Who Are Desus and Mero? A Q&A with Two Hilarious Comedians

Summary

Desus and Mero are two New York comedians who have a show on Showtime involving frequent commentary on current events. They met in high school before deciding to have their own show much later in life. Their podcast is less censored than their show. In this transcript, Desus and Mero respond to several entertaining questions about themselves, shedding light on their personal lives, sense of humor, and storytelling style.

Introduction
Where Are Desus and Mero From?
What Beverages Do Desus and Mero Like to Drink?
What Is Desus and Mero’s Bodega Order?
What Is “Hairline Shaming”?
Do Desus and Mero Represent a Threat to Society?
Where Do Desus and Mero Get Their Hats and Clothes?
What Colleges Did Desus and Mero Attend?
Are Desus and Mero Related?
What Do Desus and Mero Consider to be their Hometown?
Conclusion

Introduction

Desus and Mero are popular New York comedians, and in this transcript, they answer a range of questions asked of them. Although their answers are often humorous, they offer insight into their personalities as well as their careers.

Where Are Desus and Mero From?

Desus and Mero grew up in the Bronx. Desus was born in the Castle Hill neighborhood while Mero was born on the Bronxdale Houses, and they eventually met while in high school. Desus describes himself as being a “Bronx ambassador,” and Mero, who has since moved to New Jersey, still considers the borough to be his home.

What Beverages Do Desus and Mero Like to Drink?

Desus has been drinking strictly pressed juice lately because he is getting in shape. However, he had to give up green juice because he found out he was allergic to kale. Meanwhile, Mero prefers to stick to his rum and coffee combo. Both Desus and Mero are known to have a fondness for Henny, but they insist that they don’t drink it as much as people seem to believe.

What Is Desus and Mero’s Bodega Order?

Desus is partial to Sweet Chili Doritos and Snapple in a glass bottle, while Mero enjoys oat milk and his favorite Gatorade, Cool Blue. Both also enjoy a chopped cheese sandwich while at a bodega.

What Is “Hairline Shaming”?

Hairline shaming is what happens when someone has a receding hairline and is made to feel bad about it. Desus is very open about his own hairline issues, even joking about it on his show (“Oh, brah, I’ve got a lot of forehead.”). Both Desus and Mero believe that anyone can be a victim of hairline shaming, and they urge people to stop stigmatizing those who are losing their hair.

Do Desus and Mero Represent a Threat to Society?

Desus and Mero often joke about being a threat to society, especially as they gain more fame and recognition. In reality, they are simply having fun and trying to relate to their audience. They don’t take themselves too seriously and don’t believe they are having an adverse effect on society.

Where Do Desus and Mero Get Their Hats and Clothes?

Desus and Mero credit their stylist, Satcha, for helping them with their hats. They select their clothes from all over the world, with some coming from regular stores and others from social media shops. They are always on the lookout for unique and flashy clothing items.

What Colleges Did Desus and Mero Attend?

Desus attended the University of Massachusetts while Mero went to Penn State. Both are proud of their college experiences, but they didn’t know each other at the time.

Are Desus and Mero Related?

Contrary to popular belief, Desus and Mero are not related. However, they look similar enough that people often mistake them as brothers. Mero says that they are “spiritually related,” though, and they refer to each other as “cuz” as a way to play off of their assumed familial connection.

What Do Desus and Mero Consider to be their Hometown?

Both Desus and Mero consider the Bronx to be their hometown. They are proud of their borough and often make references to it on their show. They both had a rough upbringing but still manage to remain positive and love their community.

Conclusion

Desus and Mero are two New York comedians who have made a name for themselves with their popular Showtime show. They are known to add humor to serious topics, often targeting issues affecting the black community. This Q&A transcript provided insight into their personal lives, humor, and storytelling style while shedding light on some of the controversies they face as public figures. The duo is well-loved by many and continues to put the Bronx on the map with their unique brand of comedy.