But let’s rewind. Before Whitney became the viral sensation of January 1st, 2025, she was already a heavyweight in comedy circles. Born in Washington, D.C., she climbed the ranks of stand-up with a knack for dissecting human relationships with surgical precision. Her 2019 Netflix special, Can I Touch It?, showcased a robot version of herself—a metaphor for modern womanhood’s relentless pursuit of perfection. It was part comedy, part existential crisis, and all Whitney.
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