‘Stop.’ John Mulaney Really Went There With A Gene Hackman ‘Mummy Hands’ Jokes In His Latest Netflix Set

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During live television broadcasts, you can never predict what might unfold, as the 2025 TV lineup has demonstrated with numerous intriguing stories. However, an unusual humor twist emerged from the stand-up comedy special “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney” on Netflix. In a monologue that veered unexpectedly from pondering dinosaurs to the premature passing of Gene Hackman, a seemingly random detour led to an offbeat joke.

From the start, our host immediately steered the conversation towards the topic of death, jesting that this week’s discussion for Everybody’s Live was intended to be about “The Pope is Still Alive.” However, in a surprisingly humorous manner, he touched upon the passing of the holy father. Yet, when it came to the subject of science, Mulaney gracefully navigated the conversation and moved on to another topic.

Scientists are currently saying that dinosaurs were likely wiped out 66 million years ago by an asteroid impact. But remember, we’re still piecing together the mystery of how Gene Hackman and his wife met their end, even though their bodies were found a week later, fully clothed. So let’s not jump to conclusions about that Santa Fe incident just yet – ‘We think a rat nibbled on Mrs. Hackman, transforming her hands into mummy-like state.’ Let’s take it slow; we might not have all the facts.

Without a doubt, the initial gasp of audience surprise turned into laughter at the “mummy hands” segment. However, I found myself in agreement with Mr. Mulaney throughout his monologue up until that moment. Taking into account the timing and circumstances surrounding Hackman’s passing, the joke was quite unexpected and striking to watch.

It’s possible that I may not fully grasp the nuances of John Mulaney’s monologue at hand. However, he has an exceptional knack for making himself stand out, even by something as seemingly ordinary as his habit of wearing suits during performances. Therefore, just to be sure, here is the particular section you might find interesting: [provide segment]

Mainly, John Mulaney’s initial jokes in his show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney” largely targeted scientific analysis and the character of professionals within that field. Moreover, a joke targeting Mr. Hackman and his late spouse, Betsy Arakawa, was equally surprising to many. In the aftermath of this performance, discussions about this joke have been widespread online, with much criticism and backlash as reported by the New York Post.

Absolutely, humor often depends on personal taste, and it might be that some aspects of John Mulaney’s joke have slipped past me. As we delve deeper into the discussion about this joke, rest assured, we’ll keep you informed. In the interim, don’t forget to catch Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney every Wednesday at 10 PM ET on Netflix.

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2025-04-24 21:42