Alright comedy fans get ready for some laughs because Kaitlin Olson is being super honest and hilarious as usual. You know her as Dee Reynolds from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and DJ Vance from Hacks and turns out she is just as funny and unfiltered in real life. Recently she has been chatting about everything from her kids inheriting her and Rob McElhenney's wild sense of humor to her surprising dream of fans yelling a certain very rude line from Hacks at her in public . Let's dive into the world of Kaitlin Olson shall we?
'Horrifically Inappropriate' Humor Runs in the Family: Kaitlin Olson's Kids Are Watching 'Sunny' and It's Hilarious Chaos
So Kaitlin and Rob McElhenney have two sons Axel and Leo and apparently these boys are turning into mini versions of their parents in the humor department. Kaitlin shared on Late Night with Seth Meyers that their kids have finally discovered It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia . Despite their best efforts to keep them away from the show the teenagers are hooked. And honestly can you blame them?
She mentioned her 14-year-old son got caught watching the infamous "Ass-Pounder 4000" episode. If you know Sunny you know exactly how awkward and inappropriate that is for a parent to walk in on. Kaitlin joked that trying to explain the context to her son was pretty much impossible. What context do you even give for Mac's exercise bike invention?
Turns out the kids have picked up on their parents' brand of humor and Kaitlin describes it as "horrifically inappropriate". She laughs that they are "so close" to being really funny but their jokes are just not school-appropriate yet. She even talked to her therapist about it because parenting funny kids who don't have a filter yet is a real challenge. The therapist’s advice? Laugh but also gently explain that the real world might not get their jokes and people might misunderstand them. Parenting is definitely harder than Kaitlin thought it would be but at least it sounds like there is never a dull moment in their household.
Dee's a Bird? Nah Kaitlin Olson Wants Fans to Yell THIS 'Hacks' Catchphrase Instead (Warning: It's R-Rated!)
While her kids are busy yelling "Dee's a bird" at her which is a classic Sunny reference Kaitlin has a different fan interaction in mind . Remember that roast episode of Hacks from season 3 where Kaitlin's character DJ Vance drops the line "What a c--t" multiple times while roasting her mom Deborah Vance played by Jean Smart? Yeah that one. Turns out Kaitlin would be absolutely thrilled if fans started yelling that line at her when they see her in public.
She told Seth Meyers that hearing someone yell "What a c--t" at her would bring her "so much joy". It hasn't happened yet she said but she is waiting for it. She knows it's a vulgar line but in the context of the show and her character it's pure comedic gold. Even her kids who watched the Hacks episode love yelling it at her much to their "dismay" she jokes.
Apparently there was some debate on the Hacks set about whether that punchline would actually work but Kaitlin and the show's creators knew she could pull it off. And she did. Jean Smart even praised Kaitlin’s delivery of the line saying it had her "on the floor" laughing. Kaitlin herself said she tried to find different ways to say the line to keep it fresh and funny each time emphasizing the word you can't say on TV. So if you see Kaitlin Olson out and about maybe consider making her day and yelling her very specific Hacks catchphrase. Just maybe check your surroundings first!
Kaitlin Olson: Balancing Hilarious Roles with Real-Life Parenting and Keeping it Funny On and Off Screen
Kaitlin Olson is a master of comedy. Whether she is playing the perpetually unlucky Dee on Sunny or the chaotic DJ on Hacks she always brings the laughs. But it's clear she is also a down-to-earth parent who is just trying to navigate the hilarious and sometimes awkward challenges of raising teenagers especially when those teenagers are inheriting your own "horrifically inappropriate" sense of humor. She balances it all with honesty a great sense of self-awareness and a whole lot of humor. And that’s why we love her!