Comedian Mo Amer made a hilarious appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he discussed his busy schedule, being a practicing Muslim in Las Vegas, and his experience with sympathy symptoms during his wife’s pregnancy.
Mo Amer, known for his role as Mo on the show “Mo,” started off by talking about the success of the show’s second season and his busy tour schedule. In addition to juggling his career, Mo also shared that he recently became a father. He humorously mentioned experiencing sympathy symptoms during his wife’s pregnancy, including vomiting and nausea, while she was perfectly fine.
The conversation then turned to the emotional experience of becoming a parent. Mo shared that he didn’t initially feel a strong connection when his child was born, but it changed when he had skin-to-skin contact with his baby. He expressed overwhelming love and gratitude, which was met with laughter from the audience. Mo also jokingly mentioned that he was caught lactating, which is a natural phenomenon experienced by some fathers.
As the interview continued, Mo talked about his recent shows in Chicago and Las Vegas. When asked about being a practicing Muslim in Sin City, Mo comically replied, “You just don’t leave your room,” highlighting the contrasting lifestyles between the city and his religious beliefs.
Mo also mentioned that his son occasionally joins him on tour, sharing a memorable moment when his baby stole the mic from him on stage and delivered a natural comedic performance. The audience was delighted by the story, showcasing his son’s natural comedic talents.
The conversation shifted to Mo’s show, “Eloso Palestino,” which is inspired by his Palestinian family’s experiences living in Houston, Texas, while waiting for asylum. The show explores the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States and aims to humanize their experiences. Mo described it as a comedy that also touches on sensitive topics, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears.
Jimmy Kimmel also brought up a memorable scene from Mo’s show in which he recreates the iconic escape scene from “Shawshank Redemption.” Mo expressed his enthusiasm about filming the sequence, despite the challenges of crawling through a real steel pipe, which unexpectedly contained fake poop made from a recipe found in a Shawshank cookbook. The comedic anecdote had both the audience and Kimmel laughing.
The interview concluded with a lighthearted discussion about food. Mo emphasized the importance of olive oil and hummus in his family’s culture, revealing that olive oil is considered medicinal and used for various purposes. He also shared his grandmother’s strict rules for eating hummus, emphasizing the correct method to follow while enjoying the dish.
Mo Amer‘s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was full of comedic anecdotes and lively conversation. With his quick wit and humorous storytelling, Mo kept the audience thoroughly entertained throughout the interview. Don’t miss out on catching Mo on his Elso Palisino tour, and be sure to check out his show “Mo” on Netflix for a mix of comedy and heartfelt storytelling.
