Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, otherwise known as “Fluffy,” released a brand-new special Jan. 7 titled “Legend of Fluffy” on Netflix, once again smashing it out of the park. With jokes about his friends, life and experiences, laughter was a great way to start out the new year.
He starts out by making sure his audience knows he is not here to offend people, but to entertain. The show has a theme of 27 years of comedy and gratefulness for the support he has received. He speaks about how the world—and his world—have changed since he started comedy full-time in 1997.
He went from garages and bars to sold out stadiums and arenas. He is the first entertainer to film a special at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where the likes of Aerosmith, Janet Jackson and Prince have performed. Last year, he became the first comedian to sell out Dodger Stadium.
Fluffy has always been a comedian who gets the audience involved, and this time he addressed an audience member, “Dustin,” directly through a joke about his relationship status. That has always been something to appreciate about Fluffy since it brings a sense of familiarity to him.
Iglesias has always been a more vocal than physical comedian. He uses his voice and impressions to make you laugh, rather than big movements and dramatic gestures. His impressions this time around are just as iconic and funny, such as a gun salesman or his elderly friend. They also help you keep up with stories and jokes as you can distinguish the characters’ voices in your head.
Now, for a Netflix special, a comedian needs a set, and it must be eye-grabbing. This set isn’t as striking as some other specials, but it tells the viewer what to expect from the show, which in this case is a simple, good-old-fashioned comedy show. The front of the set has Fluffy’s logo—him holding a microphone to the air, much like the Air Jordan logo— and name dead center. The rest is blue lighting and classic Miami architecture.
If they work long enough, comedians will eventually tell a joke that becomes synonymous with them, for better or worse. Fluffy has one, and it’s over 20 years old. The audience can now finish the joke for him because it is so iconic, and for good reason. It lets you know everything you need to know about Fluffy, and for those interested in the joke, look up “Krispy Kreme donut cop fluffy,” and you will die laughing.
Overall, this is almost a retelling of 27 years of comedy. Legendary comedian Iglesias is able to tell jokes and give lessons at the same time, and I can’t recommend his comedy enough.
