entertainment
March 14, 2026
Hannah Gadsby: ‘The Obamas watched Nanette as a family. I apologise for ruining their evening’
The Australian comedian on why they became a sock puppet, a message in a potato, and meeting Anna Kendrick
TL;DR
- Hannah Gadsby released a free standup special, 'Woof!', featuring a sock puppet to move away from being constantly seen and to counteract the rise of AI-generated content.
- Gadsby intentionally watches media with spoilers to manage anxiety, finding relief in knowing how narratives unfold.
- The comedian discusses a lack of engagement with mainstream fandoms, including Taylor Swift, and a preference for archaic trivia over current information overload.
- An upcoming show, 'The Evening Muse,' will feature Gadsby in the role of a late-night host, intentionally ill-equipped for the task.
- Anecdotes include a fan's proposal for a throuple delivered via a message inside a hollowed-out potato, and an awkward encounter with Anna Kendrick where Gadsby misidentified her role in 'Trolls'.
- Gadsby's previous work, 'Nanette,' was watched by the Obama family, which they humorously regret for potentially ruining their evening.
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