Girls’ Night In
Forget the high heels and makeup, this weekend put on your most comfy PJs, make yourself a drink and have a girls’ night in with your favorite gal pals—from a distance, of course.
The Netflix Party Extension makes it super easy and fun to watch specials and movies with your closest buds when using Google Chrome on your computer. Go to netflixparty.com and sign in. Add the extension to your Chrome browser, and install the program. Then, go to netflix.com and select your program. Click on the newly installed party icon to open the control panel and start the party. Copy the URL link, and send it to your friends to join in. You’ll be able to send messages in real time and watch the show simultaneously. (Need help? Google it!)
Bring On The Laughs
Sure, you could watch a movie, but we think an hour-long stand-up special is the way to go. Who doesn’t need a good laugh these days? Here’s a few of our favorite female standups to check out.
Maria Bamford, Old Baby
You may not know the name Maria Bamford, but if you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, you’ll recognize her. Her quirky voices, weird phrases and off-the-beaten-path tangents are what make her fans come back for more. In this special, Maria takes her stand-up to the streets. Park benches, bowling alleys, bookstores—if there’s an audience, she’s sharing her oddball insight.
Wanda Sykes, Not Normal
Wanda Sykes is no stranger to comedy. She’s had us laughing for decades, as a matter of fact. But in this Netflix special, Wanda lays it all on the line, everything from politics and body image to aging gracefully (or not!). In her mid-40s, Wanda humorously speculates about what old age will be like, talks relationships and charms the audience.
Ellen DeGeneres, Relatable
After a 15-year break from standup comedy, America’s favorite daytime host, Ellen DeGeneres, has made her way back to the stage for a new special. Taped in Seattle, this special features Ellen poking fun at whether or not she is “relatable” to her fans and the general public anymore. And while that’s all funny, it’s her insight into everyday life, such as buying new shoes, that really brings the laughs.
Ali Wong, Hard Knock Wife
Ali Wong, most known for her first standup role, Baby Cobra, from 2016. Since then, she has made several television and movie appearances, including Netflix’s Always Be My Maybe and a recurring role on American Housewife. Her second standup act (filmed while pregnant, just like the first) is filled with anecdotes about married life after children and the perils of motherhood. She discusses breastfeeding and babies’ diapers in such a way that you’ll never see motherhood quite the same.
Check out the May issue of 352 Preview for plenty of other ideas on what to watch and what to drink. Start planning now–visit the following link for some of the best ideas: https://bit.ly/2W0rkSY.
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