Fred Armisen Says Friends Can’t Tell When He Is Doing A Bit vs. Being Serious
Comedian Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Wednesday) answers Comedian Mike Birbiglia’s “Slow Round” questions. The two discuss how difficult it can be to tell when Fred is joking, relationship red flags, and who Fred Armisen is jealous of in this clip from Fred’s 2025 appearance on Working It Out.
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/LFPS6dAdjyA
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@koreakim693
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Say what you want about Seth Rogan, he gets shit done. Even more impressive when you see his Seinfeld episode and you realise he's quite an anxious fellow.
@RealSapHead
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Same with sobering up, can't be goofy.
@mauriciogerhardt3209
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Great questions
@design1of470
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
I had to stop joking around at work b/c people would just assume I'm kidding all of the time.
@r.jaymanis5107
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
If your friends can’t tell if you’re joking, MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE YOUR’E NOT FUNNY 🤔
@Midnight_Gardener
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
5:46 "Eiffel Tower?" … no.. i dont know 😂.
@Sungazerglass
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
I bartended a long time. My favorite thing was to find a couple of tipsy patrons and tell an elaborate joke like it really happened to me or a friend and then after they are invested in the whole story (tipsy is important), drop the punchline. It was way more entertaining for me.
@plumbersteve
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
I feel like we ought to apply the same standard to Fred Armisen vis-a-vis comedy as we do to the entirety of the internet since 2025 vis-a-vis Ai.
@SlackerBee
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Not only does he make complete visions, he has the license to do it. He has the ability and he's met with the opportunity few are trusted with. He's developed a lot of trust that is worthy of envy.
There's definitely always a feeling of "Wow, the gatekeepers let him do that?"
@Ogder
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
I have had some people also tell me that they don't know when I'm joking but I also find it incredibly weird cuz I feel like I'm being so obvious like I changed my voice and everything when I'm joking around
@davefordavefor
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Great interview. Fred is an interesting person. Naturally funny in his own, intelligent, quirky way. I loved the series he did with Maya. I appreciate his appreciation for Seth Rogen. I’ll have to start watching The Studio again because I gave up on it after a couple episodes.
@productdesign9626
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
John Mulaney said he knew his intervention was for real when he realised Armisen was definitely not doing a bit
@HappyCandyManClown
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Well it's certainly not during podcasts. Some of the driest Podcasts I've ever seen involve Fred.
@Fhkfsgjlojk
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Love Fred
@Fhkfsgjlojk
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Seth Rogan lol what is he serious 🧐 I love Seth but they are so different lol
@chaosordeal294
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Seth Rogen made a "reality show" to promote his pot-adjacent products (all fine) but he had people actually compete, and the prize package from a multi-millionaire to the winner was: $0. You couldn't throw $10,000 at the winner, not even to promote your own product? These weren't rich people competing, they were artists trying to make a living. So, no envy for Rogen. His attempt to promote his pottery just put a spotlight on how cheap he is and how he views the working class.
@totigerus
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
If I was a professional comedian, i would be much more envious of Adam Sandler because I'm pretty sure he's had much more success, and for a longer time too than Seth Rogan.
@jordanweimer788
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
I’m pretty sure I met Fred at the Sony Store in Century City in 2013. I was a salesman there and it was common for celebrities to shop there. I saw a man I thought was Fred there with possibly a family member. When I approached him as were taught to do he spoke only in Spanish in this insanely high pitch voice. My brain was like this can’t be Fred Armesin even though after I was like no that was for sure him. His immediate transformation into an extremely believable completely different character was like holy crap. Still don’t know if it was him…. But I’m pretty sure.
@thetheo859
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
The cockney queen is freaking genius
@Incognicia
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
I can't stand Fred Armisen.
@KCSundevil77
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Fred is, quite simply, a horrible human being. It’s widely known…
@mahkev2000
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
One of the worst actors i have ever worked with
@galvinklatt5273
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
“Long Shot” is a charming comedy with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron. Totally worth a stream.
@ashleymarks6144
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Is there a course that podcasters take that teaches them to CONSTANTLY interrupt their guests? I like content. Pace isn’t key.
@AdamCooperWood
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Whoa- I thought for a second he was talking about JOE Rogan and my head exploded
@tommy2159
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Seth Rogen has a great relationship with his parents. He found a fulfilling and relaxing hobby with pottery. He's reached a level of success that allows him total control with his passion projects. He's unguarded with his opinions. He's found a real balance with marijuana, that doesn't stunt his productivity. He cares about fashion, but isn't chasing attention. The dude just seems to be happy being Seth Rogen.
@joyousenoful
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Fred Armisen is a total jerk and knows it and we’re supposed to believe he’s upset about his dates being rude to waitstaff lol
@dichotomyofthecreative
April 24, 2026 at 1:46 am
Wait, was Fred serious here? wakka wakka
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