Jeff Foxworthy
Himself
Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking
2016
1h 14m
Director: Jay Karas
Overview
Comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy bring their distinctive brand of humor to a packed crowd in Minneapolis.
Cast
Reviews
5 min readThe Last Stand-Up Special You’ll Ever Need (And Probably the Only One You’ll Watch Twice)
I’ll admit it: I went in expecting a time capsule of early-2010s Netflix comedy, the kind of thing you half-watch while scrolling through your phone, laughing at the occasional "redneck" punchline like you’re eavesdropping on a bar conversation. But Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We’ve Been Thinking isn’t just a comedy special—it’s a masterclass in how two men can turn a stage into a living room, a microphone into a beer bottle, and a packed Minneapolis crowd into their own personal family reunion. And yes, I’m as surprised as you are that I’m writing that sentence with a straight face.
What’s most striking about this special isn’t the jokes—though there are plenty—but the way Foxworthy and Larry (let’s drop the "the Cable Guy" for a second; it’s like calling your best friend "the Accountant") treat comedy like a contact sport. They’re not just telling jokes; they’re performing friendship. The dynamic between them is so effortless it feels like watching two brothers who’ve been ribbing each other since they were kids, except these brothers have sold out arenas and trademarked catchphrases.
Foxworthy, the straight man with the Georgia drawl and the patience of a saint, plays the exasperated older sibling to Larry’s manic, overgrown teenager. It’s a classic comedy duo setup, but with one key difference: they’re not playing characters. They’re playing themselves, and that’s what makes it work.
The special opens with Foxworthy strolling onstage like he’s about to deliver a TED Talk, all calm and collected, while Larry bounds up behind him like an overexcited golden retriever. The contrast is immediate: Foxworthy is the guy who brings the wine to the party, Larry is the guy who spills it on your couch and then makes you laugh about it. Their chemistry isn’t built on witty banter or rapid-fire one-liners—it’s built on rhythm.
They know when to let a joke breathe, when to cut it short, when to let the other guy steal the punchline. It’s the kind of timing that only comes from decades of shared history, and it’s the reason this special feels less like a performance and more like a night out with friends.
Audience Opinions
Audience 6.0/10
"A lighthearted comedy special that delivers familiar laughs for fans of Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy."
The film captures the duo’s signature humor in a live performance setting, appealing to those who enjoy their brand of Southern and blue-collar comedy. While the material feels predictable and leans heavily on their established personas, it remains an enjoyable watch for fans seeking straightforward, unpretentious laughs. latestnetflix.com's take is that Some viewers note the lack of fresh content or deeper comedic risks, but the chemistry between the two keeps the energy up.
What viewers praise
- Classic duo chemistry Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy’s rapport and timing make the performance engaging for longtime fans.
- Live audience energy The packed Minneapolis crowd adds authenticity and liveliness to the comedy special.
- Accessible humor The jokes are easy to follow and cater to a broad audience, especially those familiar with their styles.
Common complaints
- Predictable material Much of the humor relies on well-worn routines and catchphrases, offering little that feels new.
- Limited appeal Those unfamiliar with or uninterested in their comedic personas may find the content repetitive or niche.
- Thin narrative structure The special lacks a strong overarching theme or storyline, feeling more like a loose collection of bits.
Recommended for
Jeff Foxworthy fans Larry the Cable Guy fans Stand-up comedy lovers Southern humor enthusiasts Casual comedy watchers
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsMinneapolis sold the taping twice
The gossip around We've Been Thinking started as a box-office notice, not a leak. Meet Minneapolis said RFD-TV was pairing Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre for two shows on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets went on sale December 4, 2015, priced $45.50 to $55.50, with a limited VIP tier at $195 that promised Golden Circle seats and a post-show meet-and-greet. latestnetflix.com's read is that that is the night they filmed, not a rumor about a feud.
Netflix waited until April 14, 2016, to pin a date on the finished hour. The company's slate announcement, carried by The Futon Critic, set Friday, August 26, 2016, next to Ali Wong's Baby Cobra, Bo Burnham's Make Happy, Jim Jefferies's Freedumb, and Iliza Shlesinger's Confirmed Kills. The copy called the Minneapolis house sold out, promised solo sets from both men, and saved the encore for an audience Q&A. TMDB lists Jay Karas as director, both comics as writers, a US date of August 26, and a 74-minute runtime. IMDb adds the Orpheum as the filming location and credits New Wave Entertainment and Comedy Dynamics. Karas is the same director Wikipedia logs on Ali Wong, Bill Burr, and Tig Notaro hours. 
Two Blue Collar names, not four
This was not a full Blue Collar Comedy Tour reunion. Bill Engvall and Ron White stayed off the Netflix card. The Comic's Comic, writing the morning of the drop, treated the pairing as a two-fer: Foxworthy running "Facts of Life" bits he said you cannot Google, Larry opening on a double anniversary, 27 years in the business and five years of being funny, before the required "Git-R-Done" yell. Decider's same-day review quoted Foxworthy joking that he had not decided whether to run for president, then walking through a "common sense" platform that banned dog-poop pickup, sugar-free cookies, and participation trophies. Larry, in that write-up, mocked his own Nutrisystem-to-heartburn-ad pipeline and Foxworthy's Golden Corral spots. Those are sourced jokes on stage, not a secret split.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVsUMzR04Bw
Comedy Dynamics still catalogs the special at 1:15:00, copyright 2016 Max Laffs, Inc. Netflix's public page keeps the TV-14 label and the Grammy-nominated billing. The official trailer, posted by Netflix Is A Joke, is still on YouTube. If you came looking for a reunion meltdown, the tape is milder than that. Two veterans took a Midwest two-show night, kept Engvall and White off the card, and parked the hour on a 2016 stand-up calendar already crowded with younger Netflix names.
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