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:36 AM

wait - this is a cult thing?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:37 AM

Everyone, Jordan is referring to a stand up bit where I say I want to start a cult, Jax's cult. it's not about offerings and mass suicides...we just watch game of thrones, smoke pot, and nap.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:37 AM

I mean, who's in?!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:37 AM

i'm game!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:37 AM

I'm like your head recruiter now.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:37 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“I could worship that!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:37 AM

boom.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel McDonnell

“sounds like the good life”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:38 AM

My friend Mindy bought me a coffee mug that said "WORLDS GREATEST CULT LEADER"

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:38 AM

shazam

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:38 AM

You're benevolent. We're cool with it.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Sort of disappointing . . . I mean, no snake worship?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:38 AM

that is beautiful and scary at the same time

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:38 AM

I would never join a cult because i think they're clicky.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:38 AM

lol

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:39 AM

All right, are you ready for an absurdly open-ended question?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:39 AM

go there...

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:39 AM

Your doc mentioned saving the world. What does the world look like once it is saved?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“No trophy hunters, for one.”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:41 AM

Harmony, balance, love...words that I used to think are cliche. I'm not an over the top new agey person...but i do feel we are supposed to be happy. Many of us were not taught that. it's the way the world was...things are changing.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:41 AM

In a good way.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:41 AM

I sure hope so

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:41 AM

There is a "peaceful" revolution in the works.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:41 AM

I could really use one

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:41 AM

We all could.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:41 AM

Because I'm fighting off cynicism with two hands.

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:42 AM

healthy cynicism is alright...

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:42 AM

Comedy would't exist without it.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:42 AM

Touche

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:43 AM

All right, I'll stop fighting it. Everything sucks. Everyone is a liar. There is no meaning. How's that?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:43 AM

he shoots, he misses

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:43 AM

No..it was AWESOME!!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:43 AM

See..improv. Support. Boom!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:43 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“Awww...cheer up pumpkin!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:43 AM

you guys are amazing!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:44 AM

OK - so another of your posts that really struck me was about introversion.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:44 AM

Do you think you are an introvert?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:45 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“What do belly buttons have to do with anyhting?”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:45 AM

I do have that side. I was shy as a kid. Weird. Right? Then I mastered my social side...but wore myself out. Took an inward year and learned how to LOVE my alone time. Now I'm in the process of balancing inward Jacqueline and outward Jacqueline.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:46 AM

I understand that pretty well, actually.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:46 AM

I've only recently learned the difference between introversion and shyness, and am startiongto wonder about myself

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:47 AM

Best spelling error yet Jordan!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:47 AM

Startiongo. A band?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:47 AM

Well, I got vulnerable and my motor skills went to shit

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:47 AM

Been there. Am there.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:47 AM

indeed.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

All right, Jacqueline. I want to thank you so much for doing this with me / us!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:48 AM

This was fun!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:48 AM

Thank you!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

I think you have a bunch of new fans and admirers.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

so plug -twitter, FB fan page…

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“Thank you for your time Jacqueline!”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:48 AM

awwww....they're all invited over to my place to cuddle.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Finnell

“Best of luck with your documentary, Jacqueline! Can't wait to see it!!!”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

★ Spotlighted from John Baker

“my brain cant handle this any more nor my solar plexus”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:48 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel McDonnell

“great tawk! :) comedy helps make the world a more positive place, I like it! :)”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:48 AM

Jacqueline Kabat

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:49 AM

Just google me

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:49 AM

★ Spotlighted from John Baker

“thank yous to jordan and jacqueline and everyone else.”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:49 AM

You will find all my social media links.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:49 AM

you are delightful, and good luck on your many missions!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:49 AM

Thanks! let's hang in NY before I move to LA in the spring. xoxo

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:50 AM

audience - thank you so much

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Premature evacuation?”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:50 AM

no, I thought it might be a long, rolling exit…

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:50 AM

i wanna hang too!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from John Baker

“improv party at terminal 5”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:50 AM

Nice!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:50 AM

is there a local NY hang in the works?

