Nick Swardson: Make Joke from Face

In his latest stand-up special, Make Joke From Face, Nick Swardson brings his unfiltered humor and legendary storytelling to the stage at San Jose Improv. Posted to YouTube on July 18, 2024, this comedy special has Swardson celebrating his birthday, reflecting on aging, and reminding everyone that it’s okay—even necessary—to embrace immaturity.

The set kicks off with Swardson’s self-deprecating humor about turning 47 and “dressing like a roadie for Limp Bizkit.” From there, he dives into a hilarious riff about aging, revealing his strategy for “feeling young” by hanging out with his grandma and her friends, which makes him feel like a child in their eyes. He comically examines how the elderly aren’t so lucky—without a 150-year-old friend to make them feel youthful.

Swardson doesn’t shy away from his infamous brand of shock humor, addressing awkward gym locker rooms, his unique experience with Taco Bell, and an over-the-top recollection of pranking an old friend by calling his dad with an obscene nickname. He tells a wild story involving urination on a helicopter ride with David Spade, taking his infamous prank humor into absurd territory. He also recalls scaring Scream co-star Jamie Kennedy in an eerily realistic “Scream” prank that’s both terrifying and unforgettable.

Make Joke From Face captures Swardson’s style perfectly—one part absurdity, one part self-deprecation, and all parts hilariously inappropriate. This special is for anyone who loves outrageous comedy that pushes the envelope, as Swardson keeps the audience laughing at life’s ridiculousness while championing the power of staying immature and not taking life too seriously.