Nimesh Patel releases new Netflix special “Buy the Dip”

Nimesh Patel, the comedian who first caught the eye of Chris Rock and later made history on Saturday Night Live, has released a new Netflix special titled Buy the Dip. The hour‑long show blends personal anecdotes with commentary on current events, all delivered with the comedian’s trademark upbeat tone. In the special, Patel moves quickly from describing his wife’s labor with their first child to a sharp dig at a Rolex‑wearing doctor, then to a brief, punchy bit about Luigi Mangione, a man whose terrorism‑related charge was ultimately dismissed by a judge.

Patel’s one‑minute routine exemplifies his ability to pack dense material into a short span. He juxtaposes the intimate moment of childbirth with a critique of “insurance payments on his wrist,” and then quips that Mangione “killed one guy, allegedly,” arguing that the terrorism label was offensive to genuine terrorists. The segment highlights the comedian’s knack for weaving personal experience, legal nuance, and social commentary into a single, tightly constructed joke.

With Buy the Dip, Patel continues to build on the momentum of his earlier successes, offering audiences a fresh look at contemporary issues through a lens of optimism and humor. The special underscores his evolution from a discovered talent to a mainstream figure who uses comedy to engage with the world’s pressing topics.