Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Learns About The South | Say I Won't 

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I was admitting to two Texas women in an antique store that I am not originally from Texas. They both replied, “Oh, Bless Your Heart.” I told them I know what that means and told them not to go blessing my heart and they laughed until tears rolled. Double meaning…so true.

She's funny without being gross, rank or foul mouthed. Good material.

As a Southerner, and a current Nashvillian, she is spot on about a lot of things especially about how (most) Southerners will go out of their way to help someone. The TJ Maxx story (about people who didnt even work there) trying to help her is so true. I have been on the receiving end of that as well as recently helping a stranger pick out a lipstick shade at CVS for his wife for Mother's Day.

I'm originally from Maryland. I have been in Georgia for 30 years. I approve this comedian! 😂😂😂

Last week in South Carolina I sneezed at a thrift store and every person in a 30 ft radius said “bless you” I looked at my friend and he just shrugged and said “welcome to the south”

Chicago girl here... just moved to east Tennessee. I totally get it!! But I love how kind and caring so many people are here!

Us Southern folks literally laugh at ourselves while talking. We know that we talk funny but we really don’t care.

"You BEEN on my prayer wall" "I'ma about to lay hands on ya say I won't" 🤣🤣🤣

Anjelah Johnson went to high school with me - so we’re literally from the same area. Grew up with the same culture and everything. I moved to the Deep South several years ago (I moved to Rome, GA) and she is NOT exaggerating- it is SUCH a culture shock for us NorCal girls!!!!

When I visit distant relatives who live in the sticks in South Carolina, strangers sit on the porch and wave as you drive by, and I wave back. When in Rome! 👋🏾

Hey y’all it’s called “Southern Hospitality”. I’m from Texas and we love to chat with strangers anywhere/anytime about anything. To all you who aren’t Southerners come on down and feel the love!❤

Love the South! People are so nice!!❤

Southern girl here. Love your comedy. You are spot on about the South. Wouldn’t live anywhere else. ❤️

When I was 18 years old I moved from Illinois to Florida. Within a week I found out 3 things: 1.) Roaches can fly! 2.) Banana spiders look like they’re from another planet. 3.) And just about everything down here including the flies can bite, or sting!

Rarely have I ever seen anyone more deserving of success. For so long she was so unknown. All that talent not visible. We were deprived but now we can appreciate such stellar comedic abilities. And such vocal expression. Can anyone eclipse her in this area? Doubtful!

Jersey boricua here, and we moved to N.C. my neighbors just randomly wave at everyone. I begun to wave back, and my daughter is like, "You know them?" Lol, I'm like, no, but they're always waving lol

Bless her heart! The Southern language is one of nuance and intonation.

Years ago in Georgia, at the big box home improvement store, walking out to my truck, this woman and 15-16-year-old daughter was trying to load a door into a small SUV. I told her, it would not fit, can I take it home for you. She agrees, says my daughter will ride with you and give directions. All I can say, "Only in the South...."

My grandparents grew up in the South, before moving North. Although I've never lived down there, as soon as I hit Tennessee, those ancestral roots begin to show. Suddenly, I'm "y'all" this and that, "sweet tea" for everything. It's like I'm a spiritual travel bus and all my ancestors are like "Will you look at that, we're home!"

Thank you, Anjalah! You made me laugh without off color jokes or foul language! How refreshing! I’m from the South so I can relate!

She is a comedian…a comedian stretches the truth and tells jokes…that’s right - jokes. Remember when people didn’t take this stuff seriously and just laughed?

"We call it: Diabe-TEA" 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the accuracy is spot on!! Love my city! Bless your heart!

I'm a Texan and you are absolutely right!!!

Nashville bugs are tiny compared to what we have in Mississippi. Further south you go, the bugs get bigger.

Southerners are probably one of the last cultures that still enjoy laughing at themselves. Great people.😅

The best clean stand-up female comedian! Bless her heart. (In a good way).

As a southerner that moved north its so true guys. Culture shock but in a different way. What you mean when you say i gotta go you really mean it and just up and leave? You need to plan for an hour in the door with door chat.

Be careful because in the South when we don’t say anything speaks volumes in comparison to cussing you out big time 😂😂😂😂

This beautiful young woman is an absolute comedic treasure. I love her monologs she is so funny taking life in such a fashion. Clean comedy is very rare these days,love you Angela.

That part about TJ Maxx literally happened to me with a guy at Lowe’s and a conversation about wood glue 😂

We are kind in the South. Bless your heart

As an Oregonian transplant to the great state of Texas, this girl speaks the truth!

Arkansas here ,this was funny ....a great laugh is good for the soul

Love the south! Still got family values, care about each other and be respectful of one another!

I’m a CA native who moved to the South as well. Spot on and hilarious! Best skit since her nail salon one. 😂

I was born and raised in the South but moved to new York years ago ... Even though I like NY, I left part of my heart in the deep south & will always miss it.. People have manners there

I've always thought she was underrated. Never understood how some female comedians got so big and she hasn't gotten big offers like that. Maybe its by choice, Hollywood is something else. Anyway, I'm so glad she's still active and touring strong!

I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I saw a sign once: SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT THE SOUTH. BUT NOBODY WANTS TO MOVE TO THE NORTH WHEN THEY RETIRE People that visit Louisville love it, all they talk about is how nice everyone is. Many people get transferred for their work, they live in Kentucky a few years. When the time comes for them to be transferred somewhere else they quit that job. They won’t leave because now it’s home. That’s The South.

We have a deal about spiders. If they are good for the garden, we leave them outside. If they make their way inside, they picked the wrong house. And I do tell them that and say “sorry.” 🤣 I’ve lived in South Carolina my whole life.

She is one of the best comedians out there. Good,clean jokes! She's my favorite!

Southern hospitality. Yep,im a country girl and proud of it. ❤❤

You sent me when you said "bout to lat hands on you say I won't" 😂 Thats so me. Hands and feet🤣🤣

If you get a “bless your heart” they think your a mess 😅😂😂

South Alabama here. Absolutely hilarious! And so spot on!

She’s a lovely lady ! Bless her heart.

As a southerner who lived in California, I can tell you that contrary to what they want to believe, they do not have it all figured out. In fact they have a lot to figure out.

She's become my favorite comedian! Actually telling tall tales without vulgarity. I have to see if she's ever touring in Miami or Broward County (fka the South hahaha).

In proper context “ bless your heart” can be equivalent to the middle finger.

She is refreshingly hysterical, so clever and perfect deliveries!

I sometimes say “ I hope God blesses you in the same way that you blessed me”. That can be taken either way.

I always love her sets she is hilarious and classy and real at the same time

Anjelah is a breath of fresh air. She is one of the better “new” comedians” in this century.

As a Cali girl who flew south, this is so hilariously relatable. I’ve had every single one of these thoughts before 😂😂😂 On that same note, I’m never going back. I love it here.

Im from the south and lived just outside of Nashville for 5 years. I loved this! Also me and one of my coworkers used to say when we had a rude person come in after they left -"bless her heart and the horse she rode in on!"

That was great, I’d love to see her in person! She’s witty and funny without being vulgar!

The thing to remember about spiders… Is that they eat roaches! And the further south, you go, the bigger the roaches. The really big ones fly to your forehead when you flip the light switch on! Now, that’s being traumatized 😮 So it’s a dilemma when you find a spider in the house, do you let it live, or do you put water out for it so he can hunt your roaches and silver fishes that you will rarely see. ?? 😮 Things to ponder in the south…

Here in the south we call that shopping conversation basic human decency

Sometimes bless your heart can mean "youre an idiot" and thats my favorite way to use it 😂

I love that you are so funny with no filth. So refreshing. Thank you funny LADY. 😊❤

I live in the South, a small town. If you have car trouble, people stop to help.

I moved from TX to Oregon, culture shock goes both ways. They don't have fried okra here. I about cried when that set in.

😂😂😂 I’m from Alabama born and raised and this is hilariously accurate. 😂😂😂

Cute thing is she thinks Nashville is still southern!!! 😂😂😂😂

😂😂😂 That sweet tea is no joke 🥤🫖 take a bag of sugar and pour a half cup of tea over it and call it a drink. 😉

I love how she speaks, her accent is super cute! I could listen to her comedy all day

What a great set. She's really put a lot of work into that. Good for her.

Welcome to the South, Bon Qui-Qui!! Love her.

Bless your little heart

♡ cant wait to go to the South ♡

I am a Brazilian living in Texas for almost 2 decades and I love it! It is home outside home. Love how they talk to strangers like they know each other! ❤

"Bout to lay hands on you. Say I won't."-Tears from laughing!

Anjelah, here’s a tip. Holding the door for anyone within 6 feet of you is not just polite, it’s required!

Dang people were cackling like this isn’t all stuff we’ve heard before 😂 glad they enjoyed it I guess

Anyone else noticed the sound of the audience laughing and clapping yet when the camera showed the crowd....everyone was sitting still 🤣

The tea thing is so true. I am originally from PA. Living in Florida for the past 24 years now. I placed a gallon of Publix sweet, and unsweetened, tea in my workplace refrigerator. The sweet tea disappeared immediately. The unsweetened tea is still there - more than a week later!!

Alabama here. Wanted to mention the special breed of super sized flying cock roaches we have. Carry on luggage optional. One night I was asleep and heard a scrapping sound on the wall above my head. I slowly came out of my sleep to realize I wasn’t dreaming. I opened my eyes. As my eyes adjusted to the dark I discovered the source of the sound. About four feet above my head was one of those bus sized cock roaches crawling up the wall. As I was deciding whether or not I wanted to bother with getting up to deal with it, it lost its grip and fell on my chest. All I can say is teleportation is real. I experienced it first hand and was on the other side of the house instantly. 😉

The end partttt😂😂😂!!!! Why is that so accurattte💀💀💀

I really like her ,it's a breath of fresh air ,no cussing, no bad language. Love it

LA girl who moved to the South too and man is Anjelah spot on!😂

She didn't tell one lie 😂😂😂

I love her! Been watching her a loooong time-first thing I ever heard her do was the Nail Salon bit. It put me in the floor I was laughing so hard, tears on my face and snort -laughing. My French bulldog was so proud of me! LoL

As a Cali girl, I totally relate. 😂 When I first lived in Alabama, I went through a Starbucks drive thru expecting it to take less than 60 seconds (as it does in Cali). The lady in the car in front of me talked to the batista at the window for almost five minutes about her mama's knee replacement surgery. I was like, "Where's my latte??" 😂😂

She brave, went from nail salon Tammy to southerners 😂😂😂

I have never heard a comedian get this much laughter. Incredible!

You remind me of myself when I moved south. You’re a fantastic comedian ❤

She's spot on re: so many things. Growing up, I was surrounded by the rich tapestry of Southern culture, having been born in Mississippi and raised in Texas. The notion of a singular "Southern accent" couldn't be further from the truth. The Texan drawl differs greatly from the Alabama twang, which stands apart from the Mississippi lilt and the unique inflections of Louisiana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Arkansas. Even within each state, regional variations abound, shaped by the diverse immigrant communities that settled there. It's a captivating exploration of different cultures and heritages, reflected in the abundance of delectable Southern cuisine and the unwavering emphasis on hospitality, manners, and decorum. While we cherish our traditions, it's essential to dispel the misconception that we are backward, uncultured, or uneducated. For instance, Fort Worth boasts the illustrious Bass Performance Hall, ranked among the world's top five opera houses. Meanwhile, Houston and Dallas claim spots #5 and #6 on the list of states with the highest number of millionaires and billionaires. We're also a thriving corporate center, home to major entities such as Pepsi, Frito Lay, Brinker International, JC Penney, and FedEx. And as for the cowboy boots and bolo tie and driving a Cadillac or Lincoln with longhorn on the hood stereotype? I don't know anyone who fits that bill!😂

"Bless it again" is crazy 😂😂😂

I always tell the bugs in my house that they don't pay rent & that they need to leave on their own or I will evict them...😂🤦‍♀️🐜🪳💔

She has always been my favorite comedian.

GOAT, she is one of the old school greats!!!

"Bless you're heart" is my favorite Southern expression! 😂😂😂😂

Boy she is spot on!! I have spent many days listening to the oh so sweet conversation.

Not even 4 minutes in and She is Killing it! Bless her heart

Thank you for working so clean… And so darn funny! I love you!

It's funny about the tea...my uncle use to say southerners were very strange..." why would anyone boil tea to make it hot then add ice to cool it off, add sugar to sweeten it then u add lemon to make it bitter ....why can't yall make ur mind up???" Once when my little sister was about 7 she overheard him laughing at us as he talked about us not being able to make our mind up... she chimed in with ( and I'm 100% honest) " I've got one better, " why would we put it in a glass if all we're gonna do us throw it in ur face for making fun of us!" She just turned and walked away as if nothing happened. Yep, that came out of her little mouth.

😂😂😂😂 yesssss !! Born and bred South Carolina Girl!!

First comedian to get a laugh out of me in some time. This is great, would love to see her live! Born in FL, raised in GA, she’s right on!

Hilarious. Definitely adding her to my "save to watch again list". Keep the great jokes coming!