Watch Donald Glover: Weirdo

Donald Glover: Weirdo is a stand-up comedy special that was released in 2012, featuring actor, comedian, writer, and musician Donald Glover. The movie showcases his unique brand of humor, his surreal take on life, and his ability to poke fun at societal norms and expectations. The special opens with Glover walking onto the stage amidst a roaring applause and launching into his first joke. He appears in his signature style, wearing a white shirt, brown trousers, and brown shoes. Before embarking on his set, he remarks on how surprised he is to see so many black people in the crowd.

The first few minutes of the special are devoted to Glover making jokes about his experience on the television show Community where he played the character of Troy Barnes. He talks about how being part of the show felt like being in Hogwarts and how being a black nerd in a group of white people was fascinating

Glover then shifts gears and starts to talk about his upbringing in Stone Mountain, GA, and how his life growing up in a predominantly white society has shaped his perspective. He talks about incidents where the police were called on him for no reason, and how he was bullied at school.

Throughout the special, Glover touches on themes like politics, race, and gender, but in a way that can be relatable to people from all walks of life. He also makes jokes about modern technology and how social media has transformed our lives, and how everything we do now seems to be for the sake of getting likes and followers.

One of the highlights of the film is when Glover does an extended bit about his childhood obsession with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series. He jokes about how he wanted to be Leonardo and how his friends back then were Michealangelo and Donatello. According to him, every group of friends needed a Raphael guy, the one who didn't follow the rules and just did his own thing.

Another standout bit is when he talks about a friend of his who is an alien enthusiast and how he believes that aliens really exist. Glover's disbelief and mockery of his friend's beliefs come across as funny without coming across as cruel or dismissive.

Throughout the special, Glover peppers in some musical comedy, including a hilarious song about the awkwardness of trying to hook up with someone while the other person is wearing a onesie. He also makes a few references to his musical career, but they are intentionally brief.

As the special comes to an end, Glover engages the audience in a conversation about race and racism, which leads to a heartfelt discussion about the nuances of race and identity. It's an earnest moment, and Glover's ability to weave humor into a serious topic is impressive.

The overall impression of Donald Glover: Weirdo is that it’s an excellent showcase of Glover's wit, humor, and unique style of comedy. The special is not only funny but also clever and insightful, offering a fresh perspective on familiar topics. Glover's fans will love the special, and newcomers will likely become fans themselves. It's a must-watch for anyone who enjoys good stand-up comedy.

Donald Glover: Weirdo is a 2012 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 5 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.