How we form and defend stupid opinions | Bengt Washburn | TEDxUniversityofNevada

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In this hilarious performance, comedian Bengt Washburn shows how we use the phrase "well that's what I heard" to form and defend stupid opinions about controversial topics like aging, global warming, racism, and swallowing spiders in our sleep. Bengt Washburn grew up in a large Utah town (1,200 people) as the fifth child in a small Mormon family (7 children). He and his wife, a retired U.S. Air Force officer, have lived in 6 different cities, (and 2 countries) over the last 16 years. Since Winning the San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2001, Bengt has performed in 48 states and 10 countries and made appearances on Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with Craig Fergusen and Conan O’Brien. Most people who know Bengt would say he is a logistically impaired ditz, but his comedy is usually described as intelligent, surprisingly universal, and profoundly funny. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
  • @moonsting
    Who's here after seeing him on drybar comedy? 😂 "Well that's what I heard" 😆
  • @cloelles
    This guy is great! Way funnier than most stand-up comedians on Netflix.
  • @itguy6547
    Just recently discovered Bengt and I'm a big fan of the way that he approaches things and I'm happy that I'm finally hearing about him. Go Bengt!
  • @pjmueller2221
    He's hilarious! Love his stand-up shows, wish there were more!
  • @rubywilcox7405
    My fav comic! I just love your style of intelligent humor and with this crowd, it seems like you took some really cool risks with topics!
  • @mrgrtd8447
    Eating cereal in front of the desktop, I blew milk all over the place watching this.
  • @MsKelmiller
    "...there in the spider belt." Lololol Love this dude.
  • @sparkyspark964
    First saw him on dry bar comedy channel. He’s great 👍! ❤️💛💜💙💚❣️
  • @jfalbo
    Yep! I'm going on 55 and I never finish any
  • @BretSimmons
    Great job, Bengt! Hilarious, hilarious, hilarious - there, now folks will believe it.
  • @NFOsec
    My GOD! This was by far one of my favorites of Bengt. He did a full Wash and Burn at this TEDx talk! I'm a fan of knowing how and when to address bias, but this brought a new life to my approach. Thanks Bengt!
  • @zeroedout
    His album in Spotify, Bengt Over In Europe is one of my faves
  • @Aiyan777
    Funny dude! " How to clean a crime scene, how to hide a body!" 😆 Even funnier than on Dry Bar Comedy.
  • @lenethh-j8516
    Really good stuff.Just watched you on Dry Bar /Youtube. you look 20 years younger here. I love how you gave such a pleasant gentle introduction to the art of rhetorical argument. Many thanks. I'm stopping so I can search for some more of your vids.
  • @yjcwoud3890
    Just discovered Bengt via the Guardian newspaper, what a great find! LOL.
  • @rogersledz6793
    Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!