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:51 AM

Hooters

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:51 AM

yay hooters!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:51 AM

Great wings.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:51 AM

yeah - hooters is a hoot

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:51 AM

Is this a long Jewish virtual goodbye?

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:52 AM

it his weird how acceptable Hooters is in mainstream society despite it being insanely sexist…

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:52 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Hello, I must be going . . .”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:52 AM

yes - I understand our people…

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:53 AM

Thanks again Jordan. Best of luck with this show.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:53 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner

“Let My People Tawk”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:53 AM

Thanks! good night all!

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:53 AM

'night night

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:53 AM

★ Spotlighted from Rich Hagberg

“Jacqueline, best of luck to you!”

Jacqueline Kabat · 2:53 AM

Thanks so much.

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Congrats!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:00 AM★ Spotlighted

Hi Gang!!! Oh how greatly I've missed being here with all of you fantastic individuals! Welcome Jacqueline!

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:01 AM

Hola, amigos!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:01 AM

'LIKE'

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:01 AM★ Spotlighted

Nelson Mandela killed my dog.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:01 AM

Hola Jennifer!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:02 AM

Thanks grrrl!

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:02 AM

Ug, the refresh

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:03 AM★ Spotlighted

who wouldn't love Mandela?

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:03 AM

@ Rachel, dicks, obviously! lol!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:03 AM

Rachel!

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:03 AM

haha yes Jenn exactly hi Rich! and everyone :)

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:04 AM★ Spotlighted

True. Fear makes people all kinds of nasty.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:04 AM

Right on the money Jacqueline!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:05 AM

Why are people dicks? To paraphrase Machaevelli: in a world full of dicks it pays to learn how to be a dick.

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:05 AM★ Spotlighted

those mittens are job creators. dont do that

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:05 AM

Well, Rick, there has to be a payoff of some sorts, or people wouldn't be dicks...

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:06 AM

They get to be right, even if it's being right about being wrong...

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:06 AM

our society rewards being cut throat that's the problem, so then everyone thinks that's the only way to "get ahead"

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:07 AM

'People just love to play games'

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:07 AM

@rich shall we play a game?

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:08 AM

@ John From Men at Work to War Games.... funny!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:10 AM★ Spotlighted

J, you personify it!

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:10 AM★ Spotlighted

@jb so is my therapist's wallet

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:10 AM★ Spotlighted

or existential blues...

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:10 AM★ Spotlighted

Comedy is my answer to everything...

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:10 AM★ Spotlighted

creates good art too :)

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:10 AM

or a feating hool

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:11 AM

'LIKE'

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:12 AM

Jacqueline, I am very interested in hearing more about your approach to healing, especially with those who suffer from PTSD, I have several friends who wrestle with it...

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:13 AM

You mean, like Don Rickles?

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:13 AM★ Spotlighted

Improv strategies as life tools...love it! :)

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:14 AM

Forget humbling. Is it a living?

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:14 AM

reality check through humor....cool

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:15 AM★ Spotlighted

Yeah...the crazy people usually wind up hanging together. lol

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:16 AM★ Spotlighted

@Jenn: not crazy, awesomely unique. ;)

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:17 AM★ Spotlighted

Maybe they're just pretending to hate you

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:18 AM

I took a comedy class once, which ended in a stand-up bit in a Mpls club. Scary! But so cool. And you're right, Jacqueline - showing up was the challenge sometimes (because it was so humbling at times), but really the biggest hurdle to get over.

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:18 AM

After that, poppies and rainbows...

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:19 AM

plays well with others...

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:20 AM★ Spotlighted

Jacqueline, it is the same in teaching martial arts... the bad seeds go away

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:21 AM

True in life, as well. Stay positive, stay strong, the negative goes away.

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:21 AM

Well said, Jacqueline!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:22 AM

it happens in martial arts, when people get a good look at themselves, and don't like what the see.

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:22 AM

Grumpy cat doesn't like Mandela?

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:22 AM★ Spotlighted

Again with the dick.

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:22 AM★ Spotlighted

it seems like a controlled 'primal scream' session but with the benefit of language and connection

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:22 AM

envy

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:23 AM

How about The Aristocrats?

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:23 AM★ Spotlighted

AMEN Jordan!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:24 AM★ Spotlighted

"McCartney you suck." JL

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:25 AM

How about the one where lennon was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, and he said 'Happy'. The school said he didn't understand the assignment, he said the school didn't understand life.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:26 AM

That is cute.

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:26 AM★ Spotlighted

only

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:27 AM

jacqueline, go to the corner. No haters allowed here! :)

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:27 AM

Not a dick?

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:29 AM★ Spotlighted

Well, it does need saving.

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:29 AM

AWESOME!!!

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:29 AM

the senate?

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:30 AM★ Spotlighted

I really want to hear how your methods help sufferers of PTSD, where do you start with it?

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:31 AM

Teach them to have a sense of humor...the bankers.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:31 AM★ Spotlighted

I have friends that served that struggle, even after therapy.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:32 AM

That's awesome!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:33 AM

I think people that serve in the Military lose a sense of purpose after they go back to civilian life!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:33 AM★ Spotlighted

Therapy with a giggle. Could be a lot worse.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:34 AM

I observe them, but don't live their lives for them.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:34 AM★ Spotlighted

Jacqueline, that is a profound insight....

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:35 AM

feeding the fear.... keeps going in a circle

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:35 AM★ Spotlighted

Reliving bad memories/fears over and over will never make them go away. Gotta learn to laugh and move on.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:35 AM

Thank you, I have new perspective Jacqueline

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:36 AM

Do we have to drink the Kool Aid?

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:36 AM

I really love this perspective. we can only ruminate so long and it helps us heal the past but eventually we need to learn to live in the now.

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:36 AM

@Rick - don't drink the koolaide lol

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:36 AM

Does this cult involve wanton sex?

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:37 AM

@rick mine does but its just me right now. would you like an application?

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:37 AM★ Spotlighted

I could worship that!

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:38 AM★ Spotlighted

sounds like the good life

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:38 AM★ Spotlighted

Sort of disappointing . . . I mean, no snake worship?

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:38 AM

Will there be wine? Wine and improv...I see world peace on the horizon.

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:39 AM

of course wine!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:39 AM★ Spotlighted

No trophy hunters, for one.

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:41 AM

Where?

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:41 AM

A happiness cult.

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:43 AM★ Spotlighted

Awww...cheer up pumpkin!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:44 AM★ Spotlighted

What do belly buttons have to do with anyhting?

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:46 AM

Balance.... there's that word again!

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:46 AM

Yep...sounds totally familiar.

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:46 AM

I am an introvert except with people I know really well.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:46 AM

You never call Rachel.... :-(

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:47 AM

LMAOROF Jordan!!!!!!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:48 AM

Damn near coughed up a lung!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:48 AM★ Spotlighted

Thank you for your time Jacqueline!

Jennifer FinnellDec 13, 2013, 2:48 AM★ Spotlighted

Best of luck with your documentary, Jacqueline! Can't wait to see it!!!

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:48 AM★ Spotlighted

my brain cant handle this any more nor my solar plexus

Rachel McDonnellDec 13, 2013, 2:48 AM★ Spotlighted

great tawk! :) comedy helps make the world a more positive place, I like it! :)

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:49 AM★ Spotlighted

thank yous to jordan and jacqueline and everyone else.

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:49 AM

Great tawk everyone!

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:49 AM★ Spotlighted

Premature evacuation?

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:49 AM

OMG Rick....LMAO

John BakerDec 13, 2013, 2:50 AM★ Spotlighted

improv party at terminal 5

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:50 AM

Type slower

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:51 AM

I'll be there in 20 hours

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:52 AM★ Spotlighted

Hello, I must be going . . .

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:52 AM

Did you see that new chain of restaurants down south on undercover bosses?

Rick RosnerDec 13, 2013, 2:53 AM★ Spotlighted

Let My People Tawk

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:53 AM★ Spotlighted

Jacqueline, best of luck to you!

Rich HagbergDec 13, 2013, 2:53 AM

'Nite!

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