Comedienne Heather McDonald performs a winning standup act before a Hollywood audience loudly appreciative of her material on marriage, kids, Catholicism, suburbs, and the tricky business of gauging suitable jokes for different crowds. Dressed in painted-on denims and a sleeveless top, McDonald makes a point of undercutting the standard image of a soccer mom with three children, emphasizing with disarming humor that she's still a sexy gal who engages in fantasy games with her husband (but only after she's sure the Benadryl has kicked in with their kids). McDonald also discusses being a lapsed Catholic and points out evidence of Jesus's bad attitude during his teen years (he called his mother “woman”). McDonald also serves up an extended bit about the disgusting realities of married swingers, which becomes part of some very funny further observations about playing to a faux-hip audience versus, say, a state fair. Great energy, good gags, and smart delivery make this show a winner. Recommended. Aud: P. (T. Keogh)
Heather McDonald: I Don't Mean to Brag
(2014) 58 min. DVD: $14.98. Inception Media Group (avail. from most distributors). Closed captioned. Volume 30, Issue 2
Heather McDonald: I Don't Mean to Brag
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