Ep 23. Tourette's Comedian

Tosh.0 season 9 episode 23 is titled 'Tourette's Comedian'. The show, hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh, features viral videos, as he adds his witty commentary on them. The episode takes a serious turn as Daniel talks about the stigma attached to people with Tourette's syndrome.

The episode features J.L Cauvin, a comedian with Tourette's syndrome, who had decided to turn his tics into humor. Cauvin has an open dialogue about his condition, not holding back on explaining the difficulties he faces daily.

Tosh then introduces a segment called 'What's It Like?' in which he invites people to empathize with Cauvin by getting them to wear a device that simulates his Tourette's tics for a short time. The clip features two volunteers, Michael and Kerri, who put on the device and experience how challenging Tourette's syndrome can be.

The next segment is 'Stories of Redemption'. It showcases the story of Bianca Voss, a former heroin addict who then turned her life around by becoming a gymnast. She is then shown performing acrobatic stunts, which includes balancing herself on two chairs using one leg. Her impressive performance shows her strength and discipline.

Daniel Tosh also visits a high school to meet with Chloe, a female wrestler who is a disability rights activists despite only being a high school student. The clip shows her making her voice heard on disability rights and how she won a state title despite her disability.

The episode then goes on to a 'Web Redemption' segment, in which Daniel interacts with the 'Cinco de Mayo Girl' from a viral video. In the video, a girl struggles to answer basic questions about the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. Tosh retrains her and brings her back to give the girl the chance to show off her newfound knowledge by questioning Tosh on American history.

In 'CeWEBrity Profile' segment, Daniel Tosh interviews Anthony and Ian from Smosh, a popular YouTube channel. The duo talks about their ups and downs, going from being school friends to starting a business together and how their comedic style has evolved over time.

The episode ends with a clip from the 'Tosh.0 Reunion Spectacular' in which the reunites with the guests from various episodes to relive the best moments from the show. The guests include Juggalo Kid, the 'I Like Turtles' kid, and the 'Afraid of Butterflies' kid.

Overall, 'Tourette's Comedian' is a powerful episode that delves into the struggles and triumphs of people with Tourette's syndrome. It balances humor and empathy, highlighting the difficulties encountered by those who face such a condition, while also providing a platform for viewers to better understand their experiences.