"Beat Your Kids" | Russell Peters - Outsourced

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Russell Peters tackles parenting styles across cultures in this sharp segment from his 2006 special "Outsourced." Drawing on his observational comedy prowess, Peters contrasts different approaches to child discipline, using the contrast between cultural attitudes toward physical punishment to mine comedy gold. The bit showcases Peters' signature style of finding humor in cross-cultural misunderstandings and generational differences, delivered with the confidence that made him a comedy standout in the 2000s. Recorded in Toronto, this eight-minute clip demonstrates why Peters became known for making global audiences laugh at their own cultural quirks.