X(2019): Daniel Sloss:

He intentionally "lulls" the men in the audience into a false sense of security before delivering a devastating narrative about the sexual assault of a close friend by someone they both knew. Key Themes and Social Impact Daniel Sloss: X (2019) | Mark (Clip) | HBO

Daniel Sloss’s 2019 special is a masterclass in "transgressive comedy," shifting from razor-sharp observational humor into a profound reckoning with toxic masculinity and sexual assault. Originally premiered on HBO, it remains one of the most culturally significant stand-up specials of the late 2010s. Structure and "The Twist"

The show follows a structure Sloss has become famous for: roughly 70 minutes of traditional, high-energy stand-up followed by what he calls a "sad 15-minute TED talk".

Sloss uses his "laddish" persona to discuss lighthearted topics like his young niece and the difficulties of expressing male emotion.