International OCD Foundation
OCD and comedy, can they work hand in hand?
By Shaun Flores Scouring the internet as I usually do, not doom scrolling I hope, I stumbled upon this clip on TikTok by comedian Brian Regan who spe…
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Brian Regan's Stand-Up Sparks Dialogue on OCD with Humor
Comedian Brian Regan Illuminates OCD Through Humor in Viral Clip. A recent clip from comedian Brian Regan's stand-up special, "On The Rocks," has garnered significant attention online, sparking conversations about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through his signature observational humor. In the viral segment, Regan playfully details his personal attempt to self-diagnose OCD, recounting how he meticulously rated various symptoms and even created a "color-coded graph" to track his findings. Regan's routine touches on common OCD-related behaviors, such as repeatedly checking if a stove is off and excessive hand-washing, delivered with a self-deprecating wit that resonates with many viewers. One particularly memorable moment involves him realizing he forgot to rate the "stove checking" symptom, leading to a humorous re-evaluation of his hand-washing score after getting ink on his hands. The segment concludes with an ironic twist as Regan describes visiting a self-help section in a bookstore, only to spend three hours reorganizing the disheveled shelves instead of finding a book for himself. The clip, shared widely across social media platforms, highlights Regan's ability to tackle complex topics with an accessible and non-toxic comedic style, as noted by numerous online commentators. While presented as entertainment, his performance inadvertently contributes to broader discussions around mental health and the often-misunderstood nature of conditions like OCD. "His humor has always been so non-toxic. Never problematic," one viewer commented, reflecting the positive reception to Regan's thoughtful approach to comedy.
