TED: Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American? | Maz Jobrani

The transcript is a comedic monologue by an Iranian American comedian discussing his experiences as a member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. He humorously addresses the challenges of being Iranian American, including travel issues and Hollywood stereotypes. The comedian shares his observations from performing in the Middle East, highlighting cultural differences and breaking stereotypes through comedy. He concludes with a hopeful message for more positive representation of Middle Easterners and Muslims in media.

What humorous incident does the speaker recount about his grandfather?

What does the speaker suggest about the perception of Middle Easterners in Hollywood?

What is the speaker's perspective on the events involving the Pakistani Muslim and the white American in the news?