Matt Rife's 'Unwrapped: A Christmas Crowd Work Special' Is Darkly Wholesome And Sinfully Naughty

Comedian, Matt Rife is ringing in the holidays with Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special. The show blends the cosy holiday spirit with Rife's signature style, offering a fun and occasionally twisted take on Christmas. Unwrapped was hosted in Tampa, Arizona, and Matt has used the holiday as a backdrop, taking jabs at Santa Claus and family traditions. The controversial comedian has once again stirred the pot. However, is it worth your time? Let's find out.

Matt Rife turns Christmas into dark comedy

Matt Rife is known for his controversial jokes on social media. His jabs aren't clean and often walk the thin line between light and dark comedy, and this show is no different. He kicked off the set with a location-based joke about the warm Christmas weather in Tampa. However, as the show progresses, he takes a jab at the concept of Santa, which is often linked to wealth. He claimed that the holiday starts as a simple wish, but often, as the kid gets older, it becomes impossible for Santa's magic to keep up unless they are a 'Kardashian'. 

While this dig at the famous family doesn't land perfectly, it doesn't derail the overall mood. However, the crowd starts to feel the vibe once Matt invites the audience to share their Christmas traditions, including when an audience member described his family "coming together" for the holiday, which Matt plays up for comedic effect. There's also a clever moment where he pauses and jokingly encourages the crowd to "touch themselves" while they digest the humor. 

Matt Rife's jab at cultural commentary and holiday rivalries

Matt Rife further explored the cultural variety of Christmas with the audience sharing their own stories. While someone mentioned Kwanzaa, another shared a story about Eid coinciding with Christmas 2030, with Matt playing up the timing of these holidays, joking he won't be 'flying' that year, a reference to the 9/11 incident that worked surprisingly well with the audience. His ability to juggle such sensitive topics shone bright during the Netflix special.

As the set progressed, the discussion of gifts came up, and Matt took a dig at the funny but awkward exchanges. He called a man out for gifting his wife a vacuum cleaner, only for her to leave him. Another story that caught attention was of a mom giving her 16-year-old son a bottle of lube. The absurd anecdotes became the perfect playground for Matt as he began to explore the concept of the "naughty and nice list."

A heartfelt finish to the gleeful chaos

The final portion of the set took a surprising turn when Matt called on the audience for contributions to the 'naughty' and 'nice' lists. A man shared how he donated his kidney to his father-in-law, receiving a heartfelt mention on the nice list. A woman who mocked disabled children (yet was disabled herself) was humorously placed on the naughty list. Matt ends on a sweet note, wishing everyone a merry Christmas, and the special concludes with a touching list of crowd members categorised as naughty or nice as the credits roll.

In summary, Matt Rife's Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special is a blend of his signature style and wit with Christmas cheer. So, if you are someone who doesn't mind dark humour, it might be the perfect watch for you this holiday season. However, if you don't like your boundaries pushed, maybe be cautious before you dive into the Netflix special.

What are your thoughts on Matt Rife's Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special? Let us know.

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