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Roy Wood Jr.’s “Lonely Flowers” Comedy Special Is A Hularious Take On Finding Connections And Staying Happy

by Shaye Wyllie
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Listen, when Hulu sent me an advanced screener of Roy Wood Jr.’s Lonely Flowers comedy special, I knew it was gonna be my kind of escape! (I wasn’t planning on writing a review for this Lonely Flowers comedy special, but baby!) I’m a laugh-so-hard-you-forget-all-your-problems kind of girl and relatable, sharp-witted stories that can make me forget about MY reality are my JAM.

That said, I wasn’t expecting much from Lonely Flowers beyond a few chuckles … but this turned out to be the comedy special I didn’t know I needed! We can add Roy Wood Jr. to my list of comedians I’ll always watch!

Here’s a quick review of Roy Wood Jr.’s Lonely Flowers comedy special …

ROY WOOD JR: LONELY FLOWERS – In this stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr explores how lack of connection has sent society spiraling into a culture full of guns, rude employees, self-checkout lanes, and why some of us would rather be alone rather than be connected. (Courtesy of Disney)

Lonely Flowers – “Every Protest Should Have an Ally Lane”

  • Title: Lonely Flowers
  • Genre: Stand-Up Comedy
  • Watch On: Hulu
  • Synopsis: In this stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. explores how our lack of connection has sent society spiraling into a culture full of guns, rude employees, and self-checkout lanes, and why some of us would rather be alone than deal with all the chaos. And he ain’t tell not one lie baby!

Why This Special is the Perfect Escape

  • Escapism Appeal: Roy Wood Jr. dives into the absurdities of modern life, from political chaos to grocery store greeters, turning everyday frustrations into comedic gold. The relatability makes you laugh, hard!
  • Vibes: Equal parts witty, thoughtful, and absolutely hilarious. This Hularious stand-up comedy show is more than just sharp commentary wrapped in a warm, millennial hug. Roy’s delivery is smooth, his punchlines land hard, and the whole set feels like catching up with your funniest friend.

Escapism Rating

🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 (5/5 Balloons for Laugh Therapy)

  • Rating Explanation: Roy takes serious topics like veteran issues, gun culture, and politics and makes them more comprehensible through humor. His ability to connect all his jokes into one cohesive, full-circle story is beautiful.

Show Rating

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 Stars for Overall Entertainment)

  • Rating Explanation: From start to finish, Lonely Flowers is an absolute hit. The humor is smart, the delivery is on point, and every joke ties into a larger message about intentional happiness and connection.

What It Helps You Forget

For 90 minutes, you’ll forget about how stressful rude customer service, never-ending political debates, and the chaos of self-checkout lines really are, as you laugh and agree to Roy’s stories.

Story in One Sentence

Roy Wood Jr. hilariously tackles the struggles of modern connection while reminding us to focus on what makes us happy.

Recommendation

If you’re a millennial (or someone who gets them), love stand-up comedy that’s equal parts thought-provoking and hilarious, and enjoy social commentary, this is for you. Perfect for a chill night in, or a comedy night with friends.

If You Liked Lonely Flowers, You May Also Like …

  • Momentum by Mo Gillian
  • The Vagabond King by Mo Amer
  • Afraid of the Dark by Trevor Noah

Vibe Enhancers

  • Watch with: Friends who love to laugh at life’s absurdities.
  • Pairs well with: A cold drink and takeout, whatever you don’t mind spilling on your couch while laughing.

Key Moments from My Viewing Experience

  • “Every protest should have an ally lane.” Genius.
  • “How you gon’ be rude to someone who showed up to practice murder?”—TEARS!!
  • Roy’s fast food worker rant had me wishing Chic-fil-A service was everywhere.
  • When Roy said he accidentally hired a white photographer … I LOST IT.
  • The account security question bit? Way too real!

Final Thoughts

I love a comedy set that comes full circle!! When comedians tie all the jokes into one complete story, I feel like my soul is complete, and Roy Wood Jr. nails it here. Plus, the themes, the humor, and the relatability are seriously unmatched. While it’s not shot as fancy as some of the Netflix specials I’ve seen, it doesn’t really matter because the entertainment value is undeniable.

This special is for honestly us—millennials who need a laugh, and a reminder to always intentionally seek happiness.

Lonely Flowers is now streaming on Hulu, so go hit play baby! Thank me later.

